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We’re recruiting 18 Housing Officers across London and surrounding regions on behalf of a respected housing provider.These roles offer hybrid working (just 1–2 days in the office), £26.22/hr, and a clear route to a £35k–£40k permanent role.If you're looking for flexibility, autonomy, and the chance to make a real difference – this is your next move. Locations Available:<ul><li>South West London &amp; Surrounds – 5 roles</li><li>North West London &amp; Surrounds – 6 roles</li><li>East London &amp; East Anglia – 4 roles</li><li>South East &amp; Kent – 3 roles</li></ul>What You’ll Do:<ul><li>Manage your own neighbourhood patch</li><li>Support residents with housing and tenancy issues</li><li>Address ASB and promote safer communities</li><li>Liaise with partners and ensure housing standards</li></ul>What We’re Looking For:<ul><li>Housing or community-focused experience</li><li>Proactive, confident, and people-focused</li><li>Strong communication and case management skills</li><li>Willing to travel locally</li></ul>Apply now if you're interested in any of the above areas – we'll be in touch ASAP to match you with the most suitable patch. Looking forward to speaking with you!

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Housing Officers

The vacancy Housing Officer (Midlands Rural Housing) (12 months Fixed Term Contract to cover Maternity Leave) Hours: 35 Hours (Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm with 1 hour for lunch each day) Salary - £30,294 - £33,660 per annum Based: Home based - office building located in Coalville, Leicestershire (Patch area - Stratford District and Warwickshire) About us Midlands Rural Housing works to promote and provide affordable housing in the Midlands. We are one of the leading providers of rural housing services in the UK, working to create sustainable, affordable homes so that diverse rural communities can not only survive but thrive. We are a group of highly experienced housing professionals who collaborate with government organisations, developers, architects, builders, parish councils, local authorities, and housing providers to enable access to excellent affordable homes in the Midlands. Midlands Rural Housing is part of emh which includes emh care &amp; support, emh homes and emh sharpes gardening services. Our vision is to be the best social housing and care business in the country, leading the market as service provider and employer. The role Responsible for the provision of an efficient, effective and high-quality customer focused Housing Management service to the Rural Housing Associations (RHAs) and Midlands Rural Housing (MRH) whose geographical areas include Warwickshire, Northamptonshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire. The role will mainly be providing a housing management service to our residents in Stratford District, Warwickshire, although occasionally cover may be required in other areas. To deliver a generic housing service to tenants and leaseholders that focusses on regular contact, speedy intervention on issues, and making a difference to our customers and communities. The ideal candidate <ul> <li>A good track record in delivering customer centred and effective services.</li> <li>Detailed operational knowledge and understanding of housing law, housing and leasehold management, income management and ASB practice management.</li> <li>Experience and evidence of good partnership working and outcomes.</li> <li>Track record in delivering high performance and meeting set targets.</li> <li>A good standard of numeracy and figures, and able to prepare and interpret information and data accurately and judge, assess and act accordingly.</li></ul>For further information about the role, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. Our Values Our Values are important to us and we're looking for people who can help live our Values of Integrity, Diversity, Openness, Accountability, Clarity and Excellence. Company Benefits Our generous package includes: <ul> <li>Competitive salary</li> <li>Contributory pension scheme</li> <li>Health cash plan - BHSF</li> <li>39 days annual leave (including statutory days), increasing with length of service.</li> <li>Flexible working</li> <li>A wide range of training and development opportunities (we are an Investors in People accredited organisation)</li></ul>How to apply Please send an up- to-date CV with a cover letter of no more than 4 sides of A4 in total, detailing how you meet the requirements of the person specification. (Please note your covering letter and CV will need to be on the same document). Closing date for applications - Sunday 25th May 2025 at 23.59. "We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application". About us Midlands Rural is part of emh, one of the largest and most successful providers of affordable housing and housing-related support services in the East Midlands. We are one of the leading providers of rural housing services in the UK. We create sustainable, affordable homes so that diverse rural communities can not only survive but thrive. We are a group of highly experienced housing professionals who collaborate with government organisations, developers, architects, builders, parish councils, local authorities, and housing providers to enable access to excellent affordable homes in the Midlands. Locally, by conducting surveys and engaging residents, we gauge needs and feasibility. Nationally, we work with Government and other agencies to help shape rural housing policy and ensure rural housing remains high on the political agenda. Working with us We employ a wide range of people with a diverse range of skills. What could you bring to our team? Watch our brief video below, to get a flavour of what it is like to work for us.

Housing Officer - Midlands Rural Housing

Wheatley Homes South Post Title: Housing Officer Salary: SCP 31-34 (£40,391- £43,995) per annum Duration: Temporary Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday Location:Stewartry, Dumfries and Galloway Wheatley Group is Scotland's leading housing, care and property-management group. Wheatley spans 19 local authority areas across Scotland, providing homes and award-winning services to over 210,000 people. Our subsidiaries are all driven by a common commitment and mission to 'Make homes and lives better'. We have a fantastic opportunity for experienced and caring housing professionals to join our team at Wheatley Homes South. About the role At Wheatley, we are committed to building great homes, transforming neighbourhoods and helping customers. As a Housing Officer, you will be at the heart of this - becoming a familiar face in our communities, providing a comprehensive, high-quality housing management service to customers. You will work collaboratively with customers and partner agencies to support the continued development of our communities. Who are we looking for? The successful candidate will have at least two years' experience working within a Housing Officer role or be part of our internal Ignite Graduate programme with a proven track record of excellent rental income collection, void and neighbourhood management. You will be an enthusiastic and caring professional who can work, adapt and thrive in a fast-paced and constantly innovating and improving organisation. The benefits we offer As part of Wheatley Group, we offer a sector-leading benefits package. The successful candidate will receive: <ul><li>a rewarding career with a competitive salary; </li><li>access to a contributory pension scheme; </li><li>excellent leave entitlements; </li><li>enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave; </li><li>contributions towards dental, optical, driving lessons and more; </li><li>access to staff inclusion networks promoting an inclusive workplace; and </li><li>24/7 access to our employee assistance programme.</li></ul>The role will involve working from home, with travel requirements to allocated patch and Group offices when required, therefore a driving licence is required. Holding, or working towards, a housing qualification at CIH Level 2 or equivalent is desirable. This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure check. Committed to inclusion At Wheatley, are always looking to improve diversity within our teams. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and achieve their full potential. We actively celebrate our individual differences and recognise the collective strength this brings our organisation. It's important our teams represent the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from any under-represented groups. Closing date: Tuesday 27 May 2025 at 5pm For a chat about the role, please contact Joanne Threlkeld, Head of Housing on 07867291817 or email <a href="mailto:joanne.threlkeld@wheatleyhomes-south.com" target="_blank">joanne.threlkeld@wheatleyhomes-south.com</a> We want all our candidates to shine. If you need any reasonable adjustments to help you feel more comfortable during the recruitment process, please contact Rachel Young on 07867291367 or <a href="mailto:rachel.young@wheatley-group.com" target="_blank">rachel.young@wheatley-group.com</a>.

Housing Officer

Overview Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options. Our core values are 'Be open, be compassionate and be bold' and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential. We have an exciting opportunity for a Recovery Coordinator who has the skills and experience to assess and engage with our service users, ensuring that they access the right intervention at the right time, in a way that best meets their needs. Where: Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Part Time Hours: 22.5 per week Full Time Salary Range: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 (based on full time hours, pro rata for part time) Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2026. * Please note: Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours. Responsibilities About the role: <ul><li>Supporting service users from point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey </li></ul><ul><li>Providing screening, assessment, and recovery planning and onward referral </li></ul><ul><li>Reducing drug and alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community </li></ul><ul><li>Promoting carer, service user and community involvement </li></ul><ul><li>Providing advocacy for access to partnership services </li></ul><ul><li>Working with service users to support social (re)integration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: promoting recovery, resilience, peer support and self-determination </li></ul><ul><li>Research, design and prepare subject matter and materials for groups / pods. </li></ul><ul><li>Deliver structured content within group settings to service users at various stages of recovery </li></ul><ul><li>Engage with debriefing and evaluations with co-facilitators after groups/pods have taken place, reviewing progress and identifying concerns with service users </li></ul><ul><li>Tailor specific workshops around the needs of the service users, such as: anger management, sleep disorders, relationships, etc </li></ul>About you: <ul><li>Have a strong understanding of substance misuse issues and experience of working within a similar field </li></ul><ul><li>Experience of working with groups/pods and managing group dynamics, such as conflict or challenging behaviour. </li></ul><ul><li>Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written with good IT skills </li></ul><ul><li>Proactive and able to work on own initiative with excellent time management and prioritising skills </li></ul><ul><li>Have a good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and good practice </li></ul><ul><li>Be a supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in partnership with a wide range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to manage change successfully in a way that prioritises the needs of service users </li></ul><ul><li>Understand the importance of information governance processes and commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguards </li></ul><ul><li>Seek out learning opportunities to improve and broaden your professional knowledge and skills and to contribute and oversee the learning and development of others </li></ul>What we will give to you: <ul><li>25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years' service "Capped at 30 days" </li></ul><ul><li>Paid 'Wellness' hour each week along with a 'Wellness' hub and Employee Assist Programme </li></ul><ul><li>Contributory pension scheme </li></ul><ul><li>Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc. </li></ul><ul><li>A friendly and supportive team </li></ul><ul><li>Training, career development &amp; progression opportunities </li></ul><ul><li>Generous Refer-a-Friend Scheme </li></ul>Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role. If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (<a href="http://www.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.gov.uk</a>) If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you! Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35) ILW / OLW /Fringe N/A - Outside London Weighting Area If you have any questions or concerns on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Louise Page | <a href="mailto:louise.page@cgl.org.uk" target="_blank">louise.page@cgl.org.uk</a> | 07884413004 This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

Recovery Coordinator

We have an exciting opportunity to join Sheffield City Council as a Business Support Officer within the Housing &amp; Neighbourhood Service. As a Business Support Officer for the Housing Fire Safety Team, you will support the service safety across our Council homes, which include a diverse mix of high-rise flats, low risk flats, older persons schemes, maisonettes, and sundry properties. You will assist in maintaining our focus on property structure and maintenance, fire strategies, building compliance obligations and, customer safety and engagement, in our properties. You will engage customers in the safe management of their property, as well as working with other stakeholders e.g. internal Local Authorities partners and Fire and Rescue Services. You'll ensure quality and control measures are in place to ensure a safe environment for us and our customers. We are looking for: <ul> <li>Listeners with strong communication and interpersonal skills, who continually seek feedback from residents and engage key stakeholders for customer-focused plans and services</li> <li>People with commitment to exceptional customer service with experience of managing expectations within challenging timescales.</li> <li>Pioneers to support and deliver continual improvement, innovation, and transformational change</li> <li>Experience in Fire Safety, in a residential setting desirable</li> <li>People with strong IT skills and experience of using a range of systems.</li> </ul>This role will be office based within the Solpro building of Sheffield operating within core operational hours 09:00-17:30 to meet service delivery requirements. If you think you have the necessary skills and experience for this exciting role, we would love to hear from you. You can find out more information on each role in the supporting documents and on our website <a href="https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/home/council-housing" target="_blank">https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/home/council-housing</a> . For further discussion about the role, or your suitability, please contact Luke Simpson, Service Manager - Fire Safety <a href="mailto:Luke.Simpson@sheffield.gov.uk" target="_blank">Luke.Simpson@sheffield.gov.uk</a> or James Armitage, Operations and Development Manager- Fire Safety Compliance Team - <a href="mailto:James.Armitage@sheffield.gov.uk" target="_blank">James.Armitage@sheffield.gov.uk</a> Sheffield is a vibrant and green city with two world-class universities, high performing schools, and a thriving Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District. We want our city to flourish, to grow our communities and to build new homes. Selection will be a two-stage process. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted at the earliest opportunity. All successful candidates will be required to complete a Basic DBS check. 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. It is a great time to join us and we welcome your application. 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. Equality of pay is extremely important to us. All roles at Sheffield City Council are going through an evaluation process which may result in changes to some pay arrangements from 2026. Find out more on our Sheff news page.

Business Support Officer

Overview Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options. Our core values are 'Be open, be compassionate and be bold' and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential. We have an exciting opportunity for a Recovery Coordinator who has the skills and experience to assess and engage with our service users, ensuring that they access the right intervention at the right time, in a way that best meets their needs. No two days are the same and we treat every person who comes into our service as an individual, so being flexible, curious and a good listener are key. Where: This role will cover both Dewsbury &amp; Huddersfield Contract: 3 month Fixed Term contract Hours: 37.5 per week (full time) Salary: £27,861 - £33,175 dependent on experience (based on full time working hours, pro rata if part time) Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours. Responsibilities About The Role: <ul><li>Deliver psychosocial interventions to reduce disengagement, reduce harm and associated criminality. </li><li>Providing screening, assessment, and recovery planning and onward referral </li><li>Reducing drug and alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community </li><li>Promoting carer, service user and community involvement </li><li>Providing advocacy for access to partnership services </li><li>Working with service users to support social (re)integration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: promoting recovery, resilience, peer support and self-determination </li><li>To work in CGL Hubs and Community venues</li></ul>About you: <ul><li>Have a strong understanding of substance misuse issues and experience of working within a similar field </li><li>Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written with good IT skills </li><li>Proactive and able to work on own initiative with excellent time management and prioritising skills </li><li>Have a good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and good practice </li><li>Be a supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in partnership with a wide range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders </li><li>Ability to manage change successfully in a way that prioritises the needs of service users </li><li>Understand the importance of information governance processes and commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguards </li><li>Seek out learning opportunities to improve and broaden your professional knowledge and skills and to contribute and oversee the learning and development of others </li></ul>What we will give to you: <ul><li>25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years' service </li><li>Paid 'Wellness' hour each week along with a 'Wellness' hub and Employee Assist Programme </li><li>Contributory pension scheme </li><li>Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc. </li><li>A friendly and supportive team </li><li>Training, career development &amp; progression opportunities </li><li>Refer a Friend scheme.</li></ul>Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role. If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (<a href="http://www.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.gov.uk</a>) Join us in our journey of empowerment and holistic support, where every individual's well-being is at the heart of what we do. Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35) ILW / OLW /Fringe N/A - Outside London Weighting Area Interview Date 22/5/2025 Closing Date 19/5/2025 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Carrie Fleming | <a href="mailto:carrie.fleming@cgl.org.uk" target="_blank">carrie.fleming@cgl.org.uk</a> | 07776597674 This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

Overview Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options. Our core values are 'Be open, be compassionate and be bold' and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential. An exciting role has become available for a Recovery Coordinator within our Intensive Support Team. The Intensive Support Team sits within our Severe Multiple Disadvantage (SMD) Programme, offering high level support for those that have additional barriers in accessing services. As a Recovery Coordinator, you will take a holistic approach in supporting people in their recovery from substance use. As part of the Intensive Support Team, your job will be to work with people to identify how we can support them better, and what we can do to create 'equity' in accessing support. This will involve close multi-agency working, recognising that people experiencing Severe Multiple Disadvantage often face challenges across more than one area (mental ill-health, housing issues and homelessness, domestic abuse, and involvement in the criminal justice system). Where: Mansfield Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week Full Time Salary Range: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 (based on full time hours, pro rata for part time) Contract Type: Fixed term to end on 31st March 2026 *Please note: Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours. Responsibilities About the role: <ul><li>Supporting service users from point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey </li></ul><ul><li>Providing screening, assessment, and recovery planning and onward referral </li></ul><ul><li>Reducing drug and alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community </li></ul><ul><li>Promoting carer, service user and community involvement </li></ul><ul><li>Providing advocacy for access to partnership services </li></ul><ul><li>Working with service users to support social (re)integration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: promoting recovery, resilience, peer support and self-determination </li></ul><ul><li>Research, design and prepare subject matter and materials for groups / pods. </li></ul><ul><li>Deliver structured content within group settings to service users at various stages of recovery </li></ul><ul><li>Engage with debriefing and evaluations with co-facilitators after groups/pods have taken place, reviewing progress and identifying concerns with service users </li></ul><ul><li>Tailor specific workshops around the needs of the service users, such as: anger management, sleep disorders, relationships, etc </li></ul>About you: <ul><li>Have a strong understanding of substance misuse issues and experience of working within a similar field </li></ul><ul><li>Experience of working with groups/pods and managing group dynamics, such as conflict or challenging behaviour. </li></ul><ul><li>Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written with good IT skills </li></ul><ul><li>Proactive and able to work on own initiative with excellent time management and prioritising skills </li></ul><ul><li>Have a good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and good practice </li></ul><ul><li>Be a supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in partnership with a wide range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to manage change successfully in a way that prioritises the needs of service users </li></ul><ul><li>Understand the importance of information governance processes and commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguards </li></ul><ul><li>Seek out learning opportunities to improve and broaden your professional knowledge and skills and to contribute and oversee the learning and development of others </li></ul>What we will give to you: <ul><li>25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years' service "Capped at 30 days" </li></ul><ul><li>Paid 'Wellness' hour each week along with a 'Wellness' hub and Employee Assist Programme </li></ul><ul><li>Contributory pension scheme </li></ul><ul><li>Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc. </li></ul><ul><li>A friendly and supportive team </li></ul><ul><li>Training, career development &amp; progression opportunities </li></ul><ul><li>Generous Refer-a-Friend Scheme </li></ul>Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role. If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (<a href="http://www.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.gov.uk</a>) If this sounds like you and you would like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live, then we would love to talk to you. Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35) ILW / OLW /Fringe N/A - Outside London Weighting Area Interview Date 2/6/2025 Closing Date 25/5/2025 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: James Bunning | <a href="mailto:james.bunning@cgl.org.uk" target="_blank">james.bunning@cgl.org.uk</a> This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

Housing Officer Stoke on Trent Role and key responsibilities for Housing Officer <ul><li>Visiting tenants in their own homes</li><li>Receiving and investigating complaints and incidents of Anti Social Behaviour or other tenancy condition breaches</li><li>Completing fire safety audits </li><li>attending meetings, case conferences, working parties, court hearings, tenancy review hearings and evictions as directed</li><li>Supporting tenants with vulnerabilities</li><li>Attending child protection conferences</li><li>Recovery of rent arrears and maximisation of rental and other income for all council services</li></ul>Minimum Requirements for Housing Officer <ul><li>Previous experience required </li><li>Previous experience using NEC database (advantageous)</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills </li><li>Excellent organisational skills </li><li>Possess detailed knowledge and understanding of Housing Management</li><li>Ability to prioritise own workload</li><li>Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative</li><li>Ability to deal with stressful and emotional situations</li></ul>Pay rate: £16.26 - £17.51 per hour Working hours: Part time 18h per week Part time: 18 hours per week between Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00 This job is commutable from the following areas, Stoke on Trent, Newcastle, Hanley, Bentilee, Bucknall, Tunstall, Burslem, Cobridge, Trentham Lakes, Longton, Meir, If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please call our office on 01782 367818 or submit your CV by clicking "Apply Now" and we will be in touch immediately.

About the role Are you passionate about making a real difference to people's lives? We're looking for a committed Specialist Housing Officer to manage dedicated accommodation for former rough sleepers, supporting individuals with complex needs to sustain safe and secure housing. In this rewarding role, you'll be responsible for tenancy and property management across our specialist Rough Sleeping Initiative (RSI) units. You'll work closely with colleagues across Housing Options, Housing Register and Lettings, Housing Strategy, Adult and Children's Social Care, and a range of support providers to help vulnerable clients rebuild their lives and move forward towards long-term housing solutions. If you're practical, empathetic, and ready to make a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you. What you'll be doing: Managing tenancy and licence agreements for rough sleeper accommodation Ensuring properties are safe, compliant, and maintained to a high standard Supporting tenancy sustainment and promoting independent living skills Liaising closely with support services, social care teams, and partner agencies to wrap support around residents Managing tenancy breaches, safeguarding concerns, and property-related risks appropriately Facilitating timely move-ins and move-ons, working with Housing Options and the Rough Sleeper Project Group Contributing to service improvement by helping shape policies, procedures, and system processes What we're looking for: <ul> <li>a passion for supporting vulnerable individuals and preventing homelessness</li> <li>good tenancy management, property management, and customer service skills</li> <li>the ability to build positive working relationships across a wide range of partners</li> <li>a flexible, practical, and resilient approach to working in a dynamic environment</li> <li>access to a vehicle and a full UK driving licence (essential for this role)</li></ul>Experience in housing management, homelessness services, or working with rough sleepers would be helpful, but if you have the right attitude, empathy, and a commitment to learning, we will support you to build the skills needed. Further Information For an informal chat about the role, please contact Abigail McGuire, Senior Housing Officer for the Rough Sleeping Initiative (RSI) Team, on 01305 252521, 07389 87605 or by email at [email protected]. This post requires significant travel. You must have a vehicle (or transport we deem suitable) available for use as needed. This post involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and/or having access to significant information about them. It will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders. See our policy on safeguarding children and young people. This post requires significant travel. You must have a vehicle (or transport we deem suitable) available for use as needed. This post involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and/or having access to significant information about them. It will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders. See our policy on safeguarding children and young people. About Us At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future. We: <ul> <li>provide essential services that support over 380,000 residents </li> <li>work in partnership to make a real difference </li> <li>value every role and the impact it has on our communities </li> <li>support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive </li></ul>You will: <ul> <li>be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset </li> <li>have access to a range of benefits and support </li> <li>have access to range of training opportunities which will help with your personal development and career progression </li></ul>We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible. If you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application. This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement. If you're passionate about making a difference, we'd love you to join us. Find out more about how to apply.

Housing Officer - Rough Sleeping Initiative

About The Role Job Title: Early Prevention Officer (Homelessness) Contract: 12 months fixed term Location: Talk Community Development Hours: 37 Salary: £31,067 - £35,235 Closing date: 18th May 2025 Interview: tbc The role An exciting opportunity has arisen in Talk Community for an Early Prevention Officer (homelessness) to join an exciting project to prevent homelessness at its very earliest stages. Often, people approach homelessness services for support and assistance when at crisis stage, meaning options for help can be few and limited. By working assertively and proactively from the start, this role will offer effective assistance well before this would usually occur. Working together with our VSCE sector to identify and engage with people much earlier on, to prevent any homelessness risk factors/problems from escalating. This role will ensure that appropriate support is made available to individuals and families to avoid them experiencing the trauma and disruption associated with the threat, as well as the experience of homelessness. About You <ul> <li>We are looking for an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and well-rounded candidate, who has an outstanding track record of building and maintaining relevant relationships, who is a creative thinker, with superb written and verbal communication skills.</li> <li>If you feel passionate about helping us to end homelessness in Herefordshire and have the skills we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you.</li></ul>To arrange an informal discussion about the role with Kath Austin-Bailey - Talk community Development Manager, please contact [email protected] We Offer <ul> <li>A competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes:</li> <li>Starting Salary of £31,067</li> <li>Relocation Payment Relocation package of up to £5,000 available </li> <li>Pension Scheme Enrolment in the Local Government (LGPS)</li> <li>Career progression: clear pathways to progress</li> <li>Annual Leave: 31 days' annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum with line manager approval.</li> <li>Flexible working: flexi-time, job-share, part-time hours and, in some instances, home working</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling</li> <li>Payment of professional membership fees</li> <li>Pick your perks - our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts.</li></ul>Why Choose Us? You will probably have heard a lot about how beautiful it is in terms of countryside and open spaces (and it is!) but there is so much more going on here, including world-class cultural assets like the Mappa Mundi, vibrant theatres and a thriving food and drink sector. One of Herefordshire's biggest assets is the strong and diverse communities. Our Talk Community approach brings that together supporting people to help themselves, encouraging them to help their communities and identifying how communities can help individuals. Our ambitious transformation programme aims to further build on this to offer an all-age approach. We're excited about the potential of what we can achieve for the benefit of all residents of Herefordshire, stronger together and building brighter futures. To find out more about what it's like to live, work and thrive at Herefordshire Council please visit our dedicated recruitment website: <a href="http://www.spiritofherefordshire.com" target="_blank">www.spiritofherefordshire.com</a>. Don't meet all parts of the job description? Herefordshire Council is committed to strengthening a diverse and inclusive work environment which reflects the communities of Herefordshire. If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity and want to make a difference, we encourage you to consider an application or to get in contact, you may be the perfect fit we're seeking! Reasonable Adjustments Our recruitment process runs in partnership with Hoople Resourcing. If you require any reasonable adjustments or alternative methods for the online application process, please contact the resourcing team by email: [email protected]. Creating an inclusive workplace Employee Network Groups play an important role in strengthening the voices of employees at Herefordshire Council. Embedded in the Council's values is a commitment to listen to people's views and needs. Employee Network Groups are a collective of colleagues who often share identities, life experiences or cultures and who come together to initiate positive change in their work place. Our groups include: Black and Asian Staff Networking Group, LGBTQ+, Parents &amp; Carers, Climate and Nature Emergency, Diff-abilities and Armed Forces/ Veterans. For more information on our Employee Network Groups please click here. How to apply To apply for a position, please upload an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement demonstrating your experience, skills and abilities for the role. If you are successfully shortlisted, Hoople Resourcing will contact you via email to arrange your interview and/or assessment. They will confirm the date, time and location of your interview, so please keep an eye on your email inbox. Good luck, we're looking forward to meeting you! Community Wellbeing is connecting and belonging to the place where you live, feeling safe and having pride in your community. We welcome applicants whatever their personal characteristics or social identity. All requests for flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments will be considered. The following candidates will be interviewed if they meet the essential criteria for the post they are applying for: • Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the "Disability Confident" scheme; • Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant; <ul> <li> We will deliver better support to our most vulnerable children and their families, develop stronger relationships with partners across the region, and beyond. Therefore, we take our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults seriously and expect all of our staff, visitors and volunteers to share in this commitment.</li> <li> Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they are a Herefordshire care leaver. This is part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care. </li></ul>We will deliver better support to our most vulnerable children and their families, develop stronger relationships with partners across the region, and beyond. Therefore, we take our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults seriously and expect all of our staff, visitors and volunteers to share in this commitment. Herefordshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children &amp; young people and vulnerable adults. If you are offered this position, it will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check and further pre-employment checks. Stronger Together, Building brighter futures

Early Prevention Officer (Homelessness)

Case Worker &amp; Housing Support Grade Case Worker Reporting to Local Management Team Portfolio Women Leaving prison project Contract Fixed term - 3 years Hours 35 hours per week, rota based across 7 days including mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends. Scope of Responsibility To be a member of a multi-disciplined team using holistic approaches to support Depaul service users. Working to a housing-led, low threshold, harm reduction approach, where service users receive a high degree of support and advice. Depaul has a commitment to service user participation and to empowering our service users to manage their own lives. The aim of the role is to support and signpost service users into services that will improve their housing, health and wellbeing while improving the service users quality of life. This is achieved through the provision of engagement and individualised support plans, targeted interventions, signposting and group work. You will work proactively form strong relationships and gain service users' trust, striving to provide the best possible service levels at all times. Key Areas of Responsibility Service user focus â- To provide service user support in a person lead manner, which is both professional and respectful. â- Assess the safety and wellbeing needs of the service user and develop plans which address and reduce identified risks. â- In partnership with service users, to assess their needs and develop support plans, which are flexible and respond to the changing needs of the service users. â- Supporting people to engage with services, to stabilise and settle into accommodation settings â- To build effective, appropriate and supportive relationships with service users, developing support plans with the aim of reducing re-offending â- Be responsible and resilient in the face of challenging behaviour and individuals who may be in crisis; disclose and discuss risks responsibly, operate within existing data sharing frameworks; acknowledge areas of limitation; and liaise with all linked professionals responsibly. â- Developing and implementing Resettlement Plans and reviewing progress with Service Users. â- Facilitate individuals to identify and maintain appropriate move on accommodation providing practical help and support throughout this transition. â- To work with service users and relevant external agencies in order to deliver meaningful and effective key working To support service users to integrate with their communities in line with good neighbourhood principals. â- To advocate on behalf of service users to achieve the best outcomes for them. â- Provide outreach work within the community based on service delivery needs Health &amp; Safety â- To ensure that Health and Safety standards are met within the service in accordance with Depaul's Health and Safety policy and procedures. â- To undertake assigned duties regarding the overall health and safety and security of the service and utilize available security systems to manage risk relevant to the service. â- To ensure completion of all relevant wellbeing and health and safety checks Administration &amp; Record Keeping â- Carry out service administration tasks such as; upkeep of client records, financial transactions, internal and external reports, incident and accident management and other record keeping relevant to the roles. â- To remain vigilant to IT and cyber risks and comply at all times with Depaul's IT Security policies. Other duties â- To be a contributing team player, taking part in handovers, team meetings, core training, the mentoring of Volunteers and supporting other team members in ensuring all decision making is appropriate and consistent â- To at all times undertake your role in a professional manner maintaining a high quality standard of work in line with Depaul Values and ethos. The above list is not exhaustive; additional areas of responsibility may be added over time and flexibility to cover for other staff roles is required from time to time. â- Ability to work on a rota basis (7-day week - Mornings, Evenings &amp; Weekends) â- Essential Criteria for community outreach Case Workers: Access to a car insured for business purposes during working hours, and a valid driving licence. Access NI This Post is subject to an Enhanced Access NI check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from working with Depaul. This will depend on the nature of the position, together with the circumstances and background of your offences or other information contained on a disclosure certificate. NISCC This post is subject to NISCC registration, if you do not hold a valid registration this must be completed within your probationary period. Person Requirements Qualifications &amp; Experience <ul><li>A formal Level 3 qualification in a social care field, e.g. diploma in health and social care or equivalent </li></ul>And <ul><li>At least 2 years paid experience working with vulnerable women, desirably experience working with women leaving prison </li></ul>OR <ul><li>At least 3 years paid experience working with vulnerable women, desirably experience working with women leaving prison </li></ul>And 3 formal qualifications at Level 2 to include Math and English, e.g. GCSE's or NVQ Skills <ul><li>Good working knowledge of risk assessment and risk management processes </li><li>Good IT skills, including working knowledge of using IT systems to record client information </li><li>Good written and verbal communication skills. </li><li>The ability to compile and present accurate written and electronic reports </li></ul>Knowledge <ul><li>Have an understanding of homelessness and the issues that can lead to homelessness </li><li>Have an understanding of what supports can be offered in homeless services to promote positive futures </li><li>Have knowledge/experience of working with needs assessment, key working and support planning for service users, specifically relating to people who have committed offences Have a knowledge of the statutory and voluntary sector resources available to people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness </li><li>Understand the importance for Health and Safety standards in the delivery of services on a day to day basis. </li><li>Knowledge of relevant statutory and voluntary agencies and the ability to network/liaise with all relevant bodies </li><li>Knowledge and willingness to work within the guidelines of Depaul vision mission and values.</li></ul>Closing date for applications: 16th May 2025 Dependent on the number of applications, we may contact applicants before the closing date. 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Case Worker & Housing Support

Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance Wigan Town Hall Library Street Wigan WN1 1YN Salary: Grade 7, £31,586 - £35,235 per annum. 37 hours per week Temporary until 31st March 2026 We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough. We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you! Your role: You'll play an important part in supporting the prevention of homelessness across the borough. You will hold a caseload, working closely with your customers to prevent or relieve the challenges they face, working with a range of customers. You'll build up an effective rapport with customers, taking an asset-based approach to identifying the root cause of homelessness, and ensuring a holistic approach to meeting any support needs to help customers sustain future accommodation. You will provide practical and emotional support to people who are facing homelessness, applying the legislation with a significant focus around prevention. You will help your customers recognise and address any support needs, and assist them to achieve long term, sustainable housing. You will collaborate with a range of partner agencies to build solid relationships leading to excellent outcomes for your clients. You will take a proactive approach to promoting awareness of homelessness and identifying any new opportunities amongst wider services to prevent homelessness. About you: Passionate about tackling homelessness, you will use your excellent communication skills to build and develop great relationships across a variety of stakeholders. You will be a highly motivated, caring individual with an ability to inspire others. You will have knowledge of the Homeless Reduction Act, and also Wigan Council's commitment to improving outcomes for our residents. You will be proactive in your approach, exploring opportunities, and identifying challenges, linking in with other Local Authorities to develop best practice. You will demonstrate positivity and commitment, when faced with complex and challenging circumstances with a clear focus on achieving the best outcomes possible for your client group. About us: Wigan Council has been voted 'Overall Council of the Year' at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations. The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them. The Homeless Solutions Team focus on prevention of homelessness, taking a flexible and innovative approach, working in collaboration with wider services such as accommodation providers, safeguarding services, hospitals and charities. Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits click here to find out more about working for #TeamWigan. To be appointed to this role you must be able to prove your right to work in the UK. Please visit the link below to check you qualify to apply. Please note, at present we are not a licenced sponsor. Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK (<a href="http://www.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.gov.uk</a>) Prove your right to work to an employer For further information, please contact Joanne Hurst on 01942 487732 or <a href="mailto:Joanne.Hurst@wigan.gov.uk" target="_blank">Joanne.Hurst@wigan.gov.uk</a> Interview dates: Priority Candidates: 4/6/25 All other Candidates: 6/6/25 To view the details relating to this position, please click the links below:

Homelessness Solutions Officer

Overview Do you want to work for a caring organisation that believes in people? Do you want to make a difference? As a Recovery Coordinator with Change Grow Live you'll work with people who use our services, helping them get to where they want to be. We are looking for enthusiastic Recovery Coordinators to join our team focused on helping individuals mitigate the impacts of drug use. In this position, Recovery Coordinators will collaborate with clients to create personalised recovery plans, provide resources on safer drug use, facilitate access to health services, distribute harm reduction supplies, and support those seeking recovery. Ideal candidates should have a strong understanding of addiction, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate approach to client care. If you're motivated to make a positive impact in people's lives, we invite you to apply. Where: West Lothian Hours: Part time, 30 hours per week Full Time Salary: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 (based on full time hours, pro rata for part time) Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31st March 2027 Responsibilities About the role: <ul><li>Supporting service users from point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey </li><li>Providing screening, assessment, and recovery planning and onward referral </li><li>Reducing drug and alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community </li><li>Promoting carer, service user and community involvement </li><li>Providing advocacy for access to partnership services </li><li>Working with service users to support social (re)integration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: promoting recovery, resilience, peer support and self-determination </li><li>Research, design and prepare subject matter and materials for groups / pods. </li><li>Deliver structured content within group settings to service users at various stages of recovery </li><li>Engage with debriefing and evaluations with co-facilitators after groups/pods have taken place, reviewing progress and identifying concerns with service users </li><li>Tailor specific workshops around the needs of the service users, such as: anger management, sleep disorders, relationships, etc </li></ul>About you: <ul><li>Have a strong understanding of substance misuse issues and experience of working within a similar field </li><li>Experience of working with groups/pods and managing group dynamics, such as conflict or challenging behaviour. </li><li>Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written with good IT skills </li><li>Proactive and able to work on own initiative with excellent time management and prioritising skills </li><li>Have a good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and good practice </li><li>Be a supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in partnership with a wide range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders </li><li>Ability to manage change successfully in a way that prioritises the needs of service users </li><li>Understand the importance of information governance processes and commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguards </li><li>Seek out learning opportunities to improve and broaden your professional knowledge and skills and to contribute and oversee the learning and development of others </li></ul>What we will give to you: <ul><li>25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Additionally, you'll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years, therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us(allocated pro rata).</li><li>Paid 'Wellness' hour each week along with a 'Wellness' hub and Employee Assist Programme </li><li>Contributory pension scheme </li><li>Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc. </li><li>A friendly and supportive team </li><li>Training, career development &amp; progression opportunities </li><li>Generous Refer-a-Friend Scheme </li></ul>Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role. If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (<a href="http://www.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.gov.uk</a>) If this sounds like you and you would like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live, then we would love to talk to you. Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours. Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35) ILW / OLW /Fringe N/A - Outside London Weighting Area Interview Date 30/5/2025 Closing Date 14/5/2025 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Dave Kelly | <a href="mailto:Dave.Kelly@cgl.co.uk" target="_blank">Dave.Kelly@cgl.co.uk</a> This post is subject to a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme check at a basic level.

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