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Role Overview:&nbsp;At New Forest District Council, we’re seeking a motivated and skilled professional to help us make a lasting impact in our local communities. In this pivotal role, you will lead the delivery of our planned maintenance, property improvement, and decarbonisation programmes, ensuring our 5,200 council homes remain safe, high-quality, and energy efficient.&nbsp;&nbsp;What We’re Looking For:&nbsp;You’ll bring expertise in managing significant capital and revenue budgets, procuring and overseeing contracts, shaping strategic work programmes, and driving service enhancements that deliver real value for residents.&nbsp;You will be able to demonstrate an ability to lead and motivate a team, with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. With a commitment to delivering value for money, customer satisfaction, and environmental sustainability.&nbsp;What is in it for you&nbsp;·&nbsp;£51,530.00 to 54,793.00 per annum&nbsp;&nbsp;· 37 hours working hours per week&nbsp;·&nbsp;27 Days annual leave (plus an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service)&nbsp;·&nbsp;Local Government Pension Scheme&nbsp;·&nbsp;Hybrid home/office working&nbsp;·&nbsp;Wide range of employee discounts at high street retailers, including supermarkets, stores and restaurants&nbsp;· Employee Assistance Programme (free 24 hour legal, financial and personal advice for employees).&nbsp;· On site parking&nbsp;About us &nbsp;New Forest District Council provides both planned and reactive maintenance and repairs to the residents through a large team of highly skilled trades people and contracted work.&nbsp;We believe that all our employees make a valuable contribution to the work of the council and that’s why we encourage a trusting and open culture where each employee is supported and respected equally.&nbsp;&nbsp;We are proud of our values, please watch this short video to find out more <a href="https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/KJj9CwRxMfnz5XSqhriJnzC3?domain=youtube.com" target="_blank">LEAF</a>&nbsp;To view full details of what you can expect from working for NFDC and to view the full job description, please click on the candidate pack attached.&nbsp;Click here to see why employees think that New Forest District Council is a great place to work: <a href="https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/61-2Cx7yOsj4pKcYiviy66_D?domain=youtube.com" target="_blank">Working for NFDC</a>&nbsp;If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sophie Tuffin on 02380 285 992.&nbsp;Opening Date: Monday 23rd June 2025&nbsp;Closing Date: Monday 21st July 2025&nbsp;Interview Date: 4th and 6th and 8th August&nbsp;

Decarbonisation and Programme Manager

About The Role Fareham Borough Council is offering an exciting opportunity to join the Fareham Housing Team as a Neighbourhood Housing Officer. We make a great effort being accessible to our tenants, being out and about in our neighbourhoods and in this role you will be responsible for delivering a high-quality neighbourhood management service to our tenants. Your primary focus will be supporting residents in their tenancies, which involves providing advice and practical assistance and ensuring that all residents live in a safe and well-managed environment. You will also be expected to handle disputes between neighbours, resolve issues that arise within the community, and take appropriate action in complex or sensitive situations. Addressing rent arrears will be part of your duties, including taking cases to court when necessary. You will be responsible for maintaining the health and safety of tenants and ensuring that appropriate external agencies are involved when additional support is required. About You We are looking for someone who is proactive, resilient, committed to delivering excellent customer service and can take initiative when faced with unexpected challenges. Your ability to make fair and consistent decisions under pressure will be key to your success. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will be dealing with a wide range of people and potentially difficult or sensitive situations. This is a busy and varied role that requires you to be highly organised and adaptable. You should be someone who is calm under pressure and capable of building trust with tenants through empathy and professionalism. In this role, you'll need to balance the needs of individuals with the requirements of tenancy agreements and council policies, so a fair but firm approach is important. Flexibility, sound judgment, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively are also vital. A full driving licence is essential, as the role will require travel throughout the borough on a frequent basis. Interviews are scheduled to place on the 5th August 2025. For an informal discussion please contact Abi Travers on 01329 824725 About Us We take pride in receiving feedback from others who say we are a friendly and professional organisation. By working for us you will become part of the team and will play your part in serving our community. You would be joining one of the most forward-looking borough councils in the South East, a happy team and a well-managed Council. We offer a great pension scheme, authorised parking, tech schemes and a car lease scheme to name a few of the benefits of working for us. We encourage our employees to make a valuable contribution to the work of the Council by having a trusting and open culture, where ideas are actively sought. We also recognise the value of a highly motivated and engaged workforce. We are committed to ensuring our services are delivered to the highest possible standard and we put the customer at the forefront of everything we do. Fareham Borough Council is committed to being a disability inclusive employer and in order to support this commitment we are proud to be part of the Government's Disability Confident scheme demonstrating that we will provide a fair and equal route to employment with the Council. Being part of the scheme means we proactively seek to address inequality for those with disabilities by challenging attitudes towards disability, increasing understanding of disability and removing barriers to disabled people and those with long-term health conditions.

Neighbourhood Housing Officer

The Vacancy FULL TIME - 37hrs Mon-Thurs: 09:00-17:00 Fri: 09:00-16:30 JOB PURPOSE To lead on the case management of clients and be part of a team that supports them in keeping them safe and helping them achieve their goals. To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES <ul> <li>To assess the needs of each client, helping to develop their individual support plan to achieve their goals</li> <li>To produce and regularly review comprehensive client-based risk assessments</li> <li>To manage a caseload of clients on a one-to-one basis </li> <li>To support clients to gain and/or maintain accommodation or achieve outcomes defined by the service specification</li> <li>To engage with local authorities, health providers and other agencies, creating and maintaining constructive working relationships to maximise the opportunities available to clients</li> <li>To lead on client activities to help them gain practical life skills and encourage their engagement with the running of the service</li> <li>To support clients with managing their finances, paying rent, managing arrears and accessing benefits</li> <li>To encourage and signpost clients to the local community and to resources relevant to their aspirations including education, training, employment activity or volunteering </li> <li>To support clients in trauma informed and psychologically informed ways</li> <li>To adhere to safeguarding responsibilities, following our safeguarding policy and procedure</li> <li>To help maintain health and safety, ensuring clients, visitors and buildings are safe in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, policy and procedures</li> <li>To provide basic first aid assistance until help arrives (full training is provided)</li> <li>To work confidently and efficiently when lone working</li> <li>To maintain accurate records on our client management system and ensure these are stored in line with GDPR</li> <li>To maintain confidentiality</li> <li>To represent the organisation in a professional manner </li> <li>To carry out any other reasonable duties required in the interest of the organisation</li></ul>ROLE REQUIREMENTS <ul> <li>This role will require an Enhanced with Barred List(s) disclosure and barring service check is a requirement for this role. This would be completed on appointment of the role</li> <li>This role will require a full drivers' licence and access to a vehicle</li> <li>This role will require you to work flexibly across several sites</li> <li>This role will require you to work with clients on a one-to-one basis</li> <li>This role will require you to work nights and/or weekends</li> <li>This role will require you to lone work</li></ul>ESSENTIAL CRITERIA <ul> <li>Strong communication skills, both verbal and written</li> <li>Clear verbal and written English </li> <li>Good keyboard skills for data inputting</li> <li>Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word</li> <li>Confident and assertive manner</li> <li>Ability to self-motivate as you will work on your own</li> <li>Effective team working </li> <li>Ability to respond calmly to crisis</li> <li>Deal promptly with and effectively react to challenging situations</li> <li>Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues</li></ul>DESIRABLE CRITERIA <ul> <li>Experience of managing a caseload of clients </li> <li>Understanding of risk assessment and person-centred, outcomes-based delivery</li> <li>Understanding of the support needs of people experiencing homelessness or those with complex needs</li> <li>Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies, housing regulations and the benefits system</li></ul>We reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible. About Us We offer support to people who are homeless, vulnerable or at risk of becoming homeless and need help rebuilding their lives for a brighter future. Our services include safe, flexible and reliable client led housing and support with a focus on reducing homelessness, improving health and wellbeing and building on individual's skills and resilience to break the cycle of homelessness, poverty and exclusion. We work in partnership with multiple agencies and authorities to deliver support and accommodation needs across Berkshire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Dorset. We are dedicated to safeguarding all young people and adults with our services. We follow safer recruitment practices for all our vacancies to assure that all successful candidates are suitable to work with our clients. We're committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that embodies our values and promotes a tolerant and respectful environment where everyone can feel empowered to succeed. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and will support with any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. Our vision To be a safety net for people in tough times and the springboard to a brighter future. Our mission To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. Our values Everyone matters We know we're stronger together We do the right things, for the right reasons We never give up Our Gallery Previous Next Our Benefits Extra mile awards Pension with life cover Blue Light Card Champions of equality Employee assistance programme Staff discounts via Wider Wallet Dedication to wellbeing GP helpline Length of service awards Generous and flexible holiday Refer a friend scheme

Homeless Recovery Worker

Accommodation Assistant Location: Mill Rythe Coastal Village, Hayling Island, Hampshire Salary: £12.21 per hour- Paid weekly! Contract: Seasonal contract- variable hours What we need in a nutshell We want you to make our guest accommodation so clean that when guests open their door for the first time, we can hear them say "Wow!" Who are we? Away Resorts are shaking up the industry and setting the new standards for what to expect from a UK Holiday Park. With 27 parks and resorts around the UK, our Parks are jaw dropping not only in its views but also what it offers our Guests. We are famous for our Accommodation, from exclusive units you will only find at Away Resorts, down to our own bespoke scent. Our attention to detail is second to none, so much so, that when our Guests open the door, they go "Wow!" However, what really makes us special is our Team of people making all this happen, we are a growing business and are now on the lookout for a Guest Experience Manager that cares about their Teams and Guests as much as we do! Our Mill Rythe resort, set on a peaceful estuary, has undergone a stunning £10m refurbishment with our stunning cocktail bar, The Missing Squirrel! As well as our incredible new restaurant The Green Room. So, whether you are looking for the next step in your career or simply a new challenge, find out more here <a href="http://www.awayresorts.co.uk/" target="_blank">http://www.awayresorts.co.uk/</a> What you'll be doing You'll be preparing guest accommodation to our high standards - and then a little higher. This includes: <ul><li>changing beds </li><li>vacuuming, dusting and cleaning bedrooms and living spaces </li><li>cleaning and restocking bathrooms and kitchens </li></ul>One more thing...holidays happen at holiday times so you'll need to work your magic on bank holidays and weekends too. Skills, experience and qualities you'll need We aim to deliver delight to our guests and to do this, you will need to: <ul><li>Be comfortable working to deadlines as part of a busy team </li><li>Care about the smallest detail and demonstrate the highest of standards </li><li>Have a friendly and helpful attitude </li></ul>It's the icing on the cake if you have experience, but don't worry if you don't, we provide lots of training. We have a can-do, people-centred ethos at Away Resorts and we look for certain qualities in our team members. Have a read about it and see if you fit the bill. What we can offer you Enjoy some great benefits, including: <ul><li>A great working environment - We work hard but have fun along the way</li><li>Competitive salary with bonuses</li><li>Pension scheme</li><li>Up to 50% Discounts on Away Resorts holidays with offers for friends &amp; family to also enjoy</li><li>20% On-park discounts</li><li>Monthly Team incentives</li><li>Career Development - if you are hungry for more, we have a proven track record in investing into our team members </li></ul>Our promise to you Holiday Heroes come with all sorts of different super-powers, and we welcome them all! After all, wouldn't it be boring if we were all the same? We embrace diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities. We love that everyone comes from different backgrounds, allowing us to grow and inspire each other. We'll never accept any form of discrimination and we'll forever strive not just for our product to be unique but our people too. In short, we want to bring your whole self to work! Want to join our team? Here's how to apply Just click on the Apply Now button and follow the instructions. To find out more about what it's like to work for Away Resorts, check us out at <a href="http://www.awayresorts.co.uk/careers" target="_blank">www.awayresorts.co.uk/careers</a>. Good Luck!

Accommodation Assistant

Job summary Are you passionate about supporting people with mental health challenges to live independently and thrive in their homes? Were looking for a caring and motivated Housing Support Worker to join our HRA Housing team. Main duties of the job ** WE ARE CURRENTLY UNABLE TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS VIANHS. TO CONTINUE WITH YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK TO OURCAREERS SITE ** <a href="https://fa-euxi-saasfaukgovprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/5115/?utm_medium=jobshare/details?sType=NHS#/reference/5115" target="_blank">https://fa-euxi-saasfaukgovprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candidate…</a> In this role, youll support tenants with mental health needs to manage their homes and finances, access benefits, and maintain a stable lifestyle. Youll help them understand their tenancy agreements, connect with local services, and provide practical help like setting up utilities or arranging furniture. Youll also run monthly support groups for tenants and workshops for staff to promote mental wellbeing. Youll need to be confident working independently, often visiting people in their homes. Youll handle sensitive situations with care and make important decisions to ensure tenants are safe and supported. A strong understanding of mental health, welfare benefits, and housing issues is essential. Were looking for someone with experience supporting vulnerable people, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work with different agencies. Youll need to be organised, compassionate, and able to stay calm under pressure. This is a rewarding role where youll make a real difference in peoples lives. If youre ready to help others build a better future, wed love to hear from you. About us Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Thats why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Job description Job responsibilities Specific duties and responsibilities include: To offer advice and support to tenants with regard to Homes4Wiltshire and the choice based lettings procedure. To make applications for Personal Independence Payments for appropriate tenants. To represent tenants at DWP (Department of Work and Pensions) Tribunals. Compiling written reports based on evidence from tenants, medical practitioners and own observations. To maintain an up to date knowledge of all changes to health and social care legislation and welfare benefits e.g. attending Dementia Care Conference To encourage Team staff to look after their own mental wellbeing. To run regular workshops to support Team staff to manage change and stress and develop their understanding of mental health issues. To run a tenant self-help support group. Sending out monthly invitations, analysing evaluation forms, organising speakers. To instigate care from the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) and /or GP when a tenant is seen to be at risk. Instigating the formal assessment process by written or verbal reports. To provide short term practical advice and assistance to mental health tenants for setting up home (i.e. arranging finance, furniture, setting up utilities). To liaise with statutory and non-statutory agencies in the provision of support to applicants and tenants before and after the take-up of any public tenancy. To be aware of care plans and care co-ordinators of particularly vulnerable tenants and prospective tenants who are known to the Mental Health Services. To ensure that tenants and other agencies are able to understand the implications of a Tenancy Agreement, the responsibilities and consequences of non-compliance. To offer advice and support to housing applicants and tenants in their dealings with statutory and voluntary agencies over such matters as their welfare rights. To act as a point of contact between statutory agencies when an existing tenant may be thought of as possibly having a mental illness which is resulting in disruptive behaviour, such as in neighbour disputes. To ensure that the Council is actively represented on conferences where an individual's care plans are to be agreed. To supplement, and not to replace, any statutory agency support. To participate in community care training and accreditation to enable the post-holder to participate fully in decisions on individual care plan conferences. To maintain a list of all clients dealt with and record their occupancy data. The post holder directs and monitors all queries relating to mental health issues and is solely responsible for running the Housing Team staff workshops and tenant support group. On a daily basis the post holder is presented with problems which are complex and not at all straightforward to resolve. This may mean that a multi-disciplinary approach is called for or perhaps a more creative interpretation of policies. The post holder is expected to resolve issues without discussion with others in an often changing environment. The post holder is frequently required to make ad hoc decisions, especially when visiting unwell tenants at home. Considerable skill and knowledge is needed to make an appropriate decision about when to leave somebody alone to recover and when it is best to call in other agencies, even when this may be against the tenants will. Informed judgement is used on a daily basis to decide what may be in a persons best interests. Job description Job responsibilities Specific duties and responsibilities include: To offer advice and support to tenants with regard to Homes4Wiltshire and the choice based lettings procedure. To make applications for Personal Independence Payments for appropriate tenants. To represent tenants at DWP (Department of Work and Pensions) Tribunals. Compiling written reports based on evidence from tenants, medical practitioners and own observations. To maintain an up to date knowledge of all changes to health and social care legislation and welfare benefits e.g. attending Dementia Care Conference To encourage Team staff to look after their own mental wellbeing. To run regular workshops to support Team staff to manage change and stress and develop their understanding of mental health issues. To run a tenant self-help support group. Sending out monthly invitations, analysing evaluation forms, organising speakers. To instigate care from the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) and /or GP when a tenant is seen to be at risk. Instigating the formal assessment process by written or verbal reports. To provide short term practical advice and assistance to mental health tenants for setting up home (i.e. arranging finance, furniture, setting up utilities). To liaise with statutory and non-statutory agencies in the provision of support to applicants and tenants before and after the take-up of any public tenancy. To be aware of care plans and care co-ordinators of particularly vulnerable tenants and prospective tenants who are known to the Mental Health Services. To ensure that tenants and other agencies are able to understand the implications of a Tenancy Agreement, the responsibilities and consequences of non-compliance. To offer advice and support to housing applicants and tenants in their dealings with statutory and voluntary agencies over such matters as their welfare rights. To act as a point of contact between statutory agencies when an existing tenant may be thought of as possibly having a mental illness which is resulting in disruptive behaviour, such as in neighbour disputes. To ensure that the Council is actively represented on conferences where an individual's care plans are to be agreed. To supplement, and not to replace, any statutory agency support. To participate in community care training and accreditation to enable the post-holder to participate fully in decisions on individual care plan conferences. To maintain a list of all clients dealt with and record their occupancy data. The post holder directs and monitors all queries relating to mental health issues and is solely responsible for running the Housing Team staff workshops and tenant support group. On a daily basis the post holder is presented with problems which are complex and not at all straightforward to resolve. This may mean that a multi-disciplinary approach is called for or perhaps a more creative interpretation of policies. The post holder is expected to resolve issues without discussion with others in an often changing environment. The post holder is frequently required to make ad hoc decisions, especially when visiting unwell tenants at home. Considerable skill and knowledge is needed to make an appropriate decision about when to leave somebody alone to recover and when it is best to call in other agencies, even when this may be against the tenants will. Informed judgement is used on a daily basis to decide what may be in a persons best interests. Person Specification Experience Essential <ul> <li>Knowledge</li> <li> Qualified to HNC with profession support and advice qualification (such as NVQ Level 3 in </li> <li>Advice and Guidance) or relevant experience in support provision e.g. floating support.</li> <li> Experience of dealing with clients who have mental health issues or vulnerabilities</li> <li> A high level of understanding surrounding mental health issues</li> <li> An advanced working knowledge of welfare benefits</li> <li> A good working knowledge of personal finance i.e. budgeting, debt management</li> <li> A good working knowledge of the issues around rent arrears / tenancy management issues for </li> <li>tenants and landlords</li> <li> Knowledge of relevant legislation around social care, mental health and welfare reform</li> <li> A proven track record of multi-agency work</li> <li> Initiating contacts and making effective contribution to meetings</li> <li> Dealing with demanding and challenging people in difficult/sensitive situations.</li> <li> Understand data protection and confidentiality and the need for accurate and timely recording</li> <li>CE08-1283 Housing Support Worker (Mental Health) October 2017 Page 6 of 8</li> <li> Understanding of current social housing policies and initiatives</li> <li>Skills</li> <li> Reasoning skills</li> <li> Accuracy and attention to detail</li> <li> Good team worker who can work collaboratively with others</li> <li> Communication skills, verbal and written</li> <li> Ability to provide a high standard of Customer Care</li> <li> Ability to work under pressure</li> <li> Demonstrates a desire to achieve results and work to high standards</li> <li> Time management and ability to prioritise workload</li> <li> Efficient and effective</li> <li> Negotiation and diplomacy skills</li> <li> Planning and organisational skills</li> <li> Innovative and enthusiastic</li> <li> Analytical and judgement skills</li> <li> Good computer literacy skills</li> <li> Advisory and co-ordination skills</li> <li> Good decision making skills</li> <li> Makes effective use of network and inter agency contacts</li> <li> Fluent in English</li> </ul> Desirable <ul> <li>An operational knowledge of public sector (or Registered Social Landlord) generic housing </li> <li>management, including a working knowledge of current housing legislation and practice, and the </li> <li>appropriate statutory provisions</li> <li> Techniques of mediation and conciliation</li> <li> An operational knowledge of the court system, tribunal and benefit appeals</li> </ul> Qualifications Essential <ul> <li>HNC or equivalent experience/skills.</li> <li>ITQ 2 or equivalent skill and ability.</li> <li>Working towards relevant professional qualification.</li> </ul>Person Specification Experience Essential <ul> <li>Knowledge</li> <li> Qualified to HNC with profession support and advice qualification (such as NVQ Level 3 in </li> <li>Advice and Guidance) or relevant experience in support provision e.g. floating support.</li> <li> Experience of dealing with clients who have mental health issues or vulnerabilities</li> <li> A high level of understanding surrounding mental health issues</li> <li> An advanced working knowledge of welfare benefits</li> <li> A good working knowledge of personal finance i.e. budgeting, debt management</li> <li> A good working knowledge of the issues around rent arrears / tenancy management issues for </li> <li>tenants and landlords</li> <li> Knowledge of relevant legislation around social care, mental health and welfare reform</li> <li> A proven track record of multi-agency work</li> <li> Initiating contacts and making effective contribution to meetings</li> <li> Dealing with demanding and challenging people in difficult/sensitive situations.</li> <li> Understand data protection and confidentiality and the need for accurate and timely recording</li> <li>CE08-1283 Housing Support Worker (Mental Health) October 2017 Page 6 of 8</li> <li> Understanding of current social housing policies and initiatives</li> <li>Skills</li> <li> Reasoning skills</li> <li> Accuracy and attention to detail</li> <li> Good team worker who can work collaboratively with others</li> <li> Communication skills, verbal and written</li> <li> Ability to provide a high standard of Customer Care</li> <li> Ability to work under pressure</li> <li> Demonstrates a desire to achieve results and work to high standards</li> <li> Time management and ability to prioritise workload</li> <li> Efficient and effective</li> <li> Negotiation and diplomacy skills</li> <li> Planning and organisational skills</li> <li> Innovative and enthusiastic</li> <li> Analytical and judgement skills</li> <li> Good computer literacy skills</li> <li> Advisory and co-ordination skills</li> <li> Good decision making skills</li> <li> Makes effective use of network and inter agency contacts</li> <li> Fluent in English</li> </ul> Desirable <ul> <li>An operational knowledge of public sector (or Registered Social Landlord) generic housing </li> <li>management, including a working knowledge of current housing legislation and practice, and the </li> <li>appropriate statutory provisions</li> <li> Techniques of mediation and conciliation</li> <li> An operational knowledge of the court system, tribunal and benefit appeals</li> </ul> Qualifications Essential <ul> <li>HNC or equivalent experience/skills.</li> <li>ITQ 2 or equivalent skill and ability.</li> <li>Working towards relevant professional qualification.</li> </ul>Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Employer details Employer name Wiltshire Council Address Wiltshire Council Stephenson Road Salisbury SP2 7NP Employer's website

Housing Support Worker

Job Description Salary: £30,559 - £32,654 Hours per week: 37 hours Interview date: Wednesday 30 July 2025 Strategic Asset - Managing and Transforming Our Estate Are you passionate about supporting people with mental health challenges to live independently and thrive in their homes? We're looking for a caring and motivated Housing Support Worker to join our HRA Housing team. In this role, you'll support tenants with mental health needs to manage their homes and finances, access benefits, and maintain a stable lifestyle. You'll help them understand their tenancy agreements, connect with local services, and provide practical help like setting up utilities or arranging furniture. You'll also run monthly support groups for tenants and workshops for staff to promote mental wellbeing. You'll need to be confident working independently, often visiting people in their homes. You'll handle sensitive situations with care and make important decisions to ensure tenants are safe and supported. A strong understanding of mental health, welfare benefits, and housing issues is essential. We're looking for someone with experience supporting vulnerable people, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work with different agencies. You'll need to be organised, compassionate, and able to stay calm under pressure. This is a rewarding role where you'll make a real difference in people's lives. If you're ready to help others build a better future, we'd love to hear from you. Why us? Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That's why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here! Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well asOur Identity. The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework. For more details, contact Gemma Syrett, Financial Inclusion Officer, at <a href="mailto:gemma.syrett@wiltshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">gemma.syrett@wiltshire.gov.uk</a>. This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information. We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion. Disability Confident Employer Application process Please ensure to regularly check your spam/junk folder for any communication from us regarding your application status. We wouldn't want you to miss out on any important updates or interview invitations. Thank you!

The Vacancy PART TIME - 24 hrs - Weekend Only Hampshire Social Inclusion 101 provides accommodation and 24/7 support for up to 20 clients with complex and high-level support needs. As well as two additional emergency beds for overnight placements for rough sleepers. Our aim is to provide person-centred support to our clients, empowering them to gain the life skills they require to move on to more independent living. We also work with a range of agencies to maximise the support and opportunities for clients. Although this can be a challenging role, it's also very rewarding. This is an exciting an role, where no two days will be the same, you'll take part in various tasks, such as running client activities to life skills projects. If you love working with people and want to make a difference in the lives of those you support, then please apply. JOB PURPOSE To lead on the case management of clients and be part of a team that supports them in keeping them safe and helping them achieve their goals. To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES <ul> <li>To assess the needs of each client, helping to develop their individual support plan to achieve their goals</li> <li>To produce and regularly review comprehensive client-based risk assessments</li> <li>To manage a caseload of clients on a one-to-one basis </li> <li>To support clients to gain and/or maintain accommodation or achieve outcomes defined by the service specification</li> <li>To engage with local authorities, health providers and other agencies, creating and maintaining constructive working relationships to maximise the opportunities available to clients</li> <li>To lead on client activities to help them gain practical life skills and encourage their engagement with the running of the service</li> <li>To support clients with managing their finances, paying rent, managing arrears and accessing benefits</li> <li>To encourage and signpost clients to the local community and to resources relevant to their aspirations including education, training, employment activity or volunteering </li> <li>To support clients in trauma informed and psychologically informed ways</li> <li>To adhere to safeguarding responsibilities, following our safeguarding policy and procedure</li> <li>To help maintain health and safety, ensuring clients, visitors and buildings are safe in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, policy and procedures</li> <li>To provide basic first aid assistance until help arrives (full training is provided</li> <li>To work confidently and efficiently when lone working</li> <li>To maintain accurate records on our client management system and ensure these are stored in line with GDPR</li> <li>To maintain confidentiality</li> <li>To represent the organisation in a professional manner </li> <li>To carry out any other reasonable duties required in the interest of the organisation</li></ul>ROLE REQUIREMENTS <ul> <li>This role will require an Enhanced with Barred List(s) disclosure and barring service check is a requirement for this role. This would be completed on appointment of the role</li> <li>This role will require you to work with clients on a one-to-one basis</li> <li>This role will require you to work nights and/or weekends</li></ul>ESSENTIAL CRITERIA <ul> <li>Strong communication skills, both verbal and written</li> <li>Clear verbal and written English </li> <li>Good keyboard skills for data inputting</li> <li>Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word</li> <li>Confident and assertive manner</li> <li>Ability to self-motivate as you will work on your own</li> <li>Effective team working </li> <li>Ability to respond calmly to crisis</li> <li>Deal promptly with and effectively react to challenging situations</li> <li>Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues</li></ul>DESIRABLE CRITERIA <ul> <li>Experience of managing a caseload of clients </li> <li>Understanding of risk assessment and person-centred, outcomes-based delivery</li> <li>Understanding of the support needs of people experiencing homelessness or those with complex needs</li> <li>Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies, housing regulations and the benefits system</li></ul>We reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible. About Us We offer support to people who are homeless, vulnerable or at risk of becoming homeless and need help rebuilding their lives for a brighter future. Our services include safe, flexible and reliable client led housing and support with a focus on reducing homelessness, improving health and wellbeing and building on individual's skills and resilience to break the cycle of homelessness, poverty and exclusion. We work in partnership with multiple agencies and authorities to deliver support and accommodation needs across Berkshire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Dorset. We are dedicated to safeguarding all young people and adults with our services. We follow safer recruitment practices for all our vacancies to assure that all successful candidates are suitable to work with our clients. We're committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that embodies our values and promotes a tolerant and respectful environment where everyone can feel empowered to succeed. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and will support with any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. Our vision To be a safety net for people in tough times and the springboard to a brighter future. Our mission To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. Our values Everyone matters We know we're stronger together We do the right things, for the right reasons We never give up Our Gallery Previous Next Our Benefits Extra mile awards Pension with life cover Blue Light Card Champions of equality Employee assistance programme Staff discounts via Wider Wallet Dedication to wellbeing GP helpline Length of service awards Generous and flexible holiday Refer a friend scheme

The Vacancy We're VIVID! - We offer a vibrant, friendly, inclusive culture that supports, develops and attracts the best people! We're looking for Activity Volunteers (age 18+) to join our teams working with older people across Hampshire. You can volunteer as much or as little as you like and are able to commit to. As a volunteer, you'll benefit from: <ul> <li>Enhanced DBS Certificate - subject to status</li> <li>VIVID training and development in your role</li> <li>Support from the Independent Living and Customer Engagement teams throughout your volunteering journey</li> <li>Expenses for travel</li></ul>As an Activities Volunteer, you'll work with our Independent Living team to support in preparing and delivering activities to our customers living in extra care and sheltered housing schemes, ensuring that customers' wants and needs are at the heart of what we do. You'll help bring joy, connection, and creativity into people's lives through a wide range of activities, such as: <ul> <li>Crafts and creative sessions - from card-making to seasonal decorations</li> <li>Board games and puzzles - sparking fun and friendly competition</li> <li>Reminiscence sessions - sharing stories and memories over tea and biscuits</li> <li>Bingo and quizzes - always a favourite!</li> <li>Singing and music appreciation - whether it's a singalong or just enjoying the classics</li> <li>Tea, coffee and chat - sometimes the best activity is simply good conversation</li></ul>Previous experience of working with vulnerable people is desirable, as well as a good understanding of the needs of older people in general, but we'll provide all of the training you need. If you're applying to volunteer somewhere further away from home, you will need your own form of transport, but travel expenses will be provided. Come and be part of something meaningful - help us make every day a little brighter for our customers! The Company We're a leading provider of affordable homes and extensive support services in the south of England. We believe that everyone has the right to a safe and secure place to call home, and from the moment customers move into their VIVID home we're here to help with that and more. Our customers have access to a wide range of tailored advice to sustain their tenancies and look after their wellbeing. We invest in our homes and communities for the long-term, and this means in the quality, safety and energy efficiency of existing homes and neighbourhoods, with a firm focus on improving services so they're easy to use and access by our customers. We're addressing the shortage of affordable housing in the south, building the right type of homes to meet the needs of our local communities. We're the fifth largest developer of new homes amongst housing associations in England, having built over 1,500 last year. This is summed up in our vision "More homes, bright futures". Living VIVID We're ranked 91 in the Top 100 Best Companies to Work For and ranked 12 amongst housing associations. As a 'people' business, we work hard to create a high-performing and fun working environment. We invest in our people's development, whilst looking after their wellbeing with our award-winning initiatives. Buy / sell annual leave Pension scheme Smart working From 26 days holiday per year Private medical / medicash benefits Enhanced paternity / maternity leave Qualification funding support Electric car scheme Previous Next We're committed to diversity and inclusion, and want people from all walks of life to apply for our vacancies. We're a disability confident leader with disabled-friendly offices and we'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to help you; please note your needs on your application form. If you need additional support with your application, please get in touch with us on 02392 896758 or email <a href="mailto:HRrecruitment@vividhomes.co.uk" target="_blank">HRrecruitment@vividhomes.co.uk</a>. We'll be happy to help.

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