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Managing a dispersed network of supported housing units across England and Northern Ireland, this pregnancy support charity provides housing and additional outreach services to women who find themselves pregnant, with a young child and homeless.&nbsp;&nbsp;You will work with the Area Services Coordinator to ensure that services are consistently delivered in a trauma-informed manner, serve as the Safeguarding Department Representative, and monitor and assess staff training needs. You will ensure that housing management policies and practices are implemented efficiently. This will include income maximisation, licence and tenant management, void and arrears management, and oversight of proper referral procedures.&nbsp;About You:&nbsp;You must take responsibility for your own professional and personal development to maintain your ability to meet the needs of the charity. You must be fully aware of the regulatory and legal requirements that affect operational services, as well as ensure that all staff members within those services understand and carry out their respective obligations.&nbsp;&nbsp;You must have:&nbsp;<ul><li>Confidence in establishing relationships with multiple referring agencies to achieve effective external communication.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrated ability to identify and respond to new referral opportunities for the Charity, with a focus on providing housing and services for pregnant women and their families.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>A proven track record of planning and prioritising regional teamwork, ensuring proper resource allocation and contractual compliance.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Experience in line management, providing clear direction and performance indicators, inspiring and enabling staff to achieve targets and align with the business plan.&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrated ability to manage a charity's revenue by minimising voids, arrears, and maximising housing benefit payments, controlling regional expenditure and costs against agreed-upon budgets, and collaborating with the Senior Leadership Team to maintain income and expenditure plans.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Experience of recruitment and developing and working with volunteers.&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrated knowledge of current regulatory frameworks, codes of practice, and legislation related to supported housing, health and safety, safeguarding, and transitioning to independent living.&nbsp;</li></ul>Essential Skills:&nbsp;<ul><li>Experience in the delivery and management of support and/or care services.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>Experience in delivering results in line with organisational aims.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of performance-based management in a customer focused service organisation.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>Understanding the needs of vulnerable people and Safeguarding Children and Adults.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience of communicating effectively with a wide range of people to identify their needs, preferences and demands.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Commitment to quality, customer service, best practice, and best value in all aspects of the charity’s operation.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to demonstrate good people skills in managing complex and difficult situations.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>Ability to work with people at all levels.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to motivate others and work as part of a team.&nbsp;</li><li>Common sense and the ability to use initiative when making decisions.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul>Other roles you may have experience of could include, Area Manager, Service Area Manager, Service, Supported Living Manager, Supported Housing Manager, Area Service Manager, Complex Needs, Accommodation Service, Housing, Social Housing, Recovery, Housing Management, Crisis Manager, Deputy Service Manager, Support Service Team Leader.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Service Support Manager

Detailed job description and main responsibilities The "must haves" for this role: <ul><li>Physical and mental health experience (both areas can be developed). </li><li>Desire to work with a complex client group who need support. </li><li>Compassion and offer trust to our homeless and vulnerably homed clients in Reading and West Berkshire. </li><li>Ability to 'think on your feet and adapt to the situation'. </li></ul>For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Amanda Magee on 07827 255931 or email: <a href="mailto:amanda.magee@berkshire.nhs.uk" target="_blank">amanda.magee@berkshire.nhs.uk</a> who'll be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Person specification Education/Qualifications/Training Essential criteria <ul><li>Registered Nurse</li><li>Recent experience of working in a primary care setting</li><li>Health Promotion Experience</li></ul>Continuous Professional Development Essential criteria <ul><li>Willingness to undertake further training and development</li><li>Evidence of on-going professional development</li></ul>Previous Experience Essential criteria <ul><li>Post registration experience</li><li>Working with minority groups, homeless/mental health/substance misuse settings</li><li>Computer skills / report writing</li><li>Knowledge of primary care</li><li>Chronic disease management experience</li></ul>Desirable criteria <ul><li>Audit knowledge</li><li>Family planning experience</li><li>Teaching / assessing qualification</li></ul>Knowledge, Skills &amp; Abilities Essential criteria <ul><li>Enthusiasm to engage with and meet the needs of this client group</li><li>Adaptable to situations and non-judgemental towards clients displaying challenging behaviours</li><li>Strategic Vision</li><li>Motivating and enabling skills</li><li>Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships within and across organisations</li><li>Communication Skills</li><li>Able to demonstrate knowledge of public health and promotion of self-care</li><li>Able to demonstrate use of own initiative and ability to work alone</li></ul>Additional Requirements Essential criteria <ul><li>Able to drive to multiple sites</li></ul>These are the values that we live by at Berkshire Healthcare: <ul><li>Caring for and about you is our top priority</li><li>Committed to providing good quality, safe services</li><li>working Together with you to develop innovative solutions</li></ul>We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us. Please find attached the behaviour framework that underpins these values for this job role. At Berkshire Healthcare, we foster an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. Watch our careers video to learn more. We welcome talent from all backgrounds and offer guaranteed interviews to disabled applicants and armed forces community members who meet the minimum criteria. Please note we may close positions before the advertised date. If you need help with your application, please contact us on <a href="mailto:recruitment.enquiries@berkshire.nhs.uk" target="_blank">recruitment.enquiries@berkshire.nhs.uk</a> Once you have applied, please check your email regularly for updates. All appointments are subject to NHS Employment Checks, and false information may result in withdrawal of offers. For information on how we store your information, please review our privacy statement. No agencies, please. Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Documents to download <ul> <li> Job Description &amp; Person Specification (PDF, 456.4KB) </li> <li> Values &amp; Behaviour Framework (PDF, 454.2KB) </li> <li> Working for Us (PDF, 766.8KB) </li> <li> Help with your application guide (PDF, 218.2KB) </li> </ul>

Registered General Nurse (Hard to Reach Homeless Community)

The Vacancy We're VIVID! -We offer a vibrant, friendly, inclusive culture that supports, develops and attracts the best people! We're recruiting for an Income Recovery Officer to join our team based in Basingstoke. This is a full-time permanent role, working 37 hours a week with a minimum of 20% of this to be office based to promote collaboration and team working. Want to know what we can offer you? <ul> <li>26 days holiday (plus bank holidays), with the opportunity to buy or sell annual leave </li> <li>A productivity-related bonus scheme to enhance your take-home </li> <li>A generous contributory pension of 6%. We'll match employee contributions between 7% and 10% </li> <li>Life assurance paid at x 3 annual salary </li> <li>Private medical insurance </li> <li>Health care cash plan called Medicash </li> <li>Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave </li> <li>Access to counselling, legal and financial information </li> <li>Electric car scheme </li> <li>Huge variety of in-house &amp; e-learning courses and a range of coaching and mentoring programmes </li></ul>Here's the facts about the role: As an income recovery officer, you'll provide a proactive and effective approach to recovering outstanding rent and other charges. You'll work to agreed procedures to have full control over a caseload of accounts and progress them through the rent arrears process. This'll include recording contacts, agreements and referrals, and ensuring that customers are provided with the right support that they need. You'll gain a good understanding of who our customers are and the support that they may need to sustain their tenancies, so that eviction is always the last resort. You'll develop a good knowledge of benefits and understand how they're paid and managed. And make sure the business and customer impacts are understood as part of the arrears process. You'll have a good working relationship with various teams such as neighbourhoods and tenancy support. As well as developing connections with external partners and agencies who help us to provide the right level of support to our customers. This includes housing options and homelessness teams to meet the needs of our customers. You'll bring your wealth of experience in debt recovery and awareness/understanding of the social housing sector. Also, your effective communication and relationship building skills which will help you to succeed in this role. 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.

Income Recovery Officer

Job Title: Tenancy Manager Location: Crowthorne House (2 days from home) Brand: LRG Salary: £25,000-27,000 basic plus £1k objective bonus (£250 quarterly) Hours: Monday-Friday 8.30am-5.30pm About LRG: LRG, is a well- established and reputable property group across the UK. With a history rooted in proving exceptional property services, Leaders has earned a commendable reputation for its commitment to professionalism, client satisfaction and expertise in the property market. Job Summary and key responsibilities: Reporting to the Head of Tenancy Management, LRG are seeking a Tenancy Manager to join a dedicated and dynamic new team based in Crowthorne House, Wokingham. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring our customers receive the highest level of service and support. You will act as a point of contact for our non-managed landlords, assisting them with inquiries, booking check out and compliance appointments, assisting with the end of tenancy deposit administration, and ensuring a smooth process throughout the tenancy from beginning to end. Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li>You'll be expected to provide excellent levels of both telephone and written communication.</li> <li>To ensure Non managed check out process is followed and communication is sent out within company process via the Depositary site</li> <li>Working to ensure that all mandatory compliance / legislation is in place where landlords have requested we organise this, if this has not occurred to ensure that company process has been followed</li> <li>Booking check out appointments, and communicating the end of tenancy process with non-managed Landlords and Tenants</li> <li>Placing calls to all non-managed landlords and tenants 2 weeks prior to vacation to ensure they understand the check out process and time frame</li> <li>Dealing with non-managed deposits that are part of the No Deposit Scheme</li> <li>To work with the team leaders, head of centers and branch network to understand the reason for any lost units</li> <li>To maintain high levels of communication to internal and external customers</li> <li>To act as a consistent contact point for our non managed clients</li> </ul>What are we looking for: <ul> <li>Excellent communication, written and verbal</li> <li>Professional telephone manner</li> <li>Organisational skills, time management and attention to detail</li> </ul>What we can offer you: <ul> <li>Proven track record for career growth and advancement within the company</li> <li>Market leading training and ongoing professional development </li> <li>Access to a diverse portfolio of properties</li> <li>Supportive and collaborative team environment</li> </ul>Benefits: <ul> <li>Competitive base salary and additional incentives</li> <li>Quarterly and yearly awards including trips abroad</li> <li>Salary sacrifice pension scheme</li> <li>Generous Holiday allowance, increasing by 1 day per year based on service</li> <li>Excellent Parental leave and newly introduced Fertility policy</li> <li>Staff discounts</li> </ul>LRG are an equal opportunities employer and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated individual to our team who shares our commitment to excellence in the Real Estate Industry. LRG does not engage the services of Recruitment agencies for the purpose of hiring. All job openings are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment team. We do not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate referral from Recruitment agencies, and any such submissions will not be considered. Department Tenancy/Property Management Locations Crowthorne House Wokingham Monthly salary £25,000 Employment type Full-time Driving Licence Required No

Tenancy Manager

The Sureserve Group of businesses provides market-leading compliance and energy services across the UK, with over 3,200 employees working from over 20 offices. Sureserve Compliance South, part of the Sureserve Group, delivers heating services within the social housing sector across London &amp; the South East. We support our clients across domestic gas, commercial gas, renewables, and electrical services. We are London's largest, most successful gas contractor, focusing on long-term contracts with our clients to offer our staff job security and progression opportunities. Duties <ul> <li>Responsible for customer services including complaint resolution</li> <li>Work closely with HR colleagues on employee-related issues that may occur throughout the employee lifecycle.</li> <li>Attend all contract meetings and report back to the Head of Region</li> <li>Monitor parts usage and credit returns to procurement department</li> <li>To ensure compliance is met on all contracts</li> <li>Responsible for all financial invoicing on time and chargeable works management</li> <li>Ensure letter procedure is adhered to and take full responsibility for no access procedure</li> <li>Achieving and maintaining 100% compliance on servicing programmes</li> <li>Manage key functions and roles within the Region</li> <li>Be the main link with our clients in terms of contract management</li> <li>Handle all forms of feedback from customers and clients and take appropriate action; take the lead on championing customer service</li> <li>Ensure the fleet of your region is kept to a high standard. Working with the fleet department when necessary, reporting any issues as they happen</li> <li>Assist in the preparation of bidding and contracting for new work</li> <li>Heavily involved in recruiting and monitoring probationary periods</li> <li>All associated ad-hoc administrative duties</li> </ul>The successful candidate will have <ul> <li>Previous Area Manager experience preferably from a social housing/construction background</li> <li>Able to provide a high level of courteous, professional customer service</li> <li>Highly proficient in MS Office, in particular Outlook and Excel</li> <li>Good written and verbal communication skills</li> <li>Flexible attitude with strong organisational skills</li> </ul>What we can offer you <ul> <li>Salary exchange pension</li> <li>Employee assistance programme</li> <li>28 days annual leave including bank holidays, rising by one day with each full year of service (max five additional)</li> <li>Enhanced family leave (dependent on length of service)</li> </ul>Sureserve is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate individual differences and believe that they contribute to our collective success. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to Inclusivity, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process for individuals who may require them. If you feel you need any adjustments, please contact <a href="mailto:scs.careers@sureserve.co.uk" target="_blank">scs.careers@sureserve.co.uk</a> Successful applicants will be subject to eligibility checks including the right to work in the UK and DBS checks. Business Sureserve Compliance South Locations Wokingham Yearly salary £50,000 - £55,000 Employment type Full-time

Area Manager - Domestic Gas Social Housing Contracts

Sanctuary manages rented and shared ownership homes and supports community initiatives for thousands of customers across England. Our staff help make a real difference to the quality of people's lives. Housing Officer - Part Time Mobile Working - Covering Hampshire from Basingstoke to Portsmouth £26,309 - £29,079 per year plus £600 car allowance 30 hours per week - Tuesday to Friday - 9:00am to 5:00pm We are looking for an experienced Housing Officer to join our Housing Operations team. As a Housing Officer you will play a key role in delivering a high-quality housing management service that meets the identified needs of customers and the wider community. The role will involve visiting properties across the region and working with colleagues across different service areas to address a number of issues which could pose risks to the welfare of our residents and the condition of our properties. These include repairs, property neglect, sublet and abandoned properties, hoarding and anti-social behaviour. If you are a hardworking and enthusiastic individual, then this could be the challenge you are looking for. The role of Housing Officer will include: <ul> <li>Effective management of anti-social behaviour cases</li> <li>Collaboration with colleagues in Property Services and Lettings to ensure the effective allocation of void properties</li> <li>Managing tenant expectations about repairs and escalating any property maintenance issues affecting tenant welfare via appropriate channels</li> <li>Managing complaints about service delivery</li> <li>Working with colleagues in other service areas to help the organisation meet its compliance obligations (fire safety, water hygiene, gas safety and data protection)</li> <li>Providing general advice on all aspects of tenancy to enable sustainability</li> <li>Working with a range of external agencies to resolve a range of issues affecting tenant welfare including domestic abuse, anti-social behaviour and safeguarding)</li> <li>Working with administrative colleagues to complete a range of tenancy management process including tenancy conversions, permissions, mutual exchanges, successions and service charges</li> <li>Enforcement of tenancy breaches</li></ul>Skills and experiences: <ul> <li>Recent experience undertaking a similar role and a passion for supporting tenancy sustainment and working with vulnerable people</li> <li>Proven experience of delivering high quality tenancy and customer service</li> <li>Excellent skills in analysing and diagnosing problems and implementing solutions ideally with experience of this in relation to anti-social behaviour</li> <li>Excellent communication skills both verbal and written</li> <li>Working knowledge of relevant regulations and good practice</li> <li>An understanding of Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel and Outlook is essential and knowledge of SAP, ReACT and Radar would be advantageous</li> <li>Experience of working in a job share role and understanding the importance of detailed record-keeping, taking ownership of allocated work and supporting a job share partner would be advantageous</li> <li>Travel will be a requirement of the role, therefore a full valid driving licence is essential</li></ul>Why work for us? Sanctuary Housing is one of the UK's leading social landlords, providing around 70,000 homes across England. We give our residents good quality, affordable homes in communities that they can be proud of. As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we reinvest any surplus we make back into the local communities we serve. Our Benefits As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering: <ul> <li>25 days annual leave (pro rata)</li> <li>A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary</li> <li>Life Assurance</li> <li>Employee Advice Service including counselling</li> <li>Cycle to Work scheme</li> <li>Voluntary health plans </li> <li>Employee discounts </li> <li>Wellbeing support and tools</li> <li>Employee recognition scheme</li> <li>Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues</li> <li>South East salary is £27,625 per annum (rising to £29,079 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)</li> <li>National salary is £26,309 per annum (rising to £27,694 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)</li></ul>South East - The full time equivalent salary for this role is £34,531 based on 37.5 hours per week rising to £36,348 after 12 months service and subject to satisfactory performance National - The full time equivalent salary for this role is £32,887 based on 37.5 hours per week rising to £34,617 after 12 months service and subject to satisfactory performance View the job profile (if the link is unavailable please visit the Sanctuary careers website) Closing Date: 7 May 2025 If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you - <a href="mailto:housing.recruitment@sanctuary.co.uk" target="_blank">housing.recruitment@sanctuary.co.uk</a> We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application. View more detail about what it's like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at - <a href="http://www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team" target="_blank">www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team</a> Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers' needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary's commitment to our Disability Confident employer status. Building Equality and Diversity Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working. A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Housing Services Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.

Housing Officer

About Us Job Title - Community Engagement Officer (Richmond) Salary - £36,432 - £44,147 per annum Permanent - Full Time Richmond Civic Centre, Twickenham, London Objective of role Are you enthusiastic and do you believe in the power of communities to effect change? Would you like to create positive change in the local communities of Richmond and Wandsworth borough through the role of working for local government and wider partners to listen and respond to residents? If so, this exciting and demanding role may be for you. This role sits within the corporate centre of Richmond Council, to play a key role to deliver the community engagement programme that seeks to inform, involve and engage residents. As a part of the approach towards a 'localised' engagement programme, action has already been taken to ensure that engagement with residents in their local area is genuine, meaningful and ongoing. The role will deliver on the Council's Community Conversation and Outreach Programme, which includes the co-ordination of up to nine in-person Community Conversation events which will be hosted by Ward Members and provide an opportunity for local residents to meet with them to discuss local issues. About the role This role will also focus on engaging residents who are less heard or are covered by the nine protected characteristics as set out in the Equality Act, 2010 and additionally those who are financially insecure. This work will be focused with the priorities being agreed with colleagues in Adults Social Services, Public Health and Achieving for Children. You would be joining an established team which has led some high-profile engagement events and outreach activities. You will build on these foundations and our highly regarded track record and as part of a growing and dynamic team we will together continue to make an impact in the local community and work together to hear from underrepresented groups. You will work alongside officers from across the council and build on existing partnerships, bringing an innovative approach to draw interest into your projects. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience This role co-ordinates engagement and partnership activity with Richmond's communities. You will need to be able to articulate key messages from the Council's engagement strategies, reaching out to wide audiences and encouraging involvement in reaching residents across the borough. This will involve the co-ordination of public events (both in person and online), seminars, and sharing communications, as well as evaluating the same. You will be strong at developing and delivering engagement plans on multiple priorities, with skills in stakeholder engagement, event co-ordination and administration will be key to this role. You will be confident making arrangements in person, by phone and online. You will present to groups and attend events, sometimes in the evening or at weekends. You will also work with elected councillors. This role is in the Community and Partnerships Department working closely with the Voluntary Sector and Partnership teams. The Community and Partnerships Department works across Richmond and Wandsworth borough to engage with residents, voluntary groups and key stakeholders, building relationships and developing strategies to tackle key issues. You will need to be flexible in how you work and regularly re-prioritise what you work on. You need to have good analytical skills and be a strong report writer. You will also be able to translate complex issues into short, community focused messages which you can communicate both in writing and by presenting to groups. Indicative Recruitment Timeline: Closing Date: Monday 12th May 2025 Shortlisting Date: week commencing 19th May 2025 Interview Date: weeks commencing 26th May and 2nd June 2025 For an informal conversation or should you have any queries please contact Melissa Watson Head of Communities and Strategic Partnerships via <a href="mailto:melissa.watson@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk" target="_blank">melissa.watson@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk</a> Useful Information: Richmond &amp; Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This campaign is anonymised. We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan. Richmond and Wandsworth Councils

Community Engagement Officer

Estates Co-ordinator Wycombe Hospital, High Wycombe Full time - 37.5 hours per week Salary - up to £26,000.00 depending on experience plus Serco benefits. Serco are recruiting for an Estates Co-ordinator to join our team based in Wycombe Hospital. This role will be to support Serco's Estate team in allocation, delivering, closure of planned and reactive maintenance works on site in an accurate, compliant, well organised and professional manner. To understand the technical nature of both compliance and remedial works requirements ensuring resolution of all elements. An integral element of this role will be working closely with the Concept Evolution CAFM system to ensure full compliance across the contract. About us: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust provides nationally recognised services focusing on providing the right care, in the right place, at the right time. Wycombe is one of the Trust's acute hospitals and its main site for planned (elective) surgery. It also provides specialist treatment for patients with heart conditions, strokes, cancer and urological conditions and has an Urgent Treatment Centre, all staffed by a dedicated team of healthcare professionals. The hospital design combines several buildings from traditional to modern facilities with a commitment to high-quality patient care. Serco, in providing hard FM services to part of the Trusts estate through a site-based team provides outstanding, person-centred care that is both effective and dependable. We are eager to grow this amazing team by welcoming positive and skilled individuals who are seeking opportunities in their preferred fields. Main Accountabilities: <ul> <li>Responsible for supporting the allocation and delivery of the Estates planned and reactive maintenance service using the CAFM system</li> <li>Responsible for ensuring that the resources required to undertake planned or reactive works are efficiently utilised and allocated in accordance with contractual priorities.</li> <li>Responsible for ensuring proactive monitoring of the work of the Estates staff, and that their work is undertaken to the documented standards, within timescales and to high levels of user satisfaction.</li> <li>Responsible for ensuring all planned and reactive maintenance tasks are accurately and completely closed, with the required evidence, on the CAFM system.</li> <li>Responsible for supporting the schedule of planned activity for statutory compliance is correctly upload within the Planned maintenance programme.</li> <li>To understand the technical nature of the work we undertake.</li> <li>To assist driving performance and efficiency.</li> <li>To answer incoming calls (and emails) for Estates (between 0800 - 1700 weekdays) in a friendly and professional manner, updating the Helpdesk and CAFM system and allocating reactive jobs, providing updates and technical detail to requesters.</li> <li>Log Estates requests and providing assistance to the helpdesk as required.</li> <li>Review compliance and PPM technical paperwork, upload and close when all contract requirements are met, log remedial works and track completion within the appropriate timeframes</li> <li>Responsible for purchasing and procurement for Estates teams through Guided Buying and purchasing systems. Appropriately raise purchase orders in line with Serco policy and in line with delegated authority levels. Ensure relevant invoices are correctly receipted.</li> <li>To support and take notes in meetings, either face to face or via Teams as required.</li> <li>Manage the Estates filing systems, and any other ad-hoc administration requests as required.</li> <li>Support or deliver the production of reports and activities in support of contract governance as requested.</li> <li>Provide administration support.</li></ul>What you'll need to do the role: <ul> <li>Previous experience working within a similar FM role or environment</li> <li>Technical understanding of building services </li> <li>Excellent communication skills - builds strong relationships within the team and across the contract. Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills</li> <li>Highly detailed, conscientious and delivery focused</li> <li>Excellent organisational ability with superior time management skills and the capacity to work independently to deliver results with initiative, responsibility and discretion</li> <li>Demonstrates a flexible approach to work, is self-motivated with the ability to juggle multiple priorities</li> <li>Excellent IT skills, particularly in MS Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint and Word.</li> <li>Concept Evolution or CAFM experience is desirable, however full training will be provided</li> <li>Able to understand purchasing systems </li> <li>Attention to detail </li> <li>Able to communicate well with the various parties involved with the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance i.e. in-house supervisors and maintenance staff, contractors, clients, Facilities colleagues in Serco, UHSB and the Trust.</li></ul>What we offer <ul> <li>Up to 6% contributory pension scheme. </li> <li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. </li> <li>A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Simply Health Plans, and more. </li> <li>Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure, and Hospitality discounts. </li> <li>A fantastic culture and supportive team where you'll get the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion. </li> <li>Company discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships. </li> <li>Interesting and enjoyable work. </li> <li>Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities. </li></ul>About Serco At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone. By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks - SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT &amp; Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging. Apply Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Silver Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000. At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the 'Ban the Box' pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.

Estates Co-ordinator

About Us Community Engagement Manager £49,939-£60,515 Permanent Full Time Richmond Civic Centre, Twickenham, London Are you enthusiastic and do you believe in the power of communities to effect change? Would you like to create positive change in the local communities of Richmond and Wandsworth borough through the role of working for local government and wider partners to listen and respond to residents? You will lead Richmond and Wandsworth Council's ambitious programme of community engagement, participation and building community capacity with residents and wider partners. You will continue our work on forging a strong and positive relationship with residents, co-designing our approach and culture in how we understand and engage better with residents and increase their participation. You will take forward key engagement programmes such as the Community Ambassador programme and Community Conversations in Richmond, whilst working to support colleagues and the broader agenda of community involvement and engagement in Wandsworth. As a representative of the Council in relation to local communities you will inspire trust and confidence in others, demonstrate an ability to listen and be highly responsive to issues, concerns and opportunities. About the role: This is a senior management role within the Community &amp; Partnerships team. You will have the opportunity to be part of a growing and high-profile service area, which has benefitted from additional investment from the Council as it has successfully and positively built stronger relationships with the VCS, wider partners and residents. This role requires strong leadership and negotiation skills to work with a broad range of different stakeholders. You will use your leadership skills to solve complex issues and find positive solutions. The role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a sound understanding of community participation strategies and the operating environment for local Government, including opportunities and challenges. You will be required to take a proactive role in leading and guiding internal and external stakeholders in achieving the outcomes of this role and be able to represent the Council to residents and stakeholders. Effective project and people management skills are essential. Key components of this role are: <ul><li>Energy, enthusiasm and commitment to helping individuals and communities take action to improve their local areas.</li><li>Providing strategic leadership in the development of systems that strengthen, support and value the voice and contribution of residents and communities across the boroughs of Richmond and Wandsworth. </li><li>Demonstrable experience in designing and delivering effective engagement and participation strategies, that shape local decision making and co-designing programmes with internal and external partners </li><li>Delivering complex projects, within a political and public facing environment to demanding timescales </li><li>Experience of working with Councillors or other levels of government to support development of their proposals </li></ul>This post will have a greater focus on the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames as the operational split of the post is 80% Richmond and 20% Wandsworth. This role will therefore be predominately based at Richmond Council offices as well as out in the community, engaging with and maintaining a high level of visibility amongst community partners and internal stakeholders. The role is a permanent full-time role and available immediately. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience You will need to bring a strong working knowledge of successful approaches to community engagement, participation and capacity building, this experience could come from within a Council, statutory service or from within a voluntary or community group. You will also bring direct or transferrable skills which will allow you to lead projects through the Council's governance systems, as well as developing transparent, equitable processes. Experience of co-production is of value and project management experience is essential. You will support partners through a period of change. You will manage a small team and matrix manage across multiple partners. You will be a confident communicator, in person and in writing, and an effective team player. You will need to be flexible in how you work and regularly re-prioritise what you work on. You need to have good analytical skills and be a strong report writer. You will also be able to translate complex issues into short, community focused messages which you can communicate both in writing and by presenting to groups. Closing Date: Tuesday 6th May Shortlisting Date: week commencing 12th May Interview Date: weeks commencing 19th and 26th May Richmond &amp; Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This campaign is anonymised. We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan. Richmond and Wandsworth Councils

Community Engagement Manager

The Vacancy PART TIME - 28hrs Four days on / Four days off rolling shift pattern. A rotation of four early shifts, four days off and then four late shifts. To include weekends and bank holidays. Early shifts: 08:00 - 16:30 Late shifts: 13:30 - 22:00 Wokingham Young People Services provides 24/7 support for up to seven young people aged 16-21 care leavers and looked after children. Our aim is to support to young people with their individual needs to enable them to gain life skills to move on to lower or independent supported living. This is a fast paced, energetic service. If you are looking for an exciting role, where you'll be making a difference in the lives of those you support, then this is the role for you! The support worker role is to come alongside vulnerable young people and to assist them to learn independence, maintain education or support with getting into work, help the young people learn every day valuable life skills like budgeting, cooking, property maintenance, tenancy skills. The ideal candidate will have a good knowledge and understanding or ACE's and working in a trauma informed way. They will know about safeguarding and when to safeguard an adult or child and how to do this. The ideal candidate will be able to keep up to date records, case notes and to work with a young adult to develop a individualised support plan that is personalised to their support needs requirements. Experience in working with young adults in a professional capacity is a preference and working to company policies and procedures is an essential 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 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 (Young People)

Housing Support Officer Have you got the passion and resilience to support and empower Transform clients to develop their independence and daily living skills? Housing management activities form part of this role, along with supporting clients daily, to empower them to resolve their problems to reach positive outcomes. If you have relevant experience of working with vulnerable people or have transferable skills, we would like to hear from you. If you'd like to work for us but have no previous experience? That's fine, as training will be provided. Salary - £26,750 per annum + benefits Location - Farnham Full time - 37 hours per week It is essential that you have a full valid driving licence and use of your own car for business purposes. Successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. About you You will be reflecting Transform's values in everything you do, as part of our team you will act as a keyworker to named clients, and support clients to achieve their goals and live as independently as possible, whilst ensuring they are safe and able to manage risks appropriately. A little more about your core tasks as a Housing &amp; Support Officer: <ul><li>Ability to develop non-judgmental professional relationships with clients </li><li>The ability to manage your own time, delivering outcomes, meeting deadlines</li><li>Computer literacy (Excel, Word, Outlook and the Internet) </li></ul>Tick most of the boxes but not all? The best candidate rarely does. So, if you are excited by the role and can do most of what we are looking for, go ahead and apply; you could be exactly who we need. For an informal discussion about the role please email Holly at <a href="mailto:hwright@transfromhousing.org.uk" target="_blank">hwright@transfromhousing.org.uk</a> to arrange a call to discuss the post further or apply directly. About Transform Housing &amp; Support We believe that everyone should be able to live independent and fulfilling lives. We provide housing and support for many socially excluded and vulnerable people across Surrey, parts of Berkshire, West Sussex and the London Borough of Sutton. Why work at Transform Transform is a place where all colleagues are valued. We want to make sure colleagues have the flexibility they need to balance their personal lives and do well at work. We focus on outcomes and are open to different ways of working including flexible hours where possible. Our benefits are great too and include: <ul><li>28 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time) </li><li>An additional 1 day (pro rata) per annum wellbeing day </li><li>A defined contribution pension scheme </li><li>Training and development opportunities </li><li>Interest-free staff loans </li><li>Flexible working options </li><li>The opportunity to buy or sell up to five days annual leave per holiday year </li><li>Life assurance cover </li></ul>Other things you need to know At Transform we celebrate diversity and know that it is critical for our success. We work hard to make sure we're inclusive, so we want to hear from anyone who is great at what they do and who shares our values. If you need any adjustments during the application or selection process so you can do your best, just let us know. We will be happy to help. We review CVs as we receive them and interview as soon as we have applications that look like a good match, so apply as soon as you can to avoid missing out.

Housing & Support Officer

The Vacancy We have an opportunity for a Resident Liaison Officer to join our Wates team within our Planned Maintenance division. You will be working between the Swindon and Southampton areas working on Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund which will include, Scaffolding, Windows &amp; Curtain Wall Replacements, Brickwork &amp; Concrete Repair, External Wall Insulation, etc. You will be delivering support to our residents on our social housing contracts. Key Accountabilities will include: <ul> <li>Set up, undertake and manage the Tenant/Customer/Resident Liaison Service across multiple sites.</li> <li>Attend regular client representative and tenant meetings to ensure highest level of customer service is provided at all times.</li> <li>Ensure a consistent approach to customer care is adopted,</li> <li>Manage the Tenant's Complaints procedures as a point of escalation.</li> <li>Maintain and update the on-site Database to reflect on-going works.</li></ul>You must have a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle. You will be an experienced RLO with proven track record of successfully managing the workload across planned maintenance programmes. As well as having a strong knowledge of internal and external programmes, you will be a strong communicator with excellent customer service and IT skills. Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks. To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting Work for Wates Wates is one of the UK's leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment. We are driven by our purpose, 'reimagining places for people to thrive' and our three promises: Thriving places - working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity. Thriving planet - protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners. Thriving people - creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in, and treated with care. We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background. Awards BEST PROJECT Inside Housing Development Awards WINNER 2022 Construction News Awards Winner GOLD AWARD Investors in People 2022 GOLD AWARD Considerate Constructors Schemes (CCS) National Site Awards TOP 50 EMPLOYERS 2022 Top 50 Employers for Women WINNER 2022 Working Families Best Practice Awards

Resident Liaison Officer

Are you passionate about ensuring the safety of residents and making a real difference in your community? We are seeking a dedicated Building Safety Manager to take a pivotal role in maintaining the highest safety standards across our housing portfolio. As the Building Safety Manager, you will be the key point of contact for all matters related to building safety within our residential properties. Working as part of our dynamic Property Services Compliance Team, you will oversee vital safety inspections and document audits across a diverse range of properties, including:<ul> <li>5803 tenanted Council-owned homes</li> <li>3 high-rise tower blocks</li> <li>15 medium-rise blocks of flats</li> <li>388 low-rise blocks of flats</li> </ul>Collaboration is key in this role. You'll work closely with our Fire Safety Manager, Health and Safety Manager, Compliance Technical Officers, Asbestos Officer, FRA Carpenters, and Compliance Officer to ensure the Council meets its statutory compliance obligations. If you're ready to apply your expertise to enhance the safety and wellbeing of residents, we want to hear from you! About the role In this role, you will lead on all technical aspects of the Building Safety Act 2022 and Social Housing (Regulations) Act 2023 consumer standards regarding health and safety disciplines. Your responsibilities will include reviewing assessment actions received by the department and developing a robust programme of assurance. Working in partnership with the Compliance Team, you will ensure that work orders are efficiently raised to external contractors to complete remedial works and uphold compliance obligations across key areas such as: <ol> <li>Water Risk Assessments</li> <li>Lift Inspections and Maintenance</li> <li>Electrical Safety</li> <li>Gas Safety</li> <li>Mansafe Systems</li> <li>Lightning Conductors</li> </ol> Key Accountabilities are<ul> <li>Support the Compliance Team Manager.</li> <li>Review and amend the Policy for Building Safety and Compliance Assessments.</li> <li>Review, development and maintain the systems for Building Safety Management.</li> <li>Review the completion of the Building Assessment programme. Including the validation of the statutory assessments and competency of appointment of Specialist contractors for the completion of Building Safety remedial works.</li> <li>Create reports on progress to be compliant in relation to Building Safety works</li> <li>Plan and support Building Safety Information for residents within our High Rise Buildings.</li> <li>Point of contact for the Royal Berkshire Fire Rescue Service Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service.</li> <li>Review of Building Safety Measures following a report of a Fire in a Housing building.</li> <li>Escalation of non-conformities to service colleagues</li> <li>Act as subject matter expert (Building Safety) to, Project Managers and building surveyors to ensure effective delivery of the programme.</li> <li>Engage with key stakeholders and ensure effective communication and involvement with project activity.</li> <li>Track all related project activity including monitoring against Building Safety targets against Industry specifications and British Standards.</li> <li>Taking action to address risks including escalating risks and taking action to eliminate reduce or delay risk.</li> <li>Escalate risks and issues which may impact any aspects of performance or the Council's reputation. </li> </ul>You'll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you'll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: Work Together as one team - champion and inspire a culture which ensures that all employees across the organisation work together to provide excellent outcomes for Reading Drive Efficiency - create an environment in which resources are used efficiently and employees' skills are developed and used effectively Be Ambitious - aspire to deliver excellence and inspire and support others to reach their potential Make a Difference to Reading - inspire a culture in which the customer is the focus and where change is welcomed as an opportunity About you The ideal candidate will need to be front facing so will have to be able to engage with internal and external stakeholders at all levels and able to demonstrate change management experience. Essential Skills and Experience:<ul> <li>Knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., H&amp;S at Work, CDM, Fire Safety).</li> <li>Experience managing budgets, resources, and high-rise buildings.</li> <li>Strong risk management understanding and project management experience.</li> <li>Proficiency in office software (word processing, spreadsheets).</li> <li>Problem-solving and prioritisation skills in high-pressure environments.</li> <li>Experience in tendering works.</li> </ul>Skills &amp; Competencies:<ul> <li>Understanding of building structures, systems, and maintenance.</li> <li>Strong technical risk management knowledge.</li> <li>Leadership, communication, and planning skills.</li> <li>Commitment to ethics, professionalism, and standards.</li> <li>Ability to prepare reports and coordinate complex activities.</li> <li>Skilled in negotiation, change management, and strategic thinking.</li> <li>Excellent analytical and decision-making abilities.</li> </ul>Specific requirements<ul> <li>Must have a minimum of HNC, with IFE, IOSH or equivalent professional qualification</li> </ul>in Building Surveying<ul> <li>Full UK driving license</li> </ul>Our offer We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you'll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment. A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:<ul> <li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li> <li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li> <li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted, and a salary sacrifice scheme to help lower the cost of your nursery fees</li> <li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li> <li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li> </ul>To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please email: Charles Hahn, Compliance Team Manager &amp; AP <a href="mailto:charles.hahn@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">charles.hahn@reading.gov.uk</a> Closing Date: 6 May 2025 Interview Date: 13 May 2025 Interview Process: TBC Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.

Building Safety Manager

37 hours per week - Fixed term for 23 months Are you a Senior Social Worker with experience working with rough sleepers or the homeless? We are seeking a dedicated and creative Senior Social Worker to join our team, focused on providing assertive outreach and tailored support to individuals facing homelessness. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. About the Role: This Senior Social Worker roles involves working to support individuals with complex needs, including those who are rough sleeping or residing in homelessness support services. You will be part of the Advice and Wellbeing Hub team but working in partnership with the Homelessness Teams. This role plays a crucial part in breaking the cycle of rough sleeping, where individuals are placed in 24/7 supported accommodation (such as the Pods or Salvation Army) only to be evicted due to unmanaged behaviours like hoarding, poor personal care, aggression, or mental health issues. By providing the right interventions, non-statutory commissioned services are able to manage these behaviours and support individuals in making progress towards a positive move-on, helping them sustain housing and work towards long-term stability. You will need to be based within commuting distance of Reading due to the nature of the role, which involves regular outreach, in-reach, and collaboration with local homelessness support services and housing providers. The role involves you undertaking work using the Conversation Counts model, working on prevention and early support. Using your social work expertise, you will conduct Care Act assessments, safeguarding investigations, risk assessments and Mental Capacity assessments, as well as facilitate best interest meetings. Key Responsibilities:<ul> <li>Manage a smaller, targeted caseload to offer more responsive support to individuals with complex needs.</li> <li>Conduct outreach shifts to build relationships with clients, encouraging engagement with assessments and support.</li> <li>Work in-reach within homelessness support services (Pods, Nova, Salvation Army, Launchpad, YMCA) to engage clients and build partnerships, while also upskilling staff.</li> <li>Co-locate with rough sleeping outreach services and commissioned homelessness support teams to assess and offer tailored support to clients who struggle with traditional service models.</li> <li>Explore innovative ways to assess and offer ASC support, focusing on sustaining tenancies and avoiding unnecessary reliance on ASC alternatives.</li> <li>Ensure that assessments are not closed prematurely and help clients move away from complex lifestyles by implementing appropriate ASC interventions.</li> </ul>This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and experience in Adult Social Care, delivering high-quality, person-centred interventions to individuals in their own homes. You will be part of a friendly and supportive team committed to making a meaningful difference in people's lives. About You:<ul> <li>A Social Work England registration and a recognised Social Work qualification.</li> <li>You'll have a strong background in social work or related fields, with a deep understanding of homelessness, mental health, and substance use challenges.</li> <li>You'll be comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced environments and will use your creativity and problem-solving skills to engage with clients who have traditionally struggled to access services.</li> <li>Your communication and relationship-building skills will be key to success, as you work alongside housing providers, support services, and healthcare professionals to achieve the best outcomes for vulnerable individuals.</li> </ul>You will work within the legal framework provided by the statute, guidance, policies and procedures. We offer excellent support, supervision and induction. You will need to have:<ul> <li>A degree or equivalent in Social Work</li> <li>Registration with Social work England</li> <li>Understanding of the Care Act 2014</li> </ul>You will have access to our Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth with opportunities to learn and develop new clinical skills, helping you to build your Continuing Professional Development portfolio, extending your skills and supporting you to grow as a social worker. We work closely with our colleagues in Reading Borough Council, Health Professionals, Voluntary and Charity colleagues to facilitate the best possible outcomes for those people we support. You'll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you'll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance - striving to be even better - and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed Our offer A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:<ul> <li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li> <li>Maternity, adoption, parental and sick pay</li> <li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities </li> <li>Access to a range of training and learning opportunities to help you develop</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li> <li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted,</li> <li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li> <li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li> <li>Salary sacrifice scheme for Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) to help you save for your retirement.</li> </ul>If you would like to find out more about this role please contact Caroline Marsh - Team Manager on 0118 937 3672, <a href="mailto:caroline.marsh@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">caroline.marsh@reading.gov.uk</a> Closing date: Applications will be reviewed upon submission Interview date: TBA Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Visit: <a href="http://www.moretoreading.co.uk" target="_blank">www.moretoreading.co.uk</a> to find out more about Reading's Community &amp; Adult Social Care Services. It's a chance to hear from the people who already work here and why they have chosen Reading as their professional destination.

Senior Social Worker - Advice and Wellbeing Hub (Homelessness)

THE ROLE Join the 24-7 Prayer team! We're looking to recruit a skilled and strategic Trusts and Foundations Manager who is passionate about weaving stories and stats together in a way that inspires funders to support 24-7 Prayer. You'll be someone who loves building genuine relationships with funders, can seek out new opportunities, manage numerous existing relationships to a high standard, and write compelling applications. In this role, you'll bring experience in Trusts and Foundations fundraising. You'll have effective and excellent written and verbal communication skills with a knack for making funders feel truly connected to our movement. We are a relational movement and seek someone who both values and demonstrates authentic connection with people. Alongside this, you will have a personal passion for prayer, mission and justice. This role would suit someone with previous experience of working with grant makers, and we'd also be open to hearing from people with transferable skills. This role can be either based in our Woking office or a hybrid role. If hybrid, there is a requirement to attend mandatory in-person meetings at either our Woking office or Waverley Abbey House (averaging once a month). This role will also require occasional travel both nationally and internationally. If you would like to apply for the role, please click on 'Apply Now' to complete the application form. When prompted in the application process, please upload*: <ol><li>Your CV </li><li>A 1-page covering letter explaining why you are suitable for the role and why you would like to work at 24-7 Prayer. </li></ol> *If you do not upload both pieces of documentation your application will not be taken further. Please note: all applicants must have an existing legal status to work and reside in the UK. Closing date for applications: Sunday 5 January 2025 Interview date: Wednesday 15 January 2025 (in person in Woking) Please note that this role holds an occupational requirement for the post holder to be a practising Christian with a living relationship with God, living in accordance to biblical principles. This is in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. About the organisation: 24-7 Prayer began as one simple prayer meeting in 1999, and is now an international, interdenominational movement, reviving the church and rewiring the culture through non-stop night and day prayer. From apps and courses to prayer rooms and blogs; we exist to help people pray.

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