Latest social housing jobs from greatsocialcare.co.uk

Repairs Scheduler

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-09-02T17:23+00:00

Repairs Scheduler Vacancy
A vacancy for a repairs scheduler is available in Widnes for someone with experience in organising technicians to attend the tenants house to carry out repair work. The candidate chosen for this vacancy must have used the system optitime before as this vacancy is for three weeks and the candidate must hit the ground running. If you have not used this system you cannot apply for this vacancy.
A driving licence is beneficial as the office is difficult to get to by public transport. If you require any further information please contact me.

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Location: North West
Salary: £5.00 - £7.50 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 03/09/2010
Duration: Ongoing

Housing Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-09-02T16:41+00:00

You’ll provide emotional and practical support to our service users, enabling them to gain increasing independence and develop their full potential. This will include:

Provide housing related support, supporting service users in managing debt
Act as a keyworker to allocated service users ensuring they have an up to date and complete support plans addressing their individual needs
Work closely with relevant statutory and voluntary organisations, making sure clients are referred to appropriate agencies for advice and counselling
Develop close links with the local community, promoting a greater understanding of mental health issues
Ensure the premises are in a good condition and health and safety regulations are adhered to at all times

About you:

Experience of working in mental health or a related setting
A flexible, positive and creative approach, and excellent communication skills
Able to engage service users in a wide range of developmental and rehabilitative activities
Strong motivational, negotiation and interpersonal skills
Able to identify and co-ordinate a range of services to meet individual needs
Good IT skills, including Word, email and databases

Giving thousands of people each year a new sense of purpose and fulfilment, we’re one of the UK’s biggest providers of mental health care. Join our West London Supported Housing service and become part of the most innovative mental health organisation in the country.

We offer great benefits, including 25 days’ holiday per year, contributory pension scheme, employee assistance programme and childcare vouchers.

Location: Ladbroke Grove, West London
Salary: £17,274 - £20,080 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 14/09/2010

Project Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-09-02T16:05+00:00

Ou client is currently looking to recruit a Project Co-Ordinator for a Mental Health project based around the Nottingham City area.

The role will be community based and will require the ideal candidate to undertake Mental Health assessments for young people and will be based at a residential project, near Nottingham City Centre. You will be required to manage a case load, take part in report writing, risk assessments and offer help and support in the community.

It will be desirable if the candidate has experience of working with young people, Mental Health, alcohol related issues and Substance Misuse.

For more information, please call Hannah Baker on 0115 9644322 or e-mail (email address removed)
Randstad Care, recruitment for Social Care, Social Housing, Nursing, Allied Health Professions and Domiciliary Care with 23 offices nationwide, giving you every opportunity to fully realise your potential, including ongoing training to every one of our temporary workers completely free of charge.

Location: Nottingham
Salary: £19,000 - £21,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: N/A

Benefit Investigation Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-09-02T15:57+00:00

Benefits Investigation Officer - Glasgow
An a great opportunity has arisen within a within a progressive, customer focused organisation within Glasgow. This is a temporary position covering until early next year. A full driving license and own vehicle is essential for this role.
Main duties to include:

To investigate cases of suspected benefit fraud in accordance with the law and regulations.
To receive and log referrals of suspected benefit fraud.
To undertake investigations of suspected benefit fraud and make recommendations
To undertake interviews under caution in accordance with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act.
To undertake any surveillance activity in connection with a suspected benefit fraud in accordance with the relevant codes of practice.
To carry out visits to claimant’s, landlords and employers.
To deal with correspondence arising from the work of the verification and investigations sub section.
To keep abreast of changes in legislation so as to assist in giving advice and guidance to colleagues.
In addition, you will need to achieve the following qualifications and skills:

Professionalism in Security (PINS)
Have sound knowledge of investigation techniques and good knowledge of welfare benefits
Computer literate
Please note applicants who are not PINS trained need not apply.
To apply please email your cv to (email address removed)

Location: Scotland
Salary: £15.00 - £17.50 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Interior AutoCAD Designer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-09-02T15:34+00:00

Interior AutoCAD Designer

Our client is a dynamic and forward thinking architectural interior design practice that brings the wow factor to work place interiors. They specialise in creating workspace that is not only visually striking but inspirational.

The job will be office based and require the right candidate to produce working drawings using AutoCAD 2010, designing work place interiors and space planning on projects ranging from £5-10million.

The post is a 3 month contract with the possibility of a permanent position for the right candidate. The role gives the opportunity for the right candidate to progress their career with a leading UK interior design organisation.

Candidate must have:

AutoCAD 2010 working knowledge
Interior Design experience
Knowledge of Photoshop and Presentational Packages
Commercial Office experience preferred

Location: West Midlands
Salary: £10.00 - £12.50 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Benefit Investigation Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-09-02T13:22+00:00

Benefits Investigation Officer - Glasgow

An a great opportunity has arisen within a within a progressive, customer focused organisation within Glasgow. This is a temporary position covering until early next year. A full driving license and own vehicle is essential for this role.

Main duties to include:

In addition, you will need to achieve the following qualifications and skills:
Professionalism in Security (PINS)
Have sound knowledge of investigation techniques and good knowledge of welfare benefits
Computer literate

To apply please email your cv to (email address removed)

Location: Scotland
Salary: £15.00 - £17.50 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 2011

Performance Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-09-02T11:25+00:00

To work with staff and tenants to promote a culture of continuous improvement and support staff in promoting the organisations values and delivering its objectives. To support the Organisational Development Director in developing, promoting and delivering an effective Performance Management Framework and corporate policy and strategy.

Experience:-

Experience of leading on and working with performance management frameworks and quality management systems
Proven experience of developing performance reports using a variety of statistical techniques
Proven experience of reporting to executive level
Experience of addressing data quality issues
Experience at Senior Management level and implementing performance management systems and/or information management
Experience of working in an environment of continuous improvement
Experience of consulting with customers and with customer focused processes.
Staff management and development.

Knowledge:-

Knowledge of bespoke software packages and ICT
Understanding of voluntary and public sector housing framework

Personal Skills:-

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate messages clearly and concisely in an engaging style.
Excellent organisational skills.
Able to implement and maintain administrative procedures and work within established timescale
Be flexible with the ability to work on own initiative and to tight timescales.
Able to prioritise, work under pressure and deliver to agreed deadlines.
Highly motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team
Computer literate and fully conversant with ICT systems.
Ability to manage constant and often conflicting demands with little supervision.

Qualifications:-

Relevant qualification relating to Performance Management
Excellent general level of education.

Location: Merthyr Tydfil
Salary: £45,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: N/A

Part-time Scheme Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-09-02T11:02+00:00

Our client is a leading North West based Housing Association and they are seeking a Scheme Manager to join their team on a 6 month fixed term contract.

You will be responsible for managing a Sheltered Housing Scheme in Stockport and will include

Promoting the independence, dignity, security, rights and wellbeing of residents
Encouraging a mutually supportive environment at the scheme, where equality of opportunity, choices, privacy and confidentiality are respected
Acting as co-ordinator of support, assessing needs, accessing services and monitoring services provided
Ensuring the proper adminstration, management and maintenance of the scheme in accordance with the organisations standards and procedures
Providing a housing management service to the tenants within the scheme

Duties will include

Contacting the tenants daily to check on their well being
Recognising and identifying the support needs of residents and liaising with other agencies
Participating in support planning/monitoring and attending case conferences where required
Carrying out scheme inspections
Promoting, encouraging and facilitating social activities
Monitoring and supervising the work of cleaners and service contracts
Carrying out housing management duties such as viewings, rent arrears and organising repairs

This role is 20 hours per week which is worked 9am - 1pm, Monday to Friday

You will have experience of working in supported housing previously, ideally within Sheltered Housing and the role is subject to a current Enhanced CRB

Location: Stockport
Salary: £12,819 - £15,655 pa
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months

Registration Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-09-02T11:00+00:00

We require a Registration officer for a council based in Bedfordshire. Pay rate: £14ph Duration: 3 months on going contract.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Conduct statutory and non-statutory ceremonies including (but not limited to) marriage, civil partnership, citizenship, renewal of vows, commitment and baby naming ceremonies (together referred to as "ceremonies").

Take notices of, and issue authorities for, marriages and civil partnerships. Act as celebrant at ceremonies at approved venues and other places where ceremonies may be conducted.

Maintain all necessary registers and records relating to ceremonies to ensure that statutory requirements and the requirements of the Proper Officer or the Registration Services Manager are complied with.

Deal in a friendly manner with all enquiries from the public and otherwise relating to ceremonies or other responsibilities of the post to ensure that a high standard of customer care is maintained.

Ensure that all fees received are processed and recorded in accordance with the Council's financial procedures.

Act in any other capacity in the LRS, particularly to carry out any administrative role that may be required or to carry out duties relating to ceremonies or citizenship.

Person Specification

Must have previous experience of Register births and deaths in accordance with statutory provisions.

Attention to detail with good numerate skills.

Email cv's to (email address removed)

Location: London
Salary:
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Communications & Marketing Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-09-02T10:01+00:00

To develop and implement the communications and marketing strategy

Experience:

Experience of communication and marketing strategies
Experience of effective media relations
Experience of internal communications including communication of key corporate messages in a relevant and engaging style for employees.
Able to demonstrate positive press coverage achieved as a result of own initiatives.
Experience of managing the production of printed material, including brochures, leaflets, briefing third party designers/printers to ensure corporate brand and style is met.
Experience of writing press releases aimed at all levels of the media.
Experience of marketing.
Staff management and development.

Knowledge & Understanding:

An ability to understand the needs and perceptions of clients, handling difficult situations sensitively together with the ability to understand the needs of different individuals.
Understanding of the area and its key social challenges.
Knowledge of local press
An understanding of web and other technological developments that could be used to the advantage of the organisation.

Skill & Qualities:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate messages clearly and concisely in an engaging style.
Excellent organisational skills.
Be flexible with the ability to work on own initiative and to tight timescales.
Able to prioritise, work under pressure and deliver to agreed deadlines.
Highly motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team
Computer literate and fully conversant with ICT systems.
Ability to manage constant and often conflicting demands with little supervision.

Qualifications:

Educated to degree level in Marketing and Communications
Good general level of education.
Copywriting and editing skills

Location: Merthyr Tydfil
Salary: £40,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: N/A

Repairs Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-09-02T09:45+00:00

Repairs Manager - Housing Association - Maintenance - Management

To meet the needs of their residents my client is expanding their in-house Repairs Team. The value of the work undertaken is to double and the team will employ over 30 people. They now need a dynamic manager to lead and develop this important service.

Applicants will need considerable experience of building maintenance services and be able to demonstrate a track record of customer involvement in defining and monitoring service delivery. Keen business and financial skills are required, as is the ability to provide value for money and high quality services in the not for profit sector.

Knowledge of construction and health and safety legislation is required and a management qualification is desirable.

Good communication and strategic management skills are essential as the successful applicant will develop a comprehensive business plan to show how the Repairs Team will meet our residents' needs, now and in the future.

Basic benefits

Paid annual leave (29 days with the option to buy or sell)
Paid sick leave
Permanent health insurance scheme
Stakeholder pension scheme which includes life insurance
Long service awards – up to £2,500
Paid time off for medical appointments
Interest free loans for season ticket, congestion charge, study and bicycles
Eye tests paid for and contribution towards glasses or lenses
Professional membership fees paid
Pay for being a First Aider or Fire Marshall
Discount on HSA rates
Mobile phones provided where appropriate
Free counselling and legal advice scheme for you and your family
Use of internet and email

Work-life balance and flexible working:

Significant options for flexible working including working at home, compressed hours, flexi-time, part-time working, job share, annual hours, term time working, altered hours etc.
Sabbaticals – up to a year off (subject to a minimum qualifying period)
Maternity leave – up to a year off including 13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay
Paternity leave – 10 days fully paid
Paid adoption leave – with up to a year off
Carers leave
Compassionate leave
Paid time off for certain public service activities

Developing, promoting and appraising you:

Internal promotion and sideways move opportunities
Secondment opportunities
Your own individual training programme
Extremely comprehensive internal training programme
Opportunities to go on external courses and conferences
Paid sponsorship for professional qualifications with time off
Team and organisation away-days and conferences
Structured one to one and supervision sessions
Annual performance appraisal

This is an exciting opportunity so if you feel that you are suitable for the role then please don't hesitate to contact Jon Kelson on 01483 766797

Post Objective:

To deliver a value for money, high quality, customer focussed repairs service to residents
To lead and develop the repairs team
To assist the Head of Property Services provide high quality asset management.

Responsible to: Head of Property Services

Responsible for: Repairs Team (30)

Job Dimensions: Primary reporting line is to Head of Property Services. The role will include close working relationship with other managers, external suppliers, internal contractors, residents and client officers. Lead the sections management team and be part of Property Services management team.

Main Duties:

Lead the repairs team to deliver high quality repairs and associated services to residents
Participate in the management of the Property Services section.
Manage the staff employed in the Repairs team.
Manage the service in line with the approved business plan
Report to the Board and relevant residents groups on Repairs team performance.
Report on key business plan issues including new opportunities and risks.
Develop effective policies to deliver customer focused maintenance in collaboration with residents and officers in property services
Responsible for the delivery of a high quality repair service ensuring value for money and excellent standard of customer care and engagement.
Ensure the Repairs team meets its agreed targets and makes a positive contribution to objectives.
Develop a culture of continuous service improvement and strive to deliver top quartile performance on all KPIs.
Overall responsibility for the repairs team budgetary control.
Overall responsibility for compliance with health and safety regulations and promotion of safe working.
Overall responsibility for delivering highest standards.
Overall responsibility for making a positive budgetary contribution through making a surplus on the trading account
Overall responsibility for the strategic management of the repairs team including medium term HR, IT and business planning.
Prepare regular updates to the business plan identifying business opportunities and updating risks to the service.
Any other duties commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the post.

Location: Surrey
Salary: £47,000 - £52,000 pa 29 Days Holiday + Excellent Benefits
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent

Neighbourhood Warden

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-09-02T08:37+00:00

We require a Neighbourhood Warden for a Local Authority based in Croydon. Pay Rate: £12.60ph LTD or £10.50PH PAYE. Duration: 3 months on going contract.

Email cv's to (email address removed)

Job Summary :

To improve community safety for residents, to reduce residents fear
fear of crime, and to help develop community confidence and involvement in tackling local issues.
To improve the quality of the local environment by the prompt reporting environmental problems, repairs and damage to the local area.

Candidate Profile

To establish and foster a productive working relationship between the Neighbourhood Warden Service, and all agencies, groups and partnerships with whom the service has contact including representatives of the Community, the Community Police Officers, Tenancy Managers, Street Scene Officers, Youth Service and local voluntary sector workers.

To provide a high profile uniform presence within the schemes areas by carrying out patrols on foot, by bicycle and by Vehicle( mobile team ) and to foster community safety.

To respond to incidents as they arise and to take appropriate action to resolve the situation and to develop an awareness of issues that are developing within the community.

To carry out site visits with housing and other relevant agency staff.
To gather evidence and prepare witness statements for Anti- Social Behaviour Orders, Acceptable Behaviour Contracts, Possession Orders, Injunctions and other legal Action.
To attend Court to give evidence as required.
To gather information about crime and disorder and antisocial behaviour and report that intelligence to the Housing Department and Police as appropriate.

To provide residents with information relating to Council and community
services and to participate in resident surveys and environmental "clean and safe" campaigns.

To inform the responsible agencies of incidents of vandalism, repairs to council property, graffiti, abandoned vehicles, dog fouling, fly tipping and rubbish which represents a health and safety risk.

To carry out regular checks of empty properties, ensuring that the property is secure that any damage or evidence of attempts to gain unauthorised entry are reported.

To increase community confidence through liaison with residents and attendance at resident's association and community panel and other community group meetings .

To be ambassadors for the service at all times and to attend and promote the warden service at fun days, festivals and other community events.

Working with Young and Vulnerable Residents

To engage with local youths to raise their awareness of nuisance, crime and security issues and to promote positive involvement with the community by helping to identify their needs.

To organise and participate in sports, games and other recreational and educational activities and events for school children, young people and other groups.

To establish connections with local schools, parents and to identify and report school age children who are suspected of non attendance at school.

To identify vulnerable residents, including minors and to liaise with the appropriate support service concerning their well being.

To participate in the implementation of the Division's Annual Service Plan.

To implement individual development action plan
To be a member of the Neighbourhood Warden Service Team, contributing fully to the effective service delivery.

This will involve working closely, at an operational level, with staff in the Housing and other Service Departments.
To report crimes to the Police.
To keep a log of all incidents and provide written reports as required.
To implement services in accordance with legal requirements, Council policies and procedures, codes and initiatives relating to equal opportunities, customer care, health and safety.
To participate in meetings and training courses as required by the department.

To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required of the post in accordance with the needs of the organisation.

To make best use of available information technology for the efficient running of the service.
To be trained in First Aid procedures so that persons can receive assistance in an emergency while waiting for emergency services to arrive.

Location: South East
Salary:
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Refuge Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-09-01T18:46+00:00

My client is looking for a refuge manager to ensure the efficient delivery and running of various domestic violence refuges across the East Midlands.

As part of the management team your focus will be maintaining standards and ensuring a smooth delivery of the service. This will include ensuring policies are implemented and followed across the company, providing back up support to the services as and when required and providing an out of hours on call service to resolve any emergencies. You will also be expected to assist in the leading and development of a staff team to include supervisions, mentor, general advice and support in the administration of their daily duties.

The successful candidate will have experience at management level ideally within a domestic violence setting however candidates will be considered who can show management experience within supported housing units and experience working with individuals who are victims of domestic violence. You must have a CRB and be able to accommodate an immediate start. As you will be responsible for multiple locations in East Sussex it is essential that you can drive.

The post is very rewarding and will suit individuals who get satisfaction out of helping others and improving quality of lives. My client is committed to providing safe and secure accommodation and preventing isolation that so many victims of abuse often face. By promoting choice, providing reassurance and making individuals aware of their options you can save these people from the suffering they are so akin to having.

To apply please send your CV to (email address removed)

Location: Derbyshire
Salary: £12.00 - £15.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: To Be Confirmed

Refuge Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-09-01T18:41+00:00

My client is looking for domestic violence refuge workers to provide safe and secure accommodation services to those individuals and their children who are victims of domestic violence.

You will be expected to assist the individuals with their practical needs such as assistance in housing matters, including benefit applications, explaining / enforcing house rules, inducting new individuals to the service, collection of rent and assistance with rental arrears. In addition you will be delivering regular key working sessions to monitor the general welfare and wellbeing of the clients. You must update records accordingly and where necessary make referrals to additional services.

Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate comprehensive assessments skills, housing knowledge, experience in supported housing and experience/knowledge of domestic violence. You must have CRB dated within 12 months and be able to accommodate an immediate start.

In return for your commitment and hard work the position will pay a generous and competitive rate. For more details please don't delay and send your CV today!

To be considered please send a CV to (email address removed)

Location: Derby
Salary: £10.00 - £12.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: To Be Confirmed

Planner

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-09-01T18:15+00:00

Hays Construction are looking for a planner / co-ordinator on a long term basis working for a Nottingham based National Contractor specialising in Housing Maintenance.

Dealing with engineers and allocating them work through their "opti-time" pda system. Taking calls from tenants logging repair jobs and inputting these onto the IT system in order for the engineers to deliver the work on time.
The role is based in a high pressure and busy environment. Experience using a similar PDA system within the maintenance industry is essential. ("Opti-time" experience as advantage.)

Immediate Start
Genuine temp to perm opportunity

Location: Nottinghamshire
Salary: £7.50 - £10.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Homelessness Prevention Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-09-01T17:21+00:00

The post holder will assist the team responsible for the prevention of homelessness by developing, promoting and delivering services to persons threatened with homelessness including front line advice, advocacy and referral services. The post holder will carry a prevention case load and will take a role in delivering preventative advice sessions to schools, prisons and agencies working with persons threatened with homelessness.
The post holder will provide a front line advice and prevention service to persons presenting as homeless or threatened with homelessness.
You will carry a case load of persons threatened with homelessness and take measures to actively prevent homelessness including advocacy, liaison and negotiation with landlords and accommodation providers in the public, private and voluntary sectors.
You will also liaise with agencies who can provide practical, financial and emotional support to clients where this will assist in the prevention of homelessness.
Homelessness surgeries will be provided to the local prison population to give detailed information and advice to reduce or prevent homelessness and arrange for mainstream housing applications to be completed and submitted.
You must have a working knowledge of all relevant housing legislation relating to the prevention of homelessness in all housing sectors.
This is a great opportunity to work with a variety of client groups in a pro-active and involved approach to the prevention of homelessness.

Location: Dundee
Salary: £12.50 - £15.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 10/09/2010
Duration: 3-6 Months

Senior Quantity Surveyor

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-09-01T16:58+00:00

A Senior Quantity Surveyor is required to join our client based in Birmingham.

The appointed Senior Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for the following duties:

Managing the planned maintenance teams.
Measuring the commercial success by implementing assesments and processes to follow.
Applying costs to each job/contract and then making sure team is working towards acheiving this.

The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:

Experience of customer service, including managing expectations in terms of costs and problem resolving.
Experience of Quantity Surveying in relation to Social Housing.
Experience of construction and building industry, public sector experience is preferable.

For more information on this exciting role, please apply online.

The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: Birmingham
Salary: £27,000 - £28,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent

Voids Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-09-01T16:43+00:00

A Voids Manager is required to join our client based in North London.

The appointed Voids Manager will be responsible for the following duties:

To manage the Voids team which consists of 3 surveyors and 3 administrators.
To create a good working relationship with the relevant departments ensuring that agreed void property turn around dates are adhered to and improved where possible.
To manage the contractors to ensure that works carried out are to a high standard and within set timeframes.
To be able to allocate costs through the re-active maintenance or asset management departments as appropriate per property.
To constantly thrive to improve service and efficiency in line with the associations values.

The successfully appointed Voids Manager will possess the following skills and experience:

Previous management within a maintenance or voids department within social housing is imperative.
An in-depth knowledge of repairs and an understanding of the internal workings of voids is essential.
Excellent people and communication skills are required to create and maintain good relationships across departments.
Prior contract management and procurement of services would be preferable.

For more information please apply online today.

The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: North London
Salary: £30.00 - £35.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months

Maintenance Surveyor

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-09-01T16:35+00:00

A Maintenance Surveyor is required to join our client based in North London.

The appointed Maintenance Surveyor will be responsible for the following duties:

To carry out pre inspections to properties identifying works required and whether those works should be undertaken by the housing association.
To liaise with contractors as appropriate ensuring that all works are carried out within time and to budget.
To carry out post inspections of works carried out ensuring that jobs have been completed to a level in keeping with the associations expectation.
Following up with tenants with regard to any issues or complaints ensuring that regular contact is maintained with the tenant until these are resolved.

The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:

Prior experience of carrying out pre and post inspections within re-active maintenance is required.
Knowledge and understanding of using schedule of rates.
A proven track record of working as a maintenance surveyor within social housing.
Good IT and customer services skills are essential.

For more information on this exciting opportunity please apply online.

The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: North London
Salary: £21.00 - £24.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 4-6 Months

Maintenance Administrator

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-09-01T16:27+00:00

A Maintenance Administrator is required to join our client based in Bromley, Kent.

The appointed Maintenance Administrator will be responsible for the following duties:

To take incoming calls from tenants in relation to repairs required to their property.
To ascertain the type of repair needed and the possible cause of the problem in order that the repair can be allocated through to the correct department.
To enter details of the repair on to the in-house repairs system.
Follow-up the repair with the relevant surveyor or contractor to ensure that the works have been booked in and carried out.
Maintain high levels of customer service and satisfaction at all times making sure that any complaints are dealt with politely and efficiently.

The successful candidate will have the following skills:

It is essential that you have prior experience of working within a maintenance department within social housing, either for a housing association, local council or partnering contractor.
Excellent IT skills are required especially within Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
A good understanding of repairs and fault diagnostics.
Excellent customer services skills.

For more information on this role please apply online in the strictest of confidence.

The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: Kent
Salary: £9.00 - £11.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Benefit Investigation Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-09-01T16:25+00:00

Benefits Investigation Officer - Glasgow

Main duties to include:

In addition, you will need to achieve the following qualifications and skills:

Professionalism in Security (PINS)

Have sound knowledge of investigation techniques and good knowledge of welfare benefits
Computer literate

To apply please email your cv to (email address removed)

Location: Glasgow
Salary: £12.50 - £15.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: March 2011

Electrical Engineer / Inspector

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-09-01T16:18+00:00

An Electrical Engineer / Inspector is required to join our client in East London.

The appointed Electrical Engineer / Inspector will be responsible for the following duties:

The role will involve managing the electrical contracts and contractors working within the decent homes programme covering properties across East London.
There are several contractors undertaking projects including door entry systems, phone systems, fire alarms, rewiring and digital TV installation.
To project manage the different schemes concurrently ensuring that all projects are brought in on time and within budget.
To manage contractor performance and ensure that tenant satisfaction levels remain high.

The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:

Experience of managing similar projects preferably within a Social Housing environment.
17th edition as some electrical and PACT testing will be required.
Good IT and communication skills.
The ability to work alongside contractors but also be able to challenge performance and decisions when necessary.

For more information on this role please apply online.

The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: East London
Salary: £22.00 - £24.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months

Fire Surveyor / Inspector

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-09-01T16:00+00:00

A Fire Surveyor / Inspector is required to join our client in Central London.

The appointed Fire Surveyor / Inspector will be responsible for the following duties:

To undertake fire safety inspections under the Regulatory Reform (Fire safety) Order 2005.
Identifying potential risks within multi-occupancy properties and making recommendations under the Order for improvements to be made.
Liaising with tenants and providing ongoing advice with respect to fire safety.
Liaising with and pre and post inspecting correction works to housing stock carried out by relevant contractors.
Providing up-to-date knowledge of fire regulation requirements to other members of staff within the Housing Association in order that they can assist in reducing risk factors within properties.

The successful candidate will have the following skills:

Must have experience and a proven track record of carrying out fire risk assessments under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Working knowledge and experience of PAS 79 and FRA creation and management.
NEBOSH Fire Safety & Risk Management Certificate or Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) Part 1 in risk assessment.
Prior experience of working within Social Housing or a similar environment.
Good IT skills and the ability to understand the needs and requirements of the tenants.

For more information on this role please apply online in the strictest of confidence.

The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: London
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Starting 27/09/2010
Duration: Permanent

Gas Engineer / Inspector

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-09-01T15:42+00:00

A Gas Engineer / Inspector is required to join our client based in the City of London.

The appointed Gas Engineer / Inspector will be responsible for the following duties:

Working in a client facing role, you will work in partnership with the gas contractor checking a percentage of works carried out and feeding back results to the gas manager and the contractor.
Pre and post inspections of boiler repairs and installations.
Analysing and managing the performance of the contractor together with checking invoicing and cost data.
Carrying out certain fixes as required predominantly on domestic heating systems but some assistance with commercial units may be required from time to time.
Working closely with the contractors and the administrating team to ensure that all CP12's are maintained and up-to-date.

The successful candidate will have the following skills:

Must be Gas Safe registered with current experience.
Previous work experience within a housing association, ALMO or council would be advantageous but not essential.
A good working knowledge of domestic boiler systems is essential and some commercial exposure would be desirable but not essential.
Excellent knowledge of gas safety regs, including reg 36 (Landlords Responsibility) BS 6644 and IGEM 10.
Must have good IT skills and be able to accurately input information.

For more information on this role please apply online.

The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: City of London
Salary: £19.00 - £23.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 13/09/2010
Duration: 6 Months

Interim Deputy Director of Maintenance

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-09-01T15:33+00:00

An Interim Deputy Director of Maintenance is required to join our client based in the City of London.

The appointed Interim Deputy Director will be responsible for the following duties:

An interim post to analyse the current performance of the existing DLO and management structure and to make recommendations as to improvements that can be made.
To increase efficiency and performance within the DLO in-turn improving the level of tenant satisfaction.
To analyse and make changes where necessary to the current structure evidencing benefits in performance whilst still providing a value for money service.
To improve relationships between the tenants, the RSL and external partners / contractors.
Analyse existing service contractors and look to procure new service contractors as deemed necessary.

The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:

Prior experience and a proven track record within a similar post within social housing.
Experience and evidence of where you have initiated and worked through a changing environment which has led to a successful outcome.
Prior management of procurement of new service contractors and suppliers.
The ability to understand and analyse performance data and cost information to be able to improve service whilst still providing value for money.
A can do attitude and a driven personality combined with the desire to see a project through to the end.

For more information on this high-profile role please apply online in the strictest of confidence.

The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: City of London
Salary: £450 - £550 pd
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 13/09/2010
Duration: 4-6 Months

Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-09-01T14:32+00:00

You’ll provide emotional and practical support to our service users, enabling them to gain increasing independence and develop their full potential. This will include:

Participating in practical-based and therapeutic groups
Facilitating the sharing of experiences and the teaching of new skills
Helping to enable service users to communicate and express their needs
Developing individual support plan helping residents to develop appropriate coping strategies for managing their difficulties
Involving and empower service users, giving them the opportunity to influence the services they receive.
Assisting in the selection of volunteers and the induction of new staff
Keeping detailed records, writing reports
Promoting our aims and objectives.
Working closely with a wide range of other statutory and voluntary agencies.

About You:

Background in supporting people who have mental health issues
Commitment to empowering service users and ability to engage them in developmental and rehabilitative activities
Excellent communication and listening skills
Must have or be willing to work towards NVQ Level 3.
The ability to work a varied shift pattern is essential

Giving thousands of people each year a new sense of purpose and fulfilment, we’re one of the UK’s biggest providers of mental health care. Our service in Tooting works to give people with mental health issues lifestyle opportunities based on them being full members of their communities. Our ambitions are clear – you will help us achieve them.

We can offer you 25 days holiday, pension, life assurance, childcare vouchers, four weeks paid retention leave after five years’ service and the opportunity to really develop yourself and others.

Closing date: 10 September 2010.
Interviews: 16 September 2010.

Location: Tooting
Salary: £17,274 - £20,080 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 16/09/2010

Part-time Housing Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-09-01T14:30+00:00

Hours: 30 hours per week.

You’ll provide emotional and practical support to our service users, enabling them to live independently in the community. This will include:

Advising on tenancy issues, welfare benefits, financial and budgeting matters
Providing practical advice and assistance in regaining and re-learning daily living skills
Making sure clients are referred to appropriate agencies for advice and counselling.

About you:

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or willingness to obtain qualification
Experience of working in a related setting
A flexible, positive approach and excellent communication skills
Strong motivational, negotiation and interpersonal skills
A willingness to work flexible hours

Giving thousands of people each year a new sense of purpose and fulfilment, we’re one of the UK’s biggest providers of mental health care. Join our Supported Housing service in Hounslow, and become part of the most innovative mental health organisation in the country.

We offer great benefits, including 25 days’ holiday per year (pro rata), contributory pension scheme, employee assistance programme and childcare vouchers.

Closing date: 10 September 2010.
Interviews: 16 September 2010.

Location: Hounslow
Salary: £16,774 - £19,580 pa Pro Rata
Hours: Part-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 16/09/2010

Estimator

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-09-01T14:27+00:00

An Estimator is required to join our client based in West Yorkshire.

The appointed Estimator will be responsible for the following duties:

Using the 'Conquest' system to take off quantities and to produce bills of quantities.
To produce cost plans and detailed tender estimates.
To review bid documents and to identify onerous contract terms.

The successful candidate will have the following skills:

Offering Financial advice service to both internal and external teams.
Ability to provide comprehensive nett cost estimates.
Meet Deadlines without being prompted.

For more information please apply online in the strictest of confidence.

The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Starting 01/10/2010
Duration: Perm

Maintenance Coordinator

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-09-01T14:19+00:00

A Maintenance Coordinator is required to join our client based in Nottingham.

The appointed Maintenance Coordinator will be responsible for the following duties:

Ensuring Trade Operatives complete their daily workload and ensure sufficient time is spent at each job to ensure satisfactory completion.
Liaising with sub-contractors to ensure all works are completed within due date and completing jobs on our in-house system.
Scheduling all works reported into Opti time, ensuring jobs are planned in a logical order and are within their priority times, with limited travel times and full days work are scheduled.

The successful candidate will have the following skills:

Experience of working with and management of Tradesmen/Operatives.
Comprehensive understanding of customer and technical requirements for the main functions provided by a repairs environment.
Repairs and Maintenance experience.
Experience using Opti Time or another service booking system.

For more information please apply online in the strictest of confidence.

The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: Nottingham
Salary: £8.50 - £9.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months

Deputy Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-09-01T14:04+00:00

A well established care provider based in Bedfordshire requires an interim Deputy Manager to join their busy team for a period of 3 months.

Main duties of the role will include assisting the Home Manager within a residential nursing unit for older people and those who are EMI. This will involve reviewing current care plans in place with clients, implementing a new rostering system and promoting the services within the community. Other duties include budgeting and maintaining professional relationships with external agencies and Social Services.

The successful candidate will have experience supporting older people and must be committed to ensuring a high standard of service in Social Housing or Social Care. The candidate must be available at short notice, be at least NVQ Level 3 qualified in Social Care, possess an enhanced CRB disclosure and have your own means of transportation.

This is an exceptional opportunity for progression within a friendly and expanding organisation to become an all rounder within social care. To apply please send your CV to the details provided.

Location: London
Salary: £13.00 - £16.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Month

Gas Team Leader

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-09-01T13:54+00:00

A Gas Team Leader is required to lead a gas administration department based in South London.

The appointed Gas Team Leader will be responsible for the following duties:

To manage the gas administration department.
Managing day to day and responsive gas related enquiries.
Scheduling in works to be carried out as appropriate.
Ensuring that annual CP12's are up-to-date and that the database is managed efficiently to achieve 100 per cent compliance on gas servicing.
Managing a small team of gas administrators and liaising with the gas inspectors and surveyors.

The successful candidate will have the following skills:

Previous experience of working within a gas department within social housing an advantage.
Evidenced managerial experience within a previous role.
Good working knowledge of IT systems and accuracy with data input.
Customer focused as there will be a need to liaise with tenants on daily basis.
Problem solving and complaint handling skills would be an advantage.

For more information please apply online in the strictest of confidence.

The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: South West London
Salary: £18.00 - £21.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

BME Domestic Abuse Resettlement Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-09-01T11:00+00:00

BRC social housing are seeking an experienced domestic abuse black & ethnic minority resettlement worker for this part time position based in Bristol.

The main function of this post is to provide a co-ordinated package of on-going emotional and practical support to families who access the service.

Your main responsibilities will include:

Carry out a comprehensive risk assessment
Provide resettlement advice and information to families prior to their move and support them practically and emotionally in their new accommodation and during the move itself.
Liaise with external agencies
Work specifically with Black and other Ethnic Minority tenants.
attend staff and team meetings and participate in organisational training and development events.

You need experience & knowledge of the resettlement process in order to provide practical and emotional support & have broad range of experience and knowledge of working in the field of supported housing.

Due to the nature of this position only females need apply (Female only Section 7.2 (d) of the sex discrimination act 1975 applies).

To apply for this BME position please contact Kayleigh Burton on 01179239100 or email (email address removed)

BME - Race relations Act 1976

Location: Bristol
Salary: £10.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: N/A

Housing / Neighbourhood Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-09-01T08:11+00:00

A vacancy has arisen for a Housing Officer / neighbourhood officer to work with in a large prestigious Housing Association that are looking for a Housing Officer / Neighbourhood Officer on-going contract in Kent, Sevenoaks. They own and manage nearly 15,000 homes throughout Kent, Sussex, Essex, Hertfordshire and south London and are developing around 900 additional new homes each year.

They are looking for a Housing Officer / Neighbourhood officer to assist our Housing team.
Based in Kent the potholder will need the following skills:

be an experienced generalist housing officer
have excellent communication and customer service skills
have experience of Court attendance and successful resolution of ASB
be well organised
be IT literate as we operate a paperless system (though training will be given)
have a full enhanced clear CRB check carried out in the last 6 months
have a full driving licence and a car
be able to start ASAP

Location: Kent
Salary: £12.50 - £15.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months+

Home Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-31T18:49+00:00

A highly reputable care provider based in Leicester is looking for an Interim Care Manager catering to clients with mental health and dementia for 3 months ongoing to start at short notice.

Reporting to the Service Manager main duties will entail: managing the registered home, coordinating and motivating a team of 15 care staff providing all aspects of care to the tenants, assessing care plans and risk assessments. Other duties include maintaining professional relationships with Social Services and ensuring that the Home maintains and exceed their CQC rating by providing strategic and operational change to the home.

The successful candidate must have a RMA, have management experience and be confident in managing complex cases with clients with learning disabilities. You must also be available to start at short notice and possess an enhanced CRB check and ideally show an extensive history of change management.

This is a superb opportunity for a candidate pursuing their career within Social Care. To apply for this role please send your CV to the details shown.

Location: East Midlands
Salary: £15.00 - £18.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Interim Maintenance Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-31T17:54+00:00

A job has arisen as an Interim Maintenance Manager to for a Housing Association in Kent, the job will be an ongoing position whilst a restructure is taking place and possibly go permanent. The job will start the week commencing 6th September 2010, and will need someone able to interview the week commencing the 30th August 2010. The rate is negotiable either on a day or hourly rate.

The Company
My client exists to provide affordable homes in communities where people want to live.

One of lower Kent’s largest social landlords. They own and manage over 6500 properties in the Maidstone and Tonbridge & Malling Boroughs.

They are a Registered Social Landlord. They are a non-profit making, charitable organisation, registered with the Tenant Services Authority and Homes and Communities Agency.

The Job

To provide an excellent responsive repairs, voids and gas service programme to our residents within budget, at all times providing the highest standards of customer care.
To manage a responsive maintenance team plus providing technical support and advice to broader housing services staff.
To manage a range of contractors and repair works to ensure the delivery of a quality housing maintenance service, developing partnered principles as appropriate.
To oversee the gas servicing contract and monitor as required, to ensure legal compliance at all times.
To ensure that all of the above are delivered taking into account all policies, procedures, finance regulations/controls and that at all times statutory regulations e,g, Health and Safety legislation etc are complied with.

Key Result Areas:

To manage a team consisting of Surveyors, CoW’s, Administrators, Decorators and a Handyman to ensure excellent quality and service delivery is achieved.
To manage the voids process to ensure minimum letting standards and statutory requirements are achieved and properties are relet swiftly in accordance with Trust policy.
To manage the associated budget for void management.
To manage a service of housing adaptation for vulnerable clients in association with partner agencies ensuring optimum use of resources.
To work closely with contractors and monitor the quality and quantity of work undertaken ensuring contract compliance at all times (including a range of specialist contracts). Facilitate and Chair regular contract monitoring meetings.
To pro-actively set up, facilitate and chair residents meetings (both within and outside normal working hours) in order to effectively monitor the service and bring about continuous improvement.
To utilise specialist computer software to comprehensively administer works orders.
To provide high level technical support and advice to contact centre and housing services teams, ensuring that staff are kept informed of changes in statutory requirements and building and contract legislation.
To ensure that pre and post inspection of repairs is carried out to target, chasing work and authorising payments within contract terms.
To ensure that quotes for non-Schedule of Rate works are obtained.
To ensure that team fully understand the Schedule of Rates and overarching partnered responsive repairs contract.
Provide professional, individual, team support and development. Develop individual work-plans. Carry out regular staff appraisals within the Trust’s approved performance and staff development policies and regularly assess staff learning and development needs.
Provide appropriate systems and procedures for the team to fulfil all aspects of their roles, including undertaking inspections, ensuring that data and administrative systems are kept fully up to date and accurate at all times.
To meet performance targets relating to inspection times and monitor works to ensure customers receive repairs within target timescales. Deal with customer complaints appropriately.
Collate and present a range of statistical information, to ensure the efficient and effective pro-active monitoring of the service.
Keep abreast of best practice and legislation and follow developments of good practice in other RSLs and agencies to enhance service development. Encourage appropriate innovation to improve services to residents.
To assist in the preparation and monitoring of budgets. Ensure the achievement of financial targets and keep expenditure within budget. Ensure compliance with Standing Orders, Financial, Administrative and other regulations.
To work on a rota to provide out-of-hours support to fulfil the Trust’s “emergency” responsibilities.
Ensure compliance with the Trust’s policies and procedures, including Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety and Customer Service Polices and statutory and regulatory requirements.
To deputise for the Head of Property as required.

Location: Kent
Salary: £200 - £240 pd
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: On Going

FSW - Offenders

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-31T15:21+00:00

A FSW vacancy has become available in the Barking and Dagenham/Newham area. The case load will be about 10-15 service users who are prolific offenders. A previous DIP worker or someone with sound working knowledge of offenders or criminal justice would be an advantage. Must be switched on and able to work under own initiative. If you think you are the right candidate please forward your CV.

Fusion People is committed to promoting equal opportunity to people of all ages in the workplace and operates as both an employment agency and employment business.

Location: City of London
Salary: £12.00 - £14.50 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Repairs Call Centre Operative

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-31T13:02+00:00

We require x 2 Repairs Call Centre Operatives for a Local Authority based in North London. Pay Rate: £11.34ph Ltd or £10.25 ph PAYE. Duration: 3 months on going contract.

Candidates must have previous experience working in a housing repairs environment,
Min 2 years working in a customer focused environment, Must meet agreed call handling targets. Must be IT Literate and be flexible to work shifts including Saturdays.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Receive and respond to all enquires in a professional, polite, sensitive, efficient and timely manner, to a high standard of customer care using the appropriate greeting, including name, adapting methods of communication to meet the needs of the customer and ensuring that a positive image of the council is provided.
To receive and accurately process service requests in line with policy and to provide advice and information to customers ensuring that all service requests are processed performance and standards, policy and procedural guidelines including statutory, complying with the Data Protection Act and the Freedom of Information Act.
To liaise with other departments, agencies, contractors as appropriate.
To work pro-actively with team members to improve customer service delivery and to pro actively conduct outbound customer satisfaction surveys and campaigns.
To deal with customer complaints in accordance with the Complaints procedure and to escalate cases to Team Leaders as appropriate.
To have a pro-active approach to team meetings with ideas, suggestions or recommendations, which assist in reviewing working practices and service standards leading to continuous improvement of Contact Centre activities.
To arrange for customers to receive information leaflets, letters/packs, application forms and other general information documents.

Email cv's to: (email address removed)

Location: North London
Salary:
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Refuge Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-31T11:59+00:00

A specialist housing provider is seeking a female* Housing Support Worker to provide a high quality service to women and their children who are living in their supported accommodation.

In this role you will provide service users with a safe, supportive and welcoming environment designed to empower residents and provide with practical and emotional support. You will provide general counselling to residents structured around a key working relationship. You will assess the needs of service users and ensure appropriate referrals are made within a multi-agency network. Furthermore, you will welcome new arrivals to the premises, explain rules etc and arrange for the provision of legal advice where required.

To apply for this role you will be experienced in the provision of counselling and advice to vulnerable clients, and experience of assisting women in applying for benefits. A current CRB Enhanced Disclosure is required to apply for this position.

Female only Section 7.2 (d) of the sex discrimination act 1975 applies.

Services advertised by Spirit Resourcing Ltd are those of an agency and/or employment business.

Location: South West London
Salary: £15.00 ph
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Domiciliary Care Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-31T11:55+00:00

A highly reputable care provider based in East London is looking for a Domiciliary Care Manager catering to community services for 3 months on a temporary basis to start at short notice.

Reporting to the Managing Director, main duties will include managing a team of up to 30 care staff providing domiciliary care to a variety of client groups including older people and learning and physical disabilities. Other duties include evaluating and implementing new strategies to improve the service and gain recognition in the community.

The service's current CQC rating is not where the organisation needs it to be and therefore requires a strong professional who can develop and implement new strategies to raise their current CQC rating. This will involve creating short and long term goals and finally maintaining strong relationships with external agencies and Social Services.

The successful candidate must hold a RMA and have extensive domiciliary management experience and be confident in managing a struggling service and bringing it up to a good standard. You must also be available to start at short notice, 1 week or less, possess an enhanced CRB check and ideally someone who has managed a service catering to BME communities.

This is a superb opportunity for a candidate pursuing their career within Social Care. To apply for this role please send your CV to the details shown.

Location: London
Salary: £17.00 - £24.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-31T10:41+00:00

Our Client requires a Support Worker to provide housing related support to help families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness live and thrive in their homes. This role focuses on providing high quality, specialist advice and support.

Ideal candidate would need strong technical knowledge around homelessness legislation and excellent interpersonal skills, as well as supporting homeless clients, welfare benefits and debts and also be self-organised and good team players.

You must also have:
\" An understanding of the methods in encouraging service user participation and the service user involvement requirements for the Quality Assessment Framework from Supporting People.
\" Experience of working with vulnerable people and, or, people under stress.
Ability to type and use Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, email and Internet, and experience of information recording and reporting from databases.

This is a full time role / 37.5 hours per week. Standard hours are 9am to 5pm although there is a need to be flexible to meet the needs of service users.

The post holder will be required to have a full driving licence and access to a car for business use and be prepared to travel. An Essential Car User Allowance will be paid for this post.

Excellent salary and benefits will be provided

For more information about this role, please contact Hannah Baker on 0115 9644322 or (email address removed)

Location: Hereford and Worcester
Salary: £22,692 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: N/A

Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-31T09:39+00:00

This is a full time role / 37.5 hours per week. Standard hours are 9am to 5pm although there is a need to be flexible to meet the needs of service users.

The post holder will be required to have a full driving licence and access to a car for business use and be prepared to travel. An Essential Car User Allowance will be paid for this post.

Excellent salary and benefits will be provided

For more information about this role, please contact Hannah Baker on 0115 9644322 or (email address removed)

Location: Hereford and Worcester
Salary: £22,692 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: N/A

Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-31T09:38+00:00

This is a full time role / 37.5 hours per week. Standard hours are 9am to 5pm although there is a need to be flexible to meet the needs of service users.

The post holder will be required to have a full driving licence and access to a car for business use and be prepared to travel. An Essential Car User Allowance will be paid for this post.

Excellent salary and benefits will be provided

For more information about this role, please contact Hannah Baker on 0115 9644322 or (email address removed)

Location: West Midlands
Salary: £22,692 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: N/A

Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-31T09:38+00:00

This is a full time role / 37.5 hours per week. Standard hours are 9am to 5pm although there is a need to be flexible to meet the needs of service users.

The post holder will be required to have a full driving licence and access to a car for business use and be prepared to travel. An Essential Car User Allowance will be paid for this post.

Excellent salary and benefits will be provided

For more information about this role, please contact Hannah Baker on 0115 9644322 or (email address removed)

Location: Hereford and Worcester
Salary: £22,692 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: N/A

Rent Arrears Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-31T08:39+00:00

Keywords- Rent Arrears Officer Job, Enhanced CRB, Housing Officer, CIH, Court Attendance
Due to growth our client has got an opportunity for a candidate to work in their offices located within Oxfordshire.
With the chance to work for an award winning company you will be expected to deliver an top service which you will have to deliver the collection of outstanding rents across a geographical patch which will cover part of the South-West of England.
Good interpersonal skills are key as well as the ability to work to tight deadlines with a focused attitude.
Good communication is essential as you will also be expected to attend court hearing on behalf of the company and you should have this exposure.
Working knowledge of in-house systems is advantageous.
In return this is a prime chance to work and develop a career within an already established team where for the right person the role could develop into a permanent role.

Location: Oxfordshire
Salary: £12.50 - £15.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Estates Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-31T08:04+00:00

Estates Manager, Lymington, Hampshire, £23,000
An Estates Manager is required for one of Southern England’s leading not-for-profit care organisations who are working in partnership with a leading house-builder.

Operating in the residential and domiciliary care sectors this company employs over 3,500 people across Hampshire, Somerset, Dorset & Gloucestershire and they are enjoying a period of tremendous growth

They see themselves as a big family who are lovely company to work for and they pride themselves on offering excellent company progression within the Group.

Your role will include:

Taking overall responsibility for the day-to-day operational running of the Assisted Living development.
Working with the Area Manager and Human Resources Department in the recruitment and effective supervision and performance management of staff.
Leading, directing, supervising and supporting staff teams working within the Assisted Living development in providing a range of services that can respond flexibly to the needs of individual residents.
Providing a high quality care, support and estate management function for the residents and assisting with internal audit and quality assurance processes.
Ensuring that the company’s policy and procedures are implemented.
Ensuring that complaints are responded to promptly and monitor the outcomes.
Assessing the support and care requirements of prospective residents in conjunction with the Registered Manager and maintaining records as appropriate.
Undertaking regular reviews of residents’ requirements in liaison with families and other professionals where appropriate.
Ensuring compliance with Health and Safety requirements within the developments, maintaining a safe and healthy environment for residents, staff and visitors, and managing emergency situations appropriately.
Ensuring that all financial policies and procedures are fully maintained and managing targeted expenditure of the Assisted Living Schemes.
Assist the Area Manager in recruitment and selection procedures and develop an effective staff team to create a good skill mix.
Ensure that all staff receives appropriate Induction Training and other training and development opportunities.
Ensure appropriate staffing numbers are met at all times and that staff rosters are effectively covered.
Undertake annual appraisals and regular supervision for the staff team.
Ensure effective performance management, addressing poor practice and dealing with grievances and disciplinary issues as required.
Provide information and support to enable residents to live independently.
Provide a care and support response tailored to meet the identified needs of individual residents.
Respond to any emergency during hours of work.
Assist the residents to arrange a variety of social activities as required.
and support the formation of a Residents’ Association.

Estate Management:

Monitor on a daily basis the provision of services and facilities, including all communal areas and guest suite.
Monitor on a daily basis the well being of the residents in the development.
Assist with the resale of apartments by arranging to show interested parties around the development and to ensure the ‘sparkle cleans’ are undertaken before the resident moves in.
Liaise with the Chef/Cook on a daily basis to ensure the smooth running of the catering service.
Hold regular weekly meetings with the Catering Manager to monitor catering at the development.
Monitor performance of external contractors appointed
Monitor budgetary systems for meals, food, domestic assistance and personal care.
Ensure that internal audits are completed.
Assist Area Manager in co-operating with National, County and the Corporate safeguarding policies and procedures.
Work at all times in accordance with the Assisted Living service philosophy.
Undertake other such duties as may be required by the Area Manager.

May be required to undertake duties in other locations operated by the employer

Experience and Knowledge
Understanding the needs of older people
2 years experience of working at a supervisory level
Maximising income
Basic IT skills
Knowledge of the statutory and regulatory requirements and their relevance to the post
Experience of assessment and care planning
2 years experience of working with older people
Estates Management experience
Flexibility
Emergency response to incidents at the development (post holder to live within a 20 mile radius of the development)
Facilitate and attend social events
Training and Qualifications
Minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Care or equivalent
Good literacy skills and report writing
Evidence of CPD
NVQ Assessor award
Leadership
Monitoring Care and Support delivery
To lead and manage a team
Problem solving skills
Ability to deal with emergency situations
Experience of time management and prioritising work
Delegation skills

In addition to an attractive salary and a good working environment, the Company offers excellent terms and conditions of service and this information sheet sets out the main conditions which are available to the successful candidate.

39 hours per week·
Annual leave amounts to 25 days per year plus bank holidays. The annual leave year period is from 1st April to 31st March.· As an employee of the Company you will be eligible to join the Stakeholder Pension plan, which is administered by Scottish Equitable. This will attract 5% matched employer contributions after 3 months’ service. Further information is available from the payroll department.· The successful applicant will be required to participate in the Company's supervision and training programmes enabling them to carry out your full range of duties. They will also be required to participate in follow-up/refresher courses as necessary, e.g. health and safety and fire prevention.

Hays Social Care is a trading division of Hays Social Care Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Location: Hampshire
Salary: £23,000 - £25,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent

Deputy Home Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-28T10:00+00:00

A highly reputable care provider in Hertfordshire is looking for a passionate Deputy Manager, to manage their Residential Home for 33 older residents set in beautiful grounds close to the village green. They are looking for an exceptional and enthusiastic candidate that is able to start with immediate effect.

As Deputy Manager you will be expected to ensure that high standards of care are delivered to meet the individual needs of residents and maintain the homes outstanding reputation. Other duties include assisting the Registered Manager in the management of the home in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organisation, ensuring Health and Safety, liaising in a multi agency setting to ensure the healthcare needs of residents are met and finally managing and developing the staff team.

The successful candidate must hold an appropriate NVQ level 3 qualification or equivalent, have relevant management experience and be confident in managing complex cases with elderly clients. You must also be available to start at short notice and possess an enhanced CRB disclosure.

This is a superb opportunity for a candidate pursuing a career within Social Care and would suit an experienced deputy manager or a strong senior care assistant. To apply for this role or register your details with Venn Group Ltd for future similar roles please send your CV to the details shown.

Location: London
Salary: £23,000 - £24,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Deputy Home Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-28T10:00+00:00

Location: London
Salary: £23,000 - £24,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Neighbourhood Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-28T08:51+00:00

A large RSL is seeking a Neighbourhood Officer for an initial 6 months fixed term contract to manage a patch over around 1,000 properties in the West London region.

You will be responsible for all housing management duties (with the exception of rent arrears) and will work closely with resident groups to deliver a first class service. Day to day duties will involve dealing with void properties, allocations, estate inspections, breaches of tenancy, ASB and maintenance repairs. There may be the occasional late night resident meeting to attend at this tenant focussed RSL. Furthermore, you will line manage a caretaker and cleaning staff to ensure communal areas and estates are well maintained.

To apply for this post, you must have experience in a similar position for an RSL, HA, LA, TMO or ALMO. An enhanced CRB disclosure is essential for this post.

Services advertised by Spirit Resourcing Limited are those of an agency and/or employment business.

Location: West London
Salary: £28,850 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months

Housing Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-27T17:44+00:00

My client is a medium sized, South Wales based housing association. They aim to provide an affordable and accessible housing service to people across Carmarthenshire. They currently have over 700 properties located across the county. Due to the long-term sickness of a permanent member of staff they are seeking a temporary housing officer to join their housing team for a period of 1 month.

The team is made up of two housing officers and a housing manager. The post is a generic role responsible for overseeing a patch of 360 properties in Carmarthen town and the west of Carmarthenshire. Day to day responsibilities of the role will include lettings, rent arrears, attending court, void inspections, estate management, tenancy management and tenant liaison. The position is full time, thirty-seven hours per week. Due to the percentage of Welsh speakers in the area the ability to speak Welsh would be an advantage. Access to a vehicle is essential due to the distance between properties.

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a proven housing background to work within a progressive housing association. Benefits of the post include a competitive hourly rate and mileage allowance.

Location: Carmarthenshire
Salary: £12.50 - £15.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 1 Month

Community Services Advisor

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-27T17:44+00:00

My client is a leading South Wales based housing association. They provide and manage affordable homes for people in Monmouthshire and are committed to achieving the Welsh Housing Quality Standard by 2012. They currently have a stock of over 3,600 properties, which is made up of generic, supported and sheltered housing.

Due to a secondment within their Community Services team they are seeking a temporary Community Services Advisor to work on a part-time basis for a period of four months. The purpose of the post is to be the first point of contact for tenant enquiries whether they are by telephone, in person or by email. Enquiries may be on a range of housing issues including anti-social behaviour, rents, lettings and property repairs. The post sits within a team of five other Community Services Advisors and a Community Services Team Leader.

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate starting off their career in housing to work within a growing housing association. Benefits of the post include a competitive hourly rate.

Location: Torfaen
Salary: £8.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 4 Months

Neighbourhood Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-27T17:20+00:00

Hays Social Housing are looking for an experienced Neighbourhood Officer to join their team on a part time basis. This an excellent opportunity for someone looking to join a large Housing Association in Nottingham.
As a Neighbourhood Officer you will provide an excellent neighbourhood, tenancy and leasehold management service to all tenants in your patch. To deliver this service your responsibilities will include:

Work with the community and other agencies to challenge all aspects of ASB
Make judgements regarding breaches of tenancy and nuisance
Deliver consistent, high quality Estate an Scheme services for residents and leaseholders
Tenant involvement
Estate inspections
'Sign up' all new tenants
Conduct new tenant visits As the successful candidate you will have :
Up to date knowledge of housing management legislation, contractual frameworks, good practice and housing issues
Housing qualification or strong background in housing
An understanding of leasehold management
UK driving license and access to a car This is a permanent part time opportunity, 17.5 hours per week (Wednesday afternoon, Thursdays and Fridays), with interviews to be held 9th September. On a salary of £21,951 pro rata, with competitive benefits such as pension, flexi - time, excellent annual leave including bank holidays and two extra days!

Location: Nottinghamshire
Salary: £20,000 - £25,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Income Recovery Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-27T17:04+00:00

BRC social housing are seeking an experienced temporary full time income recovery officer for there client based in Dorset.

The main function of this post is to provide a high quality service to tenants, shared owners, freeholders and leaseholders, ensuring the collection of all income (rent, service/estate charges and arrears).

Your main responsibilities will include:

Recover arrears for leaseholder and freeholder service charges and deal with account queries.
Deal with flexible tenure enquiries and applications
Attend county court and small claims court for arrears recovery and attendance at evictions.
Provide reports to the senior managers on legal actions and other relevant matters
Provide information on former tenant arrears.

You must have worked in a housing association or local authority & have previous experience as an income officer.

This role requires you to have an enhanced CRB check within the last 12 months & have access to a car.

To apply for this income recovery officer position please contact Kayleigh Burton on 01179239100 or email (email address removed)

Location: Poole
Salary: £12.00 - £15.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: On Going

Maintenance Surveyor/Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-27T16:25+00:00

A requirement has arisen for a Maintenance officer to join an established Housing Association in Dorset. This role requires an experienced maintenance surveyor who is experienced working on planned & responsive maintenance.

Key Duties

Carrying out pre/post inspections of maintenance issues
Defect diagnosis, prepare specifications
Oversee & monitor the contractor, ensuring value for money & good quality workmanship
Voids management

The successful candidate will ideally come from a social housing background, with proven experience dealing with responsive maintenance. A formal qualification in Building & Construction such as HNC would be desirable but not essential.

Location: Dorset
Salary: £15.00 - £18.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months +

Registered Home Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-27T15:08+00:00

JOB PURPOSE

The primary purpose and scope of this post is to manage the overall function of a residential care establishment supporting people with learning difficulties.
To take a professional lead role in specific areas to develop expertise across the Learning Difficulty Services, i.e. person centred planning.
To promote social inclusion through delivering a service that is flexible, responsive and available seven days a week to include evenings and weekends.
To ensure that the service provided complies with the National minimum standards.

JOB SPECIFICATION

To manage and coordinate a defined part of the service including the allocation of resources, both staff and vehicle deployment and allocation of work to ensure continuity of support for individuals as per the requirements of the Commissioner and the Care Plan. This will include arranging emergency staff cover in accordance with agreed guidelines to ensure the delivery of services is maintained at all times.
To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team liaising with other professionals and services as necessary to provide the best possible support to individuals using the service. To coordinate, chair, attend and contribute to individual's reviews and assessments as required.
To ensure that reports and information requested is collated with the individual/family carers and other professionals in a way that is simple and that words, photographs, graphics and multi-media, which are understood by people with learning difficulties, are always used.
To receive and coordinate new referrals, ensuring that individuals have been assessed in line with the service eligibility criteria. To ensure that all relevant information is gathered following referral and that support plans and ways of managing risks are in place in line with agreed procedures and standards and are regularly reviewed.
To ensure that appropriate support for individuals who use the service is planned, developed and delivered in a person centred way, maximising access to community facilities and promoting social inclusion, whilst ensuring safety in line with outcome based commissioning.
To actively promote and ensure that individuals are supported to access mainstream resources including employment, leisure and education through actively developing links with other agency/provider organisations. To promote partnership working and social inclusion maximising opportunities for people with learning difficulties as citizens within the local community (capacity building).
To respond promptly to calls and enquiries from individuals who use the service, support workers, family carers, other professionals and agencies. To make real efforts to offer guidance, advice and actively encourage partnership working.
To provide supervision and appraisals for Team Leaders/Senior Support worker and Support Workers, ensuring that poor performance issues are addressed.
To organise, facilitate and participate in meetings with Team Leaders and Support Workers to explain what is happening and when it is happening and encourage a free exchange of ideas and information and to celebrate success.
To undertake training to become Trainers, Facilitators or Leads as required in areas such as Moving and Handling, Person Centred Planning, Timian or Employment and to promote a positive and respectful image of people with learning difficulties.
To ensure through positive role modelling the creation of an environment of reflection and change, in line with Valuing People Now and to be involved in the development of new services and ways of supporting people in line with agreed national and local objectives.
To actively encourage good relationships with people on placement within the service, such as volunteers and students providing support, guidance, advice and direction as required, to ensure that they support people who use the service in line with agreed policies and procedures.
To recruit Team Leaders/Senior Support Workers and Support Workers in accordance with the Department's recruitment policies and procedures and coordinate the induction of new staff and identify ongoing training needs. To involve people with learning difficulties in this process.
To monitor and manage staff's annual leave and sickness together with rota and shift cover where appropriate.
To manage expenditure within the limits of the budget allocated to the post holder, coordinating and monitoring the day to day finances and ensuring adherence to financial procedures and the upkeep of records within the home.
To monitor the health and general welfare of individuals who use the service and, where necessary, arrange for medical attention and to ensure training is given and that procedures are followed with regards to medication.
To represent the Senior Manager at various forums and meetings as required and to undertake a deputising role in the absence of their absence and effectively monitor and maintain all records.
To set a good example to others by treating people with learning difficulties with respect and working directly alongside individuals who use the service as and when required. To undertake Support Worker duties as and when required in an emergency (including sleep-ins in).
To participate in an on-call system as required.
To be flexible and sensitive in meeting the needs and wishes of people using the service ensuring that individuals rights to privacy, dignity, respect and confidentiality are observed at all times.
To ensure that all services are provided in accordance with the company standards, national care standards (where appropriate) equal opportunities and objectives of quality assurance.
To ensure safe working practice in accordance with current Health and Safety legislation.
To ensure the security and maintenance of any buildings and equipment including mobile phones and vehicles within a defined part of the service as required.
To undertake any other duties which may be required by the Senior Manager.

Location: North London
Salary: £26,000 - £32,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: PERM

Sheltered Housing Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-27T12:44+00:00

This Housing Association who provides housing management and support services to over 24,000 tenants and homeowners are currently recruiting for a Sheltered Housing Support Worker.
The main purpose of this role will be to ensure smooth day-to-day running of the scheme, undertaking any administrative duties, visiting clients on a daily basis and provide general support to help the clients to sustain their accommodation.
This is a part-time role 20 hours per week with an immediate start for the right candidate with a view of becoming permanent in a few weeks time.
All applicants must have a sheltered housing experience and have an Enhanced CRB.

Location: Dorset
Salary: Negotiable
Hours: Part-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Project Worker Mental Health

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-27T12:00+00:00

A specialist housing association based in South London is currently looking to recruit a Project Worker to provide support for adults with mental health issues in one of their projects for clients with high level support needs. The role will involve key working up to 12 vulnerable adults on a shift basis, Monday Saturday with some late shifts.

You will provide service users with a safe, supportive and welcoming environment designed to empower residents and provide them with practical and emotional support. Furthermore, you will assess the needs of clients and ensure appropriate liaison with external agencies.

This position will involve drawing up and implementing support plans as well as carrying out risk assessments for all residents. It will also involve lone working in the project so the ability to work on your own initiative as well as an excellent understanding of the issues associated with mental health is essential.

To apply for this role you will have worked within a supported housing environment with mental health clients and have experience of providing high level support to clients who can be difficult to interact with. A current CRB Enhanced Disclosure is a requirement in order to apply for this position.

Services advertised by Spirit Resourcing Ltd are those of an agency and/or employment business.

Location: South West London
Salary: £11.00 - £14.00 pa
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Maintenance Surveyor

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-27T10:46+00:00

Maintenance Surveyor
Merseyside

Our Client a Merseyside-based Housing Association seeks a maintenance surveyor for a temporary contract.

The successful candidate will have a surveying background and experience carrying out pre/post inspection surveys, as this is what the majority of their time will be spent doing.

In addition to Social Housing experience the ideal candidate will have either a degree or HND in Building Surveying.
This is a temporary contract lasting approximately 4 weeks.

Location: Merseyside
Salary: £11.00 - £12.50 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 4 Weeks

Repairs Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-27T10:10+00:00

Our Client, A Housing Association, is seeking an Interim Repairs Manager to cover sickness leave for approximately two months.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of the Day-to-Day Repairs and Voids. They are looking for a strong character with management experience to 'hit the ground running' managing a team of surveyors; monitoring their performance, ensuring work is being completed on time and to the highest standard. You will also be responsible for liaising with contractors and challenging them on costs.

The ideal candidate will be well organised and assertive, educated to HNC or Degree level in a Building or Construction related discipline.

A background in Social Housing and specific experience working with voids is essential .

Location: Merseyside
Salary: £15.00 - £17.50 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 2 Months

RGN/RMN South West London

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-27T09:30+00:00

Our client is a registered charity dedicated to improving the quality of life for older people.

They are currently looking to recruit a Qualified Nurse to join their team at one of their Nursing Homes based in South West London. The complex comprises a nursing home caring for 40 physically frail older people, a 16 bed wing for mentally frail residents and a 10 place daycare centre.

The purpose of the job is to lead the clinical team on a shift by shift basis directing the support staff working in their clinical areas to ensure the delivery of quality care according to the operational policies and procedures of the organisation.

This is a full time permanent position with salary 12.60 (weekdays) and 12.73 during weekends.

In order to apply for this position you need to be registered with the NMC council as an RGN or an RMN and have a valid PIN number.

For an informal chat about the vacancy please contact Ola Kowalska at RS Social Care on 08453 890 139 and email your CV to
(email address removed)

Location: South West London
Salary: £12.00 - £13.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent

Housing / Neighbourhood Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-27T09:03+00:00

A vacancy has arisen for a Housing Officer with in a large prestigious Housing Association that are looking for a Housing Officer / Neighbourhood Officer on-going contract. They own and manage nearly 15,000 homes throughout Kent, Sussex, Essex, Hertfordshire and south London and are developing around 900 additional new homes each year.

They are looking for a Housing Officer / Neighbourhood officer to assist our Housing team.
Based in Maldon the potholder will need the following skills:

be an experienced generalist housing officer
have excellent communication and customer service skills
have experience of Court attendance and successful resolution of ASB
be well organised
be IT literate as we operate a paperless system (though training will be given)
have a full enhanced clear CRB check carried out in the last 6 months
have a full driving licence and a car
be able to start ASAP

Location: Essex
Salary: £14.00 - £15.79 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months

Tenancy Enforcement Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-26T17:41+00:00

We are looking for a Tenancy Enforcement Manager for a Permanent Opportunity in Bolton Lancashire.
My client are one of the regions largest Housing Associations providing homes to rent and sale to over 12,000 residents. An exciting opportunity has arisen within my client Housing Management team for a Tenancy Enforcement Manager.
As the Tenancy Enforcement Manager you will be responsible for motivating and leading a specialist team responding to complex cases associated with Anti Social Behaviour
My client is looking for a candidate with a minimum of two years experience in a customer service environment dealing with complex issues of Anti Social Behaviour, Excellent communication skills and the ability to develop good working relationships with external and internal partners
Please note that some evening and weekend work may be required from time to time, as is the availability and use of a car. This position is subject to an enhanced CRB check.
The closing date is Thursday, 9th september 2010 - for more information please contact Philip Jones on 01772 204428

Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Finance Assistant / Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-26T16:49+00:00

Looking for Housing Finance Jobs? You've come to the right place!
Housing Finance Jobs are available in a number of our Social Housing / Social Care clients throughout the South West, particularly in Bristol, Bath and Plymouth.
We currently have a 6 month contract for one of our key clients in Somerset.

Your experience should cover the following:

ESSENTIAL - experience of Housing Association Rents accounting :

e.g.
setting up rents accounts
knowledge of Housing Benefit
production of statements.
dealing with queries from tenants
rent reconciliations

Experience of IWorld system would be an advantage

HIGHLY DESIRABLE experience of :

Purchase Ledger
Sales ledger
bank reconciliations

DESIRABLE - experience of :

General Ledger e.g. journals and production of month-end reports

Administration of rents which are governed by Fair Rents, including correspondence with The Rent Office

You must have good Excel skills and experience of using computerised accounting systems, be able to work with minimal supervision, with good communication and customer skills.

Housing Finance jobs in the South West are dealt with by our experienced consultant Mark Grove. Mark can be contacted at BRC Social Housing by calling 0117 923 9100 or on email at (email address removed)

Location: Shepton Mallet
Salary: £10.00 - £12.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months

Registered Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-26T16:27+00:00

A national and well established care provider is looking for an interim Registered Manager to oversee the management of a home for clients with mental health issues for 3 months ongoing and based in Berkshire.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be required to coordinate, motivate and manage up to 8 care workers supporting the tenants through thorough assessments and care plans whilst ensuring tenants have the correct available welfare and benefit opportunities to promote independent living. Other duties will include introducing new strategies and fresh ideas to improve current services and maintain effective working relationships with various agencies.

The successful candidate must possess a RMA and NVQ level 4 in Social Care, have experience managing large teams of staff and have experience caring for those with mental health. You must also be available to start at short notice and possess an enhanced CRB disclosure.

This is a superb opportunity for a candidate pursuing their career within Social Care. To apply for this role please send your CV to the details shown.

Location: South East
Salary: £14.00 - £16.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Secondary School Teaching Assistant

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-26T14:41+00:00

Bluecare are preparing for the start of term for schools.

We are therefore currently registering candidates who have experience working in the following sectors.

Emotional behaviour difficulties.

1 to 1 with pupils with learning / physical difficulties.

Qualified nursery and creche workers.

Support for visually impaired students.

Support within college settings.

To be considered for any of the above roles please forward your cv to (email address removed)

Location: All areas of London
Salary: £65.00 - £75.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: On Going Term Time

Teaching Assitant E.B.D

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-26T14:31+00:00

This Special Needs School located in Merton is seeking an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join their school.

You will be working with age range from 11 -16 supporting children with SEN(EBD) Emotional Behaviour Difficulties as well supporting the rest of the class and class teacher. You will also be responsible for making observations, writing reports and liaising with staff and parents.

The desired candidate will have previous experience supporting children with EBD, preferably within a SEN School setting. Someone who is flexible, a team player and able to use his/her initiative is also desired.

Pay Rate: £70 - £75 per day depending on experience, Start Date: Early Sept 2010

E/Mail CVs to (email address removed)

Location: South London
Salary: £65.00 - £75.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: On-Going

Housing Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-26T13:46+00:00

My client is a South West London based Housing Association who manage approximately 4000 properties across the South of England.
They are currently looking for a Housing Officer to join their changing Housing Management team for a 6 month period. The successful candidate must have proven experience in the following areas -

Recovering rents and service charge arrears
Working towards KPI's
Allocations
Complaint and respond handling
ASB
Resident involvement
Estate Inspections Please notes applicants must have a valid UK driving license and access to a car.

Location: Surrey
Salary: £15.00 - £17.50 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months

Sheltered Housing Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-26T12:43+00:00

We are currently recruiting for a Sheltered Housing Officer for a temporary contract in Bournemouth.
As a member of the Housing Office team you will be ensuring that a high quality service is delivered to the customer in accordance with the service plans. Your main responsibility will be to undertake the tenancy and Leasehold Management function.
You will need to have thorough understanding of tenancy and leasehold management. You will also possess good written and verbal skills, will be customer focused and able to work on your own initiative and as part of the team.
All applicants must have at least 2 years of supervisory experience and good knowledge of current legislation.
This is a temporary contract for 8 weeks with an immediate start for the right candidate.

Location: Bournemouth
Salary: £12.50 - £15.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Homeless Assistant

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-26T12:39+00:00

Homeless Assistant - Glasgow

A great opportunity has arisen in Glasgow within a busy homeless team. You will be working closely with the homeless caseworkers and assisting with their caseloads. This will involve you dealing with homeless clients including taking their initial details when presenting as homeless and also updating them on the status of their case. You will also assist the caseworkers by liaising with other agencies, internal departments and colleagues and assisting them with any administration work they require.

This is a short term temporary position and will require an up to date Enhanced Disclosure Check. Experience within homelessness/housing is essential as is a keen and enthusiastic nature.

To apply please email your cv to (email address removed)

Location: Scotland
Salary: £7.50 - £10.00 ph
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Homeless Caseworker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-26T12:17+00:00

Homeless Caseworker - Glasgow

A short term temporary contract has arisen for a Homeless Caseworker in Glasgow within a progressive, customer focused organisation. This position will involve interviewing and assessing clients who present themselves as homeless and managing their ongoing case. You will have previous experience in a homeless caseworker role and excellent legislation knowledge. You will be a highly motivated individual who will fit into this fast paced, customer focused environment. For this position a driving licence and own transport is desirable. A current Enhanced Disclosure is necessary for this position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To provide a homelessness casework service for people within a community based setting
Provide a casework service (including book ins/outs) and housing support to homeless people based upon a single assessment and ensuring there is provision of continued housing support if required.
Within this role, be responsible for implementing the Homelessness Legislation including:
Prevention
Assessment, investigation, determination
Housing advice and assistance
Securing temporary and permanent accommodation
To issue all decisions in writing
To be familiar with the letting and management policies of the accommodation providers and explain the responsibilities placed on homeless clients when occupying accommodation.
Work within and contribute to the homelessness network to ensure the effective allocation and management of clients both at the point of diversion and ‘move-on as required.
Work effectively with service users and partner organisations (health, social work, vol orgs) on the design, implementation and monitoring of support packages.
To monitor the use of temporary accommodation, identify any property issues and link with the Accommodation Development Team to resolve as required.
Assist homeless people to complete Housing Benefit and other appropriate documentation as required.
To maintain and update all appropriate systems and records, as required.
Other duties appropriate to the post and in line with the needs of the organisation.

To apply please email your cv to (email address removed)

Location: Glasgow
Salary: £10.00 - £12.50 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Female Night Project Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-26T11:45+00:00

A specialist support organization are seeking a Female Night Project Worker* to provide face-to-face support to women residents in their 2nd stage accommodation for women who are homeless or living in unsafe accommodation. The successful candidate will admit and assess new residents and to help them adjust to their new environment as well as ensuring that the Hostel Admission Forms, Housing Benefit Forms and letters to the DSS for each resident are completed at the time of entry.

You will be required to offer advice and support and practical assistance to assist the rehabilitation of the residents as well as encourage the residents to explore the local facilities and to participate in the local community activities such as day centres etc. The successful applicant will be required to utilise the Quality Assessment Framework from Supporting People when working with residents and through all aspects of service delivery in order to operate a key working system. Your role may include managing the Emergency Beds and liaison with external agencies including the police and outreach services within the local area.

In order to apply for this position you must have experience of working with a challenging client group with low to medium support needs including mental health as well as understanding of the resettlement process as it relates to women who have been homeless. This position is lone working. This role covers night shifts and is a full time position of 40 hours per week flexibility towards working hours is essential. If successful, you will be required to undertake an enhanced CRB check.

Female only Section 7.2 (d) of the sex discrimination act 1975 applies.

Services advertised by Spirit Resourcing Ltd are those of an agency and/or employment business.

Location: West Central London
Salary: £17,000 - £17,500 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: N/A

Female Resettlement Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-26T11:40+00:00

A specialist womens charity is seeking a Female Resettlement Support Worker* to help homeless women move out of the cycle of homelessness and resettle them into the community. Your role will be to liaise with various external agencies and to provide support and advice to the residents on resettlement so that they can make informed choices. You will also follow up on this support so that they continue to live independently.

You will need to have a passion and a commitment to breaking the homelessness cycle and it is essential that you have an understanding of the resettlement process and have a willingness to work with people with challenging behaviours. It is essential that you have experience of providing resettlement support work to a generic caseload in order to apply for this position. This role requires the ability to liaise with various external agencies and up-to-date IT skills. You will work on a day shift only and will undergo an enhanced CRB check if successful.

Female only Section 7.2 (d) of the sex discrimination act 1975 applies.

Services advertised by Spirit Resourcing Ltd are those of an agency and/or employment business.

Location: West Central London
Salary: £22,000 - £23,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: N/A

Female Day Centre Project Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-26T11:38+00:00

A day centre homeless women is looking for a female only Day Centre Project Worker* to provide advice and support to a caseload of vulnerable women. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in the running of the project, which includes providing shelter, food, support, advice, resettlement, educational and employment and training services to women who are homeless or who are living in unsafe accommodation.

You will be responsible for manning the reception desk to ensure that clients are welcomed in a sensitive and supportive manner. You will participate in the provision of housing advice, welfare rights advice and basic legal advice and provide informal support and a listening service to clients as required. The successful candidate will be involved in the development of care plans and resettlement plans for Centre users, in conjunction with project-based specialist workers and other external agencies.

In order to apply for this position you must have at least one years experience of working with women who are homeless, preferably in a Day Centre setting, as well as an excellent understanding of the wide range of needs presented by these women.

Experience of working with people who present challenging behaviour and an ability to provide and promote a needs-led service is essential. This role works on a day shift rota only, but a willingness to undertake some weekend work is essential. If successful, you will be required to undertake an enhanced CRB check.

Female only Section 7.2 (d) of the sex discrimination act 1975 applies.

Services advertised by Spirit Resourcing Ltd are those of an agency and/or employment business.

Location: West Central London
Salary: £22,000 - £23,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: N/A

Troubleshooting Domiciliary Branch Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-26T11:27+00:00

A specialist and highly reputable domiciliary care provider are looking for a compassionate Troubleshooting Branch Manager to manage a large domiciliary service in East Sussex catering for elderly clients. This role is initially for a period of three months with the view to become a permanent role after the initial probationary period.

As the registered manager with CQC you will be responsible for implementing polices and procedures that will ensure compliance with CQC and internal regulations. You will also be responsible for ensuring the completion of 1000 care hours per week, effectively managing and recruiting staff and ensuring that all training is up-to-date, as well as forming relationships with local authorities and external agencies.

This is a tremendous opportunity a candidate to utilise their past skills within domiciliary care to turn around a service. To be successful within this position it is essential that you hold your RMA or LMC, have past experience within domiciliary care and past experience liaising along side local authorities would be an advantage.

To apply for this particular role or to register your details with Venn Group a leading provider of staff within Social Care, see details below.

Location: South East
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Housing Solutions Advisor

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-26T10:44+00:00

RIG Social Care are currently recruiting for a Housing Solutions Advisor for a 12 month contract in Cheshire.

The contract is to start ASAP and runs until 31st August 2011 – pay rate £13.50 Ltd Co.

The successful candidate must meet the following criteria…..

Hold a housing related qualification
Able to demonstrate previous experience in homelessness assessment and housing options
Possess a current CRB
Able to start immediately

With over 50 years experience in recruitment we can offer you:

Top rates of pay
Ltd company status available increasing your earning potential & benefits further
Free enhanced CRB checks*
£300 introduction fees for suitably qualified staff (and you don’t even have to be working for us!!)**
A dedicated consultant offering career guidance & support to find suitable employment in your area
Temporary or permanent work
A wide variety of assignments and range of specialist fields

To discuss this excellent opportunity or see how we can assist your career development with others superb vacancies we have available, please contact Jackey at RIG Social Care Ltd

refunded after 3 months of working through RIG **paid after applicant has worked through RIG for 3 months

Location: Cheshire
Salary: £13.50 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 12 Months

Resident Liaison Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-26T10:15+00:00

A Housing Association based in Central London requires a Resident Liaison Manager for a 3 month contract.

The main responsibilities will be to provide communication channels between residents, contractors and the trust during the regeneration of one of the clients estates and to involve residents in the decision making process.

You will also be responsible for the following:

Ensure tenants are successfully decanted
Liaise with residents on rehousing requirements, maximising opportunities to meet these within the contract period, and assists residents with practical aspects of moving to other accommodation.
Deal with resident and contractor disputes and contributes to the overall performance of the regeneration/redevelopment programme.
Assist with formal resident consultation and conducts customer satisfaction surveys and six weekly settling in visits.
Managing Liaison Team.

Skills Required:

2 years management experience.
Extensive social housing experience in a high quality customer care environment, with an understanding of the allocations, lettings and decanting process and experience of identifying and meeting rehousing needs.
Accurate record keeping with excellent IT, organisation and prioritization skills.
Excellent analytical, interpersonal and written skills with the ability to work with and liaise with internal and external customers.

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Housing recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Housing vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Personal service

The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Housing jobs, to view a full selection of our current vacancies please visit synergygroup.co.uk

The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: City of London
Salary: £17.00 - £21.00 ph Limited
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Resident Liaison Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-26T10:01+00:00

Our client, based in the West London, requires a Resident Liaison Officer for a 3 month contract.

Reporting to the Neighbourhood Services Manager, the main responsibilities will be to provide communication channels between residents, contractors and the trust during the regeneration of one of the clients estates and to involve residents in the decision making process.

You will also be responsible for the following:

Ensure tenants are successfully decanted
Liaise with residents on rehousing requirements, maximising opportunities to meet these within the contract period, and assists residents with practical aspects of moving to other accommodation.
Deal with resident and contractor disputes and contributes to the overall performance of the regeneration/redevelopment programme.
Assist with formal resident consultation and conducts customer satisfaction surveys and six weekly settling in visits.

Skills Required:

Extensive social housing experience in a high quality customer care environment, with an understanding of the allocations, lettings and decanting process and experience of identifying and meeting rehousing needs.
Accurate record keeping with excellent IT, organisation and prioritization skills.
Excellent analytical, interpersonal and written skills with the ability to work with and liaise with internal and external customers.

Working with The Synergy Group offers:

The most experienced Housing recruitment team in the UK
Access to the broadest selection of Housing vacancies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll service
Excellent rates of pay
Personal service

The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Housing jobs, to view a full selection of our current vacancies please visit synergygroup.co.uk

The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: West London
Salary: £11.00 - £15.00 ph Limited
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Refuge Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-26T09:06+00:00

You will have experience of working within Domestic Violence as well as strong management experience as you will be managing approximately 10 staff members over 4 different projects.
Knowledge of managing supported accommodation and the full range of housing management responsibilities including preventing rent arrears, eviction, health and safety, housing, legal and welfare rights of women and children experiencing domestic violence and of working in multi-agency partnerships is essential for this role.

As this refuge is for South Asian women fleeing domestic violence, the successful candidate will need to be female, and speak at least one Asian Language.
An enhanced CRB is required for this role and access to car would be an advantage although it is not essential.

Location: Derbyshire
Salary: £15.00 - £17.50 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Mechanical Contracts Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-25T19:12+00:00

Experienced Mechanical Contracts Manager, West Midlands - Temporary to permanent, £30,000 p/a
I am seeking an experienced Mechanical Contracts manager to run a number of heating and plumbing installations in the West Midlands.
HVAC, mechanical building services, contract management, estimating, project management. Values from £5K to £1M. Offices, warehouses, schools, nursing homes.
Ideally from the commercial and industrial field.
Please apply asap, client is looking to appoint quickly on a freelance basis first and then permanent after 3 months.

Location: West Midlands
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Property Manager (Lettings)

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-25T17:53+00:00

Property Manager required by North West London based organisation to join a team of other property and asset management specialists and client accounts staff to mange client’s residential property assets.

My Client is an in-house managing agent for a residential property investment company based in North West London who deal with lettings and block management.

They require an experienced Property / Lettings Manager to oversee a portfolio (150) of residential properties situated primarily within central and north London. The portfolio comprises assured shorthold, assured and regulated tenanted units.

The property / lettings managers responsibilities include:

Organising the letting of units to ensure a minimal void period and rental at maximum value. Ideally let in-house or if not through local letting agents.
Ensuring that all of the necessary contract administration involved is correct and in order including AST agreements, Notices, Deposits etc
Ensuring that our QUBE property management database is up-to-date and set up correctly including rent increases, tenancy schedules, photographs, legal documents and diaries
Weekly rent invoicing.
Rent arrears chasing.
Authorising invoices for settlement.
Property inspections (routine and relating to repairs).
Dealing with repairs and modernisation of properties.
Instigating and managing insurance claims.
Dealing with Landlord and Tenant enquiries.
Ensuring that where applicable each unit has an up-to-date Landlords Gas Safety Certificate.
Overseeing the administration for the in-house maintenance contractor, including creating works orders, prioritising their works schedule and producing works invoices and arranging payment of.
Assisting with the block (Freehold) management as so required.

You should have worked in a similar property management role.

Immediate start required

Location: North West London
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 pa £20k - £30k DOA
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent

Property Administrator/Sales Support Coordinator

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-25T17:52+00:00

MAIN DUTIES
File Processing - Check manual file for documents. Input to internal IT system. Receive and scan documents from negotiators. Progress files in accordance to O&S policy, procedures and timescales. Tag keys.

Diary Management -Contact landlord. Update internal IT system. Make appointments on behalf of negotiator. Confirm appointment 24 hours prior.

Sales calls - Match scheme features as personal benefit to landlords.

Case Progression - Contact contractors and landlords by telephone, email or internet to obtain contractual paperwork.

Lead Management - Run and action Crystal report. Contact landlords in accordance to O&S policy, procedures and timescales.

Marketing Projects - Booking venues. Inviting guests. Collating information packs. Attendance and contribution at event. Liaising with local authorities. Contacting local authorities via email. Provide updates and answer queries.

Knowledge of scheme - Through knowledge of landlord information pack. Through knowledge of benefits of letting and in house schemes

IT - VECO, Microsoft Office, Outlook.

Pre Start of Tenancy - Ensure that once a tenant is secured successful handover to the Operations teams occur.

CORE COMPETENCIES
Team Orientated
Persuasive Communicator
Planning & Organisation skills
Self-Motivated
IT literate
Commitment
Flexibility

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
Able to show a solid track record of experience in office administration and process implementation
Able to demonstrate practical experience of working in a busy service led environment
Be an experienced user of MS packages including Outlook, Word and Excel
Willing to work some weekends

DESIRABLE CRITERIA
An awareness of Housing law and Homelessness legislation

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The post is located in the Brixton Office
Salary – £18k
Contributory Company pension scheme available after completion of probation
Life Assurance – 4 x basic annual salary
21 days paid holidays + 8 days public holidays
1 day extra holiday after each complete year of service to a total of 5 extra days
IMMEDIATE START REQUIRED

Location: South East London
Salary: £18,000 pa £18k
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent

Support Workers

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-25T17:17+00:00

At RS Social Care we have a wealth of experience recruiting right across the social care sector including sourcing Support Workers for a number of nationwide organisations.

We have long-standing relationships with a large number of local authorities, charities and private sector organisations meaning we have a large selection of support worker jobs.

So, if you're an experienced support worker looking for a job with one of the following client groups, you need look no further:

Children and families
Older persons
Physical disabilities
Learning disabilities
Mental health

If you wish to apply for any of the above positions please contact the team on 08453 890 134 or e-mail a CV to (email address removed)

As well as rewarding our Social Workers with excellent rates of pay, we also offer:

Recommend a friend Bonus
Loyalty Rewards
Free CRB
Continued Professional Development
Face to Face interview
Ongoing Support from a dedicated consultant

Location: UK Wide
Salary: Various
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Temporary

Permanent Social Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-25T17:11+00:00

Permanent Job Vacancy

Malvern

The successful candidate would:

Attend court appearances
Conduct sessions addressing child protection issues with families
Lead week 5 and week 10 meetings
Read all court reports and summarise
Make decisions regarding placements
Have experience in supervising child protection
Have experience in supervising a team who are devising reports for court.

The ideal candidate for this role will be registered with the GSCC and hold a current CRB
If you wish to apply for any of the above positions please contact Zoe Cardus on 01756 704060 or e-mail a CV to (email address removed)

As well as rewarding our Social Workers with excellent rates of pay, we also offer:

Recommend a friend Bonus
Loyalty Rewards
Free CRB
Continued Professional Development
Face to Face interview
Ongoing Support from a dedicated consultant

Location: Malvern
Salary:
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent

Head of Asset Management

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-25T17:11+00:00

My client is looking for an Interim Asset Manager to provide guidance to reactive and planned maintenance surveyors. Within this role you will be responsible for managing significant budgets, producing coherent financial plans for asset management. This is an interim opportunity till Christmas, & the client is looking to start the right person asap.

Key Duties

Managing a team of surveyors & multi-disciplinary teams
Working at a strategic level managing partnered contractor
Formulating asset management strategy, delivering planned maintenance programme
Reporting back to board & senior management teams

The successful candidate will be a Member of CIH, CIOB, RICS or other appropriate relevant professional qualification, and have senior level experience within the social housing sector or comparable property related business with a substantial asset base. Experience of procurement using OJEU and modern procurement methods is desirable along with professional and technical skills related to asset management, incl data management, cost control, procurement, contract management, resident involvement and strategy production.

Location: Hampshire
Salary: £200 - £400 pd
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-25T17:10+00:00

Support Worker
Competitive Salary Holiday Pay
Herefordshire & Worcestershire

I am currently recruiting for Support Workers (temporary) to be based with in Learning Disabilities, Mental Health and Complex Needs Care Homes in the Herefordshire and Worcestershire area.
In this position you will be involved in assisting the service users throughout the day dealing with personal care and assisting with any activities and routines as required. These may include personal care, dressings, assisting with hobbies, reading, writing, recreations, cleaning, bed making, cooking, answering the door and telephone, serving meals and to adhere to confidentiality but mainly to promote supported and independent living at all times.
We are looking for candidates with previous experience in a Support Workers role who also have previous experience in working with Mental Health and/or Learning Disabilities, as well as some specialised training such as manual handling, Diabetes awareness, epilepsy awareness, restraint training and medication administration training, these skill may determine the rate of work you may receive although they are not essential as my client has a range of customers with different needs on top of that you will need to have a positive outlook, be a keen team member and have a good level of communication skills.

The role is based with a large company able to provide future training and career progression and this is a really fantastic opportunity to improve your own skills and experience.
THIS IS A TEMPORARY POST AND HOURS MAY VARY

To apply for this position please contact Chris Hanbury on 0121 212 2292 or send a copy of your CV to (email address removed)

Randstad Care is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Hereford
Salary: £8.00 - £9.00 ph Weekly
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Nursery Nurse

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-25T16:53+00:00

School holidays are nearly over.

Term time is preparing to start within schools, colleges and learning centres.

Bluecare are currently looking for qualified nursery nurses to work within these enviroments.

If you are qualified to level 3, NNEB, CACHE etc and have some experience working within similar areas

Why not send your up to date cv to (email address removed) and let us help get placements you may be looking for.

We are currently registering candidates in the South London area

Location: London
Salary: £7.00 - £12.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Nursery Nurse

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-25T16:51+00:00

School holidays are nearly over.

Term time is preparing to start within schools, colleges and learning centres.

Bluecare are currently looking for qualified nursery nurses to work within these enviroments.
If you are qualified to level 3, NNEB, CACHE etc and have some experience working within similar areas Why not send your up to date cv to (email address removed) and let us help get placements you may be looking for.

We are currently registering candidates in the North London area

Location: North london
Salary: £7.00 - £12.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Term Time

Nursery Nurse

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-25T16:41+00:00

School holidays are nearly over.

Term time is preparing to start within schools, colleges and learning centres.

Bluecare are currently looking for qualified nursery nurses to work within these enviroments.

If you are qualified to level 3, NNEB, CACHE etc and have some experience working within similar areas

Why not send your up to date cv to (email address removed) and let us help get placements you may be looking for.

We are currently registering candidates in the South London area

Location: London
Salary: £7.00 - £12.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Housing Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-25T15:44+00:00

BRC social housing are seeking a full time housing officer for this temporary contract based in Bournemouth.

The main function of this post is to have main responsibility for undertaking the tenancy and leasehold management function.

The main responsibilities will be:

Experience of working in front-line housing management
thorough understanding of tenancy and leasehold management
Knowledge of housing repairs and maintenance
Good written and verbal communication skills
Able to deal with the public exercising tact and discretion
Able to work on own initiative and as a member of a team
Customer focused
Able to identify basic repairs and remedies
Able to visit residents in their own homes and attend site meetings
Able to attend evening meetings when required

You must have experience of working in a housing association or local authority.

To apply for this housing officer role please contact Kayleigh Burton on 01179239100 or email (email address removed)

Location: Bournemouth
Salary: £13.00 - £16.00 ph
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 2 Months

Project Co-Ordinator

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-25T15:37+00:00

BRC social housing are seeking a project co-ordinator for this 6 month fixed term contract working for our client based in Bournemouth.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

Collation of comprehensive documentation for an audit commission re-inspection of housing services.
Arranging a programme of coaching, focus groups, systems reality checks & interviews
Admin support to the housing inspection project team comprising group wide directors & managers
Redesigning & improving performance information reports.

You will be required to support the housing inspection project team & organise internal & external meetings.

You may also be asked to:

Review the company website
imitating improvements to sheltered housing schemes disabled shower facilities
Produce monthly team briefs, reports & action plans.

Ideally you would have had a background within the social housing sector & have carried out this role previously.

To apply for this project coordinator role please contact Kayleigh Burton on 01179239100 or email (email address removed)

Location: Poole
Salary: £25,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months

Support Adviser

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-25T15:32+00:00

BRC social housing are seeking a Support Adviser for this full time fixed term contract running until next year covering the North Somerset area.

The main function of this post is to work within a sheltered housing (or retirement housing) environment which involves looking after elderly people; some schemes involve sheltered housing for the disabled, and making sure that they remain independent and feel safe.

Your main responsibilities will include:

Ensure that the tenant receives support where necessary & regular checks on them to ensure their well-being
Liaising with external agencies
Carrying out support plans & risk assessments
Encouraging them to live independently
Respond to emergency calls

It is essential that you have experience within a social housing setting & have worked with the elderly previously.
You must have a strong understanding of how sheltered schemes operate.

To apply for this Support Adviser position please contact Kayleigh Burton on 01179239100 or email (email address removed)

Location: Portishead
Salary: £17,500 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: N/A

Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-25T15:28+00:00

BRC social housing are seeking an experienced support worker for this full time position running for 6 months based in Bath.

The main functions of this post are to:
Assist the domestic abuse services team leader in the day to day management of the safe house
Provide the highest possible standard of housing and support service to service users in accordance with the policies and procedures of the client
Liaise with all appropriate agencies to ensure the best access to appropriate housing and legal options.

You will be responsible:

For carrying out needs and risk assessments to establish the support needs of women and children referred to the service.
Liaise with statutory authorities
Present a range of legal and housing options and support individual women

You will also be required to take part in the out of hours rota & carry out general admin where necessary.

For this position you must have access to a car & hold an enhanced CRB within the last 12 months.

Due to the nature of this position only females apply - Please apply to Kayleigh Burton on 01179239100 or email (email address removed)

Location: Bath
Salary: £10.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months

RMN/RNLD : Personality Disorders, Learning Disabilities

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-25T10:26+00:00

RMN/RNLD : Personality Disorders, Learning Disabilities
Salary: 25K -31 K
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Norwich, Norfolk

Our client offers low and medium secure services to patients with personality disorder, autistic spectrum disorder, learning disabilities and patients displaying challenging or offending behaviour.

We are currently looking to recruit an experienced Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse to work full time with them on a permanent basis. Although an experience of working with the above client group would be an advantage, other candidates can also be considered. The salary is negotiable and depends on experience.
You would need to be able to work on the rota basis.

The post-holder will provide professional nursing input and care for patients in their house/designated area of responsibility and across the unit and will provide nursing input and support to all staff in the multi disciplinary team. The post-holder will support the House Leader in managing the efficient and effective provision of quality service in the house and across the unit.

In order to apply for this position you need be a qualified Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse and be registered with the NMC council.

For an informal chat about the vacancy please contact Ola Kowalska at RS Social Care on 07540200324 and send your CV to:
(email address removed)

Location: Norwich, Norfolk
Salary: £24,000 - £30,000 pa Salary: 25k -31 K
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent

Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-25T09:14+00:00

Support Worker

Bluecare places and manages Social Care Professionals within the public, private and voluntary care sectors throughout the UK. As the UK's largest provider of Social Care Professionals, Bluecare has the expertise, knowledge and resources in place enabling us to offer our clients and candidates a premium service.

Due to our continuous growth and success within the Healthcare and Social Care Industries we are looking for experienced Learning Difficulties/Mental Adult Support Workers in the West Sussex area.

Responsibilities will include:
Enable Service Users to achieve independence as far as possible in all areas of their life by providing appropriate information, opportunity, training, counselling and support
Provide support, advocacy and information to all Service Users.
Provide emotional and practical support to service users.
Help service users meet their personal care needs sensitively and appropriately to a high standard, including personal hygiene, assistance with laundry, and preparing meals and drinks.
Supporting service users to take any prescribed medicine, complying with all medicine policies, including storage, administering and record keeping.
Help service users to identify and choose their support needs.
Assist in devising, implementing and reviewing care plans.

If you hold a current Enhanced CRB this would be an advantage.

If you have over one year UK experience, please send a updated CV to (email address removed)

Location: West Sussex
Salary:
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Community Drug Service Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-25T09:06+00:00

My client is a quality provider of Community Substance Services and Family Services within the London Area. Through their commitment to quality treatment and dedication they have managed to successful improve the standards of drug treatment delivery within the London area. Now is your time to become part of their success and continue to delivery the quality substance misuse services that they are recognised for.

An opening is available for a Service manager to lead their Community Drug Service team. As a service manager you will be responsible for the management of the entire community drug service, leading and developing the service in line with local and national strategy. You will achieve this through the day to day management of the service, supervision of the staff team, promoting the service and working closely with external agencies.

Strategically you will be expected to ensure key targets set by the local DAT team are adhered to and service level agreements are being achieved. Using these key performance indicators you will be expected to comply with, enhance or improve a service delivery plan. Working closely with other professionals will enhance the service that you are delivering and will form a large part of the role. You will adhere to standards set by commissioners and also in line with National Drugs Strategy, quality guidance and other national and local strategic plans, for example, QuADS and DANOS.

Due to the level of responsibility, the successful candidate must be experienced in strategically developing a drug’s service and also taking control of the day to day delivery. You will be from a nursing background, either RGN or RMN and will be able to demonstrate experience managing a therapeutic based drug service. In addition you must be able to show experience managing new projects / implementing new services, policies and procedures.

The position is full time and will be available for starting at the beginning to mid August. Should you be interested in the role please email your cv to (email address removed)

Location: London
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 pa Tbc
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months to Perm

Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-25T09:05+00:00

Support Worker/Adults

Due to our continuous growth and success within the Healthcare and Social Care Industries we are looking for experienced Learning Difficulties/Mental Adult Support Workers in the Cambridgeshire area.

Responsibilities will include:

Enable Service Users to achieve independence as far as possible in all areas of their life by providing appropriate information, opportunity, training, counselling and support
Provide support, advocacy and information to all Service Users.
Provide emotional and practical support to service users.
Help service users meet their personal care needs sensitively and appropriately to a high standard, including personal hygiene, assistance with laundry, and preparing meals and drinks.
Supporting service users to take any prescribed medicine, complying with all medicine policies, including storage, administering and record keeping.
Help service users to identify and choose their support needs.
Assist in devising, implementing and reviewing care plans.

If you hold a current Enhanced CRB this would be an advantage.

If you have over one year UK experience, please send a updated CV to (email address removed)

Location: Cambridgeshire
Salary:
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Neighbourhood Tenancy Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-24T18:09+00:00

A Leading Housing Provider is seeking a Neighbourhood Tenancy Officer to manage a patch of 500 mixed-tenure properties. Your key duties will include dealing with breaches of tenancy and ASB including neighbourhood disputes, hate crime, harassment, racial harassment and domestic violence. Furthermore, you will develop and promote resident associations, taking a strategic approach to involve tenants in decision making wherever possible. You will also make regular estate inspections and raise repair orders as necessary.

To apply for this position you should have a housing management background with a tenant-orientated approach, and must have worked previously as a Housing Officer / Neighbourhood Officer.

Services advertised by Spirit Resourcing Ltd are those of an agency and/or employment business.

Location: West London
Salary: £18.00 ph
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: N/A

Part-time Housing Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-24T18:01+00:00

A large Housing Association is seeking to hire a part-time Housing Officer to be responsible for the effective and efficient management of a patch of properties within the West London area. Your key duties will encompass processing and monitoring void properties and ensuring the prompt allocation of properties via lettings. You will also be responsible for rent collection and arrears management - liaising with other departments as necessary. Furthermore, you will carry out estate inspections in order to identify the need for repairs and maintenance and deal with all ASB issues.

To apply for this role you should have housing management experience and be fully up to date on all current housing legislation. A car driver with own transport is essential for this position.

Services advertised by Spirit Resourcing Ltd are those of an agency and/or employment business.

Location: West London
Salary: £18.00 ph
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Care Home Manger

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-24T17:32+00:00

A well regarded Housing Association in Leicestershire are looking for a motivated and person-centred Care Home Manager, to oversee one of their residential homes for adults and older persons with long term mental health issues including Huntington's Disease and Acquired Brain injury. This is an initial interim role for a period of three months ongoing as a result the candidate will have to immediately available to start.

As Home Manager you will be responsible for providing and maintaining a high standard of person centred care within the home, liaising with external regulatory bodies such as CQC and promoting the home to all relevant agencies. You will also need to keep comprehensive Care and Support records to demonstrate positive outcomes, ensure staff training, promote activities for service users and ensure all maintenance of the building including Health and Safety.

In order to be successful in this role you will need to hold and NVQ4 in Management and Care or the equivalent you will also be a strong advocate of person centred care. It would also be beneficial to have strong communication skills, knowledge of relevant legislation and strong staff management skills.

To apply for this exciting position or to register you details with Venn Group, a specialist agency within social care, see details below.

Location: East Midlands
Salary: £14.00 - £18.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Dental Practitioner

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-24T16:38+00:00

Fatantastic Temp to Perm Post : East Sussex - Call or Email Emma at HCL now to apply.

HCL Healthcare - Dental

HCL Healthcare is currently looking for a Dental Practitioner in East Sussex . This post is scheduled to start on the 6th September, this is full time 36 hours per week and will initially be for a 3 month period with a view to a permanent position with the busy department .

Job Reference: EB3202

Hours: 5 days per week 08.30 : 17.30.

Location: East Sussex.

Requirements: 6th September : 3 months ongoing thereafter.

Salary: Great hourly pay rate.
Specialty/ Job DescriptionQualifications: Candidates must be registered on GDC.
Accommodation: No.

Please only apply for this position if you are 100% committed and serious about accepting it if offered to you.

Please attach your current CV and reply by email to (email address removed) if you wish to apply for the above post or call Emma Bowers on the following telephone number: - 020 8418 3014.

Best Wishes,

The Dental Team at HCL Healthcare

Please note that HCL Healthcare will contact you if you are a successful applicant, however it is not always possible to contact you if you are unsuccessful.

Location: East Sussex
Salary:
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Service Improvement Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-24T15:29+00:00

A local authority in South East London is looking to recuit a Service Improvement Manager for a 6 month contract role.

Duties

Develop modern and collaborative working relationships with contractors and stakeholders promoting mutual trust and shared benefits.
Ensuring that performance targets are met and customer care measures are implemented
Develop, a variety of performance indicators, performance targets and services standards

Skills

More than 5 years at management level in contract management function
Substantial experience of working in the Housing sector
Experience of managing in a technical, building maintenance environment

Working with The Synergy Group offers
The most experienced Housing recruitment team in UK
Access to the broadest selection of Housing vacanies in the UK
The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes
Weekly payroll services
Excellent rates of pay
Personal Service

The Synery Group is a specialist recruiter of Housing jobs, to view a full selection of our current housing vacancies please visit our website.

The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: South East London
Salary: Limited
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months

Performance Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-24T09:33+00:00

My client base in North London have a temporary ongoing vacancy for a Performance Officer to start ASAP!

Job Summary
To carry out the Association's policies in the efficient management of its properties, with particular regard to is contractual responsibilities and obligations in the provision of services. The aim of the role is to ensure that services are of the highest quality and are delivered in a manner which is customer focused.

To represent the Association to its tenants, applicants, external parties and members of the public and to exemplify the high quality of service the Association aims to provide by maintaining a friendly, helpful and efficient approach, and observing the letter and spirit of the Association's Race and Diversity Policies

To apply for this position you MUST have similar background and available immediately. You must also have a Clear Up to Date CRB check.

Please call Wayne Henry on 0207 653 1088 or email your CV

Fusion People is committed to promoting equal opportunity to people of all ages in the workplace and operates as both an employment agency and employment business.

Location: London
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Refuge Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-24T08:50+00:00

Hays Social Housing are looking for an experienced supported housing manager to work with victims of domestic violence. This role is for a minimum of two months, possibly longer and is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate.
You will have experience of working within Domestic Violence as well as strong management experience as you will be managing approximately 10 staff members over 4 different projects.
An enhanced CRB is required for this role and access to car would be an advantage although it is not essential.

Location: Derbyshire
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 2 Months+

Community Services Advisor

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-24T08:19+00:00

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate starting off their career in housing to work within a growing housing association. Benefits of the post include a competitive hourly rate.

Location: Torfaen
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 4 Months

Tenant Liaison Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-23T17:50+00:00

Hays Social Housing are looking for a Tenant Liaison Officer to work for a contractor based in Nottingham.
You will have continued, regular liaison with the tenants to ensure clarity and consistency of communications and the speedy resolution of issues, ensuring they are aware of what work is being carried out on their property and when. You will be doing house surveys, speaking to residents and getting their choices for bathroom and kitchen suites, you will also inform them of the schedule of works ensuring they are aware of when all work is being carried out.

This role is for holiday cover

For this role you must have experience of working as a TLO, and be based in Nottingham or Derby. If you hold a cscs card and CRB that would be an advantage.

Location: Nottinghamshire
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Income Co-Ordinator

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-23T16:13+00:00

Based throughout the South East and East Midlands, this large housing association manages well over 43,000 homes for 120,000 customers.

They have been established for over 40 years, and are committed to providing homes people can afford in areas they want to live in.

An opportunity has arisen for an Income Coordinator on a fixed term contract for 5 months.

The main purpose of the position will be to manage the recovery of rent arrears and other debts (including former tenant arrears and non-housing accounts) in an efficient manner in accordance with policy and procedure.

Delivering a comprehensive money management advice service in order to assist the customer in prioritisation of rent payments and reduction of rent arrears. To maintain that customers receive appropriate guidance regarding housing benefits and other welfare entitlements in order to maximise the customer’s potential income.

Successful candidates will need to have come from a similar environment either from a local authority or housing association background, dealing with rent arrears/income recovery.

Location: Hampshire
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 5 Months

Head of Development & Asset Management

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-23T16:13+00:00

My client is looking to appoint a new Head of Development & Property Services to be responsible for formulating & implementing a property development & reinvestment strategy. Managing a team consisting of a Leasing Manager, Property Services Manager & development staff your role will be varied & include managing & developing the Associations asset base.

Key Duties:

Identify & pursue opportunities for land & property purchase for development - via effective networking, market research
Represent the Association and liaise with local authorities, key partners to identify & progress opportunities for new development schemes
Manage the Maintenance Partnership Agreement, providing technical advise as required
Produce & present reports to Senior Management, Board & functional committees.

The successful applicant will ideally come from a social housing, local authority background and be experienced and effective across a whole spectrum of property related matters, ranging from statutory compliance to responsive, planned and cyclical repairs, to scheme review, acquisition, development and refurbishment. A mix experience of development & asset management is preferential.

Location: Dorset
Salary: Benefits
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Housing Advice Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-23T14:48+00:00

We are currently working with one of the UKs leading providers of Social Welfare advice based in Plymouth. We are seeking an experienced housing advisor to join a team of housing advisors covering the South Devon area. Your role will be to oversee a caseload of clients who require various advice needs within Debt, Homelessness, Welfare & Benefits advice.
You will be required to provide an outreach service covering your patch, visiting people in outreach locations, county court, in offices and over the phone. You will work closely with other agencies to encourage referrals and attend meetings with other agencies to network and raise awareness of the services available.
Our client requires Hays to fill 2 positions.
1x full time, 37.5 hours permanent role to start ASAP
1x part time 30hrs, role until March 2011 to start ASAP.
Interviews will be held in the next 3/4 weeks.

These roles are to start ASAP. This is an opportunity for the successful candidates to work with a well known Social Welfare advice organisation.
This organisation are known as one of the best employers in the UK. With fantastic career opportunities and career path mapped out its an opportunity not to be missed!
There are fantastic benefits to this role, including 30 days holiday (pro rota'd for the 30 hr post).
Pension
Flexible working
Training opportunities

The successful candidate will be required to interview clients to assess their needs. You will devise a plan of action and a proposed outcome from the initial interview to resolve the clients situation.
Referring clients to solicitors and voluntary organisations for advice.
Having a good knowledge of the local services available to people would be beneficial to successfully work this role.
You must have experience of giving housing/ debt and welfare advice.
You must be computer literate in order to be able to work on the in house computer system.

Location: Plymouth
Salary: Pension, Good Holiday
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent/ Temp

Scheme Assistant

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-23T13:06+00:00

We are looking for a Scheme Assistant for a temporary contract in Ringwood. Working for a Housing Association that provides housing services for vulnerable clients you will be assisting the Scheme Manager making sure communal areas within the schemes are maintained to a high standard. You will also be responsible for stock control and ordering of supplies; you will carry out basic administration tasks, undertake any cleaning duties and adhere to Health & Safety procedures at all times.
It would be advantageous for you to have a Food and Hygiene certificate and experience of working with the elderly and disabled, however it is essential for all the applicants to have an Enhanced CRB Disclosure.
This is a temporary contract for about a month and you might be required to work some weekends as well.

Location: Hampshire
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 4 Weeks

Floating Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-23T11:02+00:00

A job has arisen for Project Worker / scheme manager / Supported Housing Officer to be based in Ashford, Kent. As a Supported Housing officer/Floating Project Worker you will be working for a Housing Association supporting young vulnerable adults.

Our Client is a large Housing Association, they are the largest provider of housing and support for vulnerable and socially excluded people.

Your role will involve working with 16 -25 supporting them to gain and maintain control over all aspects of their lives. Acting as a link worker for the client group implementing and reviewing support plans.

You will need to have experience of offering advice and assistance on issues such as welfare benefits, budgeting, life skills, employment, education, training and in particular move-on.
As an important part of your role is to support clients to access and secure suitable accommodation and carrying out assessments in clients’ homes.

You will need excellent administration skills, have experience of Link work and attending multi- agency meetings.

This role is a long-term contract, it is an excellent opportunity for you to gain experience with a forward thinking organisation.

You must have an Enhanced CRB. Full Drivers Licence and use of a car.

Location: Kent
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: ASAP

Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-23T09:03+00:00

This is a full time role / 37.5 hours per week. Standard hours are 9am to 5pm although there is a need to be flexible to meet the needs of service users.

The post holder will be required to have a full driving licence and access to a car for business use and be prepared to travel. An Essential Car User Allowance will be paid for this post.

Excellent salary and benefits will be provided

For more information about this role, please contact Hannah Baker on 0115 9644322 or (email address removed)

Location: West Midlands
Salary: £22,692 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: N/A

Asset Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-21T06:05+00:00

Our client a leading Housing Association a leading provider of quality, modern and affordable homes in the North of England.
They are looking for a person to join their organisation for an 18 month initial full time contract with the possibility of an extension. They are looking for an Asset Manager to oversee the co-ordination, programming, financial control and management of the Group's Investment Programme. This will involve the modernisation and upgrading, cyclical and programmed maintenance of the housing stock and playing a key role liaising in the new build schemes.
This is a client focused role and as of part will be looking for someone to ensure that effective tenant consultation and involvement is an integral part of all aspects of service delivery.

They key to the success of the worker will be their ability to deliver quality and value for money and to foster a whole team project.
If interested or if you would like to find out more information please do not hesitate to contact Sarah Hattersley on 0114 276 0536.

Location: North Yorkshire
Salary: Plus Essential User Car Allowance
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 18 Months

Housing Assistant

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-20T17:22+00:00

Our client's project is spread across the two London boroughs of Waltham Forest and Redbridge. It is the largest provider of Hostel Accommodation in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. It is one of the largest hostel in the country. It accommodates 250 residents, many of whom have no other home. In addition,it has a large and growing Family Child Care department, offering out of school care in many locations in the two boroughs. The Association also provides a number of sports and leisure activities including a spa suite and weights and fitness gym. The Association also runs a variety of programmes for young people in the local area including basketball, film projects, hair and beauty classes and small workshops covering issues relevant to young people.

The Supported Housing Assistant provides a contact service to residents on a 24/7 basis and administrative support to the Housing Team.

Job Purpose

The purpose of the job is to provide

excellent service experience and 'one-stop-shop' provision for residents
administrative support for the Housing team
provision of advice and support on rent related issues to residents
provide security to the Hostel

Duties and Responsibilities
To act as a central point of contact for all customers, responding to queries, providing information and dealing with complaints. To provide a pleasant and friendly welcome to all visitors, staff and customers. To be responsible for organising and prioritising their own workload around the demanding needs of a multi disciplinary 24 hr service ensuring that all reception and administrative tasks are undertaken, well maintained and organised. Answer the telephone and ensure all calls are dealt with politely and efficiently and directed to the correct extension, ensuring that messages are taken and are accurately logged and to provide basic information to external agencies and callers as required.

A CRB is desired.

Please send your CV to (email address removed)

Location: Waltham Forest
Salary: £9.00 - £12.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: N/A

Property Administrator/Sales Support Coordinator

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-20T16:15+00:00

Diary Management -Contact landlord. Update internal IT system. Make appointments on behalf of negotiator. Confirm appointment 24 hours prior.

Sales calls - Match scheme features as personal benefit to landlords.

Case Progression - Contact contractors and landlords by telephone, email or internet to obtain contractual paperwork.

Lead Management - Run and action Crystal report. Contact landlords in accordance to O&S policy, procedures and timescales.

Knowledge of scheme - Through knowledge of landlord information pack. Through knowledge of benefits of letting and in house schemes

IT - VECO, Microsoft Office, Outlook.

Pre Start of Tenancy - Ensure that once a tenant is secured successful handover to the Operations teams occur.

CORE COMPETENCIES
Team Orientated
Persuasive Communicator
Planning & Organisation skills
Self-Motivated
IT literate
Commitment
Flexibility

DESIRABLE CRITERIA
An awareness of Housing law and Homelessness legislation

Location: South East London
Salary: £18k
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent

Property Manager (Lettings)

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-20T16:14+00:00

My Client is an in-house managing agent for a residential property investment company based in North West London who deal with lettings and block management.

The property / lettings managers responsibilities include:

You should have worked in a similar property management role.

Immediate start required

Location: North West London
Salary: £20k - £30k DOA
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent

Care Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-20T16:05+00:00

A highly reputable housing provider based in the West Midlands is looking for a Care Manager catering to a 49 apartment extra scheme supporting older people on a permanent basis.

Reporting to the Service Manager, main duties will entail: managing a team of 20 care staff providing domiciliary care coordinating 400 hours of service; ensuring staff develop and review person centred care plans and risk assessments and managing voids. Other duties include allocating and promoting available living situations for potential residents and handling audits reviews in line with CQC requirements.

The successful candidate must be qualified in Social Care and ideally have domiciliary management experience and be confident in managing complex cases with elderly clients with the elderly. You must also be available to start at short notice and possess an enhanced CRB check.

This is a superb opportunity for a candidate pursuing their career within Social Care. To apply for this role please send your CV to the details shown.

Location: West Midlands
Salary: £25.00 - £26.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Housing and Leasing Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-20T16:05+00:00

Over the last 40 years, this housing organisation has been helping homeless & vulnerable people. They are a major provider of a diverse range of housing; support and learning services for socially excluded people.

They are looking to recruit a professional Housing & Leasing Manager, with a proven track record to work in their offices in the Dorset area.

The main overall purpose that individuals will be responsible for, will be To effectively and efficiently manage and lead in the provision of the highest quality housing and leasing services across the geographical area in line with key national and local strategies and internally key performance targets, whilst effectively managing the budget.

And to establish and lead a suitably skilled, qualified and professional team of staff recognised by stakeholders, service users and staff colleagues as experts in their specific field with the aim of providing excellent customer care and service delivery standards that achieve an Audit Commission assessment at “two stars with promising prospects.

Successful applicants will need to have come from a background in social housing arena, either for housing associations or local authorities. The individual that they are looking for will have a proven track record of day-to-day management. As well as having experience of providing direction, advice, information and progress reports on the work of the service as it relates to housing and leasing.

Location: Dorset
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Asian Speaking Refuge Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-20T14:59+00:00

A specialist housing provider is seeking an asian speaking Refuge Manager* to provide a high quality service to women and their children who have experienced domestic violence and are living in hostel accommodation.

You will manage the day to day running of the refuge which will include staff management, training and recruitment. In addition you will provide service users with a safe, supportive and welcoming environment designed to empower residents and provide them with practical and emotional support. You will provide general counselling to residents structured around a key working relationship. You will assess the needs of clients and ensure appropriate liaison with external agencies. Furthermore, you will welcome new arrivals to the premises, explain rules etc and arrange for the provision of legal advice where required. This role will be working in three refuges across the county but you will predominantly be based in one refuge.

To apply for this role you will have worked within a supported housing environment in a supervisory role although experience of working within a refuge for women who have fled domestic violence is not necessary. A current CRB Enhanced Disclosure is a requirement in order to apply for this position. A full driving license and use of a car is essential to apply for this position as is fluency in at least one asian language.

Female only Section 7.2 (d) of the sex discrimination act 1975 applies.

Services advertised by Spirit Resourcing Ltd are those of an agency and/or employment business.

Location: Derbyshire
Salary: £16.00 - £18.00 ph
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Team Leader - Domestic Violence Advocate

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-20T14:26+00:00

A Housing Association in North London are looking for a Team Leader* for their Domestic Violence Advocacy service to provide individuals affected by domestic violence with the necessary information to enable them take control of their lives. The successful candidate will lead a small team of IDVAs who will work with women and children experiencing domestic violence to help them access services and to keep them and any children in their care safe as well as helping them to build their future.

The successful candidate will be responsible for motivating and managing the team to provide a successful service that meets pre-agreed service levels and targets. You will also have your own caseload of clients to provide advocacy support t o. This will involve working with high risk survivors in order to provide a pro-active, short to medium term service based on the IDVAS care pathway, incorporating risk assessments and safety planning to deliver a service in line with the risks identified.

The successful candidate will complete safety planning sessions with clients to secure practical safety measures such as referral to refuges as appropriate. Furthermore, you will be expected to act as an advocate for individual survivors of domestic violence and to co-ordinate risk management within a multi-agency setting.

In order to apply for this position you must have at least one years experience of working with women who have experienced domestic violence CAADA Advocate accreditation is essential. You will also have experience of managing staff within a service for vulnerable women from diverse backgrounds as well as an excellent understanding of the effects and issues facing women and their children who have experienced domestic violence. A recent enhanced CRB disclosure is a requirement for this post as well as working knowledge of legislation, housing, welfare benefits and how these relate to domestic violence.

This role will involve some travel across North London and a full driving license and access to your own transport is essential.

Female only Section 7.2 (d) of the sex discrimination act 1975 applies.

Services advertised by Spirit Resourcing Ltd are those of an agency and/or employment business.

Location: North London
Salary: £18.00 - £22.00 pa
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: N/A

Senior Welfare Adviser

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-20T12:13+00:00

As part of a team of advisers you will manage your own caseload and meet your casework targets which in turn will contribute towards team targets. We are funded through the Legal Services Commission (LSC) and adhere to both LSC and Shelter's Quality Standards therefore all casework you undertake will meet these Quality Standards

All of our casework is recorded in our computer based Client Information Case Management (CICM) system and all staff are required to input their casework into CICM

You will work closely with the Team Leader/s to support the day to day running of the service, for example actively preparing for and taking part in team meetings, helping to manage appointments and helping to ensure rota sessions are covered.

A WB adviser uses social security legislation to check benefit entitlement and possible challenges to decisions. For example a client approaches Shelter because their Incapacity Benefit has been stopped but they believe they are still incapable of a work.

The adviser will look at the merits of the case and establish with the client the arguable points of their case. The adviser will work with the client to advise them about their current options regarding benefits, obtaining medical or other supporting evidence.

They will then present a submission to the relevant decision making agency using the evidence they have and any caselaw that applies.

Main Objectives
" Deliver a professional, impartial, pragmatic and outcome focussed advice service to the clients customers (including 2nd tier advice to other agencies) whilst working to the clients Quality Standards. Senior Advisers will give full advice on one or two of the following areas:
o Housing Advice - homelessness and housing, tenancy, domestic violence, asylum & immigration, relationship breakdown, dampness & disrepair, illegal eviction;
o Community Care Advice - LA responsibilities under the National Assistance Act and subsequent legislation, care assessments, home adaptations and Disabled Facilities Grants;
o Welfare Benefits Advice - welfare & housing benefits, challenging decisions and appeals, tribunals and commissioners hearings;
o Debt Advice - Preparation of financial statements, debt prioritisation, preparation of repayment plans, negotiation with creditore, County court enforcement action, insolvency.

Key Responsibilities include
" Participate in service rotas
" Work within the service's operating model
" Conducting detailed diagnostic interviews
" Agree client's needs and identify desired outcomes/actions (within contractual framework)
" Make referrals to solicitor at earliest point in case where clearly certficated work
" Supporting solicitors on certificated work as required
" Ensure case details are entered onto the clients Client Information Case Management system (CICM) accurately and punctually.
" Make representations on behalf of clients to variety of agencies
" Generate letters confirming advice/support

For additional information or to be considered for this role , please forward your most recent CV to (email address removed) or contact Darren on 0207 932 6200

Randstad Care operates as an employment business for the supply of temporary staff and an employment agency for the supply of permanent staff.

Location: Margate
Salary: £25,072 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: N/A

Scheme Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-20T09:33+00:00

Our client is a leading North West based Housing Association and they are seeking a Scheme Manager to manage one of their Sheltered Schemes on a fixed term contract.

You will be responsible for

Promoting the independence, dignity, security, rights and wellbeing of residents
Encouraging a mutually supportive environment at the scheme, where equality of opportunity, choices, privacy and confidentiality are respected
Acting as co-ordinator of support, assessing needs, accessing services and monitoring services provided
Ensuring the proper administration, management and maintenance of the scheme
Providing a housing management service to the tenants within the scheme.

Duties will include:

Contacting residents daily to check on their security and wellbeing and visiting when required
Answering emergency calls and summoning assistance as required
Recognising and identifying the support needs of residents
Support planning/monitoring and attending case conferences where appropriate
Carrying out scheme inspections and monitoring the work of cleaners and contracts such as cleaning, gardening etc
Housing management duties such as accompanied viewings, inspections of vacant flats and reporting repairs

You will have:

Experience of working in Supported Housing previously, ideally within Sheltered Housing
Experience of carrying out support plans and risk assessments
Good organisational skills
Current Enhanced CRB

Location: Manchester
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Part-time Scheme Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-20T09:27+00:00

Our client is a leading North West based Housing Association and they are seeking a Scheme Manager to manage one of their Sheltered Schemes on a fixed term contract.

You will be responsible for

Promoting the independence, dignity, security, rights and wellbeing of residents
Encouraging a mutually supportive environment at the scheme, where equality of opportunity, choices, privacy and confidentiality are respected
Acting as co-ordinator of support, assessing needs, accessing services and monitoring services provided
Ensuring the proper administration, management and maintenance of the scheme
Providing a housing management service to the tenants within the scheme.

Duties will include:

Contacting residents daily to check on their security and wellbeing and visiting when required
Answering emergency calls and summoning assistance as required
Recognising and identifying the support needs of residents
Support planning/monitoring and attending case conferences where appropriate
Carrying out scheme inspections and monitoring the work of cleaners and contracts such as cleaning, gardening etc
Housing management duties such as accompanied viewings, inspections of vacant flats and reporting repairs

This role is for 20 hours per week

You will have:

Experience of working in Supported Housing previously, ideally within Sheltered Housing
Experience of carrying out support plans and risk assessments
Good organisational skills
Current Enhanced CRB

Location: Manchester
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-20T08:29+00:00

This is a full time role / 37.5 hours per week. Standard hours are 9am to 5pm although there is a need to be flexible to meet the needs of service users.

The post holder will be required to have a full driving licence and access to a car for business use and be prepared to travel. An Essential Car User Allowance will be paid for this post.

Excellent salary and benefits will be provided

For more information about this role, please contact Hannah Baker on 0115 9644322 or (email address removed)

Location: Hereford and Worcester
Salary: £22,692 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: N/A

Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-20T08:28+00:00

This is a full time role / 37.5 hours per week. Standard hours are 9am to 5pm although there is a need to be flexible to meet the needs of service users.

The post holder will be required to have a full driving licence and access to a car for business use and be prepared to travel. An Essential Car User Allowance will be paid for this post.

Excellent salary and benefits will be provided

For more information about this role, please contact Hannah Baker on 0115 9644322 or (email address removed)

Location: Hereford and Worcester
Salary: £22,692 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: N/A

Better Spaces Admin Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-19T17:14+00:00

BRC are seeking a Better Spaces Administrator for this full time temporary position based in Bath.

The main function of this post is to provide a comprehensive clerical and administrative support service within the Better Spaces Team.

Your main responsibilities will include:

Act as an effective first point of contact for customers through receiving phone calls and emails
Produce purchase orders and check, validate and authorise invoices
Process contractors invoices for neighbourhood-based contracts
Work closely with colleagues to ensure invoices accurately reflect the cost of work carried out and to highlight deficiencies.
keep records, gather information and produce letters,

You may also be required to input data, provide full admin support & record and monitor incoming post.

You must have good customer service skills, be confident on the telephone & handle workloads.

To apply for this Better Spaces Administrator position please contact Kayleigh Burton on 01179239100 or email (email address removed)

Location: Bath
Salary: £8.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 4 Months

Leasing Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-19T17:12+00:00

My client a local housing association requires a Leasing Manager to join there expanding property services team.

The purpose of this role is to
Working with Local Authority partners to identify suitable properties for inclusion within Private Sector Leasing Schemes.
Negotiate new leases, renew existing and end lease arrangements with landlords.
Instruct and liaise with the Associations Solicitors to ensure that leases are completed in a timely manner with smooth transfer of properties into Management.
Prepare detailed schedule of conditions, lease dilapidation reports and other associated technical property reports.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage the lease hold portfolio in accordance with policy and procedures and relevant statutory requirements
Management of all existing and future leasehold arrangements with local authorities, to meet their recommendations and requirements
To liaise with Local Authority Partners to establish their need for housing within their area
To identify suitable properties and negotiate with landlords over lease terms
To carry out financial feasibilities on prospective properties to ensure compliance with financial performance standards.
To instruct and monitor legal consultants in preparation of all new and lease renewals
Ensure both the association and landlords are meeting all relevant leasehold and statutory obligations (for example, Asbestos management, Fire alarm testing, production of EPCs)
Develop an annual programme of planned lease acquisition, renewal and disposals with service users and partners in line with available budgets and property/estate investment needs.
Preparation of annual leasing income and expenditure budgets. Exercise financial control by way of monitoring expenditure against budgets and the business plan.
Provide all service users with regular and accurate updates on lease and budget activity, to include current lease renewals, lease acquisitions, lease disposals and projections of lease activity for duration of period.

It is essential the successful candidate has:
Building Related Qualification preferably HNC/ Higher BTEC in Building Surveying / Equivalent.
Experience of Budget and Programme Management
Minimum 3 years experience in Housing/Property or building Sector
Two/Three years working in Private Sector Lease Scheme or in the Private Rental Market
Working knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation (EG: Gas Safety, Asbestos Management, Fire Risk assessments)
Experience of writing technical reports

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a forward thinking and expanding housing association. This is a permanent position with an immediate start.

Location: Bournemouth
Salary: £25,116 - £32,741 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: N/A

Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-19T13:50+00:00

Support Worker
Our client based in Teesside is looking for a Support Worker to provide full time cover. A Support Worker will be required to work with and provide comprehensive support at a service for young parents.

Main Duties

A Support Worker will provide housing support to young parents with complex needs to help them live independently and thrive within the community.
Duties will include daily contact with service users, assistance on life skills, employment, and budgeting and training programs.

Liaising with external agencies such as referral agencies and advising on care and support available to them

Hays specialist consultants will provide you with a range of benefits throughout your employment. These include:

Competitive pay rates.
A specialist consultation service - providing you with excellent employment support and career advice. A dedicated aftercare team - successful applicants will receive continuous support and guidance throughout the term of their assignment.

If you are interested in applying for this role, candidates should have the following:

Must have recent and relevant experience of working within a young parents service.
Have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively with tenants from a range of backgrounds. Must have or be willing to under an Enhanced CRB disclosure.

Location: Middlesbrough
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 2-3 Months

Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-19T13:39+00:00

Support Worker
Our client based in Tyne and Wear is looking for a Support Worker to provide full time cover. A Support Worker will be required to work with and provide comprehensive support at a service for young parents.

Main Duties

A Support Worker will provide housing support to young parents with complex needs to help them live independently and thrive within the community.
Duties will include daily contact with service users, assistance on life skills, employment, and budgeting and training programs.

Liaising with external agencies such as referral agencies and advising on care and support available to them.

Hays specialist consultants will provide you with a range of benefits throughout your employment. These include:

Competitive pay rates.
A specialist consultation service - providing you with excellent employment support and career advice. A dedicated aftercare team - successful applicants will receive continuous support and guidance throughout the term of their assignment.

If you are interested in applying for this role, candidates should have the following:

Must have recent and relevant experience of working within a young parents service.
Have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively with tenants from a range of backgrounds.
Must have or be willing to under an Enhanced CRB disclosure.

Location: Tyne & Wear
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 2-3 Months

Team Leader

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-19T12:29+00:00

As Team Leader you will play your part in ensuring the Service achieves it's performance targets and strategic objectives. You will be responsible for a team of advisers, managing their performance and development as well as ensuring they provide a first class service to those who access our advice service.

You will sometimes be asked to attend meetings and training outside of your usual work base. You will need to be able to see the bigger picture and visualise the future of the Service, understand the clients strategic aims, yet maintain focussed on day to day detail, leadership and management.

Main Objectives
" To support and manage the staff team to ensure the most effective service is delivered to our clients.
" To manage own case laod to Legal Services and the clients Quality Standards.
" To ensure the service is professional, impartial, pragmatic and focused on getting the best outcomes possible for our clients.
" To ensure the service adheres to the clients Quality Standards and meets contractual and internal performance targets.

Key Responsibilities
Managing staff to ensure all relevant standards and targets are met
" To set objectives and targets for individual staff members that meet overall service targets.
" To line manage staff to meet those objectives and targets and to develop their skills, including coaching, mentoring and training individuals and the team.
" Provide regular supervision, support and appraisal.
" Be responsible for people management - including attendance, performance, motivation and learning and development needs.
" Monitor the level, nature and quality of the centre's casework, ensuring a fair distribution of work among staff.
" To contribute to the day-to-day management of the service.

Provide advice and support to clients (to meet SQM Supervisor requirement)
" Maintain and deliver own caseload to both Legal Services Commission and Shelter's quality standards.
" Make representation on behalf of clients to a variety of external agencies and authorities.
" Ensure all details are recorded as required by the clients Quality Standards on the clients Client Information Case Management (CICM) system.

Candidates will be required to fill out a Supervisor Self Declaration Form in accordance with LSC contract requirements.Experience of day to day staff and service management, including casework support and supervision. You must complete the Self Declaration form.

The role is based in Margate, Kent and is for an immediate start.

For additional information or to be considered for this role , please forward your most recent CV to (email address removed) or contact Darren on 0207 932 6200

Randstad Care operates as an employment business for the supply of temporary staff and an employment agency for the supply of permanent staff.

Location: Margate
Salary: £27,447 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: N/A

Senior Advisor (Debt)

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-19T11:05+00:00

BRC social housing are seeking a senior advisor (debt) for this permanent contract based in Bristol.

The main function of this post is to manage your own caseload and meet your casework targets which in turn will contribute towards team targets.

Your main responsibilities are:

Support the day to day running of the service
Offer independent advice to people experiencing financial difficulty
Negotiating with lenders to reschedule loan repayments, completing court forms for county court judgements and possession proceedings and contacting bailiffs
Ensure case details are entered accurately

You must have the following:

Experience of casework supervision and support of staff in a wide range of advice issues.
Demonstrable experience of housing/debt/welfare benefits/community care advice to the Legal Services Commission or other quality standard.
Ability to type & use a case management system

To apply for this senior advisor position please contact natasha Moore on 01179239100 or email (email address removed)

Location: Bristol
Salary: £25,072 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: N/A

Gas Contracts Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-19T11:03+00:00

Gas Contracts Manager
Housing Association, Merseyside

Ensuring the Health and Safety of their tenants is one of the forefront issues concerning Housing Associations today. Combining this with legislation, codes of practice and agreed quality and service delivery standards is definitely a challenge.

That is why our client is looking for an experienced and autonomous Gas Contracts Manager to temporarily manage and technically audit the Group’s Gas servicing/safety programme, planned and responsive maintenance works relating to commercial and domestic Gas installations and equipment.

The successful candidate will be Gas Safe registered, Technically qualified to ONC level or equivalent and with a specific qualification relating to domestic gas installations. A strong domestic gas background is essential, whilst previous experience in the management of domestic gas contracts and a working knowledge of housing sector legislation in specifically relating to gas installations would be extremely beneficial.
Our client is looking to recruit for immediate start for a 4 week contract.

Location: Merseyside
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: TBC

Care Home Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-18T17:46+00:00

A large Housing Association in Leicestershire are looking for an experienced and dedicated Care Home Manager, to oversee one their residential homes for adults and older persons with long term mental health issues, Huntington's Disease or an Acquired Brain injury. The organisation aims to provide a homely, friendly and caring environment for residents where the individuality and needs of each resident are of prime importance and are looking for an individual with similar values.

In order to be successful in this role you will need to hold and NVQ4 in Management and Care of the equivalent as well as have past experience managing a similar residential service. It would also be beneficial to have strong communication skills, knowledge of relevant legislation and strong staff management skills.

To apply for this exciting position or to register you details with Venn Group, a specialist agency within social care, see details below.

Location: East Midlands
Salary: £14.00 - £16.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Senior Benefits Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-18T17:33+00:00

POST TITLE: Subsidy officer

DIRECTORATE: Finance & Resources

SERVICE: Revenues & Benefits

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Assist in the compilation and monitoring of management information for subsidy claims.

To work on the audit of the main subsidy claim and other internal and external audits as directed with a particular emphasis on explaining the benefit calculations/payments that the council are claiming subsidy for and demonstrating that these payments were in accordance with the benefits legislation.

To carry out in year checks on subsidy and compile findings

To identify quality and training issues and assist in identifying improvements to the Benefit Service.

Undertake end of year reconciliation tasks and balancing of accounts

To support the control and overpayment teams in relation to overpayment recovery and control functions

To assist in the compilation of monthly and quarterly management returns to the DWP and other internal and external bodies

To assist in monitoring areas of potential loss of subsidy and take appropriate action to prevent loss of subsidy and undertake ad hoc projects in relation to overpayment and control that impact on subsidy.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND MAIN DUTIES:

Be an active team member to achieve performance in accordance with legislation, national standards, Best Value Performance Indicators, corporate and Directorate objectives, and the service plan and to support other officers within the Revenues & Benefits Service in the performance of their duties.

Administer the Housing and Council Tax Benefit Schemes in accordance with the relevant primary, secondary and related legislation, subsequent amendments, regulations and ensure that best practice is maintained.

To undertake such training as necessary to fully carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities attached to the post.

To maintain a detailed knowledge of the Benefits and DIP systems and develop a detailed knowledge of the subsidy claim process.

Develop and maintain a detailed knowledge of benefits legislation and other related legislation with a particular emphasis on areas of legislation that have financial implications for the Council

Assist the Performance & Subsidy Manager in ensuring there is a comprehensive set of procedures and policies in place in respect of all areas of subsidy, paying particular attention to contentious and priority areas and to continually recommend changes or amendments as appropriate.

To assist the Performance & Subsidy Manager in ensuring there is a system in place to identify potential fraudulent claims and that Control Officers take responsibility for these cases until appropriately referred to the Fraud Section.

To assist with the collection and production of management information. To assist the Performance and Subsidy Manager in making effective use of available resources including new technology to plan and organise the teams workloads.

To ensure proper controls are in place and take account of issues affecting Benefits Subsidy and cheques received. .

To perform a range of tests and checks to validate the figures produced by the system for subsidy and reconciliation and provide timely, regular and accurate information to enable regular reconciliation

To monitor the level of subsidy for the current year on all incentive and penalty areas. To report any areas where the rise is above normal levels.

To compile the Best Value performance indicators monthly for Revenues and Benefits and to assist in the compilation of monthly and quarterly management returns to the DWP and other external agencies.

To identify quality and training issues and assist in identifying improvements to the Revenues & Benefit Service.

Assist in training of staff in relation to policy & procedures and benefits legislation where there is an impact on the Councils finances.

To be flexible and be able to work outside normal working hours when required including weekends.

To undertake and/or lead on any special projects relating to improvements to system processes and/or the operation of the computer software the benefit service uses.

To be committed to achieving and delivering service objectives and targets also personal objectives and targets as agreed through the appraisal process.

To be committed to self development and undertake relevant training including meetings, supervision, seminars and other events necessary.

To be committed to and promote the Councils Equalities, Diversity, Customer Focus Health & Safety and other core policies ensuring that the Control team understand and comply with these policies.

To carry out all duties in accordance with all relevant legislation, codes of practice and Council policies and procedures.

To undertake additional duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grade as may be required directed by your line manger.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
Extensive knowledge of Housing or Council Tax Benefits including relevant subsidy legislation and regulations as well as the experience of handling complex information.

Substantial experience of Information Technology.

Understanding and commitment to promoting and implementing the
Councils Equal Opportunities policies

Commitment and ability to follow guidelines that ensures compliance to
Health and Safety at Work, Data Protection and other statutory requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to interrogate the benefit system for the purpose of reconciling internal and external systems for audit purposes

Ability to demonstrate a good knowledge of the technical principles underlying subsidy.

Ability to develop effective monitoring systems to support the integrity of database & software applications used.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and have good presentation skills.

Ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external customers and possess personal skills, which inspire confidence & trust.

Ability to work on own initiative and monitor indivdual workload and the workload of a team and make sure any targets or deadlines set are met.

Ability to work as part of a team and be an effective leader and motivator.

Ability to introduce change with seamless transition and minimum disruption. Must be able to operate effectively in a changing environment showing willingness to take on new challenges

Must demonstrate an understanding and be committed to the Councils Equalities policy carrying out all duties with regard to the policy.

Commitment and ability to follow guidelines that ensures compliance to Health and Safety at Work, Data Protection and other statutory requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

Competent level and ability of written and oral communication, which includes Mathematics and English.

Desirable: IRRV Technician/Corporate qualification or those in the process of obtaining a relevant professional qualification are encouraged to apply.

The Council is committed to developing its employees and will support staff wishing to pursue relevant academic/professional studies for their career development.

Location: West London
Salary: £16.00 - £22.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months Ongoing

Relief Project Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-18T17:33+00:00

Our client, a well established Housing Association in Dorset is looking for Project Workers to support their clients facing social exclusion. You will be acting as their coach leading them to independent living, looking at issues that are preventing a client from moving forward and helping them overcome obstacles or barriers that are intruding in their daily life. Through initial risk assessments and developing support plans tailored for each individual you will jointly agree a strategy of support that is needed for them to be able to move back to the community.
All applicants need to be people focused with previous experience of working with vulnerable clients and must have an Enhanced CRB Disclosure. Own transport is also required for this job.

Location: Dorset
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Children's Residential Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-18T17:17+00:00

My client is currently looking for children's residential home managers for their homes in East and West London.

Job Description

This person will need to have experience of working with children within a residential environment. They need to have had management experience but be prepared to roll up their sleeves and work hands on with the children. Ideally this candidate should have the NVQ 4 in care. The ideal candidate should also be a driver.

Some of the responsibilities will be:

To work in a person-centred way and to drive and monitor the person centred planning process to promote choices, dignity and independence of service users
To manage in such a way that the highest standards of care and maximum provision of opportunity for personal development prevail for each individual service user
To have responsibility for the monitoring and maintenance of the physical well-being and general health of service users
To oversee the assessment, selection and preparation of service users for admissions to and discharge from the service with direct involvement as necessary
To produce, implement and review individual care plans / support plans or essential lifestyle plans for service users
To ensure that staff performance, conduct and capability issues are monitored and addressed. To administer the disciplinary, grievance and other relevant procedures
To manage and control the budget effectively, and propose budget submissions for operational service and development purposes

Person Specification

The ideal candidate for this job needs to have experience of management and of working with children with learning disabilities and complex needs. They should be a driver who ideally has the NVQ4 in Care. You will need to be flexible in your approach and a good communicator.

Location: East or West London
Salary: £20,000 - £30,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent

Project Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-18T17:08+00:00

Our client is looking for a Project Worker to provide help and support to their vulnerable clients. Your main responsibilities will relate to:

Assessing and reviewing the support needs of service users
Liaising with other agencies to ensure service users receive the services necessary to maintain in their accommodation
Ensuring service users’ support needs are accurately presented to other health professionals where appropriate

To apply for this role it is essential for the candidates to have the following:

Recent or relevant experience of housing support and dealing with vulnerable service users
Be capable of working unsupervised and be aware of lone working policies
Must have an Enhanced CRB Disclosure
A current driving licence and access to own transport

Location: Hampshire
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Floating Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-18T16:39+00:00

We are currently recruiting for a Floating Support Worker in the Bournemouth area. Working for a large Housing Association you will be promoting independent living to their service users.
Duties and responsibilities:

To visit service users and help them formulate support plans
To produce case records to enable service users to maintain their tenancy and liaise with external agencies
To act as an advocate or help the service user self-advocate to resolve problems that will have a negative impact on the stability of their housing
To ensure that relevant documentation is completed and submitted in an accurate and timely manner and provide regular performance

All applicants must have an Enhanced CRB within the last year and a proven track of working in an ex-offenders environment to support their application. It is also essential to have a driving license and own transport due to the nature of the role.
This is a full time position for a temporary contract.

Location: Dorset
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Refuge Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-18T16:06+00:00

We are looking for a Refuge Worker in Dorset who will take on various tasks promoting independent living to women fleeing domestic violence. You will get involved into day to day running of the service and will be responsible for welcoming new tenants, providing emotional support and advice on welfare benefits & housing related issues.
Successful candidates will have a good understanding of the benefit system, be enthusiastic and non-judgmental and will have access to their own vehicle. In return this housing association offers flexible hours.
Due to the sensitive nature of the client base all applicants need to be female, have an Enhanced CRB Disclosure and preferably previous experience.

Location: Dorset
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Quantity Surveyor

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-18T15:36+00:00

Our client, a large Merseyside-based housing association is looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to join their team on a temporary basis.
In the current economic climate the social housing community are under pressure to turn around there void properties as quickly as possible and on budget. Our client is looking for a quantity surveyor to complete voids surveys and code them up against schedule of rates.
Social housing experience is essential as they are looking for someone to hit the ground running.

Location: Merseyside
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Building Surveyor

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-18T09:17+00:00

A Building Surveyor is required to join our client based in Newcastle.

The appointed Building Surveyor will be responsible for the following duties:

Surveying on social housing for decent homes programme.
Determining the condition of existing buildings, identifying and analysing defects, including proposals for repair.
Advising on energy efficiency, environmental impact and sustainable construction.

The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:

Experience in dealing with Social Housing and Decent Homes programme.
Refurbishment works to bathrooms and kitchens.

For more information please apply on-line or contact Louis Buttrick at The Synergy Group on 0113 388 4205.

The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 2 Months

Scheme Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-17T21:28+00:00

A leading RSL is seeking a Scheme Manager for an initial 3 month period to manage a Sheltered Housing Scheme of over 30 tenants.

You will carry out assessments of residents€ needs and agree a structured programme of support, documented in a support plan which will be reviewed regularly with each client. Furthermore you will respond to residents in emergency situations, contacting emergency services and liaising with relatives as required. You will provide weekly inspections to ensure the scheme is operational, and raise repair orders as required, monitoring progress and quality.

To apply for this position you should have experience of working with elderly clients in a supported housing environment, and have good knowledge of the Supporting People Framework. A current enhanced CRB disclosure is essential for this position.

Services advertised by Spirit Resourcing Limited are those of an agency and/or employment business.

Location: East London
Salary: £16.00 pa
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (Female Only)

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-17T18:29+00:00

A specialist charity in North London is looking for an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate* to provide individuals affected by domestic violence with the necessary information to enable them take control of their lives. The successful candidate will work with women and children experiencing domestic violence to help them access services and to keep them and any children in their care safe as well as helping them to build their future.

This position will involve working with high risk survivors in order to provide a pro-active, short to medium term service based on the IDVAS care pathway, incorporating risk assessments and safety planning to deliver a service in line with the risks identified. The successful candidate will complete safety planning sessions with clients to secure practical safety measures such as referral to refuges as appropriate. Furthermore, you will be expected to act as an advocate for individual survivors of domestic violence and to co-ordinate risk management within a multi-agency setting.

In order to apply for this position you must have at least one year€s experience of working with women who have experienced domestic violence € CAADA Advocate accreditation is an advantage. You will also have experience of working with vulnerable women from diverse backgrounds as well as excellent understanding of the effects and issues facing women and their children who have experienced domestic violence. A recent enhanced CRB disclosure is a requirement for this post as well as working knowledge of legislation, housing, welfare benefits and how these relate to domestic violence.

Female only Section 7.2 (d) of the sex discrimination act 1975 applies.

Services advertised by Spirit Resourcing Ltd are those of an agency and/or employment business.

Location: North London
Salary: £16.00 - £18.00 ph
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months

Team Leader € Domestic Violence Advice (Female Only)

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-17T18:28+00:00

A large charity is seeking a Team Leader* for their advice service in North London to manage and motivate a team of specialist Domestic Violence Advice workers.

The successful candidate will be responsible for a team of advice workers as well as providing a front line service where appropriate. Women who are, or have, experienced domestic or sexual violence are able to access a variety of support services that you would be responsible for delivering. These include face-face support, a telephone helpline, legal support, translators and advice to external agencies regarding women affected by violence and its surrounding issues. Furthermore, you will be responsible for monitoring the service and ensuring that key service levels are met as well as being involved in the recruitment and training of the advice workers.

In order to apply for this position you must have previous experience of working with vulnerable women who have experienced domestic or sexual violence as well as experience of managing staff. A recent enhanced CRB disclosure is a requirement for this post as well as working knowledge of legislation, housing, welfare benefits and how these relate to domestic violence.

Female only Section 7.2 (d) of the sex discrimination act 1975 applies.

Services advertised by Spirit Resourcing Ltd are those of an agency and/or employment business.

Location: North London
Salary: £18.00 - £20.00 pa
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months

Housing & Leasing Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-17T17:38+00:00

BRC social housing are seeking an experienced Housing and Leasing Manager for this full time permanent position based in Bournemouth.

The main function of this post is to effectively and efficiently manage and lead in the provision of the highest quality housing and leasing services across the geographical area.

Your main responsibilities will include:

have a key role in all network activities including those connected with national and local strategies including Housing Management, Anti-Social Behaviour and Income Recovery Initiatives.
Manage Landlord and service contracts and programmes to high quality standards
Manage allocated budget for housing and the property portfolio *
Provide line management support to frontline staff working within housing and leasing services.

You may also be required to:

Hold regular staff meetings with Housing and Leasing Teams
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of housing strategies and changes in demand in the local area.

To apply for this position please contact Kayleigh Burton on 01179239100 or email (email address removed)

Location: Bournemouth
Salary: £29,016 - £38,844 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: N/A

Property Administrator/Sales Support Coordinator

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-17T17:36+00:00

Property Administrator/Sales Support Coordinator required by South East London based organisation to support the Sales & Acquisitions team to ensure targets are met and customer service standards are upheld.
MAIN DUTIES
File Processing - Check manual file for documents. Input to internal IT system. Receive and scan documents from negotiators. Progress files in accordance to O&S policy, procedures and timescales. Tag keys.

Diary Management -Contact landlord. Update internal IT system. Make appointments on behalf of negotiator. Confirm appointment 24 hours prior.

Sales calls - Match scheme features as personal benefit to landlords.

Case Progression - Contact contractors and landlords by telephone, email or internet to obtain contractual paperwork.

Lead Management - Run and action Crystal report. Contact landlords in accordance to O&S policy, procedures and timescales.

Knowledge of scheme - Through knowledge of landlord information pack. Through knowledge of benefits of letting and in house schemes

IT - VECO, Microsoft Office, Outlook.

Pre Start of Tenancy - Ensure that once a tenant is secured successful handover to the Operations teams occur.

CORE COMPETENCIES
Team Orientated
Persuasive Communicator
Planning & Organisation skills
Self-Motivated
IT literate
Commitment
Flexibility

DESIRABLE CRITERIA
An awareness of Housing law and Homelessness legislation

Location: South East London
Salary: £18k
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent

Support Workers

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-17T17:31+00:00

Can you speak Sylheti/ Bengali?

We have clients across London who are looking for Sylheti/Bengali Speaking key workers and support workers.

You will have a minimum of 12 months experience working within a Children and Families setting, you will be adaptable and flexible in your approach work and have excellent report writing and observation skills. Relevant Childcare or Social Care qualification would be an advantage but is not essential.

Please email your CV for further details

Location: South London
Salary: £10.00 - £15.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Key Workers

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-17T17:27+00:00

Can you speak Mandarin?

We have clients across London who are looking for Mandarin Speaking key workers and support workers.

For more information please email your CV.

Location: South East London
Salary: £10.00 - £15.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Hostel Project Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-17T17:26+00:00

My client is looking to recruit 2 Hostel Support Officers for a hostel based in Victoria. This is a temporary contract for a min of 6 months!

Summary of duties:

The main purpose of the role is to provide support and advice to clients to enable them to prepare for independent living.

You will managed a case load up to 15 clients
Advising on housing and welfare benefits
Interview clients referred to the service and make an assessment on their suitability to the hostel
Rent management and Tenancy management - Housing management
Regular Key Working re accessing education, training and employment opportunities
Maintain accurate records including client files and data on admissions and departures from the service
Reception duties

This is an exciting opportunity for an hostel support work / supported housing officer looking for a new challenge

You must have working knowledge within a hostel
You must have a Current CRB Enhanced CRB with no convictions under 12 months
Willing to work shifts i.e. early, lates and weekends {rota basis}

To apply for this vacancy please call Wayne Henry at Fusion People on 02076531088 or email your CV

Fusion People is committed to promoting equal opportunity to people of all ages in the workplace and operates as both an employment agency and employment business.

Location: London
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months

Interim Housing Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-17T17:25+00:00

BRC social housing are seeking an interim housing manager for this full time temporary position based in Gloucestershire.

You will be responsible for the operation of the clients waiting list, any related agency agreements (e.g. housing register & homelessness) and the keeping of relevant statistical information.

Some of your duties will be:

Responsible for the selection, management, motivation and performance of all staff including managers within the housing management section
establish good relations with tenants, internal and external customers & residents associations.
Provide an effective, efficient and sensitive estate management, rent collection & recovery, lettings and special needs service.

.A proven track record in a senior position in the housing management department of a medium to large housing association or local authority is essential.

You must come from a housing association or local authority background.

To apply for this housing manager position please contact Kayleigh Burton on 01179239100 or email (email address removed).

Location: Tewkesbury
Salary: £200 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months

Crisis Home Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-17T16:53+00:00

A nationwide provider of support to those with learning disabilities, mental health needs and complex behaviours is looking for an Interim Crisis Home Manager to implement effecting change management strategies within one of their residential homes in Surrey. As this is an urgent requirement it is essential that you are immediately available to start and hold a current CRB.

As the Interim Crisis Home Manager you will be specifically responsible for identifying improvements within the service and following these through to implementation. You will also be responsible for the management of staff within the service, promoting a person centred approach to care and ensuring that all CQC requirements are adhered to.

This is a challenging role and requires someone with past experience of turning around a service and strong people management skills. The successful candidate will ideally hold an NVQ4 RMA or equivalent and have a current CRB disclosure issued within the last 12 months.

To apply to this fantastic opportunity or to register your details with Venn Group, a specialist agency within Social Care, see details below.

Location: South East
Salary: £17.00 - £20.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Q/A & H&S Coordinator

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-17T14:52+00:00

This is an exciting opportunity to join a housing association on a minimum 6 month contract. You will be required to work alongside property services and manufacturing in order to promote best practice. You will be required to assist in the Quality Assurance, Internal Audits and Health and Safety Inspections.
Q/A duties will include:

Assisting with updating QA system.
Follow internal audit programme.
Liaise with external auditors.
Update and amend QA documents as required. Health & Safety duties include:
Assisting with risk and method statements.
Review of COSHH
Health and Safety site inspections.
Maintaining accreditation. Other duties include:
Coordination of projects
Technical admin support to Head of Manufacturing and other section heads.
Attending and advise in regular meeting.

Qualification Required.

NEBOSH Cert (Minimum)
Audit Experience or Qualifications
Q/A Experience.

Location: Plymouth
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months

Scheme Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-17T09:47+00:00

Our client is a Housing Association based within Cumbria and they are seeking an experienced Scheme Manager to manage on of their sheltered housing schemes in Carlisle on a short term contract.

You will be responsible for providing support and assistance to elderly residents, being aware of their well being and needs and to look after the day to day running of the Sheltered Housing Scheme.

Duties will include:

Making contact with all residents to check on their wellbeing
Answering or making arrangements for answering emergency calls
Ensuring that the service required by a resident is sought as soon as possible
Liaising with outside agencies such as care agencies, social services and GP's
Day to day management of the scheme including reporting repairs and monitoring contractors such as gardeners.

You will have experience of working in Supported Housing previously, ideally with older people and will have a current Enhanced CRB.

Location: Carlisle
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Asset and Development Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-17T09:06+00:00

An Asset and Development Manager is required to join our client in County Durham.

The appointed Asset and Development Manager will be responsible for the following duties:

Overseeing the delivery of the Association's Asset Management Strategy, design and facilities management functions.
To ensure that the Head of Service's attention is brought to sensitive issues as appropriate.
In consultation with the Head of Property and Development, be responsible for all aspects of the services of the section, including the use of resources and the deployment, training, health and safety of staff.
To achieve continuous improvement in service delivery by adopting a performance management approach to the leadership and management of staff.

The successful candidate will have the following skills:

Experience of managing multi-disciplinary teams working on Housing and Non Housing projects.
Knowledge and experience of process based thinking and the development of 'smart' working practices.
Experience of developing asset management and maintenance programmes using Stock Condition Surveys and budget information.
Qualified to diploma/degree in Construction/Building Services.
Undertaken training and have achieved relevant competences to manage and undertake Housing Health and Safety Rating Surveys.

For more information please apply on-line or contact Louis Buttrick at The Synergy Group on 0113 388 4205.

The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: Durham
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent

M&E Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-16T18:12+00:00

DIPLOMATIC & KNOWLEDGABLE BUILDING SERVICES MANAGER - £55K + package
Having some of the most prestigious building projects in their portfolio, our client have a requirement for a knowledgable Building Services Manager for an impressive project in the Midlands. The ideal candidate will have worked for a main contractor and have ideally worked on projects above the 100M build value. You should be from a solid building services background, ideally have a mixture of design and project management experience and be able to fit into an existing team with ease.
You will be assisting the design manager in monitoring the M&E design consultancy programme and report on any problem areas, coordinate the m&e subcontractor activities ensuring targets are achievable, report on progress on site, ensure the quality of the installations, ensure all design changes are traceable, and assist in the commissioning ensuring O&M manuals and as built information is collated.
Ideally you will hold Bsc, HND, HNC in Building Services, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and some site health and safety courses.
Please apply if you feel you meet the above criteria.

Location: West Midlands
Salary: Car, Pension, Bupa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Senior Advisor (Debt)

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-16T17:37+00:00

BRC social housing are seeking a senior advisor (debt) for this part time permanent contract based in Taunton.

The main function of this post is to manage your own caseload and meet your casework targets which in turn will contribute towards team targets.

Your main responsibilities are:

Support the day to day running of the service
Offer independent advice to people experiencing financial difficulty
Negotiating with lenders to reschedule loan repayments, completing court forms for county court judgements and possession proceedings and contacting bailiffs
Ensure case details are entered accurately

You must have the following:

Experience of casework supervision and support of staff in a wide range of advice issues.
Demonstrable experience of housing/debt/welfare benefits/community care advice to Legal Services Commission or other quality standard.
Ability to type & use a case management system

To apply for this senior advisor position please contact Mark Grove on 01179239100 or email (email address removed)

Location: Taunton
Salary: £25,072 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: N/A

Deputy Home Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-16T15:14+00:00

A person centred care provider in Hampshire is looking for a passionate Deputy Manager, to manage their Residential Home for 28 older residents set in beautiful grounds. They are looking for an exceptional and enthusiastic candidate that is able to start with immediate effect.

Assisting the Registered Manager in the management of the home in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organisation
Standing in for the Registered Manager whilst they are away from the home
Ensuring Health and Safety and CQC standards at all times
Liaising in a multi agency setting to ensure the healthcare needs of residents are met
Managing and developing the staff team.

The successful candidate must hold at least an NVQ level 3 qualification or equivalent, have relevant management experience and be confident in managing complex cases with elderly clients. You must also be available to start at short notice and possess an enhanced CRB disclosure.

Location: South East
Salary: £22,000 - £24,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Deputy Home Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-16T15:14+00:00

Assisting the Registered Manager in the management of the home in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organisation
Standing in for the Registered Manager whilst they are away from the home
Ensuring Health and Safety and CQC standards at all times
Liaising in a multi agency setting to ensure the healthcare needs of residents are met
Managing and developing the staff team.

Location: South East
Salary: £22,000 - £24,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Deputy Home Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-16T15:14+00:00

Assisting the Registered Manager in the management of the home in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organisation
Standing in for the Registered Manager whilst they are away from the home
Ensuring Health and Safety and CQC standards at all times
Liaising in a multi agency setting to ensure the healthcare needs of residents are met
Managing and developing the staff team.

Location: South East
Salary: £22,000 - £24,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Deputy Home Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-16T15:14+00:00

Assisting the Registered Manager in the management of the home in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organisation
Standing in for the Registered Manager whilst they are away from the home
Ensuring Health and Safety and CQC standards at all times
Liaising in a multi agency setting to ensure the healthcare needs of residents are met
Managing and developing the staff team.

Location: South East
Salary: £22,000 - £24,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Supported Living Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-16T15:10+00:00

A highly respected charitable care provider is looking to take on a Supported Living Manager based in Dorset catering to clients with learning disabilities for 6 months on an interim basis. This is an outstanding position for senior Social Care professional to start at short notice.

Reporting to the director, main duties will include managing and motivating staff providing supported living care to integrate clients into society. This is an expanding service therefore the successful candidate will also be involved with promoting and marketing the service within the community and with external agencies. Other duties will include evaluating and implementing new strategies to improve the service in line with CQC requirements.

The successful candidate must hold a relevant qualification within Social Care and have experience turning person centred planning concepts into positive outcomes. Experience of supporting clients with learning disabilities and CQC regulations are desirable. You must also be available to start at short notice, possess an Enhanced CRB Disclosure and have your own means of transportation.

This is a superb opportunity for a candidate pursuing their career within a successful and growing organisation. To apply for this role or registered your details with Venn Group please send your CV to the details shown.

Location: South West
Salary: £15.00 - £20.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Family Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-16T14:46+00:00

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Family Support Worker has arisen at a Women's Centre in North West London. You will be joining a team that works in partnership with social workers to assist in the needs assessment of service users and their families. You will be required to provide direct support and advocacy while they are going through the assessment process.

You will need to have experience of working with children in need and their families, in addition to a good knowledge of Every Child Matters.

Candidates with experience of carrying out assessments, family case conferences and community outreach work are encouraged to apply.

Due to the service users of the centre it is essential that applicants have excellent verbal and written skills in both English and Bengali.

To apply for this position or to find out more information please call Monica Mayers or send your current CV to (email address removed).

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU HAVE NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE OF WORKING IN A FAMILY SUPPORT ROLE

Location: North West London
Salary: £15,000 - £20,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent

Senior Advisor (Welfare Benefits)

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-16T10:43+00:00

BRC social housing are seeking a senior advisor (debt) for this part time permanent position based in Milton Keynes.

The main function of this post is to manage your own caseload and meet your casework targets which in turn will contribute towards team targets.

Your main responsibilities will be:

Support the day to day running of the service
use social security legislation to check benefit entitlement and possible challenges to decisions.
work with the client to advise them about their current options regarding benefits, obtaining medical or other supporting evidence
Agree clients needs and identify desired outcomes
Work with our solicitors undertaking certificated casework and making referrals to the solicitor at the earliest point in the case.

You must have the following experience:

Demonstrable experience of housing/debt/welfare benefits/community care advice to Legal Services Commission or other quality standard
Ability to type, use a case management system
Experience of Casework supervision and support of staff in a wide range of advice issues.

If you are interested in this senior welfare benefits position please contact Kayleigh Burton on 01179239100 or email (email address removed)

Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: £25,912 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: N/A

Senior Advisor (Debt)

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-16T10:35+00:00

BRC social housing are seeking a senior advisor (debt) for this part time permanent contract based in Milton Keynes.

The main function of this post is to manage your own caseload and meet your casework targets which in turn will contribute towards team targets.

Your main responsibilities are:

Support the day to day running of the service
Offer independent advice to people experiencing financial difficulty
Negotiating with lenders to reschedule loan repayments, completing court forms for county court judgements and possession proceedings and contacting bailiffs
Ensure case details are entered accurately

You must have the following:

Experience of casework supervision and support of staff in a wide range of advice issues.
Demonstrable experience of housing/debt/welfare benefits/community care advice to Legal Services Commission or other quality standard.
Ability to type & use a case management system

To apply for this senior advisor position please contact Kayleigh Burton on 01179239100 or email (email address removed)

Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: £25,912 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: N/A

Head of Tenancy Support

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-16T10:17+00:00

Our client is a housing association based in Warrington.
We are looking for a Tenancy Support Manager to manage the Tenant Support Team and the Furnished Homes Services that delivers housing related support to vulnerable people who have varying needs.
This role will be responsible for assisting the Senior Tenancy Support Worker with the day to day management of the Tenancy Support Workers, providing supervision and support to the Furnished Homes Manager as well as managing the specialist accommodation for vulnerable homeless clients, ensuring that appropriate support is delivered to enable them to maintain a successful tenancy.
Key areas to focus on will include investigating opportunities for bringing additional income into the Tenancy Support Service, effectively monitoring service delivery, managing budgets, development of policy and procedures, maintaining effective service level agreements and effective staff management.
This is a fixed term opportunity.

Proven experience of working within social housing.
Experience of working with advocacy services and liaising with external agencies.
Supervisory experience.
Previous Project Management experience.
Knowledge of housing and support legislation.

Location: Warrington
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months

EATING DISORDERS - Registered Mental Health Nurse

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-16T08:38+00:00

EATING DISORDERS - Registered Mental Health Nurse
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
Start Date: ASAP
Location: ESSEX, Chelmsford

Our client is one of Europe's leading independent providers of care for adults and children with a wide range of psychiatric, psychological and mental health related issues, including addictions, eating disorders and depression.

We are looking for an experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse to work at their specialist hospital in Chelmsford, Essex.

The hospital has 43 beds and comprises of three Wards: Adults Acute and Addictions, CAMHS Acute and Eating Disorders and Adults Eating Disorder Unit. You would work in 12 bedded Adults Eating Disorder Unit and ideally you will have experience of working with such patients.

This is a permanent full time position with negotiable salary for the right candidate, you need to be able to work shifts.

In order to apply you need to be a qualified Mental Health Nurse and be registered with the NMC council.

For an informal chat about the vacancy please contact Ola Kowalska at RS Social Care on 07540200324 and send your CV to
(email address removed)

Location: Chelmsford
Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 pa Negotiable Depending on Experience
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Negotiable

Project Support Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-16T08:13+00:00

The Project Support Worker is responsible for the welfare and progress of the residents and the main role is to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the project, to foster a supportive environment and to service the housing support and development needs of the residents.

Main Task

To liaise with residents, discussing any issues of concern related to the provision of accommodation (licence fee, arrears, benefit advice) with reference to individual keyworkers.

To make accurate written reports of all relevant events, while on shift for hand over of information and to assist with continuity of the scheme.
To be responsible for all Project monies and cash received whilst on duty, ensuring that all transactions are recorded and that expenditure is properly authorised.
To ensure that the residents’ responsibilities in line with the occupancy agreement are adhered to.
To report and deal appropriately with any emergency repair issues whilst on duty.
To offer advice and guidance in a non-judgmental manner, as requested, with a view to empowering residents.
To challenge and confront behaviour which threatens other residents’ enjoyment of the project.
To provide social activities for residents in agreement with a line manager, taking responsibility for all aspects of preparing for and running the events.
Support residents by encouraging a healthy diet, and at some projects preparing agreed simple meals as required, preparing, cooking and storing all foods following food hygiene regulations and MMHG guidelines.
As required clean, or assist to clean communal areas, vacant rooms, and staff areas.
Attend to laundry requirements (bed linen etc.) in respect to voids and at relevant projects as part of residents care and support.
Effectively monitor & report stock levels of food, where appropriate, and cleaning materials.
- Previous experience of supported housing
- Experience of working with heavy drinkers other vulnerable people
- Experience of support planning
- Knowledge of welfare benefits and housing management

Purpose

Requirements:

Location: Blackburn
Salary: £8.00 - £9.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Project Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-16T08:13+00:00

Purpose

Main Task

To liaise with residents, discussing any issues of concern related to the provision of accommodation (licence fee, arrears, benefit advice) with reference to individual keyworkers.

To make accurate written reports of all relevant events, while on shift for hand over of information and to assist with continuity of the scheme.
To be responsible for all Project monies and cash received whilst on duty, ensuring that all transactions are recorded and that expenditure is properly authorised.
To ensure that the residents’ responsibilities in line with the occupancy agreement are adhered to.
To report and deal appropriately with any emergency repair issues whilst on duty.
To offer advice and guidance in a non-judgmental manner, as requested, with a view to empowering residents.
To challenge and confront behaviour which threatens other residents’ enjoyment of the project.
To provide social activities for residents in agreement with a line manager, taking responsibility for all aspects of preparing for and running the events.
Support residents by encouraging a healthy diet, and at some projects preparing agreed simple meals as required, preparing, cooking and storing all foods following food hygiene regulations and MMHG guidelines.
As required clean, or assist to clean communal areas, vacant rooms, and staff areas.
Attend to laundry requirements (bed linen etc.) in respect to voids and at relevant projects as part of residents care and support.
Effectively monitor & report stock levels of food, where appropriate, and cleaning materials.
- Previous experience of supported housing
- Experience of working with heavy drinkers other vulnerable people
- Experience of support planning
- Knowledge of welfare benefits and housing management

Requirements:

Location: Blackpool
Salary: £8.00 - £9.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Project Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-16T08:12+00:00

Purpose:

The Project Officer is responsible for the welfare and progress of residents at the Project. Your main aim will be to ensure the smooth day to day running of the Project, to foster a caring environment and to service the housing, support and development needs of Project residents.

Duties:

To carry out all health and safety and security measures associated with housing management (e.g. implementing fire safety procedures in accordance with the Association's ’policy).

To make frequent checks around the building, ensuring that service users’ safety is not compromised.
To liaise with service users, discussing any issues of concern related to the provision of accommodation (licence fee, arrears, benefit advice).
To carry out Housing Management functions to enable the project to maximise rental income. This can be divided into the following key tasks:
To ensure rapid relet of vacant rooms by conducting maintenance checks to identify maintenance work.
To carry out interviews and assessments of prospective service users in accordance with the Association’s policies and procedures and the Project lettings criteria
To liaise with referring agencies in order to generate quality referrals so that vacant rooms can be let promptly and appropriately.
To implement the Association’s Rent Arrears policy; collecting and monitoring payment, issuing appropriate correspondence.
To make accurate written reports of all relevant events, while on shift for hand-over information and to assist with continuity of the scheme.
To participate as a member of a team ensuring that a multi-disciplinary network of support is adopted for each resident.
To ensure that the service users responsibilities in line with the Occupancy agreement are adhered
To observe and report any potential problems and concerns relating to the welfare of service users at the scheme
To offer advice and guidance in a non-judgmental manner, as requested, with a view to empowering people.
To acquire knowledge of available support systems and develop networks of communication with other agencies.
To assist in the development and review of individual support plans to meet the longer term needs and aspirations of service users.
To challenge and confront behaviour which threatens other service users enjoyment of the project.
To provide a safe environment for the service user.
To be aware of and follow the Health and Safety policies and procedures of the Association.
To provide support in a way that respects an individuals rights and choices.
To encourage and enable the residents to carry out essential tasks i.e. attending to laundry, cleaning and tidying rooms, cooking etc.
To sign post and provide support to service users in accessing other services were appropriate.
To promote service users participation in the running of the unit.
- 2 years experience of working in a supported environment or housing management
- Experience of Support Goal Planning
- Knowledge of Welfare Benefits
- Ability to prioritise a workload
- Car driver

Person specification:

Location: Blackburn
Salary: £8.00 - £9.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Project Support Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-16T08:12+00:00

Purpose

Main Task

To liaise with residents, discussing any issues of concern related to the provision of accommodation (licence fee, arrears, benefit advice) with reference to individual keyworkers.

To make accurate written reports of all relevant events, while on shift for hand over of information and to assist with continuity of the scheme.
To be responsible for all Project monies and cash received whilst on duty, ensuring that all transactions are recorded and that expenditure is properly authorised.
To ensure that the residents’ responsibilities in line with the occupancy agreement are adhered to.
To report and deal appropriately with any emergency repair issues whilst on duty.
To offer advice and guidance in a non-judgmental manner, as requested, with a view to empowering residents.
To challenge and confront behaviour which threatens other residents’ enjoyment of the project.
To provide social activities for residents in agreement with a line manager, taking responsibility for all aspects of preparing for and running the events.
Support residents by encouraging a healthy diet, and at some projects preparing agreed simple meals as required, preparing, cooking and storing all foods following food hygiene regulations and MMHG guidelines.
As required clean, or assist to clean communal areas, vacant rooms, and staff areas.
Attend to laundry requirements (bed linen etc.) in respect to voids and at relevant projects as part of residents care and support.
Effectively monitor & report stock levels of food, where appropriate, and cleaning materials.
- Previous experience of supported housing
- Experience of working with heavy drinkers other vulnerable people
- Experience of support planning
- Knowledge of welfare benefits and housing management

Requirements:

Location: Rochdale
Salary: £8.00 - £9.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Project Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-16T08:12+00:00

Purpose

Main Task

To liaise with residents, discussing any issues of concern related to the provision of accommodation (licence fee, arrears, benefit advice) with reference to individual keyworkers.

To make accurate written reports of all relevant events, while on shift for hand over of information and to assist with continuity of the scheme.
To be responsible for all Project monies and cash received whilst on duty, ensuring that all transactions are recorded and that expenditure is properly authorised.
To ensure that the residents’ responsibilities in line with the occupancy agreement are adhered to.
To report and deal appropriately with any emergency repair issues whilst on duty.
To offer advice and guidance in a non-judgmental manner, as requested, with a view to empowering residents.
To challenge and confront behaviour which threatens other residents’ enjoyment of the project.
To provide social activities for residents in agreement with a line manager, taking responsibility for all aspects of preparing for and running the events.
Support residents by encouraging a healthy diet, and at some projects preparing agreed simple meals as required, preparing, cooking and storing all foods following food hygiene regulations and MMHG guidelines.
As required clean, or assist to clean communal areas, vacant rooms, and staff areas.
Attend to laundry requirements (bed linen etc.) in respect to voids and at relevant projects as part of residents care and support.
Effectively monitor & report stock levels of food, where appropriate, and cleaning materials.
- Previous experience of supported housing
- Experience of working with heavy drinkers other vulnerable people
- Experience of support planning
- Knowledge of welfare benefits and housing management

Requirements:

Location: Manchester
Salary: £8.00 - £9.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Project Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-16T08:12+00:00

Purpose

Main Task

To liaise with residents, discussing any issues of concern related to the provision of accommodation (licence fee, arrears, benefit advice) with reference to individual keyworkers.

To make accurate written reports of all relevant events, while on shift for hand over of information and to assist with continuity of the scheme.
To be responsible for all Project monies and cash received whilst on duty, ensuring that all transactions are recorded and that expenditure is properly authorised.
To ensure that the residents’ responsibilities in line with the occupancy agreement are adhered to.
To report and deal appropriately with any emergency repair issues whilst on duty.
To offer advice and guidance in a non-judgmental manner, as requested, with a view to empowering residents.
To challenge and confront behaviour which threatens other residents’ enjoyment of the project.
To provide social activities for residents in agreement with a line manager, taking responsibility for all aspects of preparing for and running the events.
Support residents by encouraging a healthy diet, and at some projects preparing agreed simple meals as required, preparing, cooking and storing all foods following food hygiene regulations and MMHG guidelines.
As required clean, or assist to clean communal areas, vacant rooms, and staff areas.
Attend to laundry requirements (bed linen etc.) in respect to voids and at relevant projects as part of residents care and support.
Effectively monitor & report stock levels of food, where appropriate, and cleaning materials.
- Previous experience of supported housing
- Experience of working with heavy drinkers other vulnerable people
- Experience of support planning
- Knowledge of welfare benefits and housing management

Requirements:

Location: Manchester
Salary: £8.00 - £9.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Project Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-16T08:12+00:00

Purpose

Main Task

To liaise with residents, discussing any issues of concern related to the provision of accommodation (licence fee, arrears, benefit advice) with reference to individual keyworkers.

To make accurate written reports of all relevant events, while on shift for hand over of information and to assist with continuity of the scheme.
To be responsible for all Project monies and cash received whilst on duty, ensuring that all transactions are recorded and that expenditure is properly authorised.
To ensure that the residents’ responsibilities in line with the occupancy agreement are adhered to.
To report and deal appropriately with any emergency repair issues whilst on duty.
To offer advice and guidance in a non-judgmental manner, as requested, with a view to empowering residents.
To challenge and confront behaviour which threatens other residents’ enjoyment of the project.
To provide social activities for residents in agreement with a line manager, taking responsibility for all aspects of preparing for and running the events.
Support residents by encouraging a healthy diet, and at some projects preparing agreed simple meals as required, preparing, cooking and storing all foods following food hygiene regulations and MMHG guidelines.
As required clean, or assist to clean communal areas, vacant rooms, and staff areas.
Attend to laundry requirements (bed linen etc.) in respect to voids and at relevant projects as part of residents care and support.
Effectively monitor & report stock levels of food, where appropriate, and cleaning materials.
- Previous experience of supported housing
- Experience of working with heavy drinkers other vulnerable people
- Experience of support planning
- Knowledge of welfare benefits and housing management

Requirements:

Location: Salford
Salary: £8.00 - £9.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Project Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-16T08:12+00:00

Purpose

Main Task

To liaise with residents, discussing any issues of concern related to the provision of accommodation (licence fee, arrears, benefit advice) with reference to individual keyworkers.

To make accurate written reports of all relevant events, while on shift for hand over of information and to assist with continuity of the scheme.
To be responsible for all Project monies and cash received whilst on duty, ensuring that all transactions are recorded and that expenditure is properly authorised.
To ensure that the residents’ responsibilities in line with the occupancy agreement are adhered to.
To report and deal appropriately with any emergency repair issues whilst on duty.
To offer advice and guidance in a non-judgmental manner, as requested, with a view to empowering residents.
To challenge and confront behaviour which threatens other residents’ enjoyment of the project.
To provide social activities for residents in agreement with a line manager, taking responsibility for all aspects of preparing for and running the events.
Support residents by encouraging a healthy diet, and at some projects preparing agreed simple meals as required, preparing, cooking and storing all foods following food hygiene regulations and MMHG guidelines.
As required clean, or assist to clean communal areas, vacant rooms, and staff areas.
Attend to laundry requirements (bed linen etc.) in respect to voids and at relevant projects as part of residents care and support.
Effectively monitor & report stock levels of food, where appropriate, and cleaning materials.
- Previous experience of supported housing
- Experience of working with heavy drinkers other vulnerable people
- Experience of support planning
- Knowledge of welfare benefits and housing management

Requirements:

Location: Rochdale
Salary: £8.00 - £9.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Project Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-16T08:12+00:00

Purpose

Main Task

To liaise with residents, discussing any issues of concern related to the provision of accommodation (licence fee, arrears, benefit advice) with reference to individual keyworkers.

To make accurate written reports of all relevant events, while on shift for hand over of information and to assist with continuity of the scheme.
To be responsible for all Project monies and cash received whilst on duty, ensuring that all transactions are recorded and that expenditure is properly authorised.
To ensure that the residents’ responsibilities in line with the occupancy agreement are adhered to.
To report and deal appropriately with any emergency repair issues whilst on duty.
To offer advice and guidance in a non-judgmental manner, as requested, with a view to empowering residents.
To challenge and confront behaviour which threatens other residents’ enjoyment of the project.
To provide social activities for residents in agreement with a line manager, taking responsibility for all aspects of preparing for and running the events.
Support residents by encouraging a healthy diet, and at some projects preparing agreed simple meals as required, preparing, cooking and storing all foods following food hygiene regulations and MMHG guidelines.
As required clean, or assist to clean communal areas, vacant rooms, and staff areas.
Attend to laundry requirements (bed linen etc.) in respect to voids and at relevant projects as part of residents care and support.
Effectively monitor & report stock levels of food, where appropriate, and cleaning materials.
- Previous experience of supported housing
- Experience of working with heavy drinkers other vulnerable people
- Experience of support planning
- Knowledge of welfare benefits and housing management

Requirements:

Location: Preston
Salary: £8.00 - £9.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Project Support Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-16T08:12+00:00

Purpose

Main Task

To liaise with residents, discussing any issues of concern related to the provision of accommodation (licence fee, arrears, benefit advice) with reference to individual keyworkers.

To make accurate written reports of all relevant events, while on shift for hand over of information and to assist with continuity of the scheme.
To be responsible for all Project monies and cash received whilst on duty, ensuring that all transactions are recorded and that expenditure is properly authorised.
To ensure that the residents’ responsibilities in line with the occupancy agreement are adhered to.
To report and deal appropriately with any emergency repair issues whilst on duty.
To offer advice and guidance in a non-judgmental manner, as requested, with a view to empowering residents.
To challenge and confront behaviour which threatens other residents’ enjoyment of the project.
To provide social activities for residents in agreement with a line manager, taking responsibility for all aspects of preparing for and running the events.
Support residents by encouraging a healthy diet, and at some projects preparing agreed simple meals as required, preparing, cooking and storing all foods following food hygiene regulations and MMHG guidelines.
As required clean, or assist to clean communal areas, vacant rooms, and staff areas.
Attend to laundry requirements (bed linen etc.) in respect to voids and at relevant projects as part of residents care and support.
Effectively monitor & report stock levels of food, where appropriate, and cleaning materials.
- Previous experience of supported housing
- Experience of working with heavy drinkers other vulnerable people
- Experience of support planning
- Knowledge of welfare benefits and housing management

Requirements:

Location: Blackburn
Salary: £8.00 - £9.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Night Project Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-16T08:11+00:00

Purpose

Main Tasks

To make frequent checks around the building, ensuring that residents’ safety is not compromised in accordance with the Association’s procedures.

To liaise with residents, discussing any issues of concern related to the provision of accommodation (licence fee, arrears, benefit advice) with reference to individual keyworkers.
To make accurate written reports of all relevant events, while on shift for hand over of information and to assist with continuity of the scheme.
To participate as a member of a team ensuring that a multi-disciplinary network of support is adopted for each resident.
To be responsible for all Project monies and cash received whilst on duty, ensuring that all transactions are recorded and that expenditure is properly authorised.
To observe and report any potential problems and concerns relating to the welfare of residents at the Project.
To report and deal appropriately with any emergency repair issues whilst on duty.
To offer advice and guidance in a non-judgmental manner, as requested, with a view to empowering residents.
To maintain logs and records on individual residents.
To challenge and confront behaviour which threatens other residents’ enjoyment of the project.
To provide a safe environment for the residents.
To provide social and emotional support to residents.
To provide social activities for residents in agreement with a line manager, taking responsibility for all aspects of preparing for and running the events.
As required clean, or assist to clean communal areas, vacant rooms, and staff areas (including offices) in line with the cleaning schedule agreed with the Operations Manager / Senior Project Officer.
- Experience of housing support
- Communication Skills
- Knowledge of Housing Management and Welfare Benefits

Requirements:

Location: Blackburn
Salary: £9.00 - £11.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Night Project Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-16T08:11+00:00

Purpose

Main Tasks

To make frequent checks around the building, ensuring that residents’ safety is not compromised in accordance with the Association’s procedures.

To liaise with residents, discussing any issues of concern related to the provision of accommodation (licence fee, arrears, benefit advice) with reference to individual keyworkers.
To make accurate written reports of all relevant events, while on shift for hand over of information and to assist with continuity of the scheme.
To participate as a member of a team ensuring that a multi-disciplinary network of support is adopted for each resident.
To be responsible for all Project monies and cash received whilst on duty, ensuring that all transactions are recorded and that expenditure is properly authorised.
To observe and report any potential problems and concerns relating to the welfare of residents at the Project.
To report and deal appropriately with any emergency repair issues whilst on duty.
To offer advice and guidance in a non-judgmental manner, as requested, with a view to empowering residents.
To maintain logs and records on individual residents.
To challenge and confront behaviour which threatens other residents’ enjoyment of the project.
To provide a safe environment for the residents.
To provide social and emotional support to residents.
To provide social activities for residents in agreement with a line manager, taking responsibility for all aspects of preparing for and running the events.
As required clean, or assist to clean communal areas, vacant rooms, and staff areas (including offices) in line with the cleaning schedule agreed with the Operations Manager / Senior Project Officer.
- Experience of housing support
- Communication Skills
- Knowledge of Housing Management and Welfare Benefits

Requirements:

Location: Blackburn
Salary: £9.00 - £11.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Night Project Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-16T08:11+00:00

Purpose

Main Tasks

To make frequent checks around the building, ensuring that residents’ safety is not compromised in accordance with the Association’s procedures.

To liaise with residents, discussing any issues of concern related to the provision of accommodation (licence fee, arrears, benefit advice) with reference to individual keyworkers.
To make accurate written reports of all relevant events, while on shift for hand over of information and to assist with continuity of the scheme.
To participate as a member of a team ensuring that a multi-disciplinary network of support is adopted for each resident.
To be responsible for all Project monies and cash received whilst on duty, ensuring that all transactions are recorded and that expenditure is properly authorised.
To observe and report any potential problems and concerns relating to the welfare of residents at the Project.
To report and deal appropriately with any emergency repair issues whilst on duty.
To offer advice and guidance in a non-judgmental manner, as requested, with a view to empowering residents.
To maintain logs and records on individual residents.
To challenge and confront behaviour which threatens other residents’ enjoyment of the project.
To provide a safe environment for the residents.
To provide social and emotional support to residents.
To provide social activities for residents in agreement with a line manager, taking responsibility for all aspects of preparing for and running the events.
As required clean, or assist to clean communal areas, vacant rooms, and staff areas (including offices) in line with the cleaning schedule agreed with the Operations Manager / Senior Project Officer.
- Experience of housing support
- Communication Skills
- Knowledge of Housing Management and Welfare Benefits

Requirements:

Location: Salford
Salary: £9.00 - £11.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Night Project Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-16T08:10+00:00

Purpose

Main Tasks

To make frequent checks around the building, ensuring that residents’ safety is not compromised in accordance with the Association’s procedures.

To liaise with residents, discussing any issues of concern related to the provision of accommodation (licence fee, arrears, benefit advice) with reference to individual keyworkers.
To make accurate written reports of all relevant events, while on shift for hand over of information and to assist with continuity of the scheme.
To participate as a member of a team ensuring that a multi-disciplinary network of support is adopted for each resident.
To be responsible for all Project monies and cash received whilst on duty, ensuring that all transactions are recorded and that expenditure is properly authorised.
To observe and report any potential problems and concerns relating to the welfare of residents at the Project.
To report and deal appropriately with any emergency repair issues whilst on duty.
To offer advice and guidance in a non-judgmental manner, as requested, with a view to empowering residents.
To maintain logs and records on individual residents.
To challenge and confront behaviour which threatens other residents’ enjoyment of the project.
To provide a safe environment for the residents.
To provide social and emotional support to residents.
To provide social activities for residents in agreement with a line manager, taking responsibility for all aspects of preparing for and running the events.
As required clean, or assist to clean communal areas, vacant rooms, and staff areas (including offices) in line with the cleaning schedule agreed with the Operations Manager / Senior Project Officer.
- Experience of housing support
- Communication Skills
- Knowledge of Housing Management and Welfare Benefits

Requirements:

Location: Blackburn
Salary: £9.00 - £11.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Night Project Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-16T08:10+00:00

Purpose

Main Tasks

To make frequent checks around the building, ensuring that residents’ safety is not compromised in accordance with the Association’s procedures.

To liaise with residents, discussing any issues of concern related to the provision of accommodation (licence fee, arrears, benefit advice) with reference to individual keyworkers.
To make accurate written reports of all relevant events, while on shift for hand over of information and to assist with continuity of the scheme.
To participate as a member of a team ensuring that a multi-disciplinary network of support is adopted for each resident.
To be responsible for all Project monies and cash received whilst on duty, ensuring that all transactions are recorded and that expenditure is properly authorised.
To observe and report any potential problems and concerns relating to the welfare of residents at the Project.
To report and deal appropriately with any emergency repair issues whilst on duty.
To offer advice and guidance in a non-judgmental manner, as requested, with a view to empowering residents.
To maintain logs and records on individual residents.
To challenge and confront behaviour which threatens other residents’ enjoyment of the project.
To provide a safe environment for the residents.
To provide social and emotional support to residents.
To provide social activities for residents in agreement with a line manager, taking responsibility for all aspects of preparing for and running the events.
As required clean, or assist to clean communal areas, vacant rooms, and staff areas (including offices) in line with the cleaning schedule agreed with the Operations Manager / Senior Project Officer.
- Experience of housing support
- Communication Skills
- Knowledge of Housing Management and Welfare Benefits

Requirements:

Location: Blackburn
Salary: £9.00 - £11.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Senior Welfare Adviser

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-13T16:49+00:00

All of our casework is recorded in our computer based Client Information Case Management (CICM) system and all staff are required to input their casework into CICM

They will then present a submission to the relevant decision making agency using the evidence they have and any caselaw that applies.

For additional information or to be considered for this role , please forward your most recent CV to (email address removed) or contact Darren on 0207 932 6200

Randstad Care operates as an employment business for the supply of temporary staff and an employment agency for the supply of permanent staff.

Location: Margate
Salary: £25,072 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: N/A

Housing Adviser

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-13T16:48+00:00

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Housing Adviser for a full time position based in Margate, Kent. You will be working for a leading company within the field with great growth prospects.

As part of a team of advisers you will manage your own caseload and meet your casework targets which in turn will contribute towards team targets. We are funded through the Legal Services Commission (LSC) and adhere to both LSC and The client's Quality Standards therefore all casework you undertake will meet these Quality Standards.

All of our casework is recorded in our computer based Client Information Case Management (CICM) system and all staff are required to input their casework into CICM

Main Objectives:

Deliver a professional, impartial, pragmatic and outcome focussed advice service to The client's clients (including 2nd tier advice to other agencies) whilst working to The client's Quality Standards. Advisers will give full advice on one or two of the following areas of law:
o Housing Advice - homelessness and housing, tenancy, domestic violence, asylum & immigration, relationship breakdown, dampness & disrepair, illegal eviction;
o Community Care Advice - LA responsibilities under the National Assistance Act and subsequent legislation, care assessments, home adaptations and Disabled Facilities Grants;
o Welfare Benefits Advice - welfare & housing benefits, challenging decisions and appeals, tribunals and commissioners hearings;
o Debt Advice - Preparation of financial statements, debt prioritisation, preparation of repayment plans, negotiation with creditore, County court enforcement action, insolvency.

Key Responsibilities include:

Conducting initial client interviews and detailed diagnostic interviews at service centre, outreach sites and over the telephone
Agree client's needs and identify desired outcomes/actions (within contractual framework)
Generate letters confirming advice/support
Write and implement case plans
Make referrals to solicitor at earliest point in case where clearly certificated work
Supporting solicitors on certificated work as required
Ensure case details are entered onto CICM accurately and punctually.
Meets performance targets
Work in accordance with the service's operating model

For additional information or to be considered for this role , please forward your most recent CV to (email address removed) or contact Darren on 0207 932 6200

Randstad Care operates as an employment business for the supply of temporary staff and an employment agency for the supply of permanent staff.

Location: Margate
Salary: £22,000 - £22,692 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: N/A

Refuge Worker Coventry

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-13T16:47+00:00

A specialist housing provider is seeking a Refuge Worker* to provide a high quality service to women and their children who have experienced domestic violence and are living in hostel accommodation.

To apply for this role you will have worked within a supported housing environment although experience of working within a refuge for women who have fled domestic violence is not necessary. A current CRB Enhanced Disclosure is a requirement in order to apply for this position.

Female only Section 7.2 (d) of the sex discrimination act 1975 applies.

Services advertised by Spirit Resourcing Ltd are those of an agency and/or employment business.

Location: Coventry
Salary: £9.00 - £11.00 ph
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Housing Strategy Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-13T16:43+00:00

A Housing Strategy Officer is required to join our client based in Doncaster.

The appointed Housing Strategy Officer will assist in the writing of housing strategy and related documents, to participate in housing research and development projects, and assist with partnership working. To develop the Council’s housing policy and to undertake partnership working to help meet the Council’s housing aims and objectives.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties:

Contribute to the preparation, implementation and monitoring of the local housing strategy, Homelessness Strategy, Private Sector Strategies and Action Plans and other strategic documents having regard to the Council’s aims and objectives and local housing needs.
Assist with, take the lead on, or commission relevant research in respect of housing needs, the housing market and homelessness in the district.
Plan and encourage, including developing partnerships, investment in housing in Doncaster by Government agencies, registered social landlords, the Supporting People Partnership, the private sector and voluntary organisations.
Research and write housing related reports for the consideration by the Council, the Council’s Cabinet, lead member, or Council committee.
Lead or assist with the development of bids for resources for housing investment.
Represent the Council on appropriate partnership bodies.
Ensure that required statistical returns are completed on time and sent to the appropriate Government agencies or local bodies.
Work on the development of the sub-regional housing strategy for the South Yorkshire sub-region.

The Housing Strategy Officer with have at least three years experience of working in a social housing environment either for a local authority, registered social landlord, Housing Action Trust, Arms Length Management Organisation or similar body. Experience of housing strategy, policy, research or project management work would be an advantage.

The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: Doncaster
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 2-3 Months

Refuge Worker Derbyshire

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-13T16:37+00:00

A specialist housing provider is seeking a Refuge Worker* to provide a high quality service to women and their children who have experienced domestic violence and are living in hostel accommodation in Derbyshire.

In this role you will provide service users with a safe, supportive and welcoming environment designed to empower residents and provide them with practical and emotional support. You will provide general counselling to residents structured around a key working relationship. You will assess the needs of clients and ensure appropriate liaison with external agencies. Furthermore, you will welcome new arrivals to the premises, explain rules etc and arrange for the provision of legal advice where required. You will provide outreach support to women who have moved out of refuge accommodation and into their own accommodation. This could include providing assistance with housing benefits, liaising with external agencies and accompanying them to appointments as necessary.

To apply for this role you will have worked within a supported housing environment - experience of working within a refuge for women who have fled domestic violence would be an advantage but is not essential. A current CRB Enhanced Disclosure is a requirement in order to apply for this position.

Female only Section 7.2 (d) of the sex discrimination act 1975 applies.

Services advertised by Spirit Resourcing Ltd are those of an agency and/or employment business.

Location: Derbyshire
Salary: £9.50 - £12.00 ph
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Leasehold Court Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-13T16:35+00:00

BRC social housing are seeking an experienced Court Manager for this permanent position based in Reading

The main function of this post is to ensure tenants receive a high quality service, providing support where necessary, whilst encouraging a sense of independence.

Some of your duties & responsibilities will be:

Efficiently and effectively maintains residents records and information
Manage the lettings procedure
Provides accurate benefit advice or facilitates such through a reputable external advisor
Takes a lead role in ensuring that pre-determined budgets for urgent and non-urgent court repairs are effectively managed
Completes and maintains accurate records and documentation in relation to maintenance issues
Completes annual risk assessment
Develops and maintains effective relationships with external agencies
Negotiates on behalf of residents/service users and acts as advocate
Attend and contribute to patch meetings/seminars

Hours of work are Monday - Friday 8.30am - 14.30pm

This position requires you to have experience of working within sheltered housing, and enhanced CRB check within the last 12 months.

To apply for this court manager position please contact natasha Moore on 01179239100 or email (email address removed)

Location: Reading
Salary: £15,180 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: N/A

Property Administrator

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-13T15:11+00:00

Property Administrator/Sales Support Coordinator required by South West London based organisation to support the Sales & Acquisitions team to ensure targets are met and customer service standards are upheld.

Diary Management -Contact landlord. Update internal IT system. Make appointments on behalf of negotiator. Confirm appointment 24 hours prior.

Sales calls - Match scheme features as personal benefit to landlords.

Case Progression - Contact contractors and landlords by telephone, email or internet to obtain contractual paperwork.

Lead Management - Run and action Crystal report. Contact landlords in accordance to O&S policy, procedures and timescales.

Knowledge of scheme - Through knowledge of landlord information pack. Through knowledge of benefits of letting and in house schemes

IT - VECO, Microsoft Office, Outlook.

Pre Start of Tenancy - Ensure that once a tenant is secured successful handover to the Operations teams occur.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Team Orientated
Persuasive Communicator
Planning & Organisation skills
Self-Motivated
IT literate
Commitment
Flexibility

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

Able to show a solid track record of experience in office administration and process implementation
Able to demonstrate practical experience of working in a busy service led environment
Be an experienced user of MS packages including Outlook, Word and Excel
Willing to work some weekends

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

An awareness of Housing law and Homelessness legislation

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The post is located in the Brixton Office
Salary – £18k
Contributory Company pension scheme available after completion of probation
Life Assurance – 4 x basic annual salary
21 days paid holidays + 8 days public holidays
1 day extra holiday after each complete year of service to a total of 5 extra days

IMMEDIATE START REQUIRED

Location: South West London
Salary: £18k
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent

Home Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-13T11:05+00:00

Home Manager
Bedfordshire
£35,000 : 38,000 plus excellent benefits and bonus

My client is looking for a Home Manager to continue the running of a well established medium sized residential care home.

You will be responsible for overall management and development the home, ensuring the highest quality of care is delivered and that it meets individual's needs effectively through effective management of staff and agreed financial targets.

The location is commutable from areas of Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire and Northamptonshire

Requirements:

RGN
Elderly / Dementia Care Experience
Previous Management Experience

To apply please email CV's to (email address removed) or call 0845 3890139

Location: Biggleswade
Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Home Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-13T10:53+00:00

Home Manager
Oxfordshire / Berkshire
£40,000 : £50,000

My client is looking for an experienced Home Manager to continue the running of their well established medium sized nursing home in Oxfordshire.

The location is also suitable to commute from many areas of Berkshire.

Your role will include: all aspects of home management, including budget control, meeting CQC requirements, and a key focus on maintaining high overall standards of care.

Requirements:
RGN Qualified
Elderly and dementia care experience
Home Management Experience

To apply please email CV's to (email address removed) or call 0845 3890139

Location: South East
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Rent and Service Charge Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-13T10:45+00:00

A leading housing association is looking for a trainee Rent and Service Charge Officer to work in their East London Office.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to join a large organization with plenty of room for progression. The main purpose of the role is to calculate all the rent and service charges for the organizations housing stock.

Working in a large team you will be provided with full training. You will be responsible for providing an excellent customer focused service for the Groups customers as well as maximizing income through meeting personal and organisational performance targets, objectives and service levels. Furthermore you will be required to liaise with the Development and Sales and Marketing Teams on the services, service charges, lease terms and rents of new schemes as well as ensuring an efficient handover of new build schemes as regards the procurement of services and the timely setting of service charges. Finally, you will be required to work with Housing Services and the Home Owner Services Team following estate inspections, the inspection of communal repairs and maintenance to ensure service charges are correct and to make adjustments as required.

In order to apply for this position you must have recently completed a numerate degree and have an interest in getting into the social housing sector. The successful candidate will be highly skilled in the use of Excel as well as excellent customer service experience. There is a very high chance that this position will become permanent for the right candidate.

Services advertised by Spirit Resourcing Ltd are those of an agency and/or employment business.

Location: East London
Salary: £11.00 - £12.00 ph
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Deputy Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-13T10:27+00:00

Deputy Manager
North Hertfordshire
£28,000 - £32,000 plus benefits

My client is an organisation specialising in providing a range of social care services for older people throughout the UK.

They are looking to appoint a Deputy Manager to assist with the overall management of a medium sized residential home in Hertfordshire, but close to areas of Bedfordshire.

You will report into the Home Manager, and assist in all aspects of home management, including budget control, meeting CQC requirements, and a key focus on maintaining high overall standards of care.

You must have previous line management experience in an elderly and dementia care environment but do not need to be from a nursing background.

For a confidential, no obligation discussion please email CV's to (email address removed) or call 0845 3890139

Location: Hitchin
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Income Recovery Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-13T10:02+00:00

A large Housing Association is seeking an Income Recovery Officer to work in their South West London based office.

This post will be initially for around 3 months and you will be expected to take on a caseload of rent arrears cases with the aim to significantly reduce them. You must have previous experience working within the social housing field at either an ALMO, HA, LA or RSL in a similar position. Furthermore you must have previously prepared cases and attended court. You will be office based, however will be required to meet tenants at their homes or meet in the offices to discuss arrears and repayment methods.

This role will be to start in the first week of September with interviews to be held over the forthcoming weeks. An enhanced CRB disclosure is an essential requirement for this post.

Services advertised by Spirit Resourcing Limited are those of an agency and/or employment business.

Location: South West London
Salary: £17.00 ph
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Refuge Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-13T09:57+00:00

A specialist housing provider is seeking a Refuge Manager* to provide a high quality service to women and their children who have experienced domestic violence and are living in hostel accommodation.

Female only Section 7.2 (d) of the sex discrimination act 1975 applies.

Services advertised by Spirit Resourcing Ltd are those of an agency and/or employment business.

Location: Derbyshire
Salary: £16.00 - £18.00 ph
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Parent Partnership Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-13T09:04+00:00

A well regarded council in Bedfordshire is looking for a dedicated Parent Partnership Officer to join their dynamic team within the Parent Partnership Service. This is an immediate start temporary position for a period of 6 months ongoing and would ideally suit someone looking for term-time work.

As Parent Partnership Officer your duties will include promoting a better understanding of Statutory Assessment and SEN provision, providing a reliable point of contact for parent, statutory and voluntary organisations as well as Independent Parental Supporters, to promote communication between all parties to prevent and resolve disagreements. You will also be responsible for undertaking individual case work by supporting families where a child or young person has special needs.

In order to be successful in this role you will need to have a relevant degree or equivalent, have past experience within a similar role and up to date knowledge and understanding of legislation relating to the SEN Code of Practice and Disability Discrimination.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain invaluable experience within a council, if it sounds of interest to you or you would like to register your details with Venn Group for future similar roles please apply as detailed below.

Location: South East
Salary: £15.00 - £18.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Parent Partnership Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-12T18:32+00:00

A well regarded council in Bedfordshire is looking for a dedicated Parent Partnership Officer to join their dynamic team within the Parent Partnership Service. This is start temporary position for a period of 6 months ongoing and would ideally suit someone looking for term-time work.

As Parent Partnership Officer your duties will include promoting a better understanding of Statutory Assessment and SEN provision, providing a reliable point of contact for parent, statutory and voluntary organisations as well as Independent Parental Supporters, and promoting communication between all parties to prevent and resolve disagreements. You will also be responsible for undertaking individual case work by supporting families where a child or young person has special needs.

Location: London
Salary: £15.00 - £19.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Parent Partnership Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-12T18:32+00:00

As Parent Partnership Officer your duties will include promoting a better understanding of Statutory Assessment and SEN provision, providing a reliable point of contact for parent, statutory and voluntary organisations as well as Independent Parental Supporters, and promoting communication between all parties to prevent and resolve disagreements. You will also be responsible for undertaking individual case work by supporting families where a child or young person has special needs.

Location: London
Salary: £15.00 - £19.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Senior Administrator

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-12T16:37+00:00

A Senior Administrator is required to join our client based in Greater Manchester.

The appointed Senior Administrator will manage the administrative processes of the team, this will include the supervision of administrative staff. The Senior Administrator will be expected to work without immediate direction to provide a comprehensive support service; including the implementation of organisational procedures and systems, contact with the public or internal colleagues and effective use of IT.

Candidate Profile:

Experience of supervising admin teams undertaking more complex admin duties such as writing bespoke letters, authorising payments, dealing with complex queries and complaints, account maintenance and reconciliation, accounts closure etc.
High level knowledge of function specific knowledge such as payroll, HR, creditors etc if requested.
Excellent time management skills and the ability to work to deadlines.
Ability to effectively organise the work of a team to meet deadlines.
Team working skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Good customer service skills.
Experience software packages, particularly Microsoft office.

The successful candidate will also have a good understanding of health and safety in an office environment.

For more information on this role please contact Daniel Stead at The Synergy Group on 0113 388 4260.

The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit (link removed)

Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 2-3 Months

Housing Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-12T12:11+00:00

Location: Carmarthenshire
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 1 Month

Housing Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-12T11:53+00:00

BRC social housing are seeking an experienced housing officer for this full time temporary position based in Dorset.

Your main duties will be:

To ensure rent recovery action is taken in accordance with current
To undertake accompanied viewings with prospective tenants as required
To undertake the process for ensuring that an applicant who signs a tenancy agreement fully understands the rights and responsibilities of the conditions of tenancy.

You must have previously worked for a housing association or local authority.

You will also be required to:
Ensure that any repairs are promptly referred to Customer Services Centre
To develop and sustain an effective Tenants Consultation process in conjunction with the Tenant Empowerment Manager
Liaise with Community groups, Tenants Groups, other organisations, both statutory and voluntary, and attend meetings as required.
To develop and sustain an effective and efficient Estate Management Service
To ensure complaints of anti-social behaviour and neighbour nuisance are dealt with promptly and monitored in compliance with current procedures
Inspect Estates on a regular basis, based on the areas needs as determined by the District manager, to ensure that they are maintained to a high standard and provide a quality environment in which our tenants can reside
Undertake the Inspection of Void properties

Enhanced CRB check and access to a car essential.

Please contact Kayleigh Burton on 01179239100 or email (email address removed)

Location: Bournemouth
Salary: £18,213 - £24,453 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: N/A

Housing Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-12T11:47+00:00

BRC social housing are seeking an experienced housing officer for this full time temporary position based in Dorset.

Your main duties will be:

You must have previously worked for a housing association or local authority.

Enhanced CRB check and access to a car essential.

Please contact Kayleigh Burton on 01179239100 or email (email address removed)

Location: Bournemouth
Salary: £18,213 - £24,453 pa per Rota
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: N/A

Homeless Caseworker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-12T10:34+00:00

Homeless Caseworker - Glasgow

A temporary contract has arisen for a Homeless Caseworker in Glasgow within a progressive, customer focused organisation. This position will involve interviewing and assessing clients who present themselves as homeless and managing their ongoing case. You will have previous experience in a homeless caseworker role and excellent legislation knowledge. You will be a highly motivated individual who will fit into this fast paced, customer focused environment. For this position a driving licence and own transport is desirable. A current Enhanced Disclosure is essential for this position.

Candidate Profile -

To make appropriate enquiries
Work on a casework basis into homelessness applications making decision/recommendations.
To ensure clients are aware of nature and scope of temp accommodation and options available to them, of process that their application will follow and likely consequences of decision made.
Ensure that caseload is managed appropriately and in accordance with policy, practice and legislative duties and remit.
Manage an allocated caseload and take part in the allocation rota, conducting interviews, conducting relevant investigations, gathering information with a view of issuing decisions and fulfilling accommodation duties.
Ensuring that accurate file notes are produced in a timely fashion. Ensure that all work undertaken is managed appropriately and in accordance with prevalent policy, practice and legislative duties and remit.

To apply please email your cv to (email address removed)

Location: Scotland
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Sheltered Housing Warden

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-12T10:27+00:00

Sheltered Housing Warden - Glasgow

An opportunity has arisen for a temporary Sheltered Housing Warden within the Glasgow area. This role is a temporary post covering holiday.

Main duties to include:

Maintain daily contact with tenants of Sheltered Housing Units, being alert to the needs of each tenant. Takes appropriate action to involve emergency, statutory or voluntary services, or relatives.
Undertake visits to tenants and respond to emergency calls. The visits may involve being first in attendance, when an emergency situation has arisen.
Answer residents’ queries on a range of matters, e.g. Housing services, personal problems etc. Refers problems to appropriate officers, or voluntary and statutory agencies.
Calls on new tenants and collects tenants’ personal details, for record purposes.
Plan and prioritises own workload, taking into account equipment testing and visiting customers.
Ensures the security of the premises and oversee the work of the cleaning provisions whilst on site.
Undertake assisted viewings with prospective tenants.

All applicants must have a recent Enhanced Disclosure and experience working within a Sheltered Housing environment.

To apply please email your cv to (email address removed)

Location: Scotland
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 1 Month

Children Support Workers

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-12T10:01+00:00

Bluecare are currently recruiting for childrens support workers through out London.

If you have solid experience working with children in a residential unit have flexibility of time, enthusiasm good communication skills, we may have contract work that suits you.

An enhanced clear CRB is required for all positions.

Please send your up to date cv to Sue. (email address removed)

Location: All areas of London
Salary: £9.00 - £16.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months

Childrens Unqualified Services Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-12T09:28+00:00

Due to a contract in place with Bluecare , we are currently registering candidates to fill the position of Family Advisor for childrens Services.

To provide time ltd intervention and intensive support to families who are in crisis and may be at immediate risk of family breakdown.

Work closely with colleagues in Childrens Specialist services to monitor and review cases as part of local authorities strategy to reduce the number of children and young people becoming looked after by local authority.

Attend child protection conferences and review meetings as appropriate and attend court as required.

Prepare and present reports and all administrative duties related to the post.

There are several minimum requirements needed including 5 years of referencing.

For full details of this and other positions Bluecare are currently recruiting for please contact _

Sue McNally

Location: South West London
Salary: £14.00 - £16.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months

Housing Adviser

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-12T09:19+00:00

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Housing Adviser for a full time position based in Margate, Kent. You will be working for a leading company within the field with great growth prospects.

As part of a team of advisers you will manage your own caseload and meet your casework targets which in turn will contribute towards team targets. We are funded through the Legal Services Commission (LSC) and adhere to both LSC and The client\'s Quality Standards therefore all casework you undertake will meet these Quality Standards.

All of our casework is recorded in our computer based Client Information Case Management (CICM) system and all staff are required to input their casework into CICM

Main Objectives:

Deliver a professional, impartial, pragmatic and outcome focussed advice service to The client\'s clients (including 2nd tier advice to other agencies) whilst working to The client\'s Quality Standards. Advisers will give full advice on one or two of the following areas of law:
o Housing Advice - homelessness and housing, tenancy, domestic violence, asylum & immigration, relationship breakdown, dampness & disrepair, illegal eviction;
o Community Care Advice - LA responsibilities under the National Assistance Act and subsequent legislation, care assessments, home adaptations and Disabled Facilities Grants;
o Welfare Benefits Advice - welfare & housing benefits, challenging decisions and appeals, tribunals and commissioners hearings;
o Debt Advice - Preparation of financial statements, debt prioritisation, preparation of repayment plans, negotiation with creditore, County court enforcement action, insolvency.

Key Responsibilities include:

Conducting initial client interviews and detailed diagnostic interviews at service centre, outreach sites and over the telephone
Agree client's needs and identify desired outcomes/actions (within contractual framework)
Generate letters confirming advice/support
Write and implement case plans
Make referrals to solicitor at earliest point in case where clearly certificated work
Supporting solicitors on certificated work as required
Ensure case details are entered onto CICM accurately and punctually.
Meets performance targets
Work in accordance with the service's operating model

For additional information or to be considered for this role , please forward your most recent CV to (email address removed) or contact Darren on 0207 932 6200

Randstad Care operates as an employment business for the supply of temporary staff and an employment agency for the supply of permanent staff.

Location: Margate
Salary: £22,000 - £22,692 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: N/A

Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-12T09:07+00:00

Support worker Learning Disabilities
Location: West London
Salary: £7 £9p/h

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and passionate support worker, to work at various units based in West London.
You will be working as part of a fantastic team in a unit specialising in working with clients with mild to severe learning disabilities .

Some duties and responsibilities will include:

supporting the service user in daily activities including shopping, banking , medication and personal care
providing consistent care and support of the highest standard to service users
liaising with manager in ensuring that care plans are fully administered and carried out in the correct manner
ensuring all policies and procedures are adhered to

Are you passionate about CARE ? Do you have the knowledge to help someone else enjoy a better quality of life? Do you enjoy working with others individually and as part of a team?

If yes, then we want you!

To be considered for this role or to find out more info, please call Darren at Randstad Care on 020 7932 6200 or email : (email address removed)

"Randstad Care operates as an employment business for the supply of temporary staff and an employment agency for the supply of permanent staff."

Location: West London
Salary: £7.00 - £9.00 pa
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: N/A

Senior Welfare Adviser

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-12T09:06+00:00

All of our casework is recorded in our computer based Client Information Case Management (CICM) system and all staff are required to input their casework into CICM

They will then present a submission to the relevant decision making agency using the evidence they have and any caselaw that applies.

For additional information or to be considered for this role , please forward your most recent CV to (email address removed) or contact Darren on 0207 932 6200

Randstad Care operates as an employment business for the supply of temporary staff and an employment agency for the supply of permanent staff.

Location: Margate
Salary: £25,072 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: N/A

Team Leader

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-12T09:04+00:00

The role is based in Margate, Kent and is for an immediate start.

For additional information or to be considered for this role , please forward your most recent CV to (email address removed) or contact Darren on 0207 932 6200

Randstad Care operates as an employment business for the supply of temporary staff and an employment agency for the supply of permanent staff.

Location: Margate
Salary: £27,447 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: N/A

Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-12T08:21+00:00

Substance Misuse Support Worker
Our client based in Teesside is looking for a Support Worker to work for a period of 2-3 months, full time 37.5 hours per week. As a Support Worker you will be required to provide housing support to service users with substance misuse issues.

Ensuring the delivery of individual support packages, reflective of different service user

needs, including culture and diversity issues.

Assisting service users with day-to-day tenancy issues, payment of rent and other scheme

requirements.

Ensuring compliance with contract requirements and other partner agencies requirements

eg: supporting people, statutory care plans, drug treatment orders etc.

Meeting clearly defined service user outcomes through key working, support plans, risk assessments and other interventions.
Working as part of a team to deliver a high standard of service across all schemes.
Undertaking referrals and assessments of potential service users, working with them to

identify the most appropriate housing solution for their needs.

Ensure service users have access to relevant external support services.

Working with service users to agree and set goals and action.

Hays specialist consultants will provide you with a range of benefits throughout your employment. These include:

Competitive pay rates.
A specialist consultation service - providing you with excellent employment support and career advice. A dedicated aftercare team - successful applicants will receive continuous support and guidance throughout the term of their assignment.

If you are interested in applying for this role, it is essential candidates have the following:

Recent or relevant experience of housing support and dealing with vulnerable service users with substance misuse issues.
Be capable of working unsupervised and be aware of lone working policies.
Must have or be willing to under an Enhanced CRB disclosure.

Location: Middlesbrough
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 2-3 Months

Supported Housing/Resettlement Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2010-08-11T18:04+00:00

Our client is looking to recruit a Supported Housing/Resettlement Worker.

To provide resettlement and support programmes that enable homeless people and those at risk of becoming so, to acquire and sustain accomodation appropriate to their needs.

To seek accommodation and undertake preparation work for those requiring an intensive programme of resettlement/support.

To provide support, training, advocacy and counselling advice and aim to maximise an individuals potential to be self-determined by providing an integrated care package.

Ideal candidate must have a minimum of 2 years experience working in a related homelessness, housing or support setting and delivered services to vulnerable people.
Knowledge of the Supporting People programme and the Quality Assessment Framework.

Location: Liverpool
Salary: £19,126 - £23,706 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: N/A