Latest social housing jobs from greatsocialcare.co.uk

Housing Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-07-02T17:07+00:00

My client a Centrally London based Housing Association is looking for a Generic Housing Officer to manage a patch of approximately 300 to 400 properties within the Greater London Area.

This is purely a Generic role and only experienced housing officers need apply.

Budget has been allocated for at least 3 months but this is likely to be extended.

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

Location: London
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Allocations Assistant

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-07-02T16:55+00:00

Our client, a major social housing provider in the Tayside area, urgently requires an Allocations Assistant to join their team on a 6 month contract.

Responsibilities include:

Provide an effective reception service to callers

Checking, as required, coding, assessing/classifying all housing/transfer applications and placing them into appropriate categories in accordance with the House Letting Regulations

The input of all application details to the computerised House Letting System as necessary, undertake rent arrears checks for housing/transfer applicants

Issue information requests to applicants, following up cases who do not respond.

Oversee the maintenance of group filing systems as appropriate.

Dealing with telephone enquiries related to housing applications.

Assist with all admin duties as required

Assist as necessary in processing Mutual/Tenant Exchange scheme

Interview applicants regarding their housing application and their housing prospects and dealing with telephone enquiries regarding same.

Carry out lettings procedures including making arrangements for viewings and relet inspections

Vetting of both Waiting List and Transfer List applicants, interviews, allocations, assist with void management.

Assist in the compilation of Performance Monitoring statistics
Ideally you will have experience within a social housing environment.

For full details and/or a confidential discussion regarding this role, please do not hesitate to contact me on the number provided.

Location: Dundee
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months

Community Safety Analyst in Greater London

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-07-02T16:53+00:00

Are an experienced Community Safety Analyst currently looking for work? A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Analyst to work on a contract basis has just become available! Our client, a large local authority in South London, seek a Community Safety Analyst to: · To provide a research capability to meet the needs of the Community Safety Partnership · To collect, collate, prioritise, evaluate and interpret large quantities of complex quantitative and qualitative data to make recommendations for Partnership actions · To contribute to and participate in the effective deliverance of new crime strategies by utilising your analytical expertise of your key areas of research. · Attend multi agency and operational meetings to present and discuss data, and analysis requirements, or to present evaluated findings, implications and recommendations As an ideal candidate you will possess strong, demonstrable experience as an Analyst with an extensive background in Community Safety or Crime Reduction. Police Analysts are also encouraged to apply for this role as are Community Safety and Crime Reduction professionals with some other form of analytical experience.

This excellent opportunity will not be available for long, so apply now to avoid disappointment.

For more information about this role please contact Lindsay Joyce on 020 3119 3314 or send your CV to (email address removed). Due to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, I am afraid your application has been unsuccessful.

Community Safety Skills is member of the Red Snapper Group.

The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates.

The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.

Location: Greater London
Salary: £16.00 - £18.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Tenancy Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-07-02T15:43+00:00

A major housing organisation urgently requires an experienced Tenancy Support Worker to join their team on an temporary basis, working from their Edinburgh office.

This diverse role will involve working within a team, to provide a comprehensive support service for a challenging and diverse customer base; through the provision of housing support for vulnerable tenants, in setting up and/or maintaining their homes and preventing repeat homelessness.

You will also be expected to:

Provide advice for tenants in a range of welfare issues

Act as Key worker for individual service users

Negotiate and monitor individual support plans with tenants and conduct regular reviews of their support needs.

Undertake regular support meetings / contacts with tenants; mainly through home visits but also where appropriate, accompanying tenants to appointments, meeting at alternative venues and telephoning tenants.

Due to the nature of the this role you must have relevant experience within a social housing/care role, a recent enhanced disclosure (or be willing to be put though one at no expense to yourself) and have a drivers licence/access to a vehicle.

This role is to start ASAP so please forward your CV if you are interested. Should you require further information please do not hesitate to contact me for a confidential discussion.

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

Housing Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-07-02T14:40+00:00

Our Social Housing client in Southampton, Hampshire is looking for a Housing Officer on a 6 month contract to start ASAP. The aim of this role is to provide a comprehensive and quality service for all aspects of repairs and estate management for residents within a specified area. The main duties of this role are:

Effectively manage all outstanding debts

Advise residents on all matters about their tenancy and resolve them

Investigate all breaches of tenancy and enforce terms of the tenancy agreement conditions

play an active role in supporting tenant involvement

Respond to residents' requests for inspection and/or repairs

The ideal candidate must have the following:

Housing Officer Experience

Good Communication skills both verbal and written

Good IT Skills

Location: Southampton
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months

Tenancy Services Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-07-02T14:14+00:00

My client a well known housing association based in East London is seeking a Tenancy Services Officer, the rate of pay is £17 per hour and this contract will run for approximately 3 months.

You will have experience of handling high level ASB cases up to court level as well as experience of investigating breaches of tenancy agreements; a sound understanding of estate management is also a requirement.

A car is a must and a current CRB would be more than advantageous

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

Location: London
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 13/07/2009
Duration: 3 Months

Principal Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-07-02T13:52+00:00

You will make your mark in this new role as Principal Manager by leading all of the day to day operations, managing building & refurbishment contracts teams, commercial teams, supporting the Director in a deputy capacity and ultimately assist in growing the business.
Projects predominantly undertaken include Maintenance and refurbishment projects within the Social Housing sector.

This is a high profile leadership role where the ability to influence people and inspire change through transformational leadership are essential. You'll need enough commitment to take risks and challenge current thinking, and the kind of drive, tenacity and creativity to keep us one step ahead.

A professional background in construction and knowledge of commercial quantity surveying is just as important, but above all you'll be a natural leader who can really make an impact.

You'll discover a highly competitive salary, exceptional benefits and, easy access to some of Britain's areas of outstanding natural beauty - and with fantastic support, training and career development, who knows where this opportunity might take you.

The role demands more than on-paper experience. It demands vision, creativity and strategic commercial ability at the highest level.

Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: Package
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent

Relief Housing Support Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-07-02T10:12+00:00

Relief Housing Support Officers are required to work as and when required in Glasgow and surrounding areas, ideally you will be able to provide evidence of the following:-

Experience of providing housing support services and/or care
An understanding of the needs and aspirations of older people;
Worked in a Housing Support Environment;
SVQ Level 2 in Social Care or equivalent would be an advantage.
Commitment to enabling older people to achieve maximum independence, health and well being;
Willingness to be adaptable and flexible in order to meet the objectives of the service.
Compliance with Disclosure Scotland.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Beresford Blake Thomas who are operating as an employment business

Location: Glasgow and Surrounding
Salary: £6.00 - £7.00 ph
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Specialist Housing Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-07-02T09:46+00:00

My client is a well respected Housing Association operating out of Cwmbran. Due a senior member of staff leaving the organisation they are seeking for a senior housing management candidate to fulfill a three to six month interim position whilst the role is recruited for on a permanent basis.

Job Purpose:

Responsible for the delivery of an excellent specialist housing services for the tenants, leaseholders and other residents.

Develop and deliver a Specialist Housing Service that is open, inclusive and democratic in its approach ensuring effective engagement with tenants and residents within local communities.

Monitor, review and improve operational service delivery and financial performance of a range of specialist services ensuring that excellence and best practice informs decision making and that the Housing Association complies with all required regulatory and inspection framework.

Take a lead role in selected initiatives and developments and a personal role in the involvement of the Housing Associations members, tenants, leaseholders and other residents in all aspects of the housing service development and delivery.

Play a key role in shaping and driving organisational and cultural change to deliver the Housing Associations mission and values, actively contributing to the development and improvement of all of the Housing Associations services. To apply candidates must have:

An excellent understanding of social housing, it’s funding and the challenges it faces in maximising it’s positive impact on the regeneration of communities.

Evidence of continuing professional development with a recognised qualification.

Knowledge and understanding of delivering excellent services directly to customers and/or tenants.

Knowledge and understanding of current housing legislation and best practice in the provision of housing services.

Knowledge of all aspects of contract management ideally with an understanding of best practice in the delivery of environmental services.

Location: Torfaen
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 - 6 Months

Agency & Policy Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-07-02T09:22+00:00

MY CLIENT, ONE OF THE UKS TOP 5 RSL's AND HIGHLY REGARDED WITHIN THE SUPPORTED HOUSING SECTOR IS SEEKING AN AGENCY & POLICY MANAGER FOR A LONG TERM CONTRACT.

This post offers an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing supported housing Agency Managed services across the organisation. The post holder will have responsibility for shaping and reviewing Policy and best practice within the Supported Arm of this large organisation who has housing stock of over 50,000.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

STRONG SUPPORTED HOUSING BACKGROUND

IN-DEPTH UNDERSTANDING OF SUPPORTING PEOPLE

STAFF MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE

WELL DEVELOPED INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

MONITORING AND EVALUATING SUPPORTED HOUSING SCHEMES

FULLY FAMILIAR WITH BEST PRACTICE AND RELEVANT LEGISLATION

FULLY UNDERSTAND THE PRINCIPLES OF RISK ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT

ABILITY TO EXPLAIN COMPLEX ISSUES SIMPLY AND ABILITY TO INFLUENCE OTHERS

PROBLEM SOLVER WITH EYE FOR DETAIL AND FOCUS ON HIGH STANDARDS OF SERVICE DELIVERY AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

DUTIES TO BE UNDERTAKEN:

OVERSEE THE MONITORING AND RISK ASSESSMENTS OF MANAGING AGENTS

RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE IMPLEMENT ACTION PLANS ARISING FROM DECOMMISSIONING AND RECOMMISSIONING OF AGENCY MANAGED SERVICES

TO ASSIST IN COMPLETION OF NEW BIDS AND SETTING UP OF NEW SERVICES FOR MANAGING AGENTS

TO DEVELOP, PROMOTE, DELIVER AND IMPLEMENT POLICY OBJECTIVES

TO DELIVER KPI TARGETS

ACT AS KEY POINT OF LIAISON WITH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDER

AGENCY MONITORING AND RISK ASSESSMENT

KLOES AS THEY RELATE TO AGENCY MANAGED SERVICES POLICY

CARRY OUT RECRUITMENT, INDUCTIONS, APPRAISALS

FINANCIAL MONITORING IN RELATION TO AGENCY RENTS

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

Resident Involvement Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-07-01T20:52+00:00

A large Housing Group seeks a Resident Involvement Officer to work within the RI Team to deliver and coordinate the Group's Resident Involvement Strategy.

You will ensure a variety of communication channels are opened and maintained with residents to include service user groups, conferences, forums and satisfaction surveys. You will develop techniques to ensure resident-consultation is meaningful and relay feedback to Service Managers as appropriate.

To apply for this role you must have experience of resident involvement within a Housing Association or similar. Experience of liaison with internal and external stakeholders and securing funding for communication initiatives is also required.

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

Location: North West London
Salary: £17.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 2 Months

Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-07-01T17:25+00:00

My client in North East Lincolnshire is looking to appoint a Support Worker on a temporary contract of 2 months. This well know and well renowned service provides housing support and advice to 16 - 25 year olds in the area.

They are looking to appoint a Support Worker who has ideally worked with the specific client group or someone who has housing and benefits advice who can adapt that experience to working with 16 - 25 year olds.

The candidates must have a current Enhanced CRB check to be considered for the role.

Location: Grimsby
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 13/07/2009
Duration: 2 Months

Area Surveyor

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-07-01T17:22+00:00

A job has arisen in Croydon, Surrey, for an Area Surveyor to work in the Property Services team of a local Housing Association. The job is freelance whilst action is taken to recruit for a permanent solution, the job will pay up to £20 per hour and will likely to be at least a month. The successful candidate will need to have a current standard CRB in place taken within the last 6 months.

The Company
The housing association has been operating since 1967 and has its roots and culture firmly based among the residents of South London. With nearly 1,400 properties within only three London boroughs, the housing association maintains a close working relationship with residents and is a local employer that has "first class" best company status and is an accredited investor in people.

Their commitment remains to provide first class and affordable homes and services and through a range of strategic partnerships ensures that the number of homes and the residents that they offer those services to is growing year on year.

The Role
The team has a spilt of 2 surveyors, looking after a 50% of the stock (700 homes) either on a supported or generic housing side. In this case you will be looking after the generic stock covering the Croydon and local area. The surveyor will have to liaise with the partnering contractor to ensure all relevant work is completed on time and to specification, reporting on all works throughout this process. The job duties will be broken down as follows: -

Maintenance Inspections

Inspections of properties

Liaison with contractors

Dealing with the evictions in association with the Housing Officer

Contractor/Financial Monitoring

Post inspection of works carried out by contractors

Checking variations to works

Checking value for money

Cyclical Works/Special Projects

Manage the undertaking of minor repairs/refurbishment projects

Commissioning and managing works

Technical Administration linked to Gas Safety Contract

Tenants/Agency Meetings

Deputise for the Property Services Manager (PSM) as required

Take an active part in liaising and consulting with residents on maintenance matters

Administration/Customer Satisfaction

Assist with the checking of invoices and other technical admin tasks

Assist the PSM in monitoring value for money

Prepare technical reports for the PSM as required

Skills/Knowledge/ Experience Required:

Experience of property inspection, maintenance contracting, and front line working with contractors

Must be able to be administratively independent, with good numeracy and literacy skills

Good communication skills and the ability to empathise with and understand others

Able to plan, organise and manage own workload

Ability to use own initiative and communicate decisions made to your line manager

Have an understanding of and a positive approach to equal opportunities and diversity

Able to work flexible hours including occasional evening meetings

Access to a car on a daily basis

Able to provide on call service, and responded to emergencies outside office hours

All candidates that meet the above requirements will be required to complete a short test, the results of which will be used to shortlist further for interview. Interviews will take place latter part of the week commencing 6th July, with a view to start the successful individual the following week.

Location: Croydon
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 4-6 Weeks

Scheme Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-07-01T17:17+00:00

We are looking to recruit a Scheme Manager in Carlisle Cumbria. My Client is a large Housing Association in the North of England.
You will be responsible for:

Promoting the independence, dignity, security, rights and well being 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 in accordance with the organisations standards and procedures

Providing a housing management service to the tenants within the scheme Client Group will be mainly elderly, previous experience of working with the Over 55's would be an advantage
An Enhanced CRB will be a requirement of the role.

Location: Cumbria
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: On Going

Maintenance Surveyor

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-07-01T17:15+00:00

A South London Based Housing Association is looking for a Maintenance Surveyor for a 1 month contract paying £21.50Ltd per hour.

The key areas of work will be:

Maintenance Inspections

Contractor/Financial Monitoring

Cyclical Works/Special Projects

Tenants/Agency Meetings

Administration/Customer Satisfaction

This is an essential car user post.

To apply for this position, please contact Marcus May at The Synergy Group on 0207 556 9354

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

Location: South East
Salary: Mileage
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 20/07/2009
Duration: 1 Month

Support Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-07-01T16:53+00:00

We are currently recruiting for a Support Officer for a vacancy based within a Supported Housing Scheme in Bristol.

Successful candidates will have previous experience of working within a vulnerable adults setting, have a recent CRB disclosure in order to start work ASAP.

We will offer an excellent rate of pay of up to £13 per hour in return for your skills and experience.

For more information please apply today............

Location: Bristol
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months

Learning Disability Service Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-07-01T16:53+00:00

A large Housing Group is seeking a Learning Disability Service Manager to be based at their main Hertfordshire location.

You will manage 8 Learning Disability Services throughout East Hertfordshire, Stevenage and Watford and have overall responsibility for performance information recording and budget management. Furthermore, you will be in charge of recruiting and selecting staff and will manage and overall team of 15 people with direct line management of 3 staff.

To apply for this role you must have experience of managing staff within a specialist service for vulnerable adults. You must have a good understanding of Supporting People and the Commission for Social Care Inspection. Knowledge of current learning disability issues and legislation is also essential.

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

Location: Watford
Salary: £31,000 - £33,000 per Annum
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Income Recovery Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-07-01T14:54+00:00

A South London Based Housing Association is looking for an Income Recovery Officer for a 3 month period paying £13.90 Ltd per hour.

The main duties will be:

To manage a designated patch of general needs properties.
Manage and reduce tenant arrears
Carry out Home visits
DIY Possessions
HB & Welfare Benefit advice, liaison, tenant interviews and visits.
Serving NOSP's and NTQ's
Attending Evictions

This is an essential car user post.

To apply for this position, please contact Marcus May at The Synergy Group on 0207 556 9354

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

Location: South East
Salary: Mileage
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 13/07/2009
Duration: 3 Months

Community Alarm Service Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-07-01T09:41+00:00

A local Authority is seeking a Community Alarms Officer to provide planned support and emergency response to vulnerable clients in the community and sheltered housing.

You will answer calls made to the Community Alarm service, assessing their nature and taking action in accordance with guidelines and procedures. You will provide advice and assistance, alerting the emergency services where appropriate and ensuring the well being and personal security of clients at all times. Further duties will involve installing and checking equipment in client’s homes and liaising closely with Scheme Managers – informing them of any incidents that have been dealt with in their absence. You will also speak to clients daily and make visits as required.

To apply for this position, you should have experience of working with vulnerable clients and must have worked in a similar role. This role will be on 12 hour shift basis for either night or day shifts. A car driver and current enhanced CRB disclosure is essential for this position.

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

Location: South West London
Salary: £12.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Senior Community Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-07-01T09:40+00:00

A Local Authority is seeking a Senior Community Officer to provide a range of support services for older or vulnerable residents living in sheltered housing schemes.

Based from a Sheltered Scheme, your role will be hands on – providing support to your own residents. This will involve Needs Assessments, Support Planning and Reviews. You will deal with all Housing Management aspects and coordinate repairs. You will also liaise with other service providers ensuring care and support to each resident is provided, and sign post residents as necessary to services as required. Furthermore, you will supervise and direct the work of a team of 4 Community Officers, ensuring support services are provided, service standards delivered and training and development needs are met.

To apply for this position, you should have management experience within a Supported Housing environment, and be well versed with the Supporting People Framework. A current enhanced CRB disclosure is essential for this role.

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

Location: North West London
Salary: £27,669 - £29,277 PA (Pro-Rata)
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 9 Months

Female Only Floating Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-07-01T09:37+00:00

A small Housing Association for women is seeking a Floating Support Worker for a period of 3 months. You will be required to provide ongoing support to vulnerable clients within their own homes in the West London area.

Your main duties will include ensuring that your clients are safe and assisting them with any additional support they may need with budgeting or benefit claims. You will produce initial assessment reports and maintain support plans and risk assessments for your clients, updating these regularly and setting achievable targets for your clients to reach. You will be required to liaise with partnering agencies including GPs and benefit agencies. Furthermore, you will assist clients with any further support they may need with childcare or education by signposting them to alternative agencies.

To apply for this position you should have experience working with vulnerable women. A current CRB disclosure 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: West London
Salary: £16.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Housing Assistant

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-07-01T09:03+00:00

We are looking for an experienced Housing Assistant to join a busy team in Nottingham. You will be working with a team of Housing Assistants and Housing Officers and be responsible for providing front line support. You will be taking cash payments for rent, and need to ensure all monies add up at the end of each day, you will also advise on basic housing issues and book people appointments with Housing officers where necessary. You will assist the housing officers in their work and carry out general administration duties.
As the successful candidate you will have worked in housing previously and have experience of working with tenants both over the phone and face to face. Experience of cash handling is also desirable.

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

Supported Housing Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-07-01T07:38+00:00

Our client is seeking a Supported Housing Officer to cover Housing Management in the Rotherham and Chesterfield areas. This is a temporary contract which will reviewed on an ongoing basis. Duties will include: The efficient and effective day to day running of the scheme. In particular, to provide a locally based, responsive housing management, maintenance and support service to the association's tenants, ensuring that the services sustain independent living for all tenants and maintain neighbourhoods which disabled and non-disabled tenants can share and enjoy. To carry out annual assessments and six monthly reviews of support needs and prepare support plans with their agreement. Responding to emergency calls from tenants and summon assistance as appropriate. To assist in the process of installing aids and adaptations. To maintain accurate records as required. To liaise with Supporting People teams as appropriate. Arranging inspections, security, cleaning and minor repairs. An existing enhanced CRB is required for this post.
It is anticipated that this post will be approximately 30 hours per week.

A full Job Description is available for this role and the closing date for applications will be Friday, 3rd July. Please apply now to register your interest.

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

Scheme Co-Ordinator (Scheme Manager)

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-06-30T18:07+00:00

My client is looking for a temporary Scheme Co-ordinator (Scheme Manager) to oversee a 31 unit sheltered scheme based in Usk.
The contract is part-time, three days a week and is due to begin on the 20th of July. The contract is expected to last for three months.
Candidates are expected to have previous experience working with the elderly in a similar position. Responsibilities of the role will include daily calls, support plans and needs assessments.
Hourly rate - £9 - £10 per hour.

Location: South Wales
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Housing Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-06-30T17:43+00:00

This is a 1 month contract working for a large housing association and to be based out their Bristol office. The role is a housing officer and they are looking for someone who can demonstrate experience in this field, You will need to have experience looking after a patch of properties (over 400) including rent, leasehold, estate management, allocations, anti-social behaviour and lettings. The role is to start on Monday 6th July and carry on for 4 weeks working full time hours.

Location: Bristol
Salary: Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 1 Month

Supported Housing Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-06-30T17:42+00:00

A full Job Description is available for this role and the closing date for applications will be Friday, 12th June. Please apply now to register your interest.

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

Support Worker - Learning Difficulties

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-06-30T17:31+00:00

My client has a vacancy for a residential support worker for an ongoing role. This post will be 27 hours per week.

The post will be based in Salisbury and will be working in a residential unit of 8 service users with learning difficulties. The client group is adults and experience of working with this environment is essential. POVA trained candidates are desirable, as are those with a current valid CRB as the client is looking for an immediate start.

My client also has a number of shifts available around Salisbury working within a variety of challenging environments.

Apply today to Kerry at BBT via email (email address removed) or call 02920 877525

Location: Salisbury
Salary: £7.00 - £11.00 ph Neg
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Project Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-06-30T17:24+00:00

My client is a large national organisation which runs a vital service in the Lincolnshire area.

They are looking for a Project Worker to undertake a temporary contract for a minimum period of three months with varying hours and shift patterns

Whilst ideally having previous experience of Project / Support Work applications are invited from candidates with the following skills:

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Ability to prioritise workloads

Able to work on own initiative

Experience of working with vulnerable client groups

An interest in Social Housing

A relevant social housing or Social Care qualification SUITABLE CANDIDATES MUST HAVE A CURRENT ENHANCED CRB

Location: Lincolnshire
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 16/07/2009
Duration: 3 Months

Housing Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-06-30T16:53+00:00

Candidate must have:

Knowledge and/or understanding of housing/homelessness issues.

Knowledge of relevant legislation such as Homelessness Act, Mental Health Act, Community Care Act and Supporting People.

Understanding and/or knowledge of issues relating to the service user group and the protection of vulnerable persons.

Ability to work independently, as well as a flexible and effective team member

Ability to understand the needs of others

Ability to work under pressure in a stressful environment

Ability to deal with conflict / aggressive behaviour maintain professional boundaries

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Effective problem-solving and negotiation skills

Ability to assess and review client support needs.

Ability to challenge unacceptable behaviour and take responsibility for making all decisions, including difficult ones.

Ability to manage and plan own workload ensuring all deadlines and targets are met.

Ability to use supervision in a proactive manner to address issues with workload, training, pressure etc.

You must be able to provide 2 years references and you will apply for a Medacs CRB as part of the registration process.

Great rates available. For more information please contact Clare at Medacs Healthcare.

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

Senior Project Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-06-30T15:38+00:00

PURPOSE OF YOUR JOB
· Provide a client centred, safe environment in which to promote positive risk taking and recovery.

Undertake appropriate key working activities (i.e. referrals/comprehensive needs assessment/ interviews/ recovery-orientated action planning) to identify client needs and strengths and support recovery.

Demonstrate a strong commitment to personal development and learning.

Strive to establish and maintain the trust and confidence in clients.

Use knowledge, skills and experience to recognise difficult or challenging client situations and use appropriate communication skills and initiative to influence and bring out positive resolution.

Deliver housing management functions, including lettings, rent generation and management of scheme conditions, effectively in accordance with managerial guidance and agreed standards.

Manage incidents of anti-social behaviour in accordance with agreed protocols and standards.

Central Location.

Ongoing Contract - Leading to a permeant position for the right candidate.

Completive hourly rate and salary.

Easy access to rail links and bus routes.

Knowledge/Skills

particularly those with a history of problematic substance misuse.

An understanding of lapse and relapse management and appropriate interventions.

The knowledge, skills and ability to assess the needs of people with substance misuse problems and formulate action plans to identify how these can be met.

A detailed knowledge of services which are available to people who have substance misuse problems, the means to gain access to these services, and a good understanding of the Community Care Assessment process.

An understanding and willingness to work with different theoretical models of substance misuse work.

Appreciation of a multidisciplinary agency and team approach to substance misuse treatment, and further knowledge of treatment pathways.

Understanding of Employment and Training Schemes, the resettlement process, day-care and other programmes. Knowledge and understanding of the complex needs and problems that confront homeless people,

Proficient IT/admin skills in an office environment.

Experience

Experience of housing management, including lettings, rent generation and management of scheme conditions.

Demonstrable experience within substance misuse field.

Demonstrable commitment to Continuous Professional Development.

Creativity in empowering and facilitation of client participation in the improvement of life and social skills.

Location: Oxfordshire
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: ONGOING

Property Services Support

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-06-30T15:24+00:00

An experienced property services administrator is required to join our client, a provider of housing support services. You will be based in the office of their client, meaning a professional representation at all times.

You will be required to handle all incoming job requests, upload them onto the system, and ensure that all paperwork is accounted for.

Experience within property, and specifically an understanding of gas legislation, would be advantageous.

Applicants must be IT Literate, and have specific experience of Microsoft packages especially Excel. Training will be provided for the in house database.

The hours are flexible, and although the initial requirement is for 4 hours in the morning ie 8am - 12noon or 9am - 1pm, afternoon hours would be a consideration.

Central location, close to amenities.

Required to start asap.

Location: Oxford
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Floating Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-06-30T14:51+00:00

National client requires a floating support worker for the East Sussex area immediately.

The primary client group will be Alcohol & Substance Misuse. Proven experience within both floating support
and the designated client group will be desirable. The role will require visiting clients so the successful candidate must also have a valid drivers licence.

This is a temporary vacancy for approximately 3 weeks starting ASAP.

Location: East Sussex
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Weeks

ASB Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-06-30T14:06+00:00

ASB Officer required
Housing Association in Croydon, Surrey
£11 - £13.50 per hour + mileage paid
Immediate start – 3 month contract

A large housing Association based in Croydon in Surrey are looking for an ASB Officer to join their team on a 3 month contract. They are keen to bring someone on board ASAP and will paying £13.50 per hour on a limited basis.

Our client provides homes and services to communities across London, the South and South East of England. They managing over 28,000 homes, and offer housing solutions from general needs to housing for people with mental health problems and learning difficulties. As a housing provider, they are dedicated to improving the quality of life of their residents through their central service provision and building more homes for people in need.

Experience, skills and competencies:
Case management to include DV, Harassment, noise nuisance all reports of ASB.
Attend court hearings, forums, local authority meetings to review cases.

Other requirements:
Own transport (approx 60-80 miles per week) - Mileage will be paid.

Location: Croydon
Salary: Mileage
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Floating Support Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-06-30T10:06+00:00

A large RSL is seeking a Floating Support worker for an initial 3 month contract to manage a caseload of 17 clients with low level mental health support needs.

Your key duty will be to make weekly visits, ensuring tenants are maintaining their tenancies and are working closely to their support plans. Furthermore you will review client progress and seek external agency support as and when required. You will also promote independent living skills in regards to cooking, budgeting, training and employment.

To apply for this position you should have a background in Supported Housing and must have worked with a wide range of client groups including mental health clients. An enhanced CRB is essential for this position.

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

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

Refuge Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-06-30T10:04+00:00

A Specialist Housing provider is seeking a Refuge Worker to provide a high quality service to women* and their children who have fled domestic violence and are living in a specialist refuge.

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 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.

To apply for this role you will be an experienced refuge worker having worked within a supported housing environment and have experience of working within a refuge for women who have fled domestic violence. 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: North London
Salary: £12.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Executive PA

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-06-30T09:52+00:00

North West London based Housing Association are looking to recruit an experienced PA to support the organisation's Director.

The priority elements of this job are:

To act as PA to the Director
To produce board papers and presentations
To organise the development sub-committee meetings, sending out agendas, minuting and arranging catering.
To facilitate other meetings organised by the regeneration team as required in terms of minutes and catering.
To assist at various PR events that are undertaken

You will need to be a self starter and demonstrate an ability to work on your own initiative with minimal supervision. Most importantly you must have a friendly, positive, can-do attitude and an ability and willingness to predict the team’s requirements ahead of time.

Ideally you will have high level word and power point skills and a good visual sense to ensure that the right image is being projected in all of the documents we present. Experience of Excel, In-design or MS project would be an advantage but are not essential.
There will be a requirement to work late to facilitate board meetings approximately once a month.
You should have experience working in housing association/local authority environment at an executive level.

£27k - £29k + benefits

Location: North West London
Salary: 27k - 29k
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: ASAP

Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-06-30T09:44+00:00

Applicants should have extensive knowledge in working with people with learning disabilities and mental health problems.

Main duties
Assisting tenants to self- medication
Carrying out assessments on patients
Assisting new tenants to fill out housing benefit forms
Writing tenants reports before the end of the shift
Updating hand over reports
Attending of CPA meeting with tenants where required
Assisting tenants with shopping, cooking, personal hygiene, laundry and other general social work duties were required
Reminding tenants to pick up medication from the hospital
Reminding tenants of their pre booked appointment every day
Car driver desirable

Location: Cambridge
Salary: £9.00 - £9.80 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Night Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-06-30T09:34+00:00

We are currently recruiting for a Night Support Worker for a vacancy within a young persons supported housing hostel based in Bristol.

You will be providing daily reception support service ensuring that tenants, their guests and other users are welcomed appropriately and that use of the building is monitored.

You will be the first port of call for all enquiries therefore good communication and organisation skills are essential, experience with working with young people is also desirable.

You will ensure the wellbeing of all service users by providing support and advice upon payments and rental, issuing receipts and recording details.

You will be required to undertake general office duties including filing, photcopying, faxing and associated clerical duties.

Applicants must be flexible as work hours are managed with a receptionist rota to ensure the service is provided 24 hours a day. You will be required to work in shifts of four working days and four days off.

It is essential that all applicants hold a recent CRB check.

We will offer an excellent rate of pay of up to £9 per hour in return for your skills and experience.

If you are interested in the above vacancy please contact Louise Clark on 0117 928 1580

Location: Bristol
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3

Children's Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-06-30T09:33+00:00

We are currently recruiting for a Children's Support Worker for a vacancy in housing services based in Bristol.
This is a full time position of 35 hours per week.

You will be responsible for the welfare of all children using the safe house service.

Your role will be to establish appropriate care packages of ongoing emotional and practical support.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate an ability to involve and liaise with mothers/carers of children and to empower then in children's play.

Successful candidates must have a minimum of 2 years experience of working with children at risk, a thorough knowledge of child protection issues , a clear understanding of how domestic violence impacts on children and an understanding of health and safety issues.

You must have a full driving license and access to transport, along with a recent CRB check.

We will offer an excellent rate of pay of up to £10 per hour in return for your skills and experience.
If you are interested in the above vacancy please contact Louise Clark on 0117 928 1580

Location: Bristol
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months+

Scheme Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-06-30T08:59+00:00

We are looking to recruit a Scheme Manager for a temporary contract in the Blackpool area.This position is part time. My client is a large Housing Association in the North West and are looking to recruit an experienced person to manage their sheltered scheme. The scheme comprises of some 36 flats offering Independent living to the over 55's.

Duties Will involve

To check on tenants welfare liaising with control room and other agencies / KNOCK where appropriate

keep tenants files up to date

complete support plans / reviews for SP purposes

carry out checks on emergency call equipment and fire alarms and record these

report/ monitor repairs where tenant unable to do so

Generally supporting tenants to maintain independent living This post is for 20 hours a week
The post is part time for 20 hours a week. A current Enhanced CRB is a requirement of the role

Location: Blackpool
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 10/07/2009
Duration: 2 Months

Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-06-30T08:24+00:00

Applicants should have extensive knowledge in working with people with learning disabilities and mental health problems.

Location: Cambridge
Salary: £9.00 - £9.80 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Estate Manager - Surrey

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-06-30T08:23+00:00

Housing association with properties throughout the UK are looking for an Estate Manager to join their already renowned team of property management professionals in Godalming Surrey. It is essential that you have previous experience in a similar role and it would also be advantageous if you had a property management qualification.

As well as property management, health and safety and also maintenance your duties will include:

Responding to customer or tenant enquiries
Attend regular Residents Association / RMC’s meetings, presenting information as required.
Identifying and reporting of defects.
Continual quality assurance reviews of house keeping standards on estates, taking into consideration customer aspirations and satisfaction and our own group standards.
Monitoring of contractors performance, report unsatisfactory work and initiate action to remedy.
Identify and report maintenance issues requiring action under the terms of our insurance policy to Property Services Team for action.
Track and conclude all action required resulting from inspections.
Report any contentious issues to the line manager without delay.
Review of Service Charge Estimates and present these to the Residents Associations when or if appropriate
Prepare tender packages for the housekeeping services annually ready to nominate the preferred contractor annually.
Prepare the Annual Service Charge Budget and budget notes, including annotating the covering letters.

On offer is an excellent salary of between £23,000 - £25,000 and , on passing probation, a car allowance of £3000 will also be allocated.

A valid CRB is required for this role

Location: Surrey
Salary: £23,000 - £25,000 pa Plus £3000
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Support Worker/ Project Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-06-30T08:23+00:00

Mental health project worker is needed for an immediate start at this nationally renowned Housing Association based in Woking. You will be required to work a full 35 hours on a shift rota basis. On top of the generous hourly wage you will also have the chance to earn extra money by doing sleep over shifts.

The project provides a key-work service through the support team, and the housing team deals with property issues, rents and administration. From time to time we do need to assist with some personal care.

The ethos and philosophy of the project is of acceptance and tolerance both towards residents and staff groups. Individuality and uniqueness are valued, even when borne of bizarre ideas and delusional beliefs. We are client focussed, working closely with community agencies both statutory and voluntary and we are very much part of the wider community in Surrey.

This is a one off permanent opportunity which is unlikely to come up again soon. You will need to have a valid CRB for this role and also not be the type of person to shy away from a challenge.

Location: Surrey
Salary: £17,000 - £22,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Operations Manager - Homelessness

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-06-30T08:23+00:00

My client is currently seeking an Operations Manager for a dynamic and well established homelessness department to lead and develop a range of services for people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or fleeing domestic abuse.

You'll already be an experienced manager in the support/care/housing sector with a solid understanding of best practice and challenges concerning homelessness including substance use, mental health, offending and domestic abuse.

Professional yet creative, you'll be passionate about client involvement, ensuring quality and inspiring your team through your positive attitude, excellent communication and time management skills. An ability to empower managers to develop a full range of homelessness and worklessness solutions will be key and as well as being keen to enjoy a regular presence in our services.

With use of a car for work you'll be able to work flexibly and oversee on-call services and support out of hours.

Location: Hampshire
Salary: £40,000 pa
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Project Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-06-30T08:23+00:00

This post is PART-TIME temporary for a minimum of 2 months.- The post holder is required to have own car and be CRB checked.

PURPOSE: To assist in the delivery of housing management, tenancy sustainment and support services to the tenants in a way that helps them to develop the skills and confidence for moving on to independent living.

The post involves high levels of unsupervised contact, with young people as defined in Section s. 36 of the 2000 Act. The House Manager (you) will have some lone worker duties, visiting tenants in properties across East London.

Housing Management

1. To take day to day responsibility for providing sound housing management in respect of a designated number of properties/tenancies.

2. To maintain our client's housing management standards and ensure performance targets are met, particularly in respect of maximising occupancy and minimising rent arrears

3. To be responsible for the collection and recording of rents in accordance with the organisation's policies and procedures, and for routine liaison with Housing Benefit offices to facilitate claims.

4. To ensure that properties are always adequately equipped, furnished, and clean, by organising purchasing or working with others on practical tasks.

5. To ensure that routine property maintenance and damage is reported promptly to maintenance staff and to co-operate with them in meeting repair response times.

6. To participate in the referrals and allocations process, which will include interviewing new applicants.

7. To ensure compliance with tenancy agreements, and to take appropriate action in respect of tenants who are in breach of their tenancy responsibilities

8. To establish good relationships with neighbours, and to mediate in disputes where necessary.

Tenant Support

1. To actively promote tenant participation and to ensure that tenants are consulted about decisions that affect them, recognising the organisation's accountability to its tenants.

2. Generally: to maintain day to day oversight of the ongoing support needs of designated tenants, and establish a relationship of trust with tenants to facilitate this.

3. Specifically: to implement the organisation's Resettlement Support Programme, by assessing individual needs, establishing a personal action plan and working with the tenant to achieve agreed goals.

4. To provide close support to tenants when they begin a tenancy, ensuring they are fully aware of their rights and responsibilities

5. To work with tenants to secure move on opportunities, and to support their move-on plans, and ensure move-on targets are met.

6. To maintain contact with staff of local agencies and others who are responsible for referring, supporting or supervising the tenant. (e.g. Probation, Social Services, Health, Housing, Employment, Police, Community groups etc.)

Administrative and Financial.

1. To ensure rent monies, petty cash and purchasing is recorded and accounted in line with the organisation's financial procedures.

Location: Harlow
Salary: £8.50 - £9.00 ph
Hours: Part-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Min 2 Months

Project Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-06-30T08:23+00:00

This post is temporary for a minimum of 2 months.- The post holder is required to have own car and be CRB checked.

Housing Management

1. To take day to day responsibility for providing sound housing management in respect of a designated number of properties/tenancies.

2. To maintain our client's housing management standards and ensure performance targets are met, particularly in respect of maximising occupancy and minimising rent arrears

4. To ensure that properties are always adequately equipped, furnished, and clean, by organising purchasing or working with others on practical tasks.

5. To ensure that routine property maintenance and damage is reported promptly to maintenance staff and to co-operate with them in meeting repair response times.

6. To participate in the referrals and allocations process, which will include interviewing new applicants.

7. To ensure compliance with tenancy agreements, and to take appropriate action in respect of tenants who are in breach of their tenancy responsibilities

8. To establish good relationships with neighbours, and to mediate in disputes where necessary.

Tenant Support

1. To actively promote tenant participation and to ensure that tenants are consulted about decisions that affect them, recognising the organisation's accountability to its tenants.

2. Generally: to maintain day to day oversight of the ongoing support needs of designated tenants, and establish a relationship of trust with tenants to facilitate this.

4. To provide close support to tenants when they begin a tenancy, ensuring they are fully aware of their rights and responsibilities

5. To work with tenants to secure move on opportunities, and to support their move-on plans, and ensure move-on targets are met.

Administrative and Financial.

1. To ensure rent monies, petty cash and purchasing is recorded and accounted in line with the organisation's financial procedures.

Location: Harlow
Salary: £8.50 - £9.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Min 2 Months

Project Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-06-30T08:20+00:00

Background and knowledge of working with women who present mental health issues within a supported housing environment.

An understanding of the needs presented by women that are homeless.

Possess a recognised qualification in Housing or Health or Social Care e.g. NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care, City and Guilds level in Community Mental Health Care

A desire and ability to work with women who present with challenging behaviours and to create a responsive, non-judgmental and secure environment for residents.

Ability to act tactfully, with courtesy and sensitivity at all times.

High level of self motivation with well developed interpersonal and caring skills.

A good understanding of Key working, Supporting planning, Risk and Needs assessing in line with Supporting People requirements.

Demonstrate an awareness of the Quality Assessment Framework and how it relates to the delivery of Supporting People services.

Experience of working and liaising with external professionals, such as Community Psychiatric Nurses, Social Workers, GPs, Psychiatrists, etc.

An ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.

An understanding and commitment to equal opportunities and an ability to work in a non-judgmental way.

Experience of working with people from a variety of ethnic backgrounds.

Excellent communication skills both written and oral.

An ability to use IT applications to enable effective written communication.

An understanding of the resettlement process as it relates to women with mental health issues who have been homeless.

An understanding of health and safety issues as these relate to a supported housing environment.

A willingness to work unsociable hours including week-end work.

A willingness to work within the philosophies of a Christian organisation.

Location: Camden
Salary: £21,000 - £22,000 pa
Hours: Part-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Floating Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-06-29T17:23+00:00

We are Looking to recruit a Floating Support Officer in Cumbria on a temporary basis. Our Client provides residential and community based services which are designed to support and empower every Service user.

Providing support, advice and assistance to Service Users in independent living skills

Identifying, monitoring and assessing individuals support needs, including risk assessing

Developing and reviewing individual support plans within timescales, in line with supporting people requirements

Making regular support visits as agreed in the Service Users support plan

Co-ordinating all support work and ensuring that support plans are in place for all customers in accordance with Supporting People requirements

Liaising with and making referrals to external agencies to meet the needs of those service users who need additional input from other services

Promoting the service and providing information to the wider community and other relevant agencies

Maintaining and updating accurate records and files in all work areas, providing reports, statistics and information in line with guidelines

Maintaining an awareness of legislation, circulars and other information regarding the continued support of Service Users

You will have:

Experience of working in supported housing, ideally within Floating Support with a variety of client groups

Current Enhanced CRB

Access to own vehicle

Experience of developing and working to individual support plans

Experience of needs and risk assessments

Experience of multi-agency and multi-disciplinary working

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

Housing Project Manager

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-06-29T16:55+00:00

Immediately available vacancy for a Housing Project Manager to be based in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk working for a National Charity.

This organisation has a scheme based in Great Yarmouth which was established in 1989 to work with young women who are aged between 14 - 25 yrs old who either pregnant or who have children. The project works with upwards of 100 women a week and their children.

Reporting to the Strategy and Development Manager you will be responsible for the supported housing worker and cleaner who are both permanent members of staff. The Scheme is for 10 Bedsits with shared Kitchens and bathrooms.

The purpose of this role is to have overall management of the mother and baby supported housing project including;

Co-ordinating the provision and monitoring of agreed support services,

Negotiating and implementing Independent Living Plans with the client group,

Preparation for move-on procedures in conjunction with external agencies,

Accountability for all operational activities and ensuring a high quality of service provision,

Due to the nature of the post we can only accept female applicants, under section 7 (2) (e) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975.

Candidates will need to have experience of working with young mothers and knowledge of working within supported people frameworks. You will need to have a good working knowledge of understanding the issues facing young mothers.

You will need to have experience of working with other agencies and have a current knowledge of housing legislation and good practise.

You must be computer literate and have excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

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

ASB Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-06-29T16:53+00:00

My client, a large Housing Association based in South London is looking for an ASB Officer for a 3 month contract paying £13.91Ltd per hour.

The main duties of the role will be case management to include: DV, Harassment, noise nuisance all reports of ASB. Attend court hearings, forums, local authority meetings to review cases.

Other requirements: Own transport (approx 60-80 miles per week) - Mileage will be paid.

To apply for this position, please contact Marcus May @ The Synergy Group on 0207 556 9354

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

Location: South East
Salary: Mileage
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Starting 13/07/2009
Duration: 3 Months

Supported Housing Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-06-29T16:41+00:00

Supported Housing Officer

Working from the Bristol office and providing support for the Wiltshire area.

Permanent Part Time 16 hours per week - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

My client is urgently seeking a Supported Housing Officer with experience in line managing scheme staff and meeting the requirements of Supporting People contracts.

The successful candidate will posses the skills and knowledge needed to provide a comprehensive housing management service to their customers.

They will also be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of the Supporting People framework and maintain effective and productive working relationships with support agencies, partners and advocates as well as possessing first class IT and people management skills

Location: Bristol
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: ASAP

Rent Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-06-29T16:19+00:00

My client is seeking to employ a temporary Rent Officer for a contract expected to last approximately 2 months. Candidates must be experienced in rent recovery and income generation. Car driver essential.

Main Duties:

Deliver a face to face responsive service to customers

Be proactive in delivering and developing services to prevent problems occurring

Respond to requests for expert advice from Customer Services Advisors, local officers and other staff as required

To keep up to date with current legislation and best practise to ensure the service is of the highest standard

To provide information related to income generation in a variety of formats which will be available to all customers as required

To recover debts owed to the group in accordance with policies and procedures under the supervision of the Income Generation Manager

To present re-possession cases at court and carry out the eviction process

To interview Customers in the office and visit Customers at their homes to make arrangements for the repayment of debts

Provide a customer focused service, establishing why the rent arrears have accrued to ensure vulnerable Customers are given assistance

Offer debt and welfare benefits advice to Customers

Signpost Customers to a variety of statutory, voluntary and private organisations for specialised advice

Liaise effectively with a variety of statutory, voluntary and private organisations including local authorities, Housing Benefit Departments, Courts, Welfare Rights Services, Benefits Agency and Debt Management Services

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

Generic Housing Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-06-29T16:11+00:00

Generic Housing Officer Needed for a 12 month contract to work in Exeter
You will be required to provide an effective housing management service to a defined patch of properties, including estate management, transfer list visits, sign up of new tenancies, tenancy support and management, nuisance and anti social behaviour, assistance with rent arrears management, service charge management and resident participation.

For more information, please contact Heather Dignum 01823 277087.

Location: Exeter
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 12 Months

Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-06-29T16:09+00:00

Floating Support Worker Needed in Somerset
My client are currently recruiting 2 support workers to work on a temporary, part time basis. They require 2 experienced supported housing workers to join the team who have sound k knowledge of working with in sheltered housing schemes.
Do you have excellent supported housing knowledge? Are you looking for a long term, part time, temporary contract to start immediately? Do you have strong sheltered housing experience and knowledge?
Is you answered "YES" to all of the above, there are 2 projects which need your help...
Summary of Role:
To operate as part of a team offering support to a wide range of customers in the area including those living within sheltered schemes, receiving support at home, or help line/Telecare services.
To ensure at all times that services are providing high quality services to Mendip Housing customers and that all required regulatory and other agreed standards are being met.
An enhanced CRB is essential for this post.

Location: Somerset
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 3 Months

Part-time Housing Assistant

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-06-29T16:03+00:00

Customer focused Housing Assistant required to work from an area Housing Office providing a high quality housing management service to tenants and support to the housing management team.

Duties will include working on the front counter and dealing with telephone calls from tenants regarding housing issues including

Estate management

Allocations and void management

Tenant participation

Repairs and maintenance

General housing queries

and will also provide an administrative support to the team.

You will have experience of working in housing previously and will have excellent customer service experience.

This role is 14 hours per week, Monday and Tuesday ideally

Location: Stockport
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 1 Month

Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-06-29T15:48+00:00

Project Worker needed in Exeter

I am actively working with a charity in Exeter to build a bank of staff to cover adhoc shifts as and when required on a weekly basis.
You will be working in a single women's only project, to help resettle women back in to housing and help them maintain their tenancies.

Main Responsibilities: Assisting the Manager and project staff in the safety, management, and maintenance of the project, including light household cleaning.

Purpose of the Post:
To facilitate, enable and support women in the smooth transition from ‘homelessness’ into a secure and stable lifestyle, sustaining self supported temporary rented accommodation.

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

Support Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-06-29T15:47+00:00

Project Worker needed in Exeter

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

Project Worker

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-06-29T15:37+00:00

Housing Project Worker needed in Exeter
A very challenging project in Exeter are seeking 2 support workers to work on a shift rota.
You will be supporting ex offenders and tenants who are dependant on the use of drugs and alcohol. The service users are housed in the project to prevent homelessness. This is not a dry house and you will be expected have knowledge of supporting this client group.
The project is manned 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week.
You will need a full enhanced CRB for this role.

Location: Exeter
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 Months

Student Supervisor in London

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-06-29T15:04+00:00

Our client, a respected all girls school in South London are looking for two Student Supervisors to assist Senior Staff with improving Behaviour.

You will be actively patrolling the school grounds and corridors to provide a visible deterrent to any would be trouble makers. · You will liaise with senior staff and work with other support staff that have a strong involvement with behaviour management.· This role requires an intelligent individual with the ability to recognise and judge when there is a need to be sympathetic and when to be strict. An enhanced CRB is essential for this role, experience of working in a similar environment is desirable. This role is term time only. Candidates with a background in either the Police, Anti-Social Behaviour, Youth Worker, Street Warden, Behaviour Management or SENCO as adv

Community Safety Skills is member of the Red Snapper Group.

The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates.

The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.

Location: London
Salary: £9.00 - £10.00 ph
Hours: Full-time
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Term Time Only

Supported Housing Officer - URGENT

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-06-29T13:30+00:00

To provide a comprehensive housing management and support service to supported housing and sheltered housing tenants. To be responsible for meeting the requirements of Supporting People contracts. To work in conjunction with partner agencies.

Responsibilities include but will not be limited to:
To provide a housing management and support service to sheltered housing and supported housing tenants
To maximise receipt of rent, service and support charge income through effective rent account and arrears control and by ensuring appropriate advice and support is given to tenants.
To monitor and control voids in accordance with the Association's void procedure and targets.
To be responsible for the allocation and sign up process in conjunction with partner agencies, ensuring that tenancy selection is in accordance with the Association's Selection and Allocation policy and contractual arrangements.
To deal with neighbour nuisance and any other breach of tenancies in accordance with the Association's policies and procedures, working with tenants, partner agencies and advocates to take appropriate action.
To maintain effective and productive working relationships with support agencies, contractual partners and advocates to ensure that contractual obligations are met and a co-ordinated support, benefit and care package is provided to tenants.

The successful applicant will have the relevant knowledge and skills to provide a comprehensive housing management service to customers. You will demonstrate your understanding of the Supporting People.

You will offer excellent organisational and communication skills, with first class IT skills.

A full current driving licence is desirable, and the position is subject to a basic CRB check.

Location: Exeter
Salary: £8.00 - £12.00 ph Negotiable
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Community Development Officer

greatsocialcare.co.uk — 2009-06-29T13:11+00:00

Community Development Officer – East Midlands £30-£35k + benefits

Our client is a large organisation covering the east Midlands, Yorkshire and the North. They Provide support for individuals who have learning disabilities along with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. They require a Community development Officer to cover their east midlands region.

The Development Manager is responsible for all East Midlands Learning Disability supports including Respites, Independent Supported Living and Registered Supports. Your role will be to commission, develop and manage quality supports for people who have a learning disability and additional needs, instilling the principles of Citizenship and Social Role Valorisation and providing enthusiastic, inspirational and visionary leadership across the Regional Networks. You will cover a total of 18 supports, managing 2 Community Managers and 7 Team Leaders. Our client is looking for a candidate that has strong Operational Management experience, ideally with NVQ 5 Management. RNMH and or RNLD. The ideal candidate will thrive in stressful situations and be determined to achieve positive outcomes for the business and the people they support. In return you will receive a generous salary and benefits package and the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities.

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