ousing Support Worker - Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire Housing Support Worker - ( Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire with travel to Bedford, Watford and Luton ) Salary - £26,478 per annum (including £1000 Unsociable Hours allowance) Job Type - Permanent/Full-Time Hours 40 hours (including 5 hours paid lunch breaks) Location Based in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire with travel to Bedford, Watford and Luton ) (Driving License and access to vehicle MANDATORY) The provision of the contract is between 08:00 and 22:00. As such, there will be morning and evening shifts available with a rolling rota for Saturday on call shifts. However, there is flexibility around this which can be discussed at interview. We believe that a career is not just about earning a living; it's about having your say and making things happen that can mean positive changes to the lives of vulnerable people. We are a national social justice charity with more than 50 years' experience of changing lives, building stronger communities, and reducing crime. Nacro have launched the Community Support Service Tier 2 (CAS-2) which is a national service commissioned by Ministry of Justice to provide accommodation as an alternative to custody. This role is based within our team in the East of England. As a Support Worker, you will provide exceptional housing support services and housing management services to a diverse range of service user including those on Bail, prison leavers, and those going through the criminal justice system. The Team provides flexible and holistic support to residents with a wide range of support needs. We aim to support them to find and keep a stable home at the end of their CAS-2 placement. You will manage a caseload of clients in properties in your allocated patch in the East of England. This role provides an excellent springboard into other criminal justice professions and housing roles. Key Responsibilities Plan and deliver effective support and safety plans with the service user referring to specialist agencies as required. Ensure that properties are always adequately equipped, maintained, furnished, and cleaned. Support residents to understand responsibilities that will help them keep their CAS-2 and future accommodation. Empower and motivate service users to identify and achieve desired outcomes. Develop a move-on plan with service users at the earliest opportunity, identifying realistic options for their future home. What we want from you Understanding and Commitment to the Nacro s Values. Knowledge of the issues affecting people in contact with the Criminal Justice System and/or people experiencing homelessness. Ability to develop person centred support and move on planning. Understanding of housing management, housing-related support, and safeguarding. Ability to work with vulnerable adults with complex needs (such as substance misuse, physical health, mental health, seeking employment and housing support). Flexibility to travel within your allocated patch for training and team meetings and be flexible to cover other local patches as required. What you can expect from us A dynamic and supportive team who delivers results for the people we support every day. The opportunity to work flexibly within the community as this role allows you to work from home in between property visits. A commitment to helping you learn and develop your career. Excellent benefits including a great annual leave entitlement, additional special leave, an occupational sick pay scheme which exceeds statutory requirements and cycle-to-work scheme. This role requires regular travel, a Full Driving License and access to your own vehicle are essential. You will be able to claim mileage expenses from base location (to be ascertained) at 45p for every mile travelled. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role, as well as registration on the DBS Update Service. These will be completed as part of the Pre-Employment Screening process. This role also requires a Prison Clearance. For further information about the role, pleased click here. For further information about Nacro s amazing benefits, please click here. If you have any questions or would like to have an informal chat regarding the role, please contact (url removed) Please Apply Online.
May 16, 2024
Full time
ousing Support Worker - Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire Housing Support Worker - ( Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire with travel to Bedford, Watford and Luton ) Salary - £26,478 per annum (including £1000 Unsociable Hours allowance) Job Type - Permanent/Full-Time Hours 40 hours (including 5 hours paid lunch breaks) Location Based in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire with travel to Bedford, Watford and Luton ) (Driving License and access to vehicle MANDATORY) The provision of the contract is between 08:00 and 22:00. As such, there will be morning and evening shifts available with a rolling rota for Saturday on call shifts. However, there is flexibility around this which can be discussed at interview. We believe that a career is not just about earning a living; it's about having your say and making things happen that can mean positive changes to the lives of vulnerable people. We are a national social justice charity with more than 50 years' experience of changing lives, building stronger communities, and reducing crime. Nacro have launched the Community Support Service Tier 2 (CAS-2) which is a national service commissioned by Ministry of Justice to provide accommodation as an alternative to custody. This role is based within our team in the East of England. As a Support Worker, you will provide exceptional housing support services and housing management services to a diverse range of service user including those on Bail, prison leavers, and those going through the criminal justice system. The Team provides flexible and holistic support to residents with a wide range of support needs. We aim to support them to find and keep a stable home at the end of their CAS-2 placement. You will manage a caseload of clients in properties in your allocated patch in the East of England. This role provides an excellent springboard into other criminal justice professions and housing roles. Key Responsibilities Plan and deliver effective support and safety plans with the service user referring to specialist agencies as required. Ensure that properties are always adequately equipped, maintained, furnished, and cleaned. Support residents to understand responsibilities that will help them keep their CAS-2 and future accommodation. Empower and motivate service users to identify and achieve desired outcomes. Develop a move-on plan with service users at the earliest opportunity, identifying realistic options for their future home. What we want from you Understanding and Commitment to the Nacro s Values. Knowledge of the issues affecting people in contact with the Criminal Justice System and/or people experiencing homelessness. Ability to develop person centred support and move on planning. Understanding of housing management, housing-related support, and safeguarding. Ability to work with vulnerable adults with complex needs (such as substance misuse, physical health, mental health, seeking employment and housing support). Flexibility to travel within your allocated patch for training and team meetings and be flexible to cover other local patches as required. What you can expect from us A dynamic and supportive team who delivers results for the people we support every day. The opportunity to work flexibly within the community as this role allows you to work from home in between property visits. A commitment to helping you learn and develop your career. Excellent benefits including a great annual leave entitlement, additional special leave, an occupational sick pay scheme which exceeds statutory requirements and cycle-to-work scheme. This role requires regular travel, a Full Driving License and access to your own vehicle are essential. You will be able to claim mileage expenses from base location (to be ascertained) at 45p for every mile travelled. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role, as well as registration on the DBS Update Service. These will be completed as part of the Pre-Employment Screening process. This role also requires a Prison Clearance. For further information about the role, pleased click here. For further information about Nacro s amazing benefits, please click here. If you have any questions or would like to have an informal chat regarding the role, please contact (url removed) Please Apply Online.
About Us Hightown is a charitable housing association operating principally in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire. We believe everyone should have a home and the support they need, so our aim is to build new homes and to provide excellent housing and support. We currently manage over 8,000 homes and employ over 1,000 full and part time staff from our head office in Hemel Hempstead. We have an annual turnover of 120 million and a development programme that will deliver over 400 new affordable homes each year. About the Role We currently have an opportunity for a part time (27 hours per week) Waking Night Project Worker at our scheme Ashley Drive in High Wycombe which is a registered care service and home to six adults with a Learning Disability. Working as part of a dedicated team, your role as a Waking Night Project Worker is to your role will be to ensure the safety and well-being of each client, responding appropriately to support needs, illness and/or emergencies. As part of the role you will also be responsible for providing personal care, health and safety tasks and carrying out domestic chores such as cleaning, laundry and ironing. About you Ideally you should have sector experience however, we provide a structured induction and comprehensive training to support you with your role and you will have the opportunity to gain an accredited vocational qualification. We are looking for passionate people who with a can-do attitude who are driven by the desire to make a difference and who have the ability to recognise the wishes and needs of vulnerable adults and communicate effectively using different methods according to people s needs. You will need to be able to work shifts as part of a rota system which will include weekend and bank holiday working. You must be able to work as part of a team to deliver an excellent service to the people we support and be flexible in your approach to work. You will have a commitment to equality and diversity and take a positive approach to supporting people with learning disabilities. Benefits In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a benefits package which includes: Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service 12.61 per hour Regular support from your line manager and colleagues Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary Annual salary and cost of living review Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a 130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us Access to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for use at work Access to COVID-19 vaccinations Friendly and supportive team environment Employee assistance helpline Mileage paid for car usage Fully paid DBS If you are interested in joining our friendly team, please download the job description and click apply below. Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks. To stay safe in your job search we recommend that you visit SAFERjobs, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat job scams. Visit the SAFERjobs website for information on common scams and to get free, expert advice for a safer job search. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
May 16, 2024
Full time
About Us Hightown is a charitable housing association operating principally in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire. We believe everyone should have a home and the support they need, so our aim is to build new homes and to provide excellent housing and support. We currently manage over 8,000 homes and employ over 1,000 full and part time staff from our head office in Hemel Hempstead. We have an annual turnover of 120 million and a development programme that will deliver over 400 new affordable homes each year. About the Role We currently have an opportunity for a part time (27 hours per week) Waking Night Project Worker at our scheme Ashley Drive in High Wycombe which is a registered care service and home to six adults with a Learning Disability. Working as part of a dedicated team, your role as a Waking Night Project Worker is to your role will be to ensure the safety and well-being of each client, responding appropriately to support needs, illness and/or emergencies. As part of the role you will also be responsible for providing personal care, health and safety tasks and carrying out domestic chores such as cleaning, laundry and ironing. About you Ideally you should have sector experience however, we provide a structured induction and comprehensive training to support you with your role and you will have the opportunity to gain an accredited vocational qualification. We are looking for passionate people who with a can-do attitude who are driven by the desire to make a difference and who have the ability to recognise the wishes and needs of vulnerable adults and communicate effectively using different methods according to people s needs. You will need to be able to work shifts as part of a rota system which will include weekend and bank holiday working. You must be able to work as part of a team to deliver an excellent service to the people we support and be flexible in your approach to work. You will have a commitment to equality and diversity and take a positive approach to supporting people with learning disabilities. Benefits In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a benefits package which includes: Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service 12.61 per hour Regular support from your line manager and colleagues Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary Annual salary and cost of living review Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a 130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us Access to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for use at work Access to COVID-19 vaccinations Friendly and supportive team environment Employee assistance helpline Mileage paid for car usage Fully paid DBS If you are interested in joining our friendly team, please download the job description and click apply below. Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks. To stay safe in your job search we recommend that you visit SAFERjobs, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat job scams. Visit the SAFERjobs website for information on common scams and to get free, expert advice for a safer job search. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
Flexible Bank Housing Management Worker Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Essex. Flexible Hours & Shifts available Hourly rate from £9.90 & Weekly Pay Working hours that suit my lifestyle. That's when it hits home. Have you been looking to earn some extra cash, while keeping to your current commitments? Now you can! What's more, you'll be making a difference! This is an exciting time to join Home Group - one of the UK's Largest Housing providers and be part of our brilliant flexible bank. You'll be supporting the smooth running of our services by ensuring the safety and security of our buildings and of our amazing customers, and that we get on with our neighbours! You'll also be picking and choosing the shifts you want to work. We help our customers by focussing on tenancy support. You'll support by helping them to manage their tenancy and rent accounts. You'll also support our customers with their housing benefit claims and make sure that these are received on their rent account. You'll turn around vacant bed spaces so that new customers who need our help can move in quickly. You'll also make sure our service achieves maximum occupancy, and that we are health and safety compliant. Be yourself at Home HomeGroupiscommitted totacklingprejudice and discrimination, not just for our customers, butfor ourcolleagues too!We're super proud of our internal Diversity Networks and allies (Multicultural, LGBTQIA and Disability) which support colleagues from different backgrounds to be their true selves. Werecognise and celebrate our differences, together we make Home Group a great place to work ! About you As a Housing Management Worker, you're a real people person! You're passionate and motivated to help vulnerable people make positive and lasting changes to their lives. You'll impress us with your ability to work on your own initiative. You'll be flexible to work at short notice, as you'll be the one picking your next shift. The great news is that you'll be gaining loads of experience working in different services or locations. You may already have a job in a similar environment in housing with vulnerable adults or have done so in the past, however it's not a deal-breaker if you haven't. To be brilliant, we do need you to have a caring attitude, resilience and the desire to learn and make a difference! When you join as a Housing Management Worker, you'll need to have a valid Enhanced Check under the Disclosure and Barring Service. The great news is that we will pay for that to be done if you don't have a transferrable one. How it works Working on our bank, you'll be able to pick and choose your shifts - from those available in your area. As busy as you are, you should be able to do this on the go via your mobile device! Where you could work You'll be helping our vulnerable customers in a variety of services...... We're looking for you to work across our East region which include our services in Luton, Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard. What's in it for you At Home Group our pay rates are based on Living Wage Foundation rate (definitely more than some organisations!) That means you'll be paid a fair hourly rate which even includes a payment towards your holiday pay! After you have been paid for your first shift, you'll even get a chance to stretch your money further when you get access to our brilliant shopping discount scheme! You'll even get access to our excellent learning portal to develop your skills further. We're sure you will find working for us brilliant, so if you want to stick around, you'll be able to apply for all of our roles! More about this job If you're not reading this advert on our job pages, press the APPLY NOW button to access lots of useful stuff! You can download the Housing Management Worker Job Description and find out more about Home Group . We've also got some short films that show you what it's like to work here, and we know you'll want to find out more about our award winning benefits and rewards ! Applying for this job Don't delay applying for this brilliant job, as we may close it early if we get lots of applications! Just upload your CV and if you have one, your covering letter (this will help us learn more about you!). If you need them, we've also got some great templates to help you. Do let us know if you'd like us to make any adjustments to support you in your application.
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
Flexible Bank Housing Management Worker Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Essex. Flexible Hours & Shifts available Hourly rate from £9.90 & Weekly Pay Working hours that suit my lifestyle. That's when it hits home. Have you been looking to earn some extra cash, while keeping to your current commitments? Now you can! What's more, you'll be making a difference! This is an exciting time to join Home Group - one of the UK's Largest Housing providers and be part of our brilliant flexible bank. You'll be supporting the smooth running of our services by ensuring the safety and security of our buildings and of our amazing customers, and that we get on with our neighbours! You'll also be picking and choosing the shifts you want to work. We help our customers by focussing on tenancy support. You'll support by helping them to manage their tenancy and rent accounts. You'll also support our customers with their housing benefit claims and make sure that these are received on their rent account. You'll turn around vacant bed spaces so that new customers who need our help can move in quickly. You'll also make sure our service achieves maximum occupancy, and that we are health and safety compliant. Be yourself at Home HomeGroupiscommitted totacklingprejudice and discrimination, not just for our customers, butfor ourcolleagues too!We're super proud of our internal Diversity Networks and allies (Multicultural, LGBTQIA and Disability) which support colleagues from different backgrounds to be their true selves. Werecognise and celebrate our differences, together we make Home Group a great place to work ! About you As a Housing Management Worker, you're a real people person! You're passionate and motivated to help vulnerable people make positive and lasting changes to their lives. You'll impress us with your ability to work on your own initiative. You'll be flexible to work at short notice, as you'll be the one picking your next shift. The great news is that you'll be gaining loads of experience working in different services or locations. You may already have a job in a similar environment in housing with vulnerable adults or have done so in the past, however it's not a deal-breaker if you haven't. To be brilliant, we do need you to have a caring attitude, resilience and the desire to learn and make a difference! When you join as a Housing Management Worker, you'll need to have a valid Enhanced Check under the Disclosure and Barring Service. The great news is that we will pay for that to be done if you don't have a transferrable one. How it works Working on our bank, you'll be able to pick and choose your shifts - from those available in your area. As busy as you are, you should be able to do this on the go via your mobile device! Where you could work You'll be helping our vulnerable customers in a variety of services...... We're looking for you to work across our East region which include our services in Luton, Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard. What's in it for you At Home Group our pay rates are based on Living Wage Foundation rate (definitely more than some organisations!) That means you'll be paid a fair hourly rate which even includes a payment towards your holiday pay! After you have been paid for your first shift, you'll even get a chance to stretch your money further when you get access to our brilliant shopping discount scheme! You'll even get access to our excellent learning portal to develop your skills further. We're sure you will find working for us brilliant, so if you want to stick around, you'll be able to apply for all of our roles! More about this job If you're not reading this advert on our job pages, press the APPLY NOW button to access lots of useful stuff! You can download the Housing Management Worker Job Description and find out more about Home Group . We've also got some short films that show you what it's like to work here, and we know you'll want to find out more about our award winning benefits and rewards ! Applying for this job Don't delay applying for this brilliant job, as we may close it early if we get lots of applications! Just upload your CV and if you have one, your covering letter (this will help us learn more about you!). If you need them, we've also got some great templates to help you. Do let us know if you'd like us to make any adjustments to support you in your application.