We’re looking for an experienced housing management professional, to undertake a new role in our Our Way Leeds (OWL) service.

Our OWL service offers young people aged 16 - 25, including families, accommodation, support and advice.  

In this rewarding role, you’ll ensure accommodation is maintained in a safe and habitable condition as well as undertake the case management of individual tenancies.

We are looking for someone who

• Enjoys building strong trusting relationships with clients and landlords
• Has a working knowledge of housing legislation
• With excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
• Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to transport

Above all we are looking for passionate people who are committed to making a difference to people’s lives.

So, if you can do most of what we’re looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be exactly what we need.

Our Offer to You?

You will benefit from:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days
• Many learning and career development opportunities, with paid and tailored training
• Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling and GP services
• Employer contributory pension scheme
• Good maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits
• Incremental pay  
• Care workers discounts
• Access to our Employee Networks including BAME, LGBT+, Mental Health and Wellbeing etc.
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to Corporate Health Plan

We encourage you to apply early as your application will be reviewed as soon as it is received and we reserve the right to close this job advert sooner subject to finding a suitable candidate.

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diverse and exciting region we serve and welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us.

Good Luck!

To assist in the day to day running of the NextStep project for those in housing need, providing support, advice and long-term solutions through the private rented sector and resettlement.

We are looking to recruit a Housing Officer to take responsibility for the landlord functions of a number of properties within our Housing Management Service. For this role, the successful candidate must hold a full driving licence, have use of a car and be prepared to cover a geographical area within the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire area.

The post holder will provide an effective, customer focused service to tenants, particularly focusing on dealing with: Anti-social behaviour and tenancy management, improving income, ensuring properties are maintained to a good standard, dealing with housing related court action, working closely with support providers to prevent eviction, and engaging with local communities including the Police, ASB teams and neighbours.

The successful candidate needs experience of working in a housing management role and should ideally be able to demonstrate the following:

• A proven track record of dealing with allocations, sign ups and ending of tenancies

• Experience of carrying out property inspections

• Experience of managing tenancies, in relation to when they are breached and enforcing their terms

• An understanding of housing law and the landlord/tenant relationship

• An understanding of some of the issues faced by vulnerable people and knowledge

of agencies who can help address those issues

• Experience of working with support providers in an accommodation setting

• A qualification in Housing Management or similar level 4 (or a willingness to obtain one with Framework support)

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

98% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer, we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments, please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application.

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• To provide emotional and practical support to women affected by domestic abuse.
• To provide advocacy and support around finances, housing options and other support areas as required
• To work alongside colleagues at SCH to devise safe and realistic housing action plans for women
• To provide briefings for and share specialist knowledge of domestic abuse with colleagues at SCH.
• To comply with the recording, monitoring and evaluation procedures of the project
• To develop policies and practice guidelines appropriate to the project in accordance with BSWA policies and procedures
• To keep up to date with current legislative changes for dissemination within the staff team, and for use when working with women and children around their rights.
• To keep abreast of issues regarding violence against women on a national and local level
• To participate in multi agency work as agreed with your line manager
• To identify and attend training and conferences relevant to the post, in agreement with your line manager
• To work alongside colleagues to organise in-house training and information sessions on a range of issues for service users
• To promote awareness of the impact of domestic violence on women and children and BSWA services

Exciting New Housing First Support Service

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to work within an innovative new model to help the most vulnerable in their community. They are looking for the right people to start their new team delivering an innovative approach to support as part of the Housing First service. You will be part of a team of seven people shaping and designing the service alongside our clients to be delivering excellent support in this exciting new area.

Housing First is an innovating approach to supporting the most excluded and hard to reach clients. It focuses on supporting clients in their own accommodation to maintain tenancies and achieve individual goals and aspirations. You will be working with a caseload of 5-7 clients delivering this approach within office hours.

The Housing First team work together to provide a personalised, trauma informed support service to people with complex needs facing multiple exclusion in line with Housing First and Housing Led Principles. They will be required to provide a person centred, strength-based support service to support clients to create long term sustainable tenancies by increasing independence and maximising connectivity with the local community.

Our Housing first team support and empower homeless and vulnerable people to achieve sustainable independence and wellbeing and make positive changes in their lives. This is an exciting opportunity to work with the most vulnerable in their community. Rather than follow normal routes of hostels to supported housing to independent accommodation, this service offers clients who have been rough sleeping their own home and then gives them the intensive support needed to maintain their tenancies and lead functional lives where traditional service delivery has failed to engage and meet their needs.

The new team will be supporting approx. 30 clients in properties across all 7 boroughs. Staff will work on a team basis covering and supporting colleagues and clients.

They are looking for people who, not only have relevant skills and experience, but also have the passion, commitment, enthusiasm and vision to enable Transform to help homeless and vulnerable people transform their lives.

It is essential that you have a full valid driving licence and use of your own car for business purposes.

Enhanced DBS clearance will also be required.

They review CV’s when they receive them and interview as soon as they have applications that look like a good match, so apply as soon as you can to avoid missing out.

Position: Housing First Officers
Location: Multiple locations in Surrey around their head office in Leatherhead
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 39 hours Monday to Friday flexible working
Salary: £21,500 to £24,250 dependent on experience (pro rata for part time)

You may also have experience in the following: Support Worker, Housing, Vulnerable People, Charities, Social Worker, Community Development, Volunteer, Housing Support Worker, Challenging Behaviour, Third Sector, Residential Care Worker, Charity, Voluntary Sector, etc.

Ref: 132 945

About The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Estate Officer to join our busy Supported Housing Service, based in Bristol.

Bristol Foyer offers short term accommodation for young people aged 16-25 who are homeless or threatened with homelessness in Central Bristol.

On a day to day basis, you will be responsible for void turnaround in the resident accommodation in line with our contract timescales. You will maintain the upkeep of the building, including minor repairs, replacing and assembling furniture and general maintenance tasks. You will also liaise with external contractors and other LiveWest colleagues among other duties where required.

You will be required to build a good working relationship with Housing Management and Support teams to meet customer and service needs. This is a customer facing role, so delivering excellent customer service is essential and will be at the heart of everything you do.

You will need to have an understanding of basic IT applications such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and reporting of on-site Health and Safety issues and responsive repairs.
This role is field based and is being offered on a part time basis, working 30 hours per week (Monday - Friday, 9am to 3pm).
 
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups, and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. Appointment to the post will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

About The Candidate

To be considered for the role of Estate Officer, you will:

- Be customer focused, approachable and always available to assist our customers
- Be a team player who uses their own initiative
- Be willing to step in and help fellow colleagues as and when needed
- Have a pro-active approach to work, with a can do attitude
- Have experience in day to day repairs and general DIY skills
- Be able to work with minimal supervision
- Be self motivated
- Be able to organise and prioritise tasks

What we offer:

- Defined Contribution pension scheme – employer contribution of 6% - 9%
- Discretionary Bonus scheme
- Death in Service benefit (3 x salary) 
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays with service related increase to your entitlement up to 30 days plus an option to purchase extra annual leave
- Family Friendly policies
- Health Cash Plan including dental and optical cover (worth up to £1,100 per annum)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Health and Wellbeing programme which includes enhanced sick pay, monthly campaigns, training and yearly flu jabs  
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Car Benefit scheme
- Learning and Development including coaching and professional qualification support
- Volunteering days

About The Company

LiveWest provides over 38,000 homes to over 80,000 people throughout the South West from Gloucestershire to the Isles of Scilly. We have plans to build over 6,000 homes in the area over the next five years, developing new homes of all tenures including low-cost rent and sale, market rent and sale, and a range of supported housing and intermediate housing products, creating choice and flexibility. 
 
As well as developing new homes, we continue to invest in existing properties and communities. Through the stability of good housing, we place better living for better lives at the centre of our mission both today and for generations to come. At LiveWest we believe in a home for everyone. 

As an Inclusive Employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues. For further information about our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy, please visit our website.

We are looking to recruit highly motivated and committed individuals to join our high performing, friendly and supportive team that prides itself on the difference we make to our clients lives daily.

We began a new contract with the Ministry of Justice in June 2021, delivering a pan London Housing Advice & Interventions Service, in partnership with St Mungo's. With Single Homeless Project staff co-located in probation offices, you will be working in close partnership with Probation Services, to support people on probation to either sustain their current accommodation or to secure new housing as needed.

Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life. We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. 

We are seeking three individuals to join our team as Housing Advice Workers and deliver housing advice, guidance and support to these clients. Working with clients in your local designated boroughs, you will produce comprehensive and high-quality assessments on their support needs; particularly their housing, employment and financial needs and follow the most suitable pathway for them. 

We are looking for candidates who are passionate about working in this sector and with this client group and would encourage applications from those who are also at the beginning of their career path.

 To be successful, you will need to demonstrate the following either through direct experience or transferable skills:

• Some understanding of working in supported housing or floating support services, with a demonstrable knowledge of Housing and other related Legislation or a relevant qualification
• Experience of managing complex and difficult situations in relation to vulnerable client group(s). 
• Ability to effectively liaise with a range of service providers or agencies in order to establish or improve services for clients. 
• An understanding of the principles underlying a quality service, and customer focused, with proven ability to empower service users. 
• Ability to be self-motivating, work under pressure, and manage time effectively, prioritising different areas of work according to need.

Closing date: 6th June 2022 (at Midnight)

Interviews to be held on: 15th June 2022

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant.

Our attractive benefits package includes:

• A salary increase after successfully completing six months.
• A 37.5 hour working week including flexible working hours (core hours are 10am – 4pm) in non-accommodation services
• 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays),
• A contributory pension scheme: Single Homeless Project will contribute the equivalent of 5% of your annual salary
• Staff Health Cash Plan and discounts scheme
• Comprehensive and integrated training programme designed specifically to develop the skills and knowledge involved in our work

Single Homeless Project is actively committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity and inclusion, in all of our services and workplaces.  We are also Disability Confident Committed and are IIP Silver accredited.

Housing Worker:

You will be part of the team of Housing Workers who are responsible for income collection across our refuges and dispersed properties and for ensuring financial resilience and promoting economic independence amongst service users. You will be one of the organisation’s champions on Welfare Benefits and personal debt advisers, providing support to both service users and staff. You will develop effective partnerships with relevant local authorities and other agencies to facilitate the best service for residents. You will advocate for residents and support them regarding their housing status and benefit applications whilst also managing their tenancy compliance.

This role has been assessed and confirmed as open to women only under the Equality Act of 2010, schedule 9, part 1

Hours of work: 35 hours per week

Salary: £19,178.73 per annum

Duration: Permanent (subject to funding)

To Apply: Application packs can be downloaded from our website or a copy obtained by emailing or info email. Application Forms should be returned to our info email you can also contact us by telephone.

Deadline for application: 13th June 2022

Interviews will take place on 20th June 2022

About You:

You will be a pro-active, reliable individual who reflects the values of PTMWA in all that you do. Your experiences, whether in paid or voluntary work, will enable you to fulfil the role requirements but it is your attitude and character that will make you a successful team member.

You will enjoy a challenge and actively participate in delivering and developing services of the highest standard.

About us:

PTMWA is a women-led organisation whose vision is to ensure that people, suffering, or at risk of domestic abuse receive appropriate support. We assist recovery by providing safe accommodation, specialist support services and by working in partnerships with other agencies. We also run the only museum dedicated to telling the story of women’s fight for the right to vote at out Pankhurst Centre headquarters.

We are a diverse organisation with c27% of our staff identify as BAME, 23% as LGBT+. We span the generations with c29% of staff being aged 18-24 and c10% aged 55-64 and c11% identify as having a disability.

Our staff, volunteers and service users have taken time to reflect on who we are and what we do when we are at our best. This reflection showed that we can proudly claim to be:

Courageous by challenging inequality, stepping forward and making change

Affirming by supporting and inspiring, paying attention to discover what matters

Generous by sharing our skills, creating energetic positive links, and thriving together

Rooted by being secure in our communities, participating and nurturing a sense of belonging

We believe in the power of effective information and advice and that we all have a part to play in enabling better mental health.  Our advice team supports people with mental health issues to obtain their rights and entitlements with regard to benefits debt and housing.  In this role you would work within Community Mental Health Teams to offer high quality advice to people being supported by those teams.

We are seeking people with advice experience and who care about social justice and collaboration to work with us:

Housing & Welfare Rights Worker (Assertive Outreach Pathway) – 18.5 hours per week - £27,041 to £29,577 per annum pro rata (£13,521 to £14,789 actual) depending on experience

The skills and experiences that are important to us are:

Advice experience in areas of benefits, debt and housing

Working collaboratively, with all stakeholders

Ability to build kind relationships that enable people to contribute

This post holder will with colleagues provide a service across 6 Community Mental Health Teams in Manchester but be based in Central West in Hulme.

If you are interested in this role, please download the application documents from the Vacancies page of our website, or alongside this listing.

The deadline for application submissions is 12:00pm on Monday 6th June 2022

Manchester Mind is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Manchester Mind sees it as a positive advantage if you have experience of mental health issues and/or have used mental health services or had experience of volunteering.

The East European Resource Centre (EERC) provides advice, independent advocacy, and support to Eastern European nationals in London. Our advice covers immigration, benefits, and housing matters. Independent Advocacy supports survivors of hate crime, domestic abuse and labour exploitation. 

EERC is seeking a Housing Adviser, Senior Housing Adviser, or Solicitor to join our team. This role is full time for a fixed term until 31 March 2023.

This role will provide housing and welfare advice and casework to Eastern European survivors of domestic abuse in the UK. This will join a team which offers independent advocacy, legal advice and therapeutic support. The team is very supportive and all staff have supervision and access to counselling if needed.

The ideal candidate would have experience in giving advice on housing matters. They will have some understanding of the opportunities and challenges for survivors of domestic abuse when accessing housing.

EERC are willing to appoint either a Housing Adviser, Senior Housing Adviser or Solicitor depending on experience and competency. Please apply if you are interested.

Given the current situation - this job can be done entirely from our office or in a hybrid between office and work from home. EERC is well set up to facilitate safely seeing clients in the office as well as working remotely.

Please note: this post-holder will liaise with women have experienced domestic abuse. Therefore, we request that candidates are women only.

How to apply - Please click on apply to submit your CV and covering letter in the first instance.

Deadline – Midnight on Sunday 5 June 2022.

Bromley & Croydon Women’s Aid is seeking to recruit a Referral Case Officer to manage incoming referrals to our domestic abuse refuges and provide ad-hoc support to their residents.

We are a well-established and forward thinking independent domestic abuse charity, supporting women and children through a wide range of specialist services. We are now seeking a self-motivated and experienced individual to join our dynamic team.

As a Referral Case Officer, you will manage refuge voids, take referrals and carry out risk and need assessments for prospective clients. You will ensure the minimisation of void levels, taking all appropriate steps to enable new referrals into the refuge service.

You will work across all BCWA locations in Bromley and Croydon, introducing new clients to refuge, going through Policies, Procedures & House rules etc. You will cover absences of refuge staff as and when required.

This will be a dynamic and flexible post, so the post holder must be able to act confidently and empathetically and be able to respond effectively to crisis situations. The post holder should be able to work on their own initiative and as part of a team and must be well organised in order to manage a varied workload.

The person we are looking for will have proved experience in risk management and safety planning, as well as understanding and awareness of the issues facing women who have experienced domestic abuse.

Holding a full driving license, having access to a vehicle and be willing to travel locally is essential.

Job Title: Referral Case Officer

Hours: 35 hours per week (5 days)

Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31st March 2023

Salary: £26,780.00pa

Application Deadline: Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis

Interviews: (via Zoom) Conducted on a rolling basis

Employee benefits we offer:

- A friendly, flexible and values-led organisation

- Competitive salary

- 25 days of annual holiday, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)

- Contributory pension scheme (5%)

- Training to help you perform your role and support your professional development

- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support

As a trauma-informed charity we take mental health and self-care seriously, and offer clinical supervision to our frontline team, monthly staff wellbeing session led by a range of health experts, and access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme. This includes a personalised fitness portal, life coaching, career guidance, counselling, financial advice, nutrition advice and recipes, sessions around healthy sleep, mindfulness & much more. 

If you haven’t heard from us within two weeks from application deadline, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

We reserve the right to terminate this recruitment process should we receive a large number of applications.

We are happy to consider expressions of interest or applications from candidates who are not qualified for this role but keen to get into the women’s sector, and comprehensive training is available for the right candidate. If you would like to have an informal chat about the role and organisation before applying, just drop us a line from our website.

Female applicants only. In light of the nature of work, the candidate’s gender is considered to be an occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010.

BCWA is committed to supporting and promoting equality & diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. To achieve this, we seek to employ a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds to better represent the communities we serve.

BCWA are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Reg. Charity No.1068007.

To provide housing support for residents in their personal and social development to enable them to move onto independent living and accommodation

Are you passionate about making a lasting difference to the lives of vulnerable adults?

About the role

The Assessment Centre in Harrow Road offers assessment and reconnection support to clients over a 28 day period ensuring those at risk of rough sleeping can be directed to services suitable to their immediate, medium and longer term needs.

Our team is growing and we are currently looking for 2 Housing and Lettings Workers who will play a key role in providing a welcoming, safe and supportive environment while providing housing and tenancy management support to clients at the service. You will be responsible for the quick turn-around of bed space voids and supporting new clients with benefits claims, accessing relevant health care and treatment appointments and other support needs. Additional responsibilities will include:

• Working as part of a fast paced team in to ensure that a person centred approach is taken when
• Taking the lead on the process of clearing rooms when residents leave, deal with housing management and maintenance issues and support the day to day running of the reception and other communal areas.
• Maintaining positive relationship with catering providers and leading the smooth running of daily breakfast provisions to residents.

About you

This role will suit people with some experience of housing or property management, experience of providing excellent service and managing complex and difficult situations in relation to people. You should also have:

• Good communication skills and the ability to work with others whilst managing your own time.
• A non-judgemental approach to working with homeless people and an understanding of the needs and support requirements of vulnerable clients on low (or no) incomes; including those with mental health and/or substance dependency problems.
• Ability to learn internal systems, processes and IT applications to manage compliance within the service.

Above all, we are looking for people who are committed to the overall aims of the service and supporting clients in their recovery.

What we offer

Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

• We hold Investors in People Gold accreditation – one of just 3% of Housing Associations to achieve this. 82% of staff who took part in the survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work.
• We are committed to developing all of our staff via routes such as secondments, transfers and promotion. In 2019 35% of our vacancies were filled by internal promotions.

A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place

• Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work.
• We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 8 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves.

Pay and Other Benefits

• For this role staff can claim an additional 20% pay premium for hours worked between 8pm and 8am Monday to Friday, and all hours worked on Saturday and Sunday. 

• St Mungo’s is proud to pay client facing staff above average for the sector. We run a cycle to work scheme and also offer season tickets loans to all staff.
• St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%.

What we do

At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 – 2020 we supported 32,800 people across all of our services. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.

How to apply

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.  INCLUDE FOR EXTERNAL SITES

Click the ‘Apply Now’ Button at the top of the page to start your online application form. INCLUDE FOR SM WEBSITE

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document available’ tab at the top of the advert page on our website.

Closing date: 10am on 8 June 2022

Interview and assessments on: 20-24 June 2022

It is a requirement for this post that an enhanced DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.

We are recruiting an Area Services Coordinator for our supported housing and community services. Life provides accommodation and support services to Mum’s with children under the age of 5 and Mum’s to be. We are passionate about providing strength-based services which meet the needs of the service users. Ensuring positive outcomes are achieved during their time with Life.

Post to cover Berkshire, Hertfordshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire

12 month fixed term contract with potnetial for extension

About Life

Life is a UK pregnancy and maternal support charity that helps over 60,000 people a year to manage pregnancy and pregnancy loss with dignity and courage so they can flourish.

Our services include

· Supported housing and community support

· Counselling and skilled listening

· Free pregnancy tests and baby supplies

Our values
All our work is underpinned by the following universal human values:

· Humanity – All people are special and equal.

· Solidarity – We’re with you and for you.

· Community – We’re better together.

· Charity – Doing good for one another.

· Common good – Building a better world.

About you 

To be successful you need to be passionate about supporting women and children to thrive. You will be confident dealing with multiple challenges on a daily basis and be able to show the ability to prioritise accordingly. You will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills to ensure the team are supported on a day-to-day basis, referrals are dealt with in a timely manner and the manager is kept up to date with ongoing activities. You will be able to demonstrate empathy and understanding of the needs and barriers for vulnerable service users dealing with pregnancy or bringing up a young child.

You will have a sound understanding and experience of delivering strength-based services, ideally in a trauma informed way, to ensure independence, choice, and control for Life’s service users. (Training on Trauma Informed Practice will be provided)

You will be committed to providing a high quality service in line with organisational aims and principals. Bringing enthusiasm, energy and a can do attitude to everything you do.

IT skills, excellent interpersonal skills and understanding the importance of working within equal opportunities, safeguarding and confidentiality guidelines are essential.

Benefits

At Life we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training, we offer:

• Generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year, plus 8 Bank Holidays, (for full-time positions, pro-rated for part-time positions)
• Birthday leave (following a successful probationary period)

• Extra annual leave for long term service

• Paid Enhanced DBS check
• Length of service awards

• Company Pension Scheme

If this sounds like you and you want to work as part of a passionate team, please provide your CV and a supporting statement setting out how you meet the following criteria:

· Demonstrable experience of working within a care and/or support service for vulnerable service users with a sound understanding of their needs

· An understanding of operational management within a similar organisation

· Experience of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults

· Experience of communicating effectively with a wide range of people to identify their needs, preferences and demands

· Ability to prioritise workload and plan time

· Ability to motivate others and work as part of a team

Applications without a supporting statement will not be considered

Our Values and Commitment to Safeguarding and Equality

Life is committed to protecting all staff, volunteers and service users from harm of any kind. Life expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and equality within our organisation by encouraging applications from all backgrounds.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. Life takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) which is paid for by the Charity.

The post is open to women only. (*Exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1).