We have a Service Delivery Manager role available in our Central East Service Delivery Team, located in Leicester.  

As part of the Leadership Team, the Service Delivery Managers are responsible for overseeing the delivery of our programmes. Working collaboratively to develop and implement our delivery plan and ensure we meet targets. As a Service Delivery Manager, you must lead the effective service delivery of your team, ensuring that every young person engaged progresses with an appropriate pathway of learning and development and one to one support. You will be a role model for your team, demonstrating best practice in how we work with young people in a safe way to ensure we deliver maximum value for young people and partners.

To be successful in the role of Service Delivery Manager, you will be able to engage in challenges with optimism and resilience and be adaptive and flexible – embracing change and innovation. Due to the pandemic and ways of working you must be comfortable both working virtually and communicating on virtual platforms.

If you are up for a challenge and working in a great team, we would love to hear from you.

The Community Advice and Law Service has been working to tackle poverty and social exclusion in Leicester and Leicestershire for over forty years through the delivery of independent, high quality advice on social welfare matters. We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Grants and Development Manager to help us grow our income and diversify our income streams. With a new Chief Executive in post, a supportive Board of Trustees and a highly engaged staff team, this is an exciting time to join the organisation and the successful candidate will have a significant opportunity to contribute to the development of our new strategy. There is considerable flexibility with regard to how this role is delivered, and we are open to discussions around working hours, working location or possible freelancing options.

LEICESTER SHARP

Mental Health Support Worker

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE

Responsible to the Housing Advice Specialist Caseworker and Project Lead for the provision of a mental health support and advice service to members of the public experiencing mental health problems.

Client Advice Duties

Providing 1 to 1 tailored support, information, advice, advocacy, & assistance to clients with mental health issues related to housing problems.

Maintaining accurate client files and casework monitoring records using the Advice-Pro casework recording system.

External Liaison

To negotiate regularly with Local Authorities, GP’s, the Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, the Bradgate Unit, other social prescribers, Housing Associations, and other bodies, deciding the relevant level of officer to contact.

To provide advice, information, and guidance on mental health housing related matters to other workers within statutory or voluntary agencies.

Training and Information

To offer appropriate training either alone, or in conjunction with other members of staff to external agencies to promote a better understanding of policy and practice related to mental health and housing.

Policy and Development

To participate in meetings relevant to the running and development of SHARP.

To implement and develop the SHARP's Equal Opportunities Policy.

To observe SHARP's Health and Safety and Safeguarding Policies and Procedures.

To report to the Board on the operation of the service as appropriate.

Financial Duties

Is a signatory to the SHARP office cheque account.

Makes decisions regarding payments to clients from this account and ensures that all such payments are properly recorded.

Makes petty cash payments in accordance with guidelines established by the Board and ensures that all such payments are properly recorded.

Other Duties

The post holder will be self-servicing in the production of letters and reports.

To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required.

The Survivors Trust (TST) is a UK-wide national umbrella agency for 120 specialist voluntary sector organisations providing support for the impact of rape, sexual violence and childhood sexual abuse throughout the UK and Ireland for women, men, young people and children.

TST provides support and networking for member agencies; deliver accredited training; raise awareness about rape and sexual abuse and its effect on survivors, their supporters and society at large; promote effective responses to rape and sexual abuse on a local, regional and national level.

We are looking for an experienced professional to join our friendly team on a part time basis to perform the role of Finance Officer.

The right candidate will ideally have previous experience in a Finance Officer role and be part-qualified AAT (level 3) or equivalent with excellent analytical and numerical skills. They will be experienced in using financial software, eg  Xero, SAGE, and knowledge of financial regulations and accounting procedures. The role will involve managing multiple restricted funding streams, producing financial reports for trustees and funders, budgets and cash-flows.

Previous experience of working in the voluntary sector would be helpful but not essential, as training and a full induction will be provided. A good level of education, the ability to articulate themselves in a friendly and professional manner and IT competency are essential.

The role will be based at our head office in Rugby, Warwickshire.

You will be required to undergo enhanced DBS clearance to work at The Survivors Trust and references will be sought.

Senior Community Engagement & Outreach Worker with Leicester Garment Workers Advice & Support Project (L-GWASP) at Highfields Centre -  Application dealine extended to the 7th October 2021     

We are looking for: a full-time (37 hours) dynamic community minded and multi-lingual individual with excellent listening and communication skills who understands the issues facing garment workers in Greater Highfields, and is able to initiate and develop appropriate responses.

This post is initially funded for 12 months* by major clothing brands and trade unions, specifically to respond to the well-documented and publicised issues about Leicester’s garment factories and their workers.

The Senior CEOW  will work closely with those garment workers (including their families), as well as relevant employers, trade unions and community groups, and play an important contribution in how they (post their Covid-19 experiences) return to take up employment and access our and other local projects’ services for both their general and more specific work related needs. The successful candidate is expected to be not only understanding and responsive but also professional, informative and contribute to the quality and safety of the garment workers’ employment and their general wellbeing.

This work is a key part of the Apparel & Garment Merchandise Public Private Protocol’s activities, and funding is expected to continue for (at least) a second year.

Applications should be submitted by 5pm on Thursday 7th October 2021 and interviews are scheduled for Tuesday 12th October 2021

Highfields Centre, 96 Melbourne Road, Leicester, LE2 0DS

Do you want to help end street homelessness, address housing inequality and support organisations to create real social change? Are you looking to join a global organisation that celebrates innovation, champions positive housing solutions, and works across the world to further the right to housing?

We are looking for a skilled programme manager to join our small but ambitious and experienced team to help develop and manage one of our international housing programmes. World Habitat is a unique organisation that celebrates innovation, champions housing solutions and works with partners all over the world to further the right to housing for everyone, but especially for those on low incomes.

You will play an integral role within the Homelessness Programme team, working closely with a range of consultants and external partners. You will be competent at developing long-term relationships remotely, including using a variety of methods to facilitate knowledge exchange, good practice and managing grant portfolios. You will occasionally be involved in other work areas within World Habitat, for example, assessing applications for the annual World Habitat Awards or attending events on behalf of World Habitat.

We offer family friendly working arrangements, a competitive package and lots of opportunities to develop your knowledge, skills and your network across the world.

If you believe you have the ambition, dedication and skills to work with us to ensure  everyone has access to safe and secure housing, then please visit our website to find out more about the role, including the full job description, and how to apply.

From assessing building works and monitoring dangerous structures and demolitions, to liaising with the fire service, you’ll help protect communities across Leicester. In this challenging and varied role, you’ll be involved in proactive site visits, enforcing building works regulations and advising everyone from the general public to architects, engineers and public service agencies on all aspects of building safety.

With a strong focus on health and safety, you’ll also enjoy the chance to influence sustainable developments and environmental improvements. How? By ensuring relevant policies are implemented and all building works are designed to save fuel and power.

Building Surveyor Requirements:

You’ll be an experienced surveyor with proven knowledge of building control and a strong understanding of building regulations, particularly relating fire safety. With the ability to deal with people at all levels, from a range of organisations, you’ll be open to new ideas, with the flexibility to adapt to rapidly changing priorities to meet deadlines.

About the company:

They're committed to using their creativity and drive to improve the lives of the 348,000 people who call Leicester home. They take decisions that affect people in areas from social services and housing to roads and leisure facilities. 

They're committed to recruiting a diverse and highly talented workforce. That’s why they've designed their recruitment process to put you at your ease, make you feel welcome and bring the best out of you. They'll do all they can to make their recruitment process as fair as possible. 

What they can offer you:

As well as the satisfaction of helping to improve thousands of lives, you can look forward to a work environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance. You’ll enjoy generous annual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and the option of flexible working. They'll also give you the chance to develop your skills and expertise with a variety of training and development opportunities. In addition, you can choose from a number of flexible benefits, including childcare vouchers, discounts on city buses and trains and help with relocation, where appropriate.

Position: Building Control Surveyor
Location: Leicester
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Salary: £25,481 - £34,728 per annum.
Total benefit value (includes pension contribution and full holiday entitlement): £47,354

Closing date: 20th September 2021. They'll be holding interviews week commencing 27th September.

You may have experience of the following: Building Surveyor, Chartered Building Surveyor, Building Control Surveyor, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Chartered Institute of Building, Building Surveying, RICS, Building Control, Surveyor, etc.

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