Housing support worker jobs

Recovery Worker – Supported Housing

Location: Barnet, EN5 2TH

Salary: £27,320 inclusive per annum (plus 1 contracted sleep-in a week at £78.30)

Hours: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week

Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship (RF). Aquarius supports people in the Midlands affected by substance use or gambling. It was a subsidiary of Richmond Fellowship and is now a subsidiary of Waythrough.

We are specialists in mental health, alcohol, drugs and related areas. We provide high quality, evidence-based services, which are designed around the needs of the people we support. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value.

You’re caring, flexible and creative, thrive under pressure, know how to connect with people at all levels and really enjoy helping others to live as independently as possible. You’d also like to be part of an organisation that counts on the professionalism, insight, expertise and passion of its staff to inspire individual recovery for the people they work with. Welcome to Leecroft House as a Recovery Worker.

Right now, our 24 hour Supported Housing service in Barnet is looking for someone like you to support the people who use our services to maintain their tenancy and independence in the community. Not only are we committed to putting them at the heart of everything we do, but we also recognise they should be involved in decisions that affect their future too. That’s why we need you to inspire and support them to lead their own recovery. So, whether it’s helping to come up with a personal support plan that will see them achieve their goals and aspirations, developing domestic and finance management skills or accessing work, leisure or educational opportunities, your empathy, enthusiasm and compassion will have every chance to shine. Entering accurate case notes onto our IT system will be important too. And, when it comes to regularly liaising with GP surgeries, the local council, charities etc. or promoting the service within the community, again, we'll count on you

We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone. That’s where you come in. Responsible for helping and inspiring the people who use our services to maintain their tenancy and independence in the community, we’ll rely on you to work with them to come up with a personal support plan that will see them achieve their goals and aspirations. Whether it’s developing their domestic and finance management skills or accessing work, leisure or educational opportunities, one thing’s for sure ‐ you will have every chance to shine.

No relevant experience is required as full training will be provided, although candidates with an understanding of mental health issues and/or lived experience would be welcomed. More important is your caring and compassionate nature and empathy and enthusiasm for helping others. Whatever your background, you’ll need to be happy to work both independently and within a team and willing to be part of a weekly rota system and available for on call duties.

In return for your skills and enthusiasm, this role comes with some really great benefits and excellent training and development opportunities.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Waythrough, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or anyone from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic group.

This is a rolling recruitment process. Candidates will be interviewed as and when they are shortlisted.

When applying, please upload a CV and supporting statement which should clearly outline your skills and experience.

Learning and development is important to us, and we are pleased to be able to offer a wide range of apprenticeships. We hire apprentices into specific roles as well as offering apprenticeships to the workforce. Anyone can apply to undertake an apprenticeship relevant to the role as long as they are in a permanent post and have successfully passed probation.

We're looking for two Junior Project Managers to join our IT team located at our Head Office in Islington!

£30,000.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week.

Want to feel like you're part of one team? You'll feel at home here.

Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

Our benefits include:

Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
Free DBS
Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
Fully paid induction programme and further training
ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
Healthcare Cashplan through our partner Healthshield
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
Online wellbeing resources
A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

We are seeking two motivated and detail-oriented Junior Project Managers to join our IT Transformation Team at Look Ahead. In this role, you will assist in the planning, execution, and completion of various projects including Finance systems and case management systems. You will work closely with the Head of IT Programme and cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones are met on time and within budget. This is a great opportunity for an entry-level professional looking to grow their career in project management.

9am - 5pm work hours.

This is a fixed term contract of 12 months.

What you'll do:

Assist in the development of project plans, including scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables.
Coordinate and communicate with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure project tasks are completed as scheduled.
Track project progress and prepare status reports for senior management.
Assist in managing resources to ensure projects remain within scope and financial constraints.
Schedule and participate in project meetings, taking detailed notes and ensuring follow-up on action items.
Support risk management efforts by identifying potential issues and helping to implement solutions.
Maintain project documentation, including contracts, schedules, and correspondence.
Assist in the development and implementation of project management processes and best practices.
Assist in budget management and reporting.
Help ensure quality control measures are met throughout the project lifecycle.

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

Essential:

Project management qualification or relevant experience e.g. Prince 2, Agile etc
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience).
Strong organisational and time-management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and project management software (e.g., Trello, Asana, or MS Project).
A proactive, can-do attitude with a focus on detail and efficiency.

Desirable:

Eagerness to learn and grow in the project management field.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing project requirements.
Previous work experience in project management.

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:

We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Pathway Manager

This is an exciting opportunity for a Pathway Manager to join a new service in Middlesbrough managing a small team of staff providing support to people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

Position: Pathway Manager

Location: Middlesbrough

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 per week

Salary: £38,432 per annum + pension and other benefits

Closing Date: Wednesday 25th June

About the Role

As Pathway Manager, you will be responsible for managing the Middlesbrough Positive Pathways service, supporting around 100 people annually across accommodation and outreach. You will lead a small team of staff and volunteers delivering personalised, psychologically informed support to individuals experiencing homelessness or significant disadvantage.

You’ll oversee the management of 14 self-contained accommodation units, ensure high standards of housing management and compliance, and work closely with stakeholders across Middlesbrough and Teesside to promote pathways out of homelessness.

Key responsibilities include:

· Managing the delivery of RSAP and SHAP accommodation-based support services

· Ensuring robust risk assessments, support planning, and safeguarding procedures

· Line managing Positive Pathways Coordinators, Outreach Workers, and volunteers

· Ensuring compliance with health and safety, housing regulations and organisational policies

· Building and maintaining effective partnerships with statutory and voluntary sector agencies

· Promoting the service and developing opportunities across the Teesside area

About You

To be successful in the role of Pathway Manager you will need to have the following skills and experience:

· Proven experience managing or supervising staff or volunteers

· Experience working with people facing homelessness, substance misuse or mental ill health

· Strong understanding of safeguarding, housing management, and regulatory compliance

· Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while maintaining a calm, positive approach

· Excellent organisational, IT and communication skills

· Commitment to inclusive, person-centred support and continuous personal development

In return for working here, you will receive:

· A comprehensive training package tailored to your needs and role

· Commitment to continued professional development with internal mentoring.

· Flexible working model for suitable roles.

· Supportive flexitime and toil arrangements.

· 26 days annual leave rising to 30 after five years’ service.

· Family friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave and Carers leave.

· Financial wellbeing offering interest free loans and advances

· Auto-enrolment to pension scheme employer from day 1 with employer contribution up to 7% and increasing with service

· Employee Assistance Programme and access to the app – 24/7 GP appointments, prescription service, health checks and nutrition advice.

· Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free season ticket loans.

· Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food & drink, travel, electricals and more.

· Cash benefit plan for you and your partner (living with you) and children under 18 including covering Dental, Optical, Hospital Stays, Scans and More​

· International Accident Cover – accidental death, permanent ​disability

· Death in service (4x Base salary)

· Legal Advice line

About the Organisation

The charity delivers a wide range of support and housing services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. They specialise in the provision of services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those they work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training and volunteering in the communities they work within. The organisation reaches from Newcastle to London, Greater Manchester and Milton Keynes.

You may have experience in areas such as such as: Housing Manager, Homelessness Manager, Housing Manager, Service Manager, Case Worker, Specialist Service Manager, Project Leader, Service Leader. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!

We are looking for a Benefits and Debt Worker

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000

Location: Hammersmith

Hours: 35 Hours per week

Contract: Permanent

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.

About us

Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.

We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.

Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

About the role:

We are recruiting for a talented Benefits and Debt Worker who has a background in supporting women or children who have experienced domestic violence to make a genuine difference to the lives of survivors. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives and you will play a key role in helping us deliver vital services to those who need them the most. As a Benefits and Debt Worker you will provide service users with advice and support on finance and debt. Carrying out comprehensive assessments, via phone and face-to-face, and you will provide advocacy and support that empowers survivors primarily during crises and in the short term. You will also proactively work with other agencies on the service users’ behalf. You will hold a caseload of survivors and work as part of our duty team on a rota basis which will involve completing intake assessments and providing crisis intervention support.

About You:

To be successful as the Benefits and Debt Worker you will need the below experience and skills:

You will have the ability to encourage user engagement with the service through proactive contact. Maintain project logs and collate data from the logs for Team Managers. Proactively assess the needs and safety of any children that women using the service may have. Bring your experience of providing benefit, and debt advice and successfully, managing high numbers of calls and/or cases and have a solid understanding (possibly experience) of supporting women who have experienced domestic violence, forced marriage or ‘honour-based violence.

How to apply:

Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered.

Closing Date for Applications: 1 June 2025

Interviews are taking place on a rolling basis

*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate.

What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:

A 35-hour working week

An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!)

Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home

Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more

Pension scheme

Enhanced maternity/adoption provision

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

Employee eye-care scheme

Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles

Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation

Organisation wide away days

Thorough induction and training

Career development pathways

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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email the Talent Acquisition Team via the Advance website and will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.

Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.

Safeguarding

Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.

Our Values

Our organisation is rooted in the principles of social justice, empowerment, and co-production. We believe in listening to the voices of those we serve and involving them in shaping our policies and practices. As a Safeguarding Manager, you will play a key role in upholding these values and ensuring that our safeguarding approach is both effective and compassionate.

Job role

Are you experienced in Safeguarding leadership, or a qualified social worker with a passion for safeguarding and a commitment to social justice? Join our team as a Safeguarding Manager and lead systemic safeguarding improvements across our diverse services. We are looking for a dedicated professional to ensure the highest standards of safeguarding practice and to make a real difference in the lives of those we support.

As the designated safeguarding lead (DSL), you will act as the main source of support, advice, and expertise for safeguarding within the organisation. You will ensure consistency of safeguarding procedures across services, lead safeguarding peer reviews, and support local designated safeguarding leads with complex cases.

In this strategic leadership role, you will:

· Demonstrate effective leadership to embed safeguarding best practices within all teams.

· Advise and support the senior team in developing and establishing the organisation’s approach to safeguarding.

· Lead and coordinate peer reviews of safeguarding practice.

· Create, develop, and implement a Safeguarding Improvement Plan for the organisation.

· Ensure that safeguarding and child protection standards are maintained by all colleagues.

· Monitor our approach and ensure that all team members are aware of their safeguarding responsibilities.

· Encourage a culture of listening to young people and adults, taking into account their wishes and feelings.

· Represent the organisation at external meetings and liaise with outside agencies and statutory bodies

Please refer to the job description in full, for further details and a summary of the main tasks associated with this role.

Professional Development

We value continuous professional development and reflective practice. As a Safeguarding Manager, you will have access to reflective supervision, peer learning opportunities, and the chance to contribute to policy development and influence safeguarding strategy at a senior level.

Qualifications and Experience

We particularly welcome applications from qualified social workers with experience in safeguarding leadership. The ideal candidate will have a relevant health/social care professional qualification (e.g., Social Work) and a proven track record in safeguarding practice.

In accordance with safer recruitment processes many of the roles we recruit for require successful candidates to undertake an appropriate criminal record background check. If an offer of work is accepted, YMCA Trinity Group will facilitate these checks on behalf of our staff and volunteers via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Recovery Worker - Floating Support

Location: Durham

Salary: £25,220 inclusive per annum 

Permanent, 37.5 hours per week

You’re caring, flexible and creative, thrive under pressure, know how to connect with people at all levels and really enjoy helping others to live as independently as possible. You’d also like to be part of an organisation that counts on the professionalism, insight, expertise, and passion of its staff to inspire individual recovery for the people they work with. Welcome to Waythrough’s St Stephen’s Close as a Recovery Worker. 

Durham Floating Support is a mental health, community-based service, working to a recovery model and is part of the Durham Mental Wellbeing Alliance.  We provide a range of support for people with mental ill health including assisting them in developing coping strategies and support to manage their mental health, develop social networks and to access resources in their local community, support with benefits and housing related issues.  We have been operating in the area for several years and provide a service for people aged 18 and upwards. 

We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use.

You would be responsible for providing a dynamic and person-centred approach. helping and inspiring the people who use our services to retain and maintain their tenancy, support networks, independence and overall wellbeing in the community. We’ll rely on you to work with them to implement their personal action and support plan, that will see them achieve their goals and aspirations. Whether it’s developing their domestic and finance management skills, accessing work, leisure or educational opportunities that support and empower individuals through their recovery journey, one thing’s for sure ‐ you will have every chance to shine.

An energetic and confident self-starter you will have working knowledge and experience of mental health support needs in the community. Whatever your background, you’ll need to be happy to work both independently and within a team. 

In return for your skills and enthusiasm, this role comes with attractive benefits and excellent training and development opportunities. 

This role covers County Durham with extensive travel involved.  Car User is essential. 

This is a rewarding role that comes with some really good benefits, such as generous holidays, excellent training, employee discount schemes, mileage allowance, flexibility & great colleagues! 

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Waythrough, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or anyone from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic group.

This is a rolling recruitment process. Candidates will be interviewed as and when they are shortlisted.

When applying, please upload a CV and supporting statement which should clearly outline your skills and experience.

Learning and development is important to us, and we are pleased to be able to offer a wide range of apprenticeships. We hire apprentices into specific roles as well as offering apprenticeships to the workforce. Anyone can apply to undertake an apprenticeship relevant to the role as long as they are in a permanent post and have successfully passed probation.

Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship (RF). Aquarius supports people in the Midlands affected by substance use or gambling. It was a subsidiary of Richmond Fellowship and is now a subsidiary of Waythrough.

We are specialists in mental health, alcohol, drugs and related areas. We provide high quality, evidence-based services, which are designed around the needs of the people we support. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value.

Nightingale Hammerson is an independent charity and a leading specialist in the care of older people. We have served the Jewish community since 1840. We have two care homes, Nightingale House in Clapham and Hammerson House in East Finchley.

Nightingale House offers a warm and comfortable environment, with personalised care that centralises the needs of the residents, with on-site therapists, dieticians, and a wealth of activities for residents to enjoy.

The Role

Are you deeply driven to help others? Do you have the desire to do this in a creative and personal manner? Being an engagement lead may well be the job you have been looking for.

It is a human need to engage with the world and with each other in a meaningful way. But what does this engagement look like? There are as many answers to that question as there are people in the world. For those who are older and disabled it is a great challenge to maintain the relationships and activities that have supported them through life. As engagement leads at Hammerson House it is our challenge to help them do so and, taking a person centred approach, results in a wide and ever shifting variety of activities and individual interventions for our residents. We are a large and innovative organisation that is always trying to develop new ways to foster community and connect our residents with what matters to them.

We are specifically looking for a new member of the team to work with our residents living with dementia and while this does present particular challenges the rewards are also particularly high.

This is a job of tremendous variety and possibilities and requires individuals who have the energy, people skills and logistical know-how to bring the right ideas to fruition. Experience of working in care is not a necessity and we would welcome candidates with a diverse range of people-facing experiences and those with creative backgrounds. Experience of supporting people with dementia or other neurological conditions would be desirable.

Hours

Full Time – 37.5 hours per week

Salary

£30,000 per annum for the full time role

What is in it for you?

• A friendly, supportive, team working environment
• Subsidised staff canteens
• Training & development opportunities
• 25 days (plus bank holidays) annual leave, increasing over time
• Refer a friend bonus scheme (T&C Applied)
• Perkbox

Apply Now

If you meet the above requirements, we'd love to hear from you! It's also very important to us that as well as meeting the job description, you can bring a wealth of experience and qualities that make you ideal for working with the elderly on a daily basis.

Values

Embrace and embody our core values of Compassion, Respect, Excellence, Dignity, Integrity, and Teamwork.

Safeguarding

Our positions are subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosures, which will be completed upon a successful application. All applications will be handled individually, following our policy and organisational requirements. Please do not apply if you require sponsorship.

Diversity

We champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and residents we serve. You'll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.

We are recruiting for 7 Peripatetic Domestic Violence Workers to join our London team; the scope on this job involves….

Job Title: Peripatetic Domestic Violence Worker

Location: London based, with regular travel required nationwide across all Refuge services. This may include periods of homeworking and periods where overnight stays outside of London may be required. Please note it is a requirement of this post that the postholder lives in London. We are particularly keen to hear from applicants who live within the London boroughs of Lewisham, Lambeth, Southwark, Hounslow, Westminster and Barking and Dagenham.
Salary: £30,726.57 per annum
Contract type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 37.5

We want kind and empathic people to work at Refuge, who believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion, are experts in their area of knowledge, want to make a positive difference and improve the lives of the women and children we support.

This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Peripatetic Domestic Violence Worker to provide high quality support and safety planning to women and children in crisis. This includes enabling women to access housing, welfare, benefits, and legal advice.  A key requirement is to provide personal welfare support and to ensure that women are provided with a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment in accordance with Refuge’s philosophical principles.

This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota. 

Closing date: 9.00am on 23 June 2025

Interview date: 2 & 3 July 2025

Benefits

Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.

Birmingham and Solihull Women’s aid have for over 40 years supported women and children with services around domestic violence and abuse. Could you be a part of our team as we continue our mission to end domestic violence and abuse? 

The region’s leading charity in tackling violence against women and girls, BSWA offers a helpline, webchat, drop in and and community support as well as emergency accommodation in six refuges across the area.  

Projects supports women in the criminal justice system, in healthcare settings, and throughout the community, offering support to women and children experiencing domestic violence. Alongside this, we also have colleagues offering training and consultancy to businesses and health and social care professionals alike, raising awareness on gender based violence issues.  

We seek like-minded women to join our enthusiastic team of workers, all of us passionate about the vital and valuable work we do to support women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, and tackling the wider issues of violence against women and girls. 

  This role will assist the refuge manager in the day-to-day running of the refuge, developing and delivering a front line service offering support, advice and guidance to women and their children living in the refuge.

 

BSWA is a Disability Confident Employer. We want everyone to have equal chance at being considered for our jobs. Should you be unable to submit your application online and would prefer an alternative method, or you are experiencing another barrier to completing your application, please contact our recruitment team.  

These posts are covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010) and women only need apply.  

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is at 12 noon on Tuesday 1st July. Interviews will take place in the weeks commencing 14th July.  

Hillside is looking for a part time Caseworker to join the Mental Health Recovery Team which supports Islington residents with:

• Person-centred, coproduced and trauma informed recovery-focused interventions.
• Promotes independence and self-management for members
• Delivers a wraparound service in partnership with local authority, statutory agencies and community partners.
• Ensures members ‘involvement in active volunteering and coproduced activities, service planning and reviews

Main responsibilities:

• Motivate, lead and encourage member participation at all levels of responsibility, working alongside members to complete tasks.

• To work as a member of Hillside Team to deliver outcomes for the Recovery Programme
• To keep systems and database up to date with members ‘information
• To provide information and support at a time of crisis to service users.
• To manage a caseload of complex adult client cases, providing client centred, practical and emotional support.
• To conduct risk assessments and deal with safeguarding concerns promptly and in line with Safeguarding protocols and procedures.
• To offer information and support to members regarding their mental health, and signposting to appropriate organisation for issues concerning housing, benefits and any legal matters

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Experience in direct support work with adults with mental health diagnosis or other vulnerable people including providing emotional and practical support (one year minimum)
• Excellent caseworker with good assessment, motivational and empowerment skills
• Experience of working cooperatively and effectively in a team
• PC literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and the ability to work in diverse settings and with people with diverse needs.
• Knowledge and skills to operate within a trauma-informed approach.
• Ability to provide non-judgemental, non-directive, person-centred and confidential support to members in crisis
• A clear understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures
• Ability to break down objectives/tasks to manageable components and maximise the potential for member participation
• Understanding of and commitment to the principles of social inclusion
• Understand and be able to implement the Equality Act and GDPR
• Deal with difficult and/or challenging situations as they arise to ensure members’ safety.

Desirable

• Knowledge/experience of employment and benefit issues facing people

with mental health problems

Other tasks

1. Act as designated key worker with responsibility for goal planning to a group of members

2. Participating with colleagues organise social programme activities for members

3. Monitor project progress against agreed outcomes and provide necessary reports to the Senior Management

4. Motivate, lead and encourage member participation and enable members to maximise potential for involvement in the Workday Programme

5. To work occasional out of hours work, on a rota basis if needed, in accordance with the needs of the programme. 

Greater Together Manchester are looking to appoint a Social Justice Development Worker to join our team and champion social justice across the Diocese of Manchester. You will be part of a knowledgeable and dedicated team working on a range of social justice initiatives that look to change the lives of people all across the region.

We are looking for someone who is passionate and committed to social justice, who can take the lead on innovative project development, training and community development to help us deliver our programme to revitalise church-based social justice.

About Greater Together Manchester

Greater Together Manchester (GTM) is a visionary local charity which seeks mobilise communities across Greater Manchester, supporting churches and grassroots community leaders to create and develop social justice projects, to take on leadership roles and to engage with decision makers in order to tackle chronic issues of deprivation and disadvantage in their neighbourhoods. We also directly deliver a number of our own front-line services when this is the best way to tackle an urgent, acute need.

Founded as a joint initiative between the Diocese of Manchester and Church Urban Fund in 2015, Since 2015, GTM has supported 271 local community groups, provided training and support to 609 and grassroot community leaders and volunteers, secured more than £500,000 for local community initiatives, and supported 14,188 beneficiaries via our projects and programmes

It is an exciting time for GTM as we are creating our new strategy that will shape our mission and programmes of work over the next few years.

Purpose of the post

To encourage the development of local churches’ response to poverty and social justice across the Diocese of Manchester, with a focus on developing sustainable projects that look to address the root causes of poverty.

To identify and link with existing community groups working on issues relating to poverty and social justice.

To help parishes work together with other sectors and stakeholders, encouraging collaboration and partnerships.

To encourage a movement for change, encouraging churches to engage with practical action, advocacy and systems change.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Development and Delivery

• Work with the CEO of Greater Together Manchester to develop a work plan for engaging with existing parish based social justice projects and initiatives, with a focus on shifting from crisis response to prevention.
• Provide a range of development support to new projects and initiatives.
• Be the contact person for parishes seeking advice and support on addressing issues of social justice.
• Keep up to date with the work of national, regional and local organisations and charities that work in this space, as well as keeping up to date with government policies, initiatives and communicating these effectively to parishes and communities. 
• Develop effective monitoring and evaluation systems that demonstrate the impact of GTM’s development work.

Revitalisation and Promotion of Church-Based Social Justice Work

• To be an informed and knowledgeable advocate and champion for issues of social justice.
• To meet with leaders from churches across the Diocese to assess their social justice work and offer support and guidance where necessary.
• Raise the profile of church based social justice initiatives and project across the Diocese and amplify the effectiveness and impact of the work of churches in tackling social injustice.
• Support parishes and church-based projects with the monitoring and evaluation of their work, allowing them to demonstrate their impact more easily and accurately.
• Develop relationships with local, regional and national funders.
• Support the delivery of the relevant training for churches across the Diocese on topics relating to social justice.
• Maintain accurate records of development activity with parishes and support parishes to record the impact of their activities.

Promote Effective Networking and Collaboration

• Develop networks of support around social justice issues, acting as a convener, bringing churches together to learn from one another, promoting good practice and encourage peer-support.
• Act as the Regional Coordinator for the Places of Welcome initiative.
• Develop good working relationships with other agencies addressing poverty both locally and nationally.
• Encourage churches to work together with other community groups, charities, and the public/statutory sector to address local issues

Other

• Raise the profile of GTM across the Diocese, encouraging parishes to engage and support our wider work.
• Work with the CEO and other relevant staff members to maintain and develop our relationship with Church Urban Fund and the Together Network.
• Prepare written reports to the Board of Trustees, funders and other partners as required.
• Build relationships with those in similar roles ecumenically.  

Person Specification

Experience: 

• Experience of working with church and community-based groups and projects
• Track record of building successful partnerships and working relationships with people at all levels, including people with lived experience
• Experience of working with volunteers and grassroots community leaders
• Facilitation and presentation skills, with the ability to lead workshops, training sessions, and discussions
• Experience of developing and implementing robust monitoring and evolution frameworks and keeping accurate records
• Experience of business planning and marketing
• Track record of supporting church and community-based groups to secure funding

Knowledge: 

• Strong understanding of social justice issues
• Knowledge of the faith and church sector, in particular the Church of England
• An understanding of the key role that churches play in their local communities and a commitment to promoting social justice as a core part of Christian mission
• An understanding of Christian Theology, with the ability to facilitate theological reflection in parishes

Skills: 

• Self-motivated with the ability to work proactively, flexibly and independently, and to encourage and motivate others
• Excellent organisational skills, including time management and the ability to prioritise your workload
• Ability to work with complex situations, to problem solve and exercise sound judgement to deliver positive outcomes
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with good emotional intelligence
• Fully computer literate, proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)

Attitude: 

• Willingness to work flexibly, with some evenings and weekends
• A commitment to the vision and values of Greater Together Manchester
• A commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in all areas of work

Other: 

• Full driving license and access to a car

About The Connection at St Martin’s

We believe that no one should have to sleep rough on London’s streets, and that everyone should get the support they need to find a place to call home. We get to know every person we work with, understanding what they need to recover, helping them build on their strengths, and supporting them to find their own way home. Help us make London a city where no one sleeps rough on our streets.

London’s diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London’s diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.

We particularly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of homelessness who we believe are an essential asset in our sector.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome the opportunity to consider flexible working arrangements.

About the Role

Are you passionate about supporting people experiencing homelessness and creating meaningful change? Do you want to be part of a compassionate, and forward-thinking team? Do you want to help us prove that better outcomes are possible with new ways of working? If so, we’d love to hear from you. 

At The Connection Community, we provide a safe and welcoming space where people can find respite from street homelessness, build social connections, and access vital support. Our multi-disciplinary team is dedicated to reducing the harms associated with rough sleeping, fostering inclusion, and empowering individuals to move towards stability and independent living.

We see relationships as the key tool for change. The Community team build relationships of trust and solidarity that will help people to access our comprehensive professional support network, including NHS health services, DWP benefits advisors, migration specialists, and drug and alcohol support teams – all offering their services inside The Community.

Together we are piloting a psychologically-informed, trauma-responsive model with an embedded specialist NHS psychology team. This means you’ll receive high-quality training, 1:1 consultations, and reflective practice to enhance your skills, and to support you and your team to pioneer best practice in homelessness services.

You will be managing a multi-disciplinary team that is dynamic, creative and focused on building trust through relationships. Supporting the team to identify, engage and provide harm minimisation whilst promoting a sense of belonging. Providing rapid interventions for new people who may not need the service, alongside offering sustained support for the people who need it most.

You will have substantial experience in delivering psychologically, gender and culturally informed service to people who are experiencing street homelessness.  You will be both strengths-based and solution-focused, maximising and developing partnerships internally and externally to enhance service provision.  You will be both strength-based and solution-focused, developing and enhancing the service with a commitment to embed coproduction

Full job description can be found on our website

Salary: £40,309
Closing Date: Friday 20th June
Interview Date: Friday 27th June

Our Benefits

· 30 days holiday plus bank holidays

· Generous training budget, plus an annual personal training budget

· Enhanced Sick Pay Policy

· Enhanced family friendly policies

· Day off for moving house

· Hybrid working (depending on role requirements)

· Pension – 5% Employer, 3% Employee

· Cycle to Work Scheme

· Season Ticket Loan

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Reward Gateway (access to discount vouchers and cashback at the UK’s favourite retailers)

We are a London Living Wage employer