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Office & Property Compliance Administrator
Part-time permanent – Initially 3 days (21 hours) pw/ (0.6 FTE) subject to review after 6 months
£30,000 FTE (£18,000 for 0.6 FTE)
Office base Liverpool Street/Moorgate – Commonweal operates a flexible hybrid working policy requiring staff to attend the office base at least 2 days per week, one of which is our Tuesday anchor day when all staff are in the office.
Commonweal is an independent charity, with a small core staff team of 9, overseen by a voluntary Board of Trustees, working to investigate, pilot and champion housing based solutions to social injustice. Using our charitable resources, we provide experts and partner organisations with the opportunity to trial and test new approaches designed to enhance housing equality and justice. Independently evaluating each of our projects we share our experiences, using this learning to inspire new thinking. Through the replication of what works and the lessons from what doesn’t, we influence changes in policy and practice. In addition, we commission other research identifying and spotlighting new areas of housing injustice.
Commonweal owns a small portfolio of properties that are leased to our project partners – charities, housing and support organisations delivering services to people experiencing housing injustice. This role will be central to ensuring that we fulfil our responsibilities as a property owner and that our partners and managing agents meet their property and compliance obligations.
You will maintain oversight of key property compliance requirements, ensuring certificates, inspections and other documentation are in place and up to date, proactively following up outstanding actions and escalating issues where necessary. Working closely with our managing agents, retained surveyor, contractors and project partners, you will help ensure we have an accurate and up-to-date picture of our properties, including repairs and planned works, void properties and those being prepared for occupation.
Commonweal also periodically buys and sells properties as new projects begin and others come to an end. You will provide administrative coordination for these processes, liaising with estate agents, solicitors and other professional advisers and helping to keep actions and deadlines on track.
Alongside our property portfolio, the Office & Property Compliance Administrator will coordinate and deliver the core administration that underpins Commonweal's work. This varied role brings together governance and Board administration, property and compliance coordination, and oversight of our office systems and environment.
You will:
- Manage the compliance administration of our property portfolio, maintaining accurate records of compliance requirements, certificates, inspections, key dates and associated documentation.
- Proactively monitor outstanding property actions, repairs and works, liaising with managing agents, our surveyor, contractors and project partners to obtain updates, follow up overdue actions and escalate concerns where necessary.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date information on the status of our properties, including voids, outstanding works and readiness for occupation, providing reliable information for operational and Board reporting.
- Provide administrative coordination for property acquisitions and disposals, liaising with estate agents, solicitors and other professional advisers and tracking actions through to completion.
- Provide high-quality governance support to our Board of Trustees, including scheduling meetings, collating agendas and papers, circulating Board packs and taking accurate minutes.
- Oversee the smooth running of our office, including IT and supplier contracts and health & safety administration.
- Act as a first point of contact for general enquiries and provide reliable administrative support to the CEO, DCEO and wider team.
We are looking for someone with:
- Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Experience of supporting Boards or committees, including minute-taking.
- Experience of property, housing, lettings or compliance administration, or demonstrable experience of managing detailed records, actions and deadlines within another regulated environment.
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate and reliable information.
- A proactive approach – someone who is comfortable following up outstanding actions, chasing information and identifying when something needs attention or escalation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Confidence working with suppliers, contractors and other external organisations.
- A collaborative and professional style and the ability to work effectively as part of a small team.
Previous knowledge of property compliance requirements would be an advantage, but we are equally interested in candidates with strong transferable administrative and coordination skills and the ability to develop their property knowledge.
This is a varied and important role at the heart of Commonweal, helping to ensure that our properties, governance and organisational systems are well managed, accurate and compliant, and that colleagues and Trustees have the reliable information they need.
Closing date 22nd September 2026
Interviews will be held w/c 28th September in person at our London office.
Please ensure your covering letter is tailored to this specific role and describe how you meet the person specification (attached) and include your relevant experience.
An independent housing based social justice and action learning charity helping expert organisations to find 'housing solutions to social injustice'
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an organised, solution-focused administrator with experience in financial reconciliation?
We are looking for someone to join the St Mungo’s Property Services Team as a Reconciliation Administrator for a12 month fixed term contract, or secondment for internal candidates.
In the role of Administrator you’ll work as part of a busy team, leading on payment reconciliation, Schedule of Rates (SOR) validation and general repairs and maintenance administration support.
Key responsibilities include:
- Processing property services related invoices and payments.
- Ensuring accurate contractor reconciliation against works completed, and resolving discrepancies.
- Using relevant IT systems and processes including our Asset Management System.
- Maintaining accurate repairs and financial data, producing reports, and identifying trends, risks, and areas for improvement.
- Providing effective administrative support and compliance, while providing high quality customer service, through shared inboxes and phonelines.
You will join the team during a period of positive change, as we introduce new systems and processes to enhance our service. In this role you will be part of a team delivering a quality service that makes a real difference to our residents across multiple accommodation services.
Where you’ll be working
You will be required to work flexibly for at least 2 days per week from our Central Office in Farringdon, London. This allows for training, in person collaboration, team building, line management and other relationship building opportunities. We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working for the rest of your week; from home, or other St Mungo’s London or regional locations.
What we’re looking for
If you can demonstrate the following experience and skills, we'd encourage you to apply:
- Experience in financial reconciliation, invoice processing or payment control.
- Working knowledge of Schedule of Rates (SOR) and repairs processes.
- Experience using housing or repairs management systems.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Confident using Microsoft Office and other IT systems to complete administrative tasks.
- Ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues and external partners.
- A customer-focused approach to problem-solving and task prioritisation.
Experience in a housing, homelessness or charity setting is beneficial but not essential. Knowledge of housing options, including semi-independent and supported accommodation, would be an advantage.
We're looking for someone who takes ownership, works collaboratively and cares about making a positive difference to the people we support.
How to apply
Please note, we may close this advert early and recommend early application if you are interested in this post.
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
When you're ready to apply click the ‘Apply Now’ Button on our website to submit your CV and answer our four application questions online.
Closing date: 10:00 am on 22 September 2026
Interview and assessments on: October 2026
St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place
- Great Pay and Other Benefits
Do you want to get out there and work in a role where you will support an end to rough sleeping in Bristol?
St Mungo’s Bristol Street Outreach Team will be recruiting to a number of Outreach Worker roles as part of an increased number of opportunities across rough sleeping services. This could include working with focused groups of clients including those residing in vehicles on the roadside or people who have been rough sleeping for a particularly long time, some of whom are part of the ‘Target Priority Group (TPG)’.
Our belief is that rough sleeping is an intrinsically harmful and dangerous activity both for the individual and for the wider community. Therefore, we take a proactive and assertive approach to supporting people away from this activity. Our aim is to support people to recover from the effects of rough sleeping and move away from a street lifestyle permanently.
Working as an Outreach Worker you will:
- Work with people who are rough sleeping to assess their needs and deliver a person-centred support that meet peoples individual needs and connect them to suitable housing options. This could also include working alongside people who are residing in vehicles on the roadside.
- Balance time in the community, on Outreach, working with people where they are sleeping or spending their days, alongside time in the office completing administrative tasks and attending meetings.
- Help people access vital services like healthcare, substance use support, and adult social care.
- Work in partnership with multi-disciplinary teams and agencies across the city to meet client’s individual needs.
It’s not always an easy job, but the opportunity to work with different people every day, helping individuals experiencing homelessness and the local community end the harms of rough sleeping can be highly rewarding.
You will work on a weekly shift rota including mornings, evenings, weekends and bank holidays. This helps us to ensure we are available to support people experiencing homelessness when they need us the most. Shifts can vary particularly during periods of extreme weather.
About you
We are always on the lookout for people who share our ambitions. You don’t need direct experience to succeed in these rewarding roles; if you are ready to get out there and support our clients, we encourage you to apply!
- You will have good communication skills with the ability to network and build effective relationships with a variety of people, a good understanding of the complex issues faced by homeless people and the difficulties they experience in accessing services.
- If you think you have the resilience and patience to work with people who may have complex needs and challenging behaviour, we will provide you with the tools and training to support clients to end rough sleeping for good.
- Due to the nature of this role a full UK or equivalent driving license is desirable for this post, and/or competency in cycling.
St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10am on 24 September 2026
Interview and assessments on: 5-6 October 2026
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
- Great Pay and Other Benefits
About the role:
Step into a role where your drive, resilience and belief in young people can truly change lives. As a Young Person’s Worker in Camden, you will be right alongside young people at risk of homelessness, helping them move from uncertainty towards stability and independence. This is hands on, purposeful work where every day matters, and where your determination can unlock real opportunity for those who need it most.
In this role, you will manage a caseload of young people, building trusted relationships and empowering them to lead their journey forward. You will create and review personalised support and safety plans, support moves into independent accommodation, and help young people take confident steps into education, training or employment. Working within a trauma informed and strengths based approach, you will champion each young person’s goals while developing practical life skills such as budgeting, self care and cooking. You will also support access to essential services including mental health support, housing advice and employment pathways, motivating and coaching young people to take ownership of their futures.
At Single Homeless Project (SHP), you will be part of a tenacious, values driven team that does not shy away from challenge and believes in doing things differently to achieve lasting change. We will support your ambition with ongoing training, development and the chance to grow your career while making a genuine impact. If you are ready to bring your energy, compassion and persistence to a role that truly matters, we would love to hear from you.
*This role includes sleep-in shifts as part of the rota at Cecil Court, which are paid at an additional rate on top of your salary.
About you:
- You bring experience working with young people in the community and in accommodation services.
- Your toolkit includes practical skills in motivation and coaching young people
- Your approach is creative, analytical, trauma-informed and rooted in a strengths and recovery model.
- You can creatively inspire opportunities for our young people to thrive and to develop to their highest potential.
- A non-judgmental approach to working with complex needs young people and to promote a strengths-based approach and an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
- Strong team-working and interpersonal skills, maintaining a collaborative approach to supporting young people achieve the outcomes and goals we support them to set for themselves.
About Us:
We’re London’s leading homelessness charity – and we get things done.
In a city where hundreds are forced into homelessness every day, our work has never been more needed or more challenging. And we’re not shying away. We’re rolling up our sleeves to make change and helping over 10,000 Londoners every year. We prevent homelessness, provide safe places to live and give people the opportunity to rebuild their lives and transform their futures. And we never give up.
We’re here for Londoners wherever they are on their journey. We start with trust, building relationships that help people feel safe, supported, and ready to move forward. Every day, we put people first in everything we do, challenging injustice and barriers that keep people from the safety, stability and opportunity they deserve. We stand alongside people as they rebuild and shape a future that feels their own.
Joining Single Homeless Project means joining a team that’s bold, compassionate and determined to do better for the people we support and for each other. You’ll work alongside colleagues with lived experience, in a space that’s trans-inclusive, disability-friendly, and actively striving to be anti-oppressive and equitable.
We’re not perfect, but we’re real. We listen. We learn. And we push forward, together. Because this isn’t just a job. It’s a chance to lead with empathy, spark change, and help build a London where no one is left behind.
Important Info:
Closing Date: Sunday 4th October at midnight
Interview date: Tuesday 13th, Wednesday 14th and Friday 16th October at SHP Head Office in Kings Cross
Please note there will be a second stage interview in service for suitable candidates
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.
Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications with insufficient/without current right to work or requiring sponsorship will not be accepted for this role.
Preventing homelessness, transforming lives.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an Anti Social Behaviour Officer to join our Housing Team in Oxfordshire, to contribute to developing a safe and inclusive community for our customers.
In this busy role you'll work alongside your housing management colleagues to tackle all forms of hate crime, nuisance and anti-social behaviour.
You'll manage your own caseload and build effective working relationships with external agencies, including the police and legal advisors.
You'll make a big difference to people's lives within an experienced, supportive and supported team.
What you'll need:
* Ideally, you'll have previous experience of anti-social behaviour related housing management services or be able to demonstrate transferable skills and experience from a similar type of customer facing role.
* Experience of dealing with challenging behaviour and resolving conflict
* Strong communication skills with previous experience of working with customers in a demanding environment
* The ability to be self-motivated and highly organised
* Strong IT skills including MS Office
* The ability to establish, develop and maintain effective working relationships with all work colleagues, contractors and partnering agencies
What you need to know:
This is a hybrid role where you'll work from the comfort of your own home, the Newbury office and out with our customers.
The role is permanent, and you'll be working full time.
You'll need a full UK driving licence and access to your own car, as the role involves visiting customers.
If you are a looking for a demanding and interesting new role where you'll work collaboratively to make a real difference to our communities, we would like to hear from you
You can read the Job Description
Lead services that support those who serve on the frontline
DMWS is seeking an experienced operational leader to develop and deliver high-quality services for blue light organisations and their workforces. This senior role combines strategic thinking, practical delivery, partnership building and strong project management.
A key part of the role is bringing services together. You will work closely with DMWS welfare teams, psychological services and clinical governance colleagues to strengthen referrals, coordinate support pathways and ensure operational delivery is safe, responsive and well governed.
What you will do
· Lead operational plans, service performance, contracts, budgets and improvement activity.
· Manage service mobilisations, pilots and improvement projects from scope through delivery, evaluation and handover.
· Build effective working relationships across welfare, psychological, occupational health and partner services.
· Coordinate cross-functional teams, project governance, milestones, risks, dependencies and reporting.
· Strengthen relationships with military, blue light organisations, commissioners, public-sector partners, funders and suppliers.
· Use evidence, outcomes and feedback to improve services, demonstrate impact and create opportunities for sustainable growth.
· Lead and develop staff while maintaining high standards of governance, safeguarding and compliance.
What you will bring
· Senior operational leadership experience in a complex service environment.
· Strong project or programme management skills and a track record of delivering change.
· Credibility with varied stakeholders and the ability to work effectively across professional boundaries.
· An understanding of welfare, wellbeing and psychological support pathways and the importance of clear clinical and safeguarding escalation.
· Commercial awareness, sound financial judgement and a commitment to quality and value for money.
· A collaborative, evidence-led and values-driven approach.
Why join DMWS?
This is an opportunity to shape a growing area of work, strengthen integrated support for military Services, blue light communities and help DMWS turn trusted expertise into sustainable, high-impact services across the UK. This role is progressive and offers the right candidate an opportunity
How to apply
Please submit your CV and a supporting statement explaining how your experience meets the requirements of the role by 28th September 2026. Applicants must hold a full UK Driving Licence and have access to a vehicle which is required for this role.
DMWS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.
Peer Mentor
Homeless Drug and Alcohol Team
Portsmouth
Part Time (18.5 hours)
Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2027
Salary Scale 20-21 (£25,947 – £26,305 per annum, pro rata)
About Us
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic Charity and Housing Association. The Society of St James (SSJ) has been working in Hampshire for over 50 years, delivering high impact, person-centred, accommodation services to adults and young people experiencing homelessness, problematic substance use and mental health problems. We believe that every person is of worth and we are prepared to take risks to house and support the most at risk and socially excluded members of society.
The Impact You’ll Make
The Homeless Drug and Alcohol Team is a funded initiative built to break down barriers for individuals experiencing homelessness or living in temporary housing while managing drug and/or alcohol use. We fill critical gaps in standard provision, making treatment accessible to those who need it most.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Peer Mentor to make a direct impact. Working alongside case managers across community settings and accommodation services, you will deliver trauma- and psychologically informed interventions to clients who find mainstream support hard to reach. Your lived experience will be invaluable—demonstrating the true capacity for change, inspiring service users, and empowering them to move forward on their own journey.
We will provide comprehensive training in trauma-informed care and local service networks, giving you a unique chance to sharpen your skills in client-centered practice.
Working Pattern: Our team operates 7 days a week, including some evenings and Bank Holidays, ensuring flexible, consistent support for those we serve.
Who We're Looking For
We are seeking someone with lived experience of homelessness, substance use, or mental health challenges, alongside a background in this sector. You understand that recovery is a deeply personal journey, and you excel at tailoring support to meet each individual's unique path. Passionate and creative, you bring fresh ideas to service development and will collaborate closely with our team to help grow and elevate our support.
What we can offer you
We value and recognise our staff, offering some generous benefits, as well as the satisfaction of helping people at risk:
- A competitive annual leave entitlement of 25 days rising to 30 days, plus public holidays
- Flexible working options
- Buying additional annual leave
- Comprehensive induction and training
- Counselling, financial, personal support and health and wellbeing services via our Employee Assistance Programme
- Company cycle to work scheme
- Discounted laptops and computers with Jamie’s Computers
- Electric Car Scheme
- Blue Light Card
SSJ are an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life.
At SSJ, we recognise the benefits of a supported workplace. SSJ is affiliated with Unite the Union. To learn more about their membership benefits or to sign up, you can visit their official website.
Please note that CV's alone will not be considered during shortlisting.
Application closing date: Thursday 24th September 2026
Interview date: Wednesday 30th September 2026
Due to the high number of expected applicants, we do reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier.
Should you not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Supporting people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness
At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Peer Support Worker to play a pivotal role in our Mental Health Service in Islington.
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
As a Peer Support Worker, you will manage a caseload of individuals requiring early intervention and preventative mental health support, using your knowledge and experience to empower them on their recovery journey. You will deliver group activities and programmes, promote peer support networks, and help service users actively participate in co-producing their support and achieving their goals. Working collaboratively with community mental health teams, social workers, housing providers, health professionals, and employment services, you will encourage engagement with wider support networks and opportunities. You will monitor wellbeing and safety, maintain accurate records, complete assessments and reviews, support colleagues, and contribute to the effective, inclusive, and recovery-focused delivery of the service.
What do I need to bring with me?
You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.
In this role, you will need lived experience of mental health care pathways and a strong understanding of the challenges faced by individuals accessing mental health support services. You will be able to build trusting relationships quickly, communicate effectively with service users, carers, professionals, and partner agencies, and provide support with empathy, dignity, and respect. Strong listening, assessment, risk awareness, and signposting skills are essential, alongside knowledge of recovery tools, local wellbeing services, and safeguarding procedures. You should be confident working under pressure, managing competing priorities, and collaborating with colleagues and volunteers. Good IT, literacy, and numeracy skills are also required, together with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Interview Steps
We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.
- Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
- Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.
Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.
Important Information for Candidates
If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Drive Case Manager (Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Intervention Worker)
Salary: £26,140-£31,400 depending on experience
Hours: 35 per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Roles to be worked flexibly across Warwickshire
Job Reference Number: 1750
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen within the organisation to deliver case management interventions across Warwickshire, as part of the Drive Project.
Drive is an innovative national project that aims to improve the lives and safety of victims and children, by holding high-risk perpetrators to account. The project combines case management of perpetrators with a co-ordinated multi-agency response.
As Case Manager, you will strive to make contact and work on a one-to-one basis with perpetrators to pro-actively secure engagement, influence attitudinal and behavioural change and link to complementary services.
To do this, you will work alongside existing agencies to design a co-ordinated, intervention plan, addressing identified needs and risks, and promoting understanding of the impact of abusive behaviours.
You will work closely with the IDVA’s to review risk, develop safety plans, and improve outcomes for all parties involved.
You will be passionate and committed to working within a multi-disciplinary team and will have a demonstrable track record of working with complex need service users. This may be within the field of domestic abuse, and/or mental health, substance misuse and offending.
Extensive training will be provided which may include the opportunity to gain accreditation for working with perpetrators of DA.
Full driving licence is required.
All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.
Applicants must be able to provide satisfactory evidence of their right to work in the UK at the application stage.
Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.
Please apply directly on our website, via the link.
Closing date: There is no closing date for this advert.
The interview will consist of attitudinal testing and a formal interview panel.
Operational Manager – Supported Housing
We are seeking an experienced Operational Manager to lead two specialist supported housing services, helping people build independence through recovery, housing and employment.
Position: Operational Manager – Supported Housing
Salary: £36,729 per annum, plus £1,218 Essential User Car Allowance and management on-call allowance
Location: Brighton
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract
Working pattern: Hybrid – up to one day per week working from home, with additional flexibility when report writing
Closing date: CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early application is encouraged.
About the role
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead two established supported housing services helping people experiencing homelessness, recovery from substance use and barriers to employment to move towards greater independence.
You will manage two small, experienced teams across services providing shared accommodation in Brighton. While each service has its own remit and outcomes, both focus on providing safe accommodation alongside the support people need to rebuild their lives through recovery, employment, training and increased independence.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Leading, supporting and developing staff through supervision, appraisals, training and performance management
- Ensuring services operate safely, effectively and in line with agreed outcomes
- Managing referrals and supporting effective client pathways and move-on
- Overseeing safeguarding, health and safety, risk assessments and operational compliance
- Developing strong relationships with voluntary, statutory and specialist partner organisations
- Monitoring performance, budgets, data and service outcomes
- Producing reports for stakeholders and funders
- Supporting continuous service improvement and learning
- Participating in a paid management on-call rota
About you
You will be an experienced and resilient people manager with a professional background in supported housing, homelessness, addiction and recovery, social care or complex needs.
You will have experience of line management and team supervision, alongside the ability to manage competing priorities, risk and challenging situations. Knowledge of Psychologically Informed Practice and Trauma Informed Care is important, as are strong communication, partnership-working and report-writing skills.
Above all, you will be someone who can support and motivate both staff and clients while maintaining high standards of safety, accountability and service delivery.
About the organisation
You will be joining an established Sussex charity supporting people to overcome disadvantage and achieve greater independence.
Other roles you may have experience of could include Supported Housing Manager, Service Manager, Housing Services Manager, Recovery Services Manager, Homelessness Services Manager, Supported Accommodation Manager, Complex Needs Manager, Operations Manager or Social Care Manager.
Further Note:
Using AI in your application
We recognise that AI tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot Chat and Gemini can be helpful when preparing an application. However, we want to hear about your experience and skills in your own words, so we ask that you minimise the use of AI.
Please provide clear, genuine examples of how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role. The STAR model can be helpful when structuring your examples.
Applications are reviewed by at least two hiring managers and AI is not used to assess applications. Applications that rely heavily on AI can sound generic and make it difficult to understand your individual experience, so please make sure your application reflects you.
At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Recovery Worker to play a pivotal role in our Mental Health Crisis Alternative Service in Hounslow.
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
We are seeking a dedicated worker to manage a caseload of clients needing early intervention or prevention support with their mental health. The role involves delivering group activities and programmes, co-producing support with service users, and empowering them to engage effectively with professionals and community services. You will help develop peer support networks, monitor wellbeing and safety, and ensure all safeguarding concerns are addressed. The post requires flexibility, teamwork, accurate record-keeping, and timely completion of referrals, assessments, and reviews. You will also support colleagues, contribute to the smooth running of the service, and take part in regular supervision and professional development.
What do I need to bring with me?
You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.
Here's what the team will be looking for:
We are seeking someone with proven experience supporting individuals with mental health and/or dual diagnosis, with strong knowledge of mental health conditions, recovery approaches, and relevant legislation. The role requires excellent communication, partnership-building, and case management skills, alongside the ability to work independently, as part of a team, and to support new staff or volunteers. You should have experience in planning and delivering initiatives such as groups, events, or volunteer programmes, as well as strong organisational, IT, and administrative skills. A solid understanding of safeguarding, risk assessment, and local recovery services is essential, along with the confidence to represent the organisation externally and manage work effectively under pressure.
When will I be working?
39 hours per week, including weekends and bank holidays. The service is open 365 days a year from 2pm - 10pm
Interview Steps
We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.
- Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
- Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.
Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.
Important Information for Candidates
If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
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Peabody is seeking a proactive and customer-focused Awaab’s Law Case Lead to join our Repairs Team. This key role is responsible for managing high-risk and urgent repair cases, ensuring compliance with Awaab’s Law and delivering positive outcomes for residents.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage complex and high-risk repair cases within statutory timescales.
- Act as the main point of contact for residents throughout their repair journey.
- Work closely with repairs teams, contractors and internal stakeholders to drive timely case resolution.
- Maintain accurate records and compliance reporting.
- Manage escalated cases involving health and safety risks, vulnerabilities and resident concerns.
- Identify service improvements and support continuous improvement initiatives.
About You
- Experience managing complex repairs, complaints, escalations or customer cases.
- Strong knowledge of repairs processes and case management.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and housing management systems.
- Empathetic, resilient and committed to delivering excellent customer service.
Additional Information
- An in-person assessment centre will be held at Houghton Hall Park, Houghton Regis, LU5 5UZ on Tuesday 6th October
- We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and welcome requests for reasonable adjustments.
Peabody is seeking a proactive and customer-focused Awaab’s Law Case Lead to join our Repairs Team. This key role is responsible for managing high-risk and urgent repair cases, ensuring compliance with Awaab’s Law and delivering positive outcomes for residents.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage complex and high-risk repair cases within statutory timescales.
- Act as the main point of contact for residents throughout their repair journey.
- Work closely with repairs teams, contractors and internal stakeholders to drive timely case resolution.
- Maintain accurate records and compliance reporting.
- Manage escalated cases involving health and safety risks, vulnerabilities and resident concerns.
- Identify service improvements and support continuous improvement initiatives.
About You
- Experience managing complex repairs, complaints, escalations or customer cases.
- Strong knowledge of repairs processes and case management.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and housing management systems.
- Empathetic, resilient and committed to delivering excellent customer service.
Additional Information
- An in-person assessment centre will be held at Ealing Gateway on Monday 5th October.
- We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and welcome requests for reasonable adjustments.
Peabody is seeking a proactive and customer-focused Awaab’s Law Case Lead to join our Repairs Team. This key role is responsible for managing high-risk and urgent repair cases, ensuring compliance with Awaab’s Law and delivering positive outcomes for residents.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage complex and high-risk repair cases within statutory timescales.
- Act as the main point of contact for residents throughout their repair journey.
- Work closely with repairs teams, contractors and internal stakeholders to drive timely case resolution.
- Maintain accurate records and compliance reporting.
- Manage escalated cases involving health and safety risks, vulnerabilities and resident concerns.
- Identify service improvements and support continuous improvement initiatives.
About You
- Experience managing complex repairs, complaints, escalations or customer cases.
- Strong knowledge of repairs processes and case management.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and housing management systems.
- Empathetic, resilient and committed to delivering excellent customer service.
Additional Information
- An in person Assessment Centre will be held at Pembroke House, Pitsea, Essex on Friday 2 October.
- We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and welcome requests for reasonable adjustments.
We're looking for an inspirational people person to join us as a Assistant Shop Manager in our Somerset House Christmas pop-upshop. This is an exciting opportunity, and we'd like you to join us to help raise vital funds for homeless and badly housed people.
You will work closely with the Shop Manager to ensure the shop looks welcoming, visually appealing and the team of volunteers are motivated and keen to engage with customers and maximise sales.
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything,
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
About the role
You will assist the Shop Manager in the recruitment, support and development of a strong community focused shop team and empower them to maximise Shelter's income. Representing Shelter in your local community, ensuring that you and your team share your knowledge of Shelter's cause with customers, volunteers, donors and potential Shelter clients will also be important aspects of the role. You will always ensure a safe, clean, bright and happy environment for your team to work in and for your customers to shop in, in turn attracting potential donors and volunteers.
About you
You are a naturally energetic person with an enthusiasm for managing and empowering people.
Your extraordinary motivational skills will enable you to inspire your team to increase sales and control costs. Above all, you are ready to take on a new challenge and have a keen interest in Shelter's cause.
We’re looking for someone friendly and personable, who can work well as part of a team and is proficient using Microsoft Office application and other systems used.
Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society
How to Apply
Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement. Please provide specific examples of how you meet the criteria in the 'About you' section of this advert, following the STAR format, and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses:
- We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.




