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Job Summary:
This involves assessing, allocating and supporting our tenants on their journey with Stay and assisting successful move on. Teamwork is also a key part of this role to work alongside the wider housing team towards team and organisational objectives.
Role Specific Responsibilities:
· Deliver pro-active engagement with tenants to increase the potential for income collection by education, support and other interventions with customers as appropriate and in line with Stay’s policies.
· Provide advice to tenants on tenant and landlord roles and responsibilities in accordance with tenancy/licence conditions in face-to-face sessions or via the telephone/email/letter/text.
· Advice and guidance on issues such as tenancies at risk, whether through rent arrears, anti-social behaviour, property maintenance, unemployment, mental health issues and finance.
· Identify any/all factors that may be contributing to rent arrears: money mismanagement, budgeting issues etc.
· Give advice and assistance with housing problems including information on housing options.
· Take responsibility for a designated caseload of tenants requiring housing support including the identification of prospective tenants. Assist new tenants, particularly vulnerable and young tenants to set up and maintain a tenancy and be able to access support needed. Together with the customer draw up a personal housing plan.
· Assist tenants with security and safety matters within their home including door/window security, advice regarding household appliances and controls for heating, providing details of the repairs service and how to report and arrange repairs.
· Actively work with the tenants and colleagues around issues placing the tenancy at risk including breaches of the tenancy agreement: arrears, harassment, nuisance and other disputes when required.
· Build effective relationships with external agencies (both statutory and voluntary) and maintain a knowledge base of these to signpost customers as required. Share information, where appropriate and in line with data protection and confidentiality, to meet the needs of the tenants.
· Ensure the maximisation of rent collection in line with targets and reduce rent arrears on a continuing basis through the effective enforcement of the rent arrears policy, procedure and systems working alongside the rents officer.
· Work in a performance target-led environment and have a commitment to attaining those targets.
· Prepare timely and accurate reports.
· Identify and implement good administrative practices and procedures.
· Maximise income collection by providing advice on welfare benefits and make referrals to specialist services and agencies where appropriate.
· Maintain up to date knowledge of best practice in respect of all relevant administrative, legal and financial procedures.
· Respond promptly and effectively to enquiries or complaints with regards to rent or associated housing matters in accordance with Stay’s policies.
· Maintain appropriate and accurate records to comply with statutory and service-wide reporting requirements. Proactively monitor and report to the Housing Team Leader in respect of service delivery, performance indicators and targets.
· Maintain up to date knowledge of housing management practice and all relevant Stay and Housing Team procedures in to ensure the processes, systems, policies and procedures are adhered to and to contribute to the development of any reviews.
· Integrate tenant care into working practices through a ‘Tenant First’ approach, ensuring tenants are treated with respect and courtesy and experience a ‘seamless’ service. Adhere to Stay’s standards of tenant care in respect of answering correspondence, telephones and complaints.
· Maximise the use of information and communications technology to support the service and deliver efficiency improvements. Maintain up to date knowledge of systems and applications.
· Work collaboratively with the referral and assessments officer to evaluate applicants, conduct thorough needs and risk assessments, and perform reference checks before extending accommodation offers.
· Carry out an appropriate induction to the allocated Stay property once an offer has been made to an applicant.
· Liaise with The Rent Officer and Housing Benefit to ensure the customer’s account is active and the customer is aware of their responsibility of providing any information to ensure the housing benefit is paid and reduce all arrears.
· Liaise with Housing Benefit, Employment Services, Social Services, Probation Services and other authorities as necessary in relation to housing management.
· Ensure that tenants are compliant with and kept fully informed and consulted on matters affecting their Licence or Tenancy Agreements and they understand their rights and responsibilities: respecting other tenants, non-use of drugs etc.
· Ensure incidents/Safeguarding are fully reported and investigated and act to resolve the problem or take holding action until a permanent solution is found.
· Work with the Voids and Maintenance Team to undertake regular visits to the housing properties to inspect the accommodation and get customer feedback to ensure that repairs and cleaning of the buildings are carried out promptly to a high standard and that safety and security is maintained.
· Adhere to Stay’s Safeguarding Policies and take responsibility for making Safeguarding referrals to the relevant services and report any concerns to Stay’s Designated Safeguarding Officers.
· To address issues of social isolation and exclusion, facilitating client’s involvement in the community.
· To deliver person centred support through one-to-one sessions, group work and ad-hoc support.
· To record all contacts with tenants appropriately and in line with Stay’s policies and procedures and maintaining all relevant files and recording systems, ensuring information is updated.
· To produce appropriate written reports in a variety of formats to meet the requirements of managers, service providers and board of trustees.
· To assist tenants in acquiring the budgeting and social skills necessary to sustain accommodation effectively.
· To, where customers are at risk of eviction, provide advice and support and where necessary help them to seek legal advice.
· To actively promote tenants knowledge of and participation in Stay’s Client Involvement activity by promoting available opportunities such as membership of working groups, service evaluation, service changes and Stay’s Complaint’s, Comments and Suggestion policy.
· To ensure that clients understand their rights and responsibilities of the licence/tenancy to enable informed choices.
· To input and extract information from Stay’s IT systems, including client information.
· To undertake, as required, any other duties compatible with the level and nature of the post and/or reasonably required by the Team Leader, Service Manager and Operations Manager.
· Provide advice and guidance on issues such as tenancies at risk, whether through rent arrears, anti-social behaviour, property maintenance, unemployment, mental health issues and finance.
· Assist tenants with security and safety matters within their home including door/window security, advice regarding household appliances and controls for heating, providing details of the repairs service and how to report and arrange repairs.
· Ensure incidents/Safeguarding are fully reported and investigated and act to resolve the problem or take holding action until a permanent solution is found.
· Engaging with clients and the local community to co-produce a programme of activities and sessions.
· Encourage and motivate clients to engage and participate in activities and sessions.
· Other duties commensurate with the post as may be determined from time to time.
Staff Expectations – how we do things
Administration Duties
· Maintain accurate records, both paper and electronic.
· Assist in the production of management information related to key performance indicators.
Financial Management
· Work within departmental budgets and aim to achieve value for money in all areas.
· Ensure compliance with all financial policies and procedures.
Relationships and Partnerships
· Maintain and enhance working relationships internally with support colleagues and central services, externally with referral agencies, landlords, the Local Authority etc.
· Assure compliance with Management Agreements and Leases and report as required to partner landlords on housing management performance.
Client Involvement
· Encourage and support meaningful client involvement in all aspects of the service delivery and embed Involvement at the core of the service provision.
· To make a difference to clients through support which everyday impacts on their lives for the better.
Quality Assurance
· Report on performance monthly to line manager within deadline.
· Assist in addressing any improvements required from internal or external audits.
· Ensure that Equality & Diversity is actively promoted in all areas of work and that the services are relevant and accessible to all.
· To undertake development and training opportunities and have responsibility for obtaining maximum benefit through review, reflection and practice.
· To continuously review own working practices in line with client feedback and current best practice.
· To review and evaluate own performance to identify strengths and areas for development. Identify own learning/development needs and opportunities by attending and contributing to regular support, supervision and appraisal sessions.
Culture, Values and Behaviour
· To articulate and personally demonstrate Stay’s values both internally and externally.
· Where possible work to alleviate feelings of prejudice and stigma experienced by homeless or marginalised groups.
· To contribute to the building of a staff culture where every person feels empowered and valued.
· To always be professional and demonstrate a great positive attitude, be empathetic and adopt a person-centred way of working.
· To commit to learning and being the best through continual learning and development.
· To show consistent integrity, trust and fairness that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion.
· To deliver time after time to a consistent standard of service in line with Stay’s policies and procedures.
· To use good judgment and initiative to find solutions.
Health and Safety
· To be aware of Stay’s policies and procedures, ensure they are carried out and that good practice is maintained.
· You have a duty to take care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions at work. You must co-operate with Stay and co-workers to help everyone meet their legal requirements.
The responsibilities of this post may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or level of responsibility entailed.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Salary: £42,919 per annum, plus up to 5% Performance Related bonus
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Location: Hale Village, London, N17
Newlon Housing Trust is a successful charitable housing association and one of the major providers of new affordable housing in north and east London.
We have a great opportunity for someone with a good track record of assisting and supporting construction project management to support our Special Projects Manager with the development, management and control of major remedial works projects, with a strong focus on both internal and external fire safety, as well as other latent defects.
You will also provide Newlon and its residents with a cost effective, high quality, customer focused major defects rectification programme, providing end-to-end project management, from initial investigations right through to potential Court action to recover financial losses.
Taking the lead in resident liaison work, you will also develop trust by building and maintaining relationships with residents affected by the Special Projects work streams and ensure they are proactively kept informed about planned work.
You’ll already have a significant background of supporting the management of large programme and project delivery, often working on multiple projects at the same time. This will include supporting the management of consultants, contractors and solicitors.
In addition, you’ll have considerable diary management, report writing and performance reporting skills, combined with substantial working knowledge of resident liaison work on large scale, complex refurbishment projects, developing and managing programmes of resident involvement and engagement, as well as database management.
In return, you can expect 27 days holiday, a non-contributory pension, excellent benefits and a flexi scheme. You’ll also be working out of purpose-built offices that form part of the award-winning Hale Village regeneration project, and are situated just two minutes’ walk from the major transport interchange at Tottenham Hale.
For further information and details of how to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.
Closing date: 23:59 on Sunday 11 January 2026.
Interviews will be held at the Newlon Head Office on Monday 19 January 2026.
Newlon Housing Trust is a charitable housing association and a committed Equal Opportunities employer. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.
No agencies please.
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This role will be responsible for delivering support to individuals experiencing complex ill mental health and substance misuse issues, targeting achievable outcomes that promote and deliver positive outcomes for tenants in our services.The post holder will be responsible for delivering evidence-based interventions with a holistic assessment to support personalised recovery and promotion of independent living skills. Multi-disciplinary team working will be a part of the role, utilising and offering additional support and advice from partners and wider network services.
Key Responsibilities
Support Assessment & Delivery
- Implement and deliver dual-diagnosis support through 1.1 and group sessions to tenants experiencing issues with poor mental health and substance misuse.
- Undertake joint holistic assessments and risk assessments with tenants participating in the service to determine service and support needs and identity where these can be met.
- Provide outcome-based support measured against goals, personal aspirations of the tenant, and their achievements.
- Working with tenants, encourage them to identify their own goals and work towards independence and resilience. The key aims are to reduce the need for acute clinical interventions and hospitalisations.
- Put in place with the tenant, agreed SMART targets with a range of evidence-based interventions that addresses areas of need, such as harm minimisation, prevention of relapse for those in addiction recovery, and improved self-awareness and motivation.
- Through collaborative working with other teams in the organisation, enhance the personalised and choice-led support plan of tenants to integrate with their tenancy support needs and reducing the risk of tenancy loss due to dual-diagnosis issues.
- Help reduce episodes of crisis though support initiatives such as peer-led support groups.
- Be proactive in observing and responding to changing characteristics of tenants receiving support, recognising deterioration in mental wellbeing and putting in place interventions that reduce the likelihood of more acute support needs.
- Be a point of contact for tenants who are on the verge of experiencing a crisis episode, providing appropriate support and interventions to help avoid the need to access acute services.
- Foster positive working relationships with external stakeholders, breaking down barriers and improving access to appropriate support services such as specialised mental healthcare and addiction recovery programmes.
- Develop effective community links that expands support resources that to be offered to tenants.
- Develop all support plans and coaching sessions to embrace the key elements and principles of Trauma Informed Practice and Psychologically Informed Environments.
- Keep up to date with strategies and methodologies used in the support sector to ensure dual-diagnosis support in the organisation remains at a high level for all tenants accessing it.
- Promote the achievements of tenants receiving support through KPI reporting and case studies.
- Recognise goals and aspirations achieved by individuals and using the evidence obtained, formulate and develop future support plans and strategies that enhance the service.
- Work with team leaders and managers to develop our lived experience support in a structured and safe way.
- Deliver practical harm reduction, relapse prevention, and coping strategy workshops.
Risk Management
- Ensure accurate and up to date risk assessments are undertaken, putting in place effective risk management plans to mitigate risk of harm, neglect, and any other areas of risk to the tenant, staff, and wider community.
- Ensure all records and support plans are managed in compliance with organisational policies governing confidentiality, privacy, data sharing consent, and keeping to the requirements and principles of the UK GDPR.
General Responsibilities
- Support colleagues through the sharing of support strategies and techniques that will benefit tenants outside of dual-diagnosis sessions.
- Foster positive and effective working relationships with colleagues in the Housing and Support teams.
- Ensure adhere to Stay’s policies & procedures
- Represent the charity at relevant external meetings or forums as required.
- Always maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality, upholding the charity’s values and ethos.
- Participate in team meetings, training, supervision and appraisals as required.
- Undertake any other duties as reasonably required by the Operations & Services Manager.
- Ensure that Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is actively promoted in all areas of work.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The role of the People Partnering Administrator is to provide comprehensive administrative support to the People Partners across the full range of HR responsibilities, acting as the first port of call to employees and external partners for all HR queries.
The People Partner Administrator plays a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of HR processes, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with employment legislation.
This role is not open to sponsorship.
Staff benefits include shuttle bus, and more… Read more below.
Role Requirements
- To assist the Head of People & Culture and the People Partnering team by providing a comprehensive administration service
- To act as first point of contact for new queries to the people team, from all employees to the People Partnering team, triaging and signing posting them.
- To be the primary contact for queries relating to SelectHR, our HR system
- To ensure that accurate records are maintained on SelectHR
- To provide People partnering reports as necessary
- Devise and maintain an up-to-date Procedures Manual for all HR Administration duties
- Help manage office supplies and facilities requirements
- Assist in the streamlining and automation of processes to improve operational efficiency
- To undertake other or additional duties that are within your skills and abilities as the organisation may reasonably require from time to time.
- Arrange and manage all Occupational Health clinics and appointments
- Liaise with the external provider to ensure seamless provision of services
- Liaise with internal managers to ensure that staff attend appointments
- Oversee the delivery of the seasonal flu vaccination programme
- Ensure all surveillance and other health checks are monitored and are up to date
- Streamline People Partnering Administrative processes through the adoption of digital solutions
- Where possible implement AI technologies to automate routine tasks, enhancing overall efficiency
- Explore and implement the use of AI-powered tools
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
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Terms and Conditions
About Us
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.
Online Searches
In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as Linked In. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
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About This Job
You will provide effective administrative support to the Office Manager and the wider team to ensure the smooth running of the two charities, the Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK (ACCT UK) and the Combined Cadet Force Association (CCFA). You will support across a range of tasks including administration, office management, supporting on our insurance provision as well as meetings and event support.
A cheerful, can-do attitude is essential, as is the ability to work well with a diverse range of staff based in the head office and across the UK. You will be organised, have excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload. You will have strong written and verbal communication skills. You will provide excellent customer service while addressing both internal and external enquiries. Full training will be given to the right candidate.
Essential Skills
· Experience of carrying out an organisational or administrative function (this can be professional or in a personal/voluntary capacity).
· Ability to manage own workload and can demonstrate good time management.
· Strong customer service skills.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information.
Our charity
ACCT UK is a national youth charity dedicated to improving the life chances of young people. The Combined Cadet Force Association (CCFA) is a charity dedicated to the promotion of the ideals and activities of the Combined Cadet Force in schools. Together we want to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and be inspired through their cadet experience.
We want to develop the youth leadership and training abilities of adult volunteers whilst also helping young people to access cadet activities through fundraising, grant-making, developing new resources and direct support.
We strongly believe that everyone benefits when you help young people to develop their character and values through activities that stretch and mature them. We also know that when young people engage with others at a range of levels in their communities it builds confidence and improves empathy for other’s lives.
Who we are
You will join a small, friendly and supportive team who believe collaboration is the key to success. By joining our team you will help us to reach more young people and make a greater difference and we look forward to working with you. We actively promote and encourage you to explore ideas that improve all aspects of the charity’s work in pursuit of its charitable aims.
The charities are proud of our diverse teams, with people on different working patterns, from different backgrounds and at different life-stages. Our experience has taught us that having people with different perspectives and different lived experiences leads to better outcomes for our beneficiaries. If you are wondering if our organisation is for someone like you, the answer is yes! Please apply and explain how you, your experience, your talent and your potential are the right fit for this role.
What we can offer you
In addition to your salary, we offer all staff:
· Flexible working arrangements (you agree a working pattern with your line manager).
· The ability to work both from home and from our London office.
· Personal Accident Insurance, including loss of earnings cover and death benefit.
· 15 days of sick pay in any 12-month period (after 12 months employment - pro-rata for part time staff).
· A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 5% and we will contribute 10%).
· Good leave allowances (which are offered pro-rata for part time staff):
o 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
o Additional privilege leave, on set days each year, such as between Christmas and New Year.
o An additional five days of volunteering leave.
· Support for qualifications and personal development.
· Employee Assistance Programme.
· Season ticket loan.
· Railcard (if you are eligible)
· A caring and supportive team environment.
How to apply
Please submit a CV along with a covering letter that details how you meet the criteria in the job description, providing clear examples by Sunday 11th January 2026.
Interviews will be held at Holderness House, 51-61 Clifton St, London EC2A 4DW during the week commencing Monday 26th January 2026.
We reserve the right to close this role early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Please note that as a charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people, we require staff to make a declaration about any relevant convictions, by undergoing a Disclosure and Barring Service check. For this check to be done, you must be a resident of the UK. In addition, we will follow up references.
Registered Charity
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Army Cadet Charitable Trust (ACCT) UK aims to give all young people the opportunity to develop and achieve through Army Cadets activities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Our mission is simple but ambitious: to create thriving places for young people and flourishing, resilient communities—supporting transformation in mind, body, and spirit.
YMCA St Paul’s Group (SPG) is a long-standing charity dedicated to empowering young people and strengthening communities across London. For over 150 years, we’ve been providing life-changing youth work, essential community services, inclusive health and wellbeing centres, and supported accommodation for those at risk of homelessness.
About the Role
As a Housing and Support Officer, you’ll play a central role within our Housing and Support team, helping us deliver exceptional care, stability, and guidance to our residents. You’ll often be the first friendly face they see—answering queries, providing clear guidance, and ensuring a welcoming, safe, and supportive environment for everyone who walks through our doors.
This is a dynamic, people-focused role with a broad range of responsibilities. From reception and administrative duties to first aid, safety checks, and supporting new residents, your work directly contributes to a positive and meaningful experience for our community. No two days will be the same—and every day, your impact will be felt.
Key Responsibilities
First-Class Customer Service
You’ll be at the heart of our community, offering consistently warm, professional, and helpful support. Your interactions create a real and lasting difference for residents, visitors, and their support networks.
A Varied and Engaging Role
From managing calls and handling payments to coordinating repairs and mail, your everyday tasks keep our sites running smoothly. You’ll also support essential safety and security processes that protect our community.
Safety & Security Leadership
As a trained first aider and fire marshal, you’ll be trusted to respond effectively during emergencies. Regular wellbeing and facilities patrols will help ensure that residents feel secure, supported, and at ease.
Welcoming & Supportive Engagement
You’ll warmly welcome new residents, listen to concerns, respond to incidents of anti-social behaviour, and offer compassionate assistance to those who need it. Your attentiveness helps us maintain a safe and inclusive space.
Teamwork & Collaboration
Work alongside experienced housing advisors who share your commitment to making a difference. Your enthusiasm, empathy, and professionalism will be valued and celebrated as part of a supportive and dedicated team.
What We Offer
At YMCA St Paul’s Group, diversity, inclusion, and authenticity are core values. We want you to bring your full self to work—and we’ll support your voice, perspective, and growth through our Employee Resource Groups and inclusive culture.
We’re committed to your professional development, offering a broad learning and development programme that includes formal training, qualifications, and hands-on experience. You’ll have ongoing opportunities to progress and grow your career with us.
You’ll also enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing in mind, body, and spirit, including:
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Free access to our gyms across all sites
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Discounts at major retailers and supermarkets
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Free wellbeing and counselling services
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Flexibility to work from multiple outer-London locations
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Career development programmes to help you thrive
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Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity pay
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Life Assurance (for permanent contracts)
(For a full list of staff benefits, please refer to our benefits guide.)
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Join Us in Making a Real Difference
About YMCA St Paul’s Group
YMCA St Paul’s Group is one of London’s longest-standing charities, dedicated to empowering young people and strengthening communities for over 150 years. Through transformative youth programmes, inclusive health and wellbeing centres, and vital supported accommodation, we work to ensure that people—especially young people—have the opportunity to belong, contribute, and thrive.
Our mission is rooted in long-term transformation of mind, body, and spirit, and we remain committed to building vibrant, supportive, and resilient communities across London.
About the Role
As a Housing and Support Assistant (Nights), you’ll play a pivotal frontline role in ensuring our accommodation remains a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment. You’ll be a steady presence throughout the night—providing guidance, reassurance, and practical assistance for residents and visitors alike.
Whether you’re responding to queries, managing reception tasks, ensuring safety protocols are upheld, or offering a compassionate ear during challenging moments, you will be a vital part of creating a positive and secure atmosphere for those who call YMCA home.
This is a role with real variety and real impact—perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about helping others.
Working 4 nights on and 4 nights off (8pm-8am).
Key Responsibilities
Deliver Exceptional Customer Service
You will be the warm, reassuring presence residents and visitors meet first. Your confidence and professionalism will create a positive experience and set the standard for the quality of service YMCA is known for.
A Varied, Engaging Role
No two nights will be the same. Alongside reception duties—such as answering calls, processing payments, handling repairs, and managing post—you’ll take on a broad range of responsibilities that keep the building running smoothly.
Champion Safety and Security
As the on-site first aider and fire marshal, you’ll protect the wellbeing of our residents and staff. From conducting regular patrols to responding swiftly in emergencies, you’ll help maintain a safe and calm environment throughout the night.
A Welcoming and Compassionate Presence
You’ll often be the first to welcome new residents, address concerns, support those facing challenges, and record or escalate any issues such as anti-social behaviour or safeguarding concerns. Your empathy and professionalism will help residents feel heard, valued, and supported.
Be Part of a Supportive Team
You’ll join a dedicated and knowledgeable team of housing professionals who share your commitment to improving lives. Your role will be meaningful, varied, and rewarding—offering plenty of opportunities to develop your skills and make a real difference.
What You’ll Gain
At YMCA St Paul’s Group, we celebrate diversity, individuality, and community. Your voice matters here—and you’ll have opportunities to help shape positive change through our Employee Resource Groups and inclusive culture.
We’re committed to your growth. With access to robust training, qualifications, and hands-on experience, you’ll be supported in developing your career, expanding your expertise, and achieving your goals.
Benefits for Mind, Body, and Spirit include:
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Free gym access across all YMCA SPG sites
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Discounts at major retailers and supermarkets
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Free wellbeing and counselling services
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The flexibility to work across various outer London locations
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Career development programmes to support your journey
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Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity pay
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Life Assurance
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Job Title: Receptionist & Conference Administrator
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: 35 hours per week (Saturday & evening cover occasionally)
Salary: Circa £25,207 per annum (Inclusive of Real Living Wage)
Location: Coram Campus, London.
About Coram
Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.
We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.
In December 2018, Coram opened the Queen Elizabeth II Centre, which houses the Rangoonwala Conference and Learning Centre. These spaces provide modern and flexible facilities for meetings, trainings, and conferences of up to 140 delegates. Proceeds from these meetings directly contribute to Coram’s charitable mission.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join Coram’s Conference & Visitor Services Team, working in the conference team assisting with meetings and events and covering Reception. You will be working in a busy conference centre and reception desk and will have a passion for providing excellent customer service by giving a positive first-impression to every visitor to the Coram’s campus. You will have the ability to multi-task as this role requires you to assist the Conference team in in all aspects of the meeting process, from bookings, invoicing, and servicing meetings. We are looking for an enthusiastic, well organised individuals. The ideal candidate will have strong administration skills, some reception and hospitality experience preferred, and a flexible ‘can do’ approach.
To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.
Closing date: Friday 16th January – 9am
Interview date: TBC
Coram (entity) is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applicants from Asian, African, Caribbean and other minority ethnic backgrounds to join our teams. Whilst we have a diverse team we recognise we are a predominantly white workforce and are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from diverse communities in order to improve the services to the children and families we help.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registered Charity No. 312278.
Registered Charity
Coram changes lives, laws and systems to create better chances for children, now and forever.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Full-time 35 hours per week. 2 year's fixed term
For the right candidate we are open to flexible working terms. Hybrid working is available, office based in Gloucester
Salary Band 5 (£30,961 – 33,682) per annum depending on experience
We are looking for a highly organised, experienced and exceptional administrator to work as a trusted partner to The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Church Development Agency (CDA). The CDA is a national organisation dedicated to supporting the Church in serving its communities through the delivery of affordable housing and community development projects, established in response to the Church of England’s “Coming Home” report.
This key role within the CDA requires a thinker who can anticipate needs, manage priorities, and support The CEO in his leadership function and ensuring effective governance. The Executive Assistant (EA) will play a pivotal role in enabling the CEO to oversee a diverse portfolio of approximately 50 affordable housing projects. Most of the work is funded by the Oak Foundation, with a focus on achieving long-term sustainability.
The ideal candidate will have:
· Demonstrable experience of working as a high-level EA support to a CEO/Senior leader or equivalent
· Excellent time management and the ability to balance numerous priorities and deadlines
· A high degree of confidentiality and flexibility
Crucially, you will love to organise and drive forward actions while building meaningful relationships and enabling social impact. If you are looking for a stimulating role where no day is the same, this could be the perfect job for you.
Closing date is 10 am on Monday 12th January 2026
Interviews in Gloucester on Thursday 22nd January 2026
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A unique opportunity to join the team at Basis Yorkshire as a Navigation and Support Worker for women who sex work and who are sexually exploited who are vulnerably housed.
You will provide appropriate emotional and practical 1-to-1 support to women involved in sex work and those who are sexually exploited, who often experience stigma and face barriers to accessing services. You will be enabling people to access support and navigate services, particularly hose directly related to housing directly and indirectly. You will be working in partnership with other agencies and making appropriate referrals for people to access other services to support their wider needs.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Basis works with women and nonbinary people who work in the sex industry and women and young people who are sexually exploited
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We are seeking someone with great administrative and people skills to join our friendly team (16 hours per week) to support our Administration and Supporter Relations functions while being the welcoming face of Yeldall Manor. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with excellent great attention to detail and a passion for helping others to join a Christian organisation dedicated to supporting men in their recovery.
As Administration Assistant, you will provide crucial administrative support for the Administration & Supporter Relations Manager and other staff with tasks such as processing and recording residents’ leave applications, preparing thank you letters, assisting in the preparation and despatch of the monthly prayer diary and supporting the wider staff team with other administrative tasks as applicable (copying, laminating, data entry, document creation and editing).
As Receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for visitors, callers, and residents. You'll warmly welcome guests and help direct enquiries as needed, and handle reception duties with professionalism. This includes staffing the reception desk, accessing calendars, sending emails, and performing other basic administrative tasks to keep the front office running smoothly.
Yeldall Manor is a Christian organisation, and this role requires a committed Christian faith to meet the occupational requirements (in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010). We ask all staff to engage with and support our residents in their recovery journey, offering encouragement in both practical and spiritual matters.
This is a part-time, permanent position (16 hours per week). You will share Reception duties with the existing Administration Assistant/Receptionist, based in the ground floor Main Office of Yeldall Manor, located in a beautiful rural setting. Lunch is provided daily with staff and residents.
If you're interested in this opportunity and feel you have the skills to help support the work we do, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV along with a covering letter explaining your suitability for the role as outlined in the job description.
Yeldall Manor is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its residents, so the successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. If you are in recovery, you must have a minimum of two years’ clean time.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Applicants are requested to submit the following:
1. Current CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Response to Screening Question
Please use your covering letter to demonstrate how you suit the role as outlined in the attached job description.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Yeldall wants all those affected by addiction to heal, transform and thrive.
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Become an Apprentice Worker and use your lived experience to inspire clients throughout their recovery while gaining a qualification and working on your professional development.
At St Mungo’s, we believe in creating opportunities for people with lived experience of homelessness, substance use, mental health challenges, involvement with the criminal justice system, and/or recovery services. Our Apprenticeship Scheme is designed to help you build a career while making a positive impact. We have opportunities available for 18 month fixed term contracts as Client Support Apprentice Workers.
What you’ll do as an Apprentice Worker
Working as Client Support Apprentice Worker, you will complete practical work experience and academic learning, and work alongside colleagues, students and volunteers working together to empower clients, with a variety of needs in achieving personal goals.
- Gain practical experience and skills in caseload management while working in a person-centred way to support wellbeing and recovery.
- Learn how to deliver day-to-day services while collaborating with colleagues and external partners.
- Have opportunities to shadow experienced staff and receive on-the-job training, observing how we empower our clients to access the right support and move on.
- Complete the practical element of your apprenticeships with meetings and event attendance as well as formal learning while completing a Level 3 Peer Worker qualification.
- Complete on and off the job learning, shadowing and development opportunities.
- You will receive support and supervision from an Apprenticeship Advisor as well as a direct line manager, every step of the way.
Where you’ll work
We’re excited to offer 2 Client Support Apprentice Worker opportunities, joining the team in the London Borough of Camden in the following services:
Camden Shared Houses: A large service spreading across 6 properties and supporting over 40 clients with their needs around homelessness, substance use, mental and physical wellbeing. This service works closely with Camden Council, other accommodation providers in the Adult Pathway, CAPP nurses, and other local services to ensure clients receive holistic support and move towards independence.
North Camden Mental Health Accommodation Services: A mental health supported accommodation service supporting clients with high and low support. Generally, clients move to high support services from hospital and move on from there to low support and then into independent accommodation in the community. This service works closely with other providers within the Mental Health Pathway and community mental health teams.
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for self-motivated people who can bring their own lived experience of recovery or using services, and use it positively and appropriately to inspire and empower our clients on their journey.
- You will have great communication and listening skills, empathy, and a genuine desire to make a difference.
- You will have some experience through volunteering or working in a similar setting, basic admin and IT skills and a proactive attitude towards learning.
- If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply!
If you don’t think you meet all of the requirements, we would still love to hear from you. You can find more information about the scheme and our contact details on our website, why not get in touch with the team who can answer your questions.
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 Monday 12 January 2026
Interview and assessments: between 27-29 January 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
- A full-time, paid role (37.5 hours per week) for 18 months.
- A comprehensive training programme.
- A dedicated team to support and empower you.
- Excellent development and growth opportunities
- A diverse and inclusive workplace
- Great pay and other benefits
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Using Anonymous Recruitment
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About YMCA St Paul’s Group
YMCA St Paul's Group is a charity committed to supporting and empowering young people and communities across London. We provide transformative youth work, essential community services, inclusive health and wellbeing centres, and supported accommodation for those at risk of homelessness.
Our mission is to help create thriving places for young people and flourishing communities. With over 150 years of service, we remain dedicated to long-term transformation of mind, body, and spirit.
About the Role
As a Housing and Support Assistant, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality housing and support services to our residents. You will often be the first point of contact for residents and visitors, responding to a wide range of enquiries and offering clear, holistic, and informed guidance.
This role is wonderfully varied, combining customer service, reception duties, safety responsibilities, and building support. Whether welcoming new residents, assisting Health & Wellbeing members, or responding compassionately to concerns, you will be a key representative of YMCA St Paul’s Group throughout the night.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver Outstanding Customer Service
Be the warm, reassuring presence that sets the tone for a positive resident experience. Your professionalism and empathy will leave a lasting impression on our residents and their support network.
Versatility at Its Best
No two shifts will be the same. Alongside reception responsibilities—such as managing telephone services, handling mail, overseeing repairs, and processing payments—you will support the smooth operation of the building and contribute to a safe, welcoming environment.
Safety and Security
As the designated first aider and fire marshal, you’ll play a vital role in safeguarding residents during emergencies. Your routine wellbeing checks, patrols, and facilities inspections will help uphold a safe and comfortable environment for all.
Welcoming and Listening
As the first point of contact, you may welcome new residents, respond to complaints, handle reports of anti-social behaviour, and provide a compassionate, attentive ear. Your ability to identify, escalate, and report concerns appropriately will be essential.
A Supportive Team Environment
Joining our team means becoming part of a friendly, experienced, and collaborative group of housing advisors. Your skills and passion will shine as you help make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents. The diverse nature of your responsibilities will keep you engaged, while the impact of your work will be a source of pride and fulfilment.
What We Offer
At YMCA St Paul’s Group, we are committed to improving diversity and inclusion across our workforce and services. We value your authenticity and encourage you to bring your unique voice and perspective. You’ll also have the opportunity to influence positive change by participating in our Employee Resource Groups.
We believe in your growth. Through our comprehensive learning and development programme—including training, qualifications, and hands-on experience—you’ll be supported in gaining the skills you need while accessing clear pathways for professional progression.
Benefits to Support Your Mind, Body, and Spirit
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Free gym access across all YMCA sites
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Discounts from major retailers and supermarkets
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Free wellbeing and counselling services
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Flexibility to work across a range of outer London locations
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Career development programmes to help you thrive
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Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity pay
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Life Assurance
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Do you want to make a difference while benefiting from a schedule that offers unique flexibility in Bristol?
Join our dedicated team providing vital person centred support to people experiencing homelessness in a Level 1 accommodation setting in Bristol. Our residents may have complex needs, substance misuse issues and other support needs.
As a Night Support Worker, you'll offer assistance, conversation, and continuity of care throughout the night, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for residents.
Key Responsibilities:
- Continue support from the day team - engage with residents, offering support and a listening ear.
- Maintain safety protocols, respond to emergencies, and conduct hourly building checks and monitoring issues like noise levels.
- Complete administrative tasks, incident reports and handover notes to the day team.
- You will attend team meetings and training, so you can continue to develop skills and knowledge to ensure confidence in your role.
- Lone work at times when required.
Typical schedule: A flexible night shift rota, including weekends and bank holidays. Rolling 4-week rota, 9 PM – 7:30 AM, with two weekends off per month.
About you
These roles suit people with good communication skills with the ability to respond and interact effectively, if you have the ability to empathise with others and have the willingness to learn how to support people to transform their lives, we encourage you to apply. You should be able to demonstrate:
- Some experience of dealing directly with the public, clients or customers in a busy service environment.
- Some experience of volunteering or working in an environment that supports vulnerable people.
- Understanding of the issues that affect vulnerable adults experiencing homelessness, who may have complex needs will be beneficial.
- Ability to stay alert, calm, and use own initiative in emergencies.
- Familiarity with IT, administrative procedures and record-keeping.
If you think you could provide support and interact with clients throughout the night and be passionate about working in a service that supports people experiencing homelessness, we encourage you to apply!
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.
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 Workplace
- Great Pay and Other Benefits
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Join us and help transform lives.
We are looking to recruit a talented fundraising administrator who wants their work to make a real difference. In this pivotal role, you’ll be the backbone of our fundraising team, helping us secure the resources that change lives. This is an exciting role that will work alongside our Fundraising and Legacy Administrator, and you’ll ensure that all our supporters, whether individuals or organisations, feel valued and appreciated, receiving superb customer care.
As first point of contact for enquiries, you’ll take pride in ensuring that every donation is accurately logged and processed flawlessly and that all enquiries are managed with care. A team-player, you’ll thrive in supporting your line management and recognise the opportunity to be part of something meaningful.
Please refer to the job description for further information.
In your cv and cover letter please outline how you meet the requirements of the role and why you would like to work for us. You must account for any gaps in your employment history.
The Centre is an equal opportunities employer. We are always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us and help improve the lives of homeless young people, insecurely housed families and their children. We particularly want to encourage people from under-represented groups in the not-for-profit sector to step forward and apply to work with us. We require our staff to recognise the valuable role that volunteers play in our work and to welcome and support volunteers with whom they work.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We require job applicants, staff and volunteers to complete a criminal records self-declaration and to undertake a basic DBS check for this role.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas.
Benefits
· 26 days’ leave, rising to 28 days’ leave after two years’ service (pro rata for part time staff)
· Discretionary wellbeing and celebratory days
· Workplace pension scheme and we’ll match employee contributions up to a maximum of 6%
· Life assurance cover (after probation passed)
· Employee assistance programme
· Season ticket loan
· Training and development opportunities
· Access to Blue Light Card discounts
Registered Charity
51 - 100
The Centre enables families, children and young people to overcome poverty and avoid homelessness.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.