Supported Housing Officer, Gloucester

37.5 hours per week

£19,500 + benefits

Based at Taylor House, Gloucester

Elim Housing provides services to around 800 individuals and families and we are actively building new homes and developing new initiatives. Providing Supported Housing for over 25 years and Floating Support since 2003, we are currently recruiting a Supported Housing Officer.

The role will involve working with clients at four of the Association’s supported housing projects and a general needs development in the Gloucester area. The projects offer services to a variety of clients who have both housing and support needs.

The successful candidate will deliver a wide range of housing management and high quality personalised support to all clients that will enable them to move on to permanent accommodation. This will include accessing specialist services, education, training and employment opportunities. The post holder will be provided with training on psychologically informed interventions and reflective practice as part of our investment in our support services.

You will have a background working in housing or a support related environment and will be able to perform effectively as part of a team working with people who have housing and support needs.

Closing date: 10am Monday 10 June 2013

Interviews will be held on: Wednesday 19 June 2013

Please click on the job description below for more details of the role. The person specification provides information about what we are looking for and will help you assess if you might be suitable for this position.

Support Services Team Leader, Gloucester

37.5 hours per week

£26,000 + benefits

Based at Taylor House, Matson, Gloucester

Elim Housing provides services to around 800 individuals and families and we are actively building new homes and developing new initiatives. Providing Supported Housing for over 25 years and Floating Support since 2003, following an organisational review we have the following opportunity in our Support Services.

The successful candidate will be primarily based at Taylor House, where they will manage a 30 unit supported housing scheme for a range of client groups including; care leavers, single homeless, couples, pregnant women and single parents. The Team Leader will also manage two other housing related support services in Gloucester; an 11 unit self contained scheme for people moving on from Taylor House and a visiting support and housing management service to 8 young parents and their families housed in Elim accommodation.

The Team Leader will have responsibility for the operational management of the support services, including; ensuring high quality personalised support is provided, line management of three Supported Housing Officers and an Estate Officer, directly supporting a small caseload of clients, housing management, budget control and service development.

The successful candidate will have experience of working with a range of client groups, and strong housing management skills. A full driving licence and own transport is essential.

As part of our investment in our support services, you will be provided with training on psychologically informed interventions and reflective practice.

Closing date: 10.00am Tuesday 28 May 2013

Interviews will be held at Taylor House on: Monday 3 June 2013

Please click on the job description below for more details of the role. The person specification provides information about what we are looking for and will help you assess if you might be suitable for this position.

Calico Homes Limited owns and manages approximately 4,600 homes in Lancashire and aims to make a difference to the quality of life of individuals and the wider communities in which it works. We provide accommodation for families and older people, plus student housing, supported housing and services for homeless people.

Salary:

  circa £28,000

Short List Date:

 10/06/2013

Interview Date:

 25/06/2013

Closing Date:

 07/06/2013

At the heart Ring Stones are our people, who demonstrate our core values of Honesty, Integrity and Success - and we're committed to continuously developing our staff to grow and succeed. We are passionate about creating local employment opportunities in the areas where we work and employ people in the following areas: Administration Customer Service Contracts Managers Planning Trades Quantity Surveyors.

 

Salary:

£9.91 - £12.86

Short List Date:

03/06/2013

Interview Date:

 13/06/2013

Closing Date:

 31/05/2013

We are currently recruiting for a Domiciliary Care Co-ordinator to work as part of the team. You will be responsible for maintaining continuity of care to ensure efficiency and reliability of all visits to service users, maximizing care income. You will ensure the efficient administration of all aspects of domiciliary care from recruitment and training, to preparing staff rota’s, matching staff to service users, manning the office, making appointments, updating records, invoicing, and processing payroll.

With experience of the domiciliary care environment in a similar role, you’ll already have an excellent understanding of the industry, the regulations and legal aspects. You also understand service users’ needs so we can provide the highest levels of service. Excellent I.T. skills and proficiency in working with an electronic resource planning and recording system is highly desirable.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references.

Please email your CV to recruitment@extracare.org.uk

We are currently recruiting for a Head of Care at our St Oswalds Village in Gloucester. Working alongside the Village Manager, you will be responsible for managing the care and support that residents are receiving, as well as developing individual care plans to ensure optimum levels of independence are achieved through resident participation in the village.

There are currently 40 care packages within our village where over 200 people reside. They have extensive facilities on site for residents including a gym, village hall, restaurant and craft room. We are looking for someone with excellent CQC knowledge for this post.

You will be required to take the lead in the management of care and support services, as well as the supervision of all care staff and will also assist the Village Manager in developing and providing ongoing training programmes to staff.

As part of this role, you will be required to implement staff rotas and recruitment and selection, as well as attend meetings centered around the evaluation of the services being provided to residents and their families. You will be highly motivated with a can-do attitude and you will thrive in a stimulating, team based culture and non-hierarchical environment, where every day presents new challenges. You will be an excellent communicator who leads by example, inspiring others to push beyond the boundaries of standard practice.

To succeed in this role, you will need a proven track record in social care management, possess skills and expertise relating to funding and inspection protocols and be able to achieve and maintain best practice standards in social care. You will have an NVQ 4, RMA, LMCS or QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (England) or willing to work towards this qualification.

If you are interested and meet our requirements, please email your CV to recruitment@extracare.org.uk

We are an equal opportunities employer.

An (enhanced) DBS Disclosure and two satisfactory references will be required for this role.

Pontypridd

£27,500 per annum

Due to recent expansion, our client currently has a new vacancy for an enthusiastic, customer-focused Mechanical & Electrical Surveyor to help them to continue to make a difference.  This is a full time permanent post and the salary is £27,500 per annum.

These are exciting times for our client as they are now taking the opportunity to grow and expand. Specifically, this means taking over the responsibility for heating installations and electrical rewires as part of the Planned Maintenance Programme.  The M&E Surveyor will undertake pre-inspections, specify works and carry out quality control inspections on various types of new installations, ensuring high quality product is delivered to all clients.

You will assist in the on-site supervision of both gas and electrical trade operatives, making sure that they are competent whilst also monitoring issues of productivity and quality.  You will also be asked to diagnose faults and specify repairs; in situations where repairs are not possible to undertake full survey of property, compiling specification and issuing works instructions to replace the redundant element/system.  You will also undertake joint inspections with client officers to discuss issues of workmanship, quality and costs, provide management reports and ensure compliance with legislation relating to gas and electrical safety.

Our client is looking for individuals that hold a current Gas Safe registration and the appropriate certifications and qualifications for completing heating installs such as: ASC code CCN1, CEN1, HTR1, WAT1, CKR1, CPA1, MET1.  They are interested in hearing from you if you are currently working in a housing / building environment and have extensive experience of gas heating and boiler installations.  You will also need knowledge of Gas Safety Regulations 1998 and H&S and asbestos legislation and in addition a solid working knowledge of Good knowledge and understanding of the Electricity at Work Regulations, current edition of BS 7671, Part P and the Codes of practice and guidance documents relevant to the range of electrical work undertaken.

Finally about you; if you are a team player, but are also someone who can work unsupervised, and are the type of person who is committed and hard working along with a commitment to customer care we would like to hear from you.  You will need a full driving licence and the ability to work flexibly to meet customer needs.

Based in Pontypridd, this role is commutable from areas such asCardiff,NewportandPontypool.

Our client is a community housing organisation.

Leicester

£29,771, plus car allowance

Our client, a housing provider, currently has two exciting opportunities available for an Area Surveyor and a Voids Surveyor in theLeicesterarea.  They are offering a fixed term contract until November 2014 (Area Surveyor) and a permanent post (Voids Surveyor) with a salary of £29,771, plus car allowance.

Area Surveyor - Full Time, Fixed Term Contract November 2014

The Area Surveyor will work within a multi-disciplinary team providing front line services to our tenants.  You will respond to customer requests, carrying out pre-inspections of responsive and planned repairs and post-inspect works.  You will actively participate in the estate inspections and estate action days to ensure the delivery of a customer focused service.

Voids Surveyor – Full Time, Permanent

Reporting to the Voids Contract Manager, the Voids Surveyor will undertake a full range of building surveying and property services duties, including quality control and inspections, condition surveys, defects diagnosis and other property matters. You will be responsible for ensuring that properties are maintained and improved to the required standards within agreed budgets and timescales.

Our client is seeking highly motivated and pro-active individuals to help them to develop and deliver their commitment to provide excellent services and to actively engage their diverse communities. The successful candidates will be educated to HNC or equivalent in building or construction coupled with previous experience within a housing maintenance or surveying environment. You will need previous experience of working with customers first hand along with the ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.

Due to the nature of the role you will ideally have previous experience within social housing or a housing environment together with knowledge of housing maintenance, repairs, diagnosing defects and remedial works.

A fullUKdriving license is also required.

Based in Leicester, these posts are commutable from areas such as Loughborough, Hinckley, Nottingham,Derby, Nuneaton andCoventry.

Location: Northamptonshire
Salary: £9,367 rising to £9,861 per annum
Hours: 20 hours per week
Closing Date: 02/06/2013

At Midland Heart we believe that every customer should be able to live in an environment they can afford; where they feel safe; are empowered; can shape services and in which, where appropriate, their care and support needs are met.

We now have a opportunity for a part time Administration Officer to join the team based at our office in Rushden, East Northamptonshire. This is a part time position from 10am to 3pm daily. The Allocations Team manage the homeless service and choice based letting service for East Northamptonshire Council.

Main responsibilities will include providing administrative support, ensuring a confidential and high quality service is maintained to customers within East Northamptonshire, Midland Heart and external parties, in accordance with the organisation's policies and procedures. Working as part of the Homeless and Housing Options team, providing effective and efficient administrative support to help the team meet their business targets. This role will act as the point of contact for visitors, customers and telephone queries.

All successful candidates will be subject to Criminal Records Bureau check and costs will be met by Midland Heart

If you require the application pack to be in a larger font or require a translation facility, please call 0845 850 1020 ext 5624 quoting Job Ref 1359 to request this.

Before starting to complete an online application form you are strongly advised to read our guidance information.

Please note, CV’s will not be considered, please complete Midland Heart Job Application.

Due to the high number of applications we receive we are regrettably unable to contact applicants who have not been successful. Therefore if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Additional Information is attached

Location: Northamptonshire
Salary: £22,727 per annum rising to £23,923
Hours: 39 Hours per week
Closing Date: 02/06/2013

At Midland Heart we believe that every customer should be able to live in an environment they can afford; where they feel safe; are empowered; can shape services and in which, where appropriate, their care and support needs are met.

High Street South and Shoemaker Court provide temporary supported accommodation for individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Emphasis is placed on providing holistic support packages that encourages customers to develop the skills that they need to live independently and this includes close working with various other agencies.

As Team Leader you will support the teams to ensure positive outcomes are achieved for our customers, provide effective housing management of the services and ensure we deliver in line with contract and service specifications. You will have excellent communication skills, as well as the ability to identify issues and provide solutions. You will have the necessary attributes to effectively lead & motivate a team. An in depth knowledge of issues facing socially excluded groups and experience of working within Support Services is essential.

All successful candidates will be subject to Criminal Records Bureau check and costs will be met by Midland Heart

If you require the application pack to be in a larger font or require a translation facility, please call 0845 850 1020 ext 5624 quoting Job Ref 1201 to request this.

To apply for this position please click here

Before starting to complete an online application form you are strongly advised to read our guidance information.

CV’s will not be considered, please complete Midland Heart Job Application.

Due to the high number of applications we receive we are regrettably unable to contact applicants who have not been successful. Therefore if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Additional Information:

Location: Dudley
Salary: £6.90 per hour
Hours: Casual hours
Closing Date: 02/06/2013

At Midland Heart we believe that every customer should be able to live in an environment they can afford; where they feel safe; are empowered; can shape services and in which, where appropriate, their care and support needs are met.

We are now looking to appoint Care & Support Workers on a casual basis. Working as part of a team you will be responsible for providing high quality care and support services to customers who live within the scheme. Duties will include supporting customers to live as independently as possible, through social activities, wellbeing services and empowering customers to enable them to meet their own personal goals.

Attention to detail, effective communication and the ability to accurately complete reports are essential to the role to ensure accurate care and support plans and medication records are completed.

All successful candidates will be subject to Criminal Records Bureau check and costs will be met by Midland Heart

If you require the application pack to be in a larger font or require a translation facility, please call 0845 850 1020 ext 5624 quoting Job Ref 1501 to request this.

Before starting to complete an online application form you are strongly advised to read our guidance information.

Please note, CV’s will not be considered, please complete Midland Heart Job Application.

Due to the high number of applications we receive we are regrettably unable to contact applicants who have not been successful. Therefore if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Additional Information:

Location: Dudley
Salary: £6.90 per hour
Hours: Bank Hours
Closing Date: 02/06/2013

At Midland Heart we believe that every customer should be able to live in an environment they can afford; where they feel safe; are empowered; can shape services and in which, where appropriate, their care and support needs are met.

Broad Meadow is an Extra Care scheme in Dudley for over 55 year olds. We have 132 apartments and excellent facilities within the scheme, which opened in July 2011. We provide a quality Care & Support service to our customers.

Extra Care schemes provide a community setting whilst providing a safe and relaxed environment. At the heart of the community is an outstanding range of facilities tailored towards comfort and wellbeing which is perfect for socialising with friends and neighbours, we have a range of daily activities.

As Care & Support Worker you will be responsible for delivering care and support to our customers as per their individual care plans. To be successful in this role you will need to be a good team player, have good communication and written skills. This role will involve setting and leading activities with customer groups

You should also possess strong communication skills, both verbally and written, preferably with good IT skills. Reporting to the senior Team Leader, you will be responsible overseeing medication, care and support plans and risk assessments.

All successful candidates will be subject to Criminal Records Bureau check and costs will be met by Midland Heart

If you require the application pack to be in a larger font or require a translation facility, please call 0845 850 1020 ext 5624 quoting Job Ref 5586 to request this.

To apply for this position please click here

Before starting to complete an online application form you are strongly advised to read our guidance information.

Please note, CV’s will not be considered, please complete Midland Heart Job Application.

Due to the high number of applications we receive we are regrettably unable to contact applicants who have not been successful. Therefore if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Additional Information is attached

Location: Dudley
Salary: £9,929 per annum rising to £10,452
Hours: 28 hours per week
Closing Date: 02/06/2013

At Midland Heart we believe that every customer should be able to live in an environment they can afford; where they feel safe; are empowered; can shape services and in which, where appropriate, their care and support needs are met.

Broad Meadow is an Extra Care scheme in Dudley for over 55 year olds. We have 132 apartments and excellent facilities within the scheme, which opened in July 2011. We provide a quality Care & Support service to our customers.

Extra Care schemes provide a community setting whilst providing a safe and relaxed environment. At the heart of the community is an outstanding range of facilities tailored towards comfort and wellbeing which is perfect for socialising with friends and neighbours, we have a range of daily activities.

As Care & Support Worker you will be responsible for delivering care and support to our customers as per their individual care plans. To be successful in this role you will need to be a good team player, have good communication and written skills. This role will involve setting and leading activities with customer groups

You should also possess strong communication skills, both verbally and written, preferably with good IT skills. Reporting to the senior Team Leader, you will be responsible overseeing medication, care and support plans and risk assessments.

All successful candidates will be subject to Criminal Records Bureau check and costs will be met by Midland Heart

If you require the application pack to be in a larger font or require a translation facility, please call 0845 850 1020 ext 5624 quoting Job Ref 1552 to request this.

To apply for this position please click here

Before starting to complete an online application form you are strongly advised to read our guidance information.

Please note, CV’s will not be considered, please complete Midland Heart Job Application.

Due to the high number of applications we receive we are regrettably unable to contact applicants who have not been successful. Therefore if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Additional Information is attached

Location: Hereford
Salary: up to £35,000 per annum
Hours: 39 hours per week
Closing Date: 30/05/2013

At Midland Heart we believe that every customer should be able to live in an environment they can afford; where they feel safe; are empowered; can shape services and in which, where appropriate, their care and support needs are met.

Hereford and Leominster Services are now looking to appoint a Locality Manager to manage a combination of our services to include Domiciliary, Residential Services and Supported Living including supporting our customers to remain independent in their own homes. You will be responsible for approximately 60 staff which include Team Leaders and Senior staff to support you in your role.

The successful candidate will be solution focussed, an innovative thinker and passionate about delivering quality services that enhance our customers opportunities and outcomes. You will provide an inclusive service which empowers our customers to have choice in the services they receive and how these are delivered.

To be successful in this role you will possess excellent communication skills and demonstrate the ability to build and manage effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity further please contact the recruiting manager on 07436 543620 for an informal discussion.

Successful candidates will be invited to attend a full assessment centre the week commencing 10 June 2013.
Previous applicants need not apply.

All successful candidates will be subject to Criminal Records Bureau check and costs will be met by Midland Heart.

If you require the application pack to be in a larger font or require a translation facility, please call 0845 850 1020 ext 5624 quoting Job Ref 5546 to request this.

Before starting to complete an online application form you are strongly advised to read our guidance information.

Please note, CV’s will not be considered, please complete a Midland Heart Job Application.

Due to the high number of applications we receive we are regrettably unable to contact applicants who have not been successful. Therefore if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Additional Information is attached

Location: Coventry
Salary: £5,544 rising to £5,836 per annum
Hours: 15 per week
Closing Date: 02/06/2013

At Midland Heart we believe that every customer should be able to live in an environment they can afford; where they feel safe; are empowered; can shape services and in which, where appropriate, their care and support needs are met.

Lee Gordon House is a Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered care home consisting of 6 flats. We provide care and support for adults with learning disabilities and some physical disabilities. This is a 24 hour care and support service providing a waking and sleep in member of staff. The support staff are required to support the customers in meeting there day to day needs, this will involve personal care, running of the home which will include cooking, cleaning, shopping, you will also be expected to attend customers activities and support the customers to be part of their community.

We are looking for self motivated individuals who are able to work as part of team and willing to attend training.

All successful candidates will be subject to Criminal Records Bureau check and costs will be met by Midland Heart

If you require the application pack to be in a larger font or require a translation facility, please call 0845 850 1020 ext 5624 quoting Job Ref 5299 to request this.

To apply for this position please click here

Before starting to complete an online application form you are strongly advised to read our guidance information.

Please note, CV’s will not be considered, please complete Midland Heart Job Application.

Additional Information is attached

Location: Coventry
Salary: £11,089 rising to £11,673 per annum
Hours: 30 hours per week
Closing Date: 02/06/2013

At Midland Heart we believe that every customer should be able to live in an environment they can afford; where they feel safe; are empowered; can shape services and in which, where appropriate, their care and support needs are met.

Lee Gordon House is a Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered care home consisting of 6 flats. We provide care and support for adults with learning disabilities and some physical disabilities. This is a 24 hour care and support service providing a waking and sleep in member of staff. The support staff are required to support the customers in meeting there day to day needs, this will involve personal care, running of the home which will include cooking, cleaning, shopping, you will also be expected to attend customers activities and support the customers to be part of their community.

We are looking for self motivated individuals who are able to work as part of team and willing to attend training.

All successful candidates will be subject to Criminal Records Bureau check and costs will be met by Midland Heart

If you require the application pack to be in a larger font or require a translation facility, please call 0845 850 1020 ext 5624 quoting Job Ref 0985 to request this.

Before starting to complete an online application form you are strongly advised to read our guidance information.

Please note, CV’s will not be considered, please complete Midland Heart Job Application.

Additional Information is attached

Location: Birmingham
Salary: £150 per week
Hours: 35 hours per week
Closing Date: 02/06/2013

At Midland Heart we believe that every customer should be able to live in an environment they can afford; where they feel safe; are empowered; can shape services and in which, where appropriate, their care and support needs are met.

We now have an exciting Apprentice opportunity working withan the Organisational Development Team.

Working alongside the Recruitment Adviser your tasks will include administration, recruitment enquiries, data entry as well as mini projects to help build on your skills and knowledge. This role will develop your skills whilst we will support you to work towards a recognised qualification.

To succeed in this role will be an effective communicator, demonstrate excellent attention to detail, you will need to work on your own initiative and understand and demonstrate the need for confidentiality.

If you require the application pack to be in a larger font or require a translation facility, please call 0845 850 1020 ext 5624 quoting Job Ref 3939 to request this.

Before starting to complete an online application form you are strongly advised to read our guidance information.

Please note, CV’s will not be considered, please complete Midland Heart Job Application.

Due to the high number of applications we receive we are regrettably unable to contact applicants who have not been successful. Therefore if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Additional Information is attached

Location: Solihull
Salary: £11,089 rising to £11,673 per annum
Hours: 30 hours per week
Closing Date: 02/06/2013

At Midland Heart we believe that every customer should be able to live in an environment they can afford; where they feel safe; are empowered; can shape services and in which, where appropriate, their care and support needs are met.

We are looking to appoint Support Workers on a part time basis, to work as a member of a caring staff team over several properties. These posts offer the opportunity to deliver a high quality support to customers who have a learning disability living in their own homes.

As a support worker you would be expected to provide various levels of support ranging from personal care to accompanying a customer to an activity of their choice.

The service is registered as a Domiciliary Care Service with the Care Quality Commission, so all new staff would be expected to deliver a high quality customer centred service. The post will be supporting customers in the Solihull area, however the service does operate in Birmingham and Sandwell areas and you may be required to work in these areas if the need should arise.

The successful candidates will work as part of a rota, covering days, evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Lone working will be a requirement of this job in certain areas.

The successful candidate will be subject to Criminal Records check and costs will be met by Midland Heart.

If you require the application pack to be in a larger font or require a translation facility, please call 0845 850 1020 ext 5624 quoting Job Ref 5403 to request this.

Before starting to complete an online application form you are strongly advised to read our guidance information.

Please note, CV’s will not be considered, please complete Midland Heart Job Application.

Due to the high number of applications we receive we are regrettably unable to contact applicants who have not been successful. Therefore if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Additional Information is attached

Duration: Permanent

Salary: Grade 4 (£23,097 - £29,395)

Location: Durham

Hours per week: 35

Are you passionate about involving customers in service design and delivery?

We are looking for someone with commitment and enthusiasm to help us drive forward customer involvement in shaping and improving our services.

You will need excellent organisational and people skills, the ability to form effective working relationships with a diverse range of people, and a real commitment to enabling customers to influence services to their homes and neighbourhoods.

You will have experience of planning and delivering a range of engagement activities and supporting customer or service user groups to achieve positive outcomes.  

You will also understand the barriers people may face in becoming involved and have experience of developing successful approaches to involve under-represented groups.

If you are interested in this challenging but rewarding position, and have a proven track record of making a difference with positive results, we’d like to hear from you.

Staff benefits

In return we can offer you:

• 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 continual year’s service.
• Access to Simply Health
• Training
• Childcare voucher scheme
• Pension

Application forms can be completed online at http://www.4hg.co.uk/Vacancies.aspxor alternatively contact Four Housing Group, Three Rivers House, Abbeywoods Business Park, Pity Me, Durham, DH1 5TG.  Telephone, HR department; 0191 3753670.

Applications to be submitted no later than 12:00 pm on Wednesday 5^th June 2013.