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A rapidly expanding housing and specialist accommodation group is seeking an experienced Head of Strategic Partnerships to drive growth across London and the South East. This is a senior, commercially focused role for someone with an established network across housing, care, commissioning, and local government. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating strategic partnerships, securing referral pathways, and generating new accommodation opportunities across supported housing, specialist housing, temporary accommodation, and care-related services. This is not an operational role. We are looking for a proven relationship-builder with a track record of converting partnerships into occupied units, contracts, and sustainable revenue streams. Key Responsibilities of a Head of Strategic Partnerships: Develop and maintain strategic relationships with local authorities, commissioners, care providers, and housing partners. Secure new accommodation opportunities across London and the South East. Establish referral pathways that drive occupancy across specialist and supported housing services. Generate and convert partnership opportunities into contracted placements and long-term arrangements. Build relationships with Adult Social Care, Children's Services, Housing Needs, Procurement, and Commissioning teams. Work closely with senior leadership to identify growth opportunities and expand service delivery. Represent the organisation at partnership meetings, networking events, and sector forums. Negotiate commercial agreements and partnership arrangements. Candidate Requirements Proven track record of securing housing referrals, placements, contracts, or framework agreements within housing, care, or supported accommodation sectors. Established relationships with local authority commissioners, Adult Social Care, Children's Services, Housing teams, NHS bodies, care providers, or Registered Providers. Demonstrable experience generating occupancy, revenue, and growth through strategic partnerships. Strong commercial, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Background within housing, supported housing, social care, commissioning, care provision, or related sectors. Likely current or previous roles: Head of Partnerships, Business Development Director, Commissioning Manager, Strategic Partnerships Manager, Supported Housing Manager, or similar. Experience within supported housing, exempt accommodation, temporary accommodation, homelessness, mental health, learning disabilities, domestic abuse, or supported living services would be advantageous. What's on Offer 60,000 - 120,000+ basic salary, dependent on experience, network, and track record. Performance-related bonus and commission structure. Hybrid working arrangement. Direct access to senior leadership and decision-makers. Significant opportunity to influence growth and expansion strategy. Long-term career progression within a rapidly growing organisation. This role is ideal for a well-connected partnerships or business development professional who can demonstrate a history of turning relationships into contracts, referrals, and sustainable occupancy growth. If this Head of Strategic Partnerships role is of interest, please apply or contact (url removed)

Refuge Accommodation Manager - Domestic Abuse Service - £30,060 - £31,586 per annum - Dudley Your new company A respected specialist support organisation is seeking an experienced Manager to join its domestic abuse refuge service. The organisation provides safe accommodation and vital support to women, children and other victims of domestic abuse, helping individuals rebuild their lives, increase their safety, and move towards independent living. The service is committed to delivering high-quality, trauma-informed support and works closely with local authorities and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes for those accessing its services. Your new role As Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day leadership and operational management of refuge accommodation services. You will support the Service Manager in ensuring the safe and effective running of the service, providing leadership to support workers and volunteers, overseeing safeguarding and risk management processes, and ensuring high standards of support for residents. You will be responsible for staff supervision and development, monitoring service performance, managing referrals and housing-related matters, supporting tenancy management processes, and working collaboratively with a range of statutory and voluntary sector partners. The position also offers the opportunity to contribute to service development, strategic planning, and the continuous improvement of domestic abuse services. What you'll need to succeed Previous management or senior-level experience within domestic abuse, supported housing, refuge, homelessness, or a related support service. Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management and trauma-informed practice. Experience supervising, supporting and developing staff teams. Knowledge of housing management, tenancy-related issues and partnership working. Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills. The ability to manage a varied workload and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment. A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable individuals and improving outcomes for victims of domestic abuse. What you'll get in return The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of individuals affected by domestic abuse. A rewarding leadership role within a well-established and respected organisation. Ongoing professional development and training opportunities. A supportive working environment with a strong focus on quality service delivery. The chance to contribute to the development and growth of vital domestic abuse services. Competitive salary and benefits package. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living. Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health? Mental Health Team Manager Transitional Supported Housing Project - £32,760 - £38,220 per annum (Salaries vary depending on experiences) Contract Type Permanent, Full Time - 37 hours per week, Monday Friday, inclusive of bank holidays, Occasional Evening & Weekends, with occasional covering of shifts. You will be required to participate in an on-call rota as part of this role. Location Oxfordshire We are recruiting a Mental Health Team Manager for our Transitional Supported Housing Project, a service supporting individuals with serious mental health diagnoses in their recovery journey and transition to independent living. Role Overview You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the service, ensuring the team provides bespoke packages of support tailored to the needs of the individuals we support. You will ensure KPIs are met and audits are successful, demonstrating the service is operating efficiently and legally. You will provide leadership to the team and encourage them to perform at their highest level achievable. Key Responsibilities : Further detail can be viewed in the Job Description. Oversee daily operations and ensure support plans promote dignity, choice, and independence Manage complex cases and escalate serious concerns to clinical teams Facilitate move-ins, manage voids, and coordinate with referrals and housing teams Lead reflective practice following serious incidents Supervise and develop staff, manage rotas, recruitment, and training compliance Conduct audits, spot checks, and ensure health & safety standards Oversee medication checks and safeguarding processes Advocate for residents in clinical consultations and support benefit access Promote meaningful activities and skill development Person Specification: Further detail can be viewed in the Job Description. Even if you don t have all the specifications below, please still apply as we would welcome a conversation with individual s with experience in different sectors. Essential: Strong experience managing a team Basic knowledge of safeguarding, mental health, and team development Strong planning, communication, and management skills Desirable: Diploma or vocational qualifications in management and leadership Knowledge of trauma-informed care, CBT, motivational interviewing Why Join Us? Be part of a values-driven organisation: Caring, Safe, Creative, Aspirational Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable adults Access to training, development, and career progression Supportive management and collaborative working environment Competitive salary and pension scheme 37 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Cycle to Work Scheme Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Access to Blue Light Card discounts Opportunities for secondments and internal progression If this Mental Health Team Manager position sounds like the role for you then please apply today! We would love to hear from you! This vacancy may be closed early. To learn more about Response and what we do, please visit our website. Closing date - 23/07/2026 Our employees and clients come from all over the world, we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture and are registered as a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our clients. All our roles require an enhanced DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK.

Your new company A respected specialist support organisation is seeking an experienced Manager to join its domestic abuse refuge service. The organisation provides safe accommodation and vital support to women, children and other victims of domestic abuse, helping individuals rebuild their lives, increase their safety, and move towards independent living. The service is committed to delivering high-quality, trauma-informed support and works closely with local authorities and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes for those accessing its services. Your new role As Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day leadership and operational management of refuge accommodation services. You will support the Service Manager in ensuring the safe and effective running of the service, providing leadership to support workers and volunteers, overseeing safeguarding and risk management processes, and ensuring high standards of support for residents. You will be responsible for staff supervision and development, monitoring service performance, managing referrals and housing-related matters, supporting tenancy management processes, and working collaboratively with a range of statutory and voluntary sector partners. The position also offers the opportunity to contribute to service development, strategic planning, and the continuous improvement of domestic abuse services. What you'll need to succeed Previous management or senior-level experience within domestic abuse, supported housing, refuge, homelessness, or a related support service. Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management and trauma-informed practice. Experience supervising, supporting and developing staff teams. Knowledge of housing management, tenancy-related issues and partnership working. Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills. The ability to manage a varied workload and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment. A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable individuals and improving outcomes for victims of domestic abuse. What you'll get in return The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of individuals affected by domestic abuse. A rewarding leadership role within a well-established and respected organisation. Ongoing professional development and training opportunities. A supportive working environment with a strong focus on quality service delivery. The chance to contribute to the development and growth of vital domestic abuse services. Competitive salary and benefits package. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Housing Officer Harrow l £22.00 per hour PAYE 37.5 hours Mon Fri Temp Are you passionate about delivering excellent housing services? Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity within Social Housing? My client, a well-established UK housing provider with a strong supported housing portfolio, is seeking a dedicated Housing Officer to join the team on an interim basis until August 2026 , with the potential for an extension. Vacancy Brief Role: Housing Officer Contract: Interim until August 2026 Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week Location: Harrow (HA1) covering Harrow, Brent, Haringey and Enfield. Working Pattern: Monday Friday, 9am 5pm Pay Rate: £22.00 PAYE Compliance: Standard DBS required Travel: Full UK driving license & access to a vehicle required Mileage: Paid at 45p per mile (with business insurance) Key Responsibilities Manage a patch of supported living properties, ensuring they are safe, well-maintained, and compliant. Deliver high-quality housing management services, including tenancy management, arrears monitoring, allocations, lettings, and estate inspections. Handle anti-social behaviour (ASB) cases in line with policies, ensuring timely investigation, escalation, and resolution. Complete repairs inspections, report maintenance issues, and work closely with maintenance teams to ensure timely completion. Support customers to sustain their tenancies, promoting independence and ensuring they understand their rights and responsibilities. Identify vulnerable customers and make appropriate safeguarding referrals, working closely with multi-agency partners. Maximise rental income by proactively managing rent arrears, service charges, former tenant arrears, and financial inclusion support referrals. Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners local authorities, police, fire service, contractors to ensure positive community outcomes. Support voids management by ensuring swift property turnaround and readiness for new tenants. Promote customer involvement, gather customer feedback, and support continuous improvement of local services. Use data, KPIs, and performance information to identify risks, resolve issues, and improve service delivery. Skills & Outcomes of This Role This role will strengthen your expertise across core housing management functions, including: Demonstrated experience in tenancy management, arrears recovery, ASB handling, and estate management. Excellent customer service skills with the ability to engage, listen, problem-solve and negotiate. Confidence in managing safeguarding concerns, supporting vulnerable clients, and working with multi-agency partners. Strong organisational skills and the ability to be a self-starter, managing a varied caseload across dispersed locations. Experience working with repairs teams, maintenance operatives and external contractors. Enhanced knowledge of compliance, tenancy law, housing legislation, and good neighbourhood management. Ability to analyse patch performance data and contribute to service improvement and community wellbeing. Housing Officer Housing Manager Supported Housing Supported Living Tenancy Management Income Management Rent Arrears ASB Officer Anti-Social Behaviour Void Management Allocations & Lettings Estate Management Housing Association Social Housing Housing Support Tenancy Sustainment Safeguarding Homelessness Community Housing Neighbourhood Officer Property Management Repairs & Maintenance Housing Advice Asset Management Housing Coordinator Local Authority Housing Customer Service Vulnerable Adults Multi-Agency Working Compliance Tenure Management Service Charges Housing Benefit Rent Recovery Harrow Brent Haringey Enfield

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Scheme Manager to support housing schemes across Coventry and Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for a customer-focused housing professional with experience in sheltered, supported, or independent living environments. Key Responsibilities of a Scheme Manager: Provide effective day-to-day management of designated housing schemes. Carry out regular resident welfare and wellbeing checks. Support residents to maintain their tenancies and live independently. Monitor health and safety compliance within schemes, including communal area inspections. Respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and referrals. Liaise with residents, contractors, support agencies, healthcare professionals, and local authorities. Assist with tenancy-related matters and signpost residents to relevant support services. Maintain accurate records and ensure excellent customer service standards. Requirements of a Scheme Manager: Previous experience in a Scheme Manager, Sheltered Housing Officer, Supported Housing Officer, or similar housing management role. Knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, and tenancy management principles. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload across multiple sites. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable due to travel between schemes. What's on Offer: 30 - 32 hours Mon - Fri Flexible workig hours Contract August 2027 Opportunity to make a positive impact on residents' wellbeing and independence. Supportive team environment with a well-established housing provider. If this Scheme Manager role is of interest, please apply to contact (url removed)

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Scheme Manager to support housing schemes across Leicester and Nottingham. This is an excellent opportunity for a customer-focused housing professional with experience in sheltered, supported, or independent living environments. Key Responsibilities of a Scheme Manager: Provide effective day-to-day management of designated housing schemes. Carry out regular resident welfare and wellbeing checks. Support residents to maintain their tenancies and live independently. Monitor health and safety compliance within schemes, including communal area inspections. Respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and referrals. Liaise with residents, contractors, support agencies, healthcare professionals, and local authorities. Assist with tenancy-related matters and signpost residents to relevant support services. Maintain accurate records and ensure excellent customer service standards. Requirements of a Scheme Manager: Previous experience in a Scheme Manager, Sheltered Housing Officer, Supported Housing Officer, or similar housing management role. Knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, and tenancy management principles. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload across multiple sites. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable due to travel between schemes. What's on Offer: 30 - 32 hours Mon - Fri Flexible workig hours Contract August 2027 Opportunity to make a positive impact on residents' wellbeing and independence. Supportive team environment with a well-established housing provider. If this Scheme Manager role is of interest, please apply to contact (url removed)

Are you passionate about working within the Mental Health field? Seeking a new challenge? Then this could be the role for you! We require a progressive Manager with extensive mental health experience for our Supported Living Mental Health Recovery Service for up to 26 people with mental health needs, located in Warrington and an Outreach team supporting adults in the community with Mental Health and Physical Disabilities. You will be part of and lead a highly committed team of Recovery Support Workers which provides the delivery of a person-centered recovery and rehabilitation service for people with enduring mental health needs. The Role The post holder will be accountable for the development, operational management, staff management and quality assurance of the service. Coordinating the delivery of a person centered recovery and rehabilitation service. Deployment of staff to meet individual needs and preferences within available resources. Supervision, coaching, performance management and support of staff. Responding to referrals and undertaking initial assessments of need. Ensuring all service users has a co-produced plan of support and a designated Key Worker. To ensure that service users receive individualised person centered support which enables them to enjoy a fulfilling and valued life, to participate in the community and to develop their abilities as fully as possible. Co-ordinating a programme of regular person-centered reviews which put each person's views and unique recovery journey at the heart of planning and decision making. Working closely with local multi-disciplinary teams and community based agencies to provide holistic, wrap-around support. Maintaining high standards of environmental safety/quality and ensuring a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere. Facilitate service user engagement, involvement and peer support. Qualities Required Applicants will be able to demonstrate warmth, compassion and unconditional positive regard for the people we support and will be able to develop trusting relationships based on empathy and respect. You will have the skills and personal qualities to be able to engage people in meaningful planning and therapeutic activities. You will be expected to work collaboratively and professionally with the people we support, their families and mental health professionals/agencies. You will need an up-to-date understanding of the recovery approach and recovery principles as well as mental health legislation, services and interventions. You will demonstrate a good knowledge of the MHA, MCA, DOLs and the care standards. You will have the knowledge and skills to ensure the safe management and administration of medicines. You will be required to work on a rota system working evenings, weekends and bank holidays. We are a passionate, inclusive and anti-racist organisation. We embrace diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. As a Disability Confident Employer we welcome applications from people with a disability, and as a proud Stonewall Diversity Champion we actively encourage applications from the LGBT+ community. Creative Support has a corporate commitment to enabling people with caring and family responsibilities to apply for senior roles, part time applicants will be considered for this role. Vacancy Reference Number: 85636 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number. We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.

We are a dynamic charity which supports adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism and Mental Health. We operate two Learning Centres, Charity Shop and Café in Northampton, and we aspire for further growth within the West Northants area. We place our service users at the centre of what we do and pride ourselves on their having a fulfilled happy time. Our ethos, our motive is their achievement. We are recruiting a Head of Care Services to join our senior team and to play their part in the ongoing development of our activities, ensuring that we maintain high quality standards and a person-centred approach. The ideal applicant will have experience in ensuring the care and wellbeing of individuals, ideally with learning disabilities, autism and mental health, including the preparation of the range of paperwork and audits covering all aspects of care in a Day Centre setting, The postholder will have knowledge of managing staff and supporting them to achieve positive outcomes, experience of interacting with Social Services and Health professionals, knowledge of Safeguarding procedures and managing the minimising of risk, strong I.T and communication skills and ability to contribute as part of a team and on their own initiative. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Section A: Service User Wellbeing Ensure that we are in receipt of all appropriate current information on service users to fulfil our duty of care and support. This includes by way of examples, information on general health, allergies, medication, behavioural issues, and general interests. Ensure we have in place all Individual Risk Assessments as required to fully inform staff members of the needs of each service users and equip them with the knowledge to respond accordingly. Section B: Parent / Carer and Professional Liaison Maintain either in person or through the Centre Care Managers, regular communication with all parents / carers and ensure we create a team approach to jointly working on the wellbeing of the service user. Respond to all incoming communication in a timely manner which ensures we build our reputation as a valued provider and support. Section C: New Referrals Provide the focal point on the recruitment of new service users, identifying opportunities from brokerage and other sources, such as Specialist Schools, and ensure that each potential attendee and their parents / carers are supported through the process of visit, taster days, making choices and arranging the financial package. Ensure we are able to meet the selection and reporting requirements of each stakeholder seeking to place an individual and that they likewise can comply with our own service delivery requirements. This will be enacted in liaison with the CEO and Head of Business Services. Please see attachments for further responsibilities A full clean U.K. driving licence and qualification in Health and Social Care are welcomed. We value our staff team and are accredited by the Living Wage Foundation in paying all our staff on or above the Real Living Wage. Please note we require a CV and a completed application form. References and a full enhanced DBS check will be required. Closing date for applications: Tuesday 7th October 2025 Interviews: Week commencing Monday 13th October 2025,

Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living. Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health? Senior Mental Health Support Worker - £27,560 - £30,680 per annum (Salaries vary depending on experiences) Hours 37 hours per week, Monday Sunday, inclusive of bank holidays, shifts include mornings, evenings, weekends and sleep ins. Service Papist Way, Wallingford. What You ll Be Doing: Papist Way is home to 10 residents with acute mental health needs, working alongside the Adult Mental Health Team. Our roles offer employees variety where every day is different whilst also giving a great sense of pride seeing the positive impact you can have on others. As a Senior Mental Health Support Worker, you will be responsible for leading shifts, medication management, delegate tasks, manage incidents, monitor the health & safety of the project and residents. You will mentor support workers, leading by positive example alongside having your own case load. You will be responsible for providing person-centred support to clients with serious mental illness including adults who have a primary diagnosis of a psychotic illness often with one or more coexisting conditions such physical health issues, neurodiversity, drugs & alcohol use and cognitive impairment. Our clients really appreciate the passion from our Support Workers too: The staff are caring, kind, compassionate and understanding. They support me and care for me and are first class. I am happier now than I have been in years. Client in Adult Services. Overall job responsibility : Further detail can be viewed in the Job Description. Lead shifts, delegating set diarised and daily tasks Take the lead during incidents, safeguarding and complaints in the absence of the manager, ensuring policies and procedures are adhered. Ensure all staff are completing relevant health and safety tasks Mentor new support workers through induction including the completion of the Care Certificate and medication training. Complete the care certificate assessors training. Work within a One Team Approach and ensure this culture permiates through out the team and lead by example. Respond to service phone queries and requests from both internal and external customers in a timely manner and delegating where appropriate to other members of the team. Undertake assessments of referrals and attend regular assessment and risk management training. Provide emotional support, encouragement, and practical assistance to residents with daily living activities. This may include medication assistance, engaging with interests, education, accessing community groups/facilities, employment, teaching life skills such as shopping, budgeting, using public transport and skills such as planning to prepare and cook meals, maintain accommodation. Ensure risk is continuously assessed and risk management plans are kept up to date Comply and remain up to date with all safeguarding policies and procedures for both Adults and Children and Young People Always represent the company in a professional and appropriate manner by considering punctuality, personal appearance and professional boundaries, including equal opportunities. The Successful Applicant: Our main priority for all our roles at Response is to find people that can live our values every day Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational. Essential criteria: GCSE s in English and Maths (or equivalent) A commitment to undertake continual personal development. Detailed understanding of mental health and wellbeing challenges and the level of care and support residents may require. An understanding of current approaches to mental health practice. Have good knowledge of how to support with referrals and assessments An understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion issues impacting people s lives. IT literate with experience using MS Office packages. Previous related work experience. Good communication skills, written, verbal and listening. A genuine interest in mental health and well-being with a commitment to delivering Response's mission. What We Offer: 25 days annual leave and standard bank and public holidays. Blue Light card and other discounted shopping. Employee Assistant Programme - with access to free counselling. Cycle to Work Scheme (after probation) Enhanced family friendly leave. Professional qualification sponsorship and study leave. £500 refer a friend bonus scheme. Optional health cash care plan with money off prescriptions and treatments Wellbeing hub and mental wellbeing support app approved by NHS. Free flu jabs. Free DBS application. You will receive the training and confidence to use core therapeutic talk therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-based Trauma Informed Care and Mutual Aid to provide the best possible support to our clients. If this Senior Mental Health Support Worker position sounds like the role for you then please apply today! We would love to hear from you! This vacancy may be closed early. To learn more about Response and what we do, please visit our website. Closing date 16/10/2025 All our roles require a DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK Unfortunately, Response are not able to offer sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for the role and require sponsorship, you will be withdrawn from the recruitment process. Our employees and clients come from all over the world, we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture and are registered as a Disability Confident Employer.

Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living. Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health? Senior Mental Health Support Worker - £27,560 - £30,680 per annum (Salaries vary depending on experiences) Hours 37 hours per week, Monday Sunday, inclusive of bank holidays, shifts include mornings, evenings, weekends and sleep ins. Service Carramar, Thatcham, Berkshire. What You ll Be Doing: Response is looking for an enthusiastic, caring person to join their dedicated team at Carramar. The Carramar team focuses on providing care for clients in a 24 hour, 7 day a week supported housing service in Thatcham. The Carramar team creates a comfortable, safe and pleasant environment while helping residents work towards more independent living in the future. As a Senior Mental Health Support Worker, you will be responsible for leading shifts, medication management, delegate tasks, manage incidents, monitor the health & safety of the project and residents. You will mentor support workers, leading by positive example alongside having your own case load. You will be responsible for providing person-centred support to clients with serious mental illness including adults who have a primary diagnosis of a psychotic illness often with one or more coexisting conditions such physical health issues, neurodiversity, drugs & alcohol use and cognitive impairment. Our clients really appreciate the passion from our Support Workers too: The staff are caring, kind, compassionate and understanding. They support me and care for me and are first class. I am happier now than I have been in years. Client in Adult Services. Overall job responsibility : Further detail can be viewed in the Job Description. Lead shifts, delegating set diarised and daily tasks Take the lead during incidents, safeguarding and complaints in the absence of the manager, ensuring policies and procedures are adhered. Ensure all staff are completing relevant health and safety tasks Mentor new support workers through induction including the completion of the Care Certificate and medication training. Complete the care certificate assessors training. Work within a One Team Approach and ensure this culture permiates through out the team and lead by example. Respond to service phone queries and requests from both internal and external customers in a timely manner and delegating where appropriate to other members of the team. Undertake assessments of referrals and attend regular assessment and risk management training. Provide emotional support, encouragement, and practical assistance to residents with daily living activities. This may include medication assistance, engaging with interests, education, accessing community groups/facilities, employment, teaching life skills such as shopping, budgeting, using public transport and skills such as planning to prepare and cook meals, maintain accommodation. Ensure risk is continuously assessed and risk management plans are kept up to date Comply and remain up to date with all safeguarding policies and procedures for both Adults and Children and Young People Always represent the company in a professional and appropriate manner by considering punctuality, personal appearance and professional boundaries, including equal opportunities. The Successful Applicant: Our main priority for all our roles at Response is to find people that can live our values every day Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational. Essential criteria: GCSE s in English and Maths (or equivalent) A commitment to undertake continual personal development. Detailed understanding of mental health and wellbeing challenges and the level of care and support residents may require. An understanding of current approaches to mental health practice. Have good knowledge of how to support with referrals and assessments An understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion issues impacting people s lives. IT literate with experience using MS Office packages. Previous related work experience. Good communication skills, written, verbal and listening. A genuine interest in mental health and well-being with a commitment to delivering Response's mission. What We Offer: 25 days annual leave and standard bank and public holidays. Blue Light card and other discounted shopping. Employee Assistant Programme - with access to free counselling. Cycle to Work Scheme (after probation) Enhanced family friendly leave. Professional qualification sponsorship and study leave. £500 refer a friend bonus scheme. Optional health cash care plan with money off prescriptions and treatments Wellbeing hub and mental wellbeing support app approved by NHS. Free flu jabs. Free DBS application. You will receive the training and confidence to use core therapeutic talk therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-based Trauma Informed Care and Mutual Aid to provide the best possible support to our clients. If this Senior Mental Health Support Worker position sounds like the role for you then please apply today! We would love to hear from you! This vacancy may be closed early. To learn more about Response and what we do, please visit our website. Closing date 16/10/2025 All our roles require a DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK Unfortunately, Response are not able to offer sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for the role and require sponsorship, you will be withdrawn from the recruitment process. Our employees and clients come from all over the world, we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture and are registered as a Disability Confident Employer.

Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living. Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health? Bank Night Senior Mental Health Support Worker - £14.22 per Hour. Hours Monday Sunday, shifts include days, evenings, nights and weekends. Service Rowan House, Littlemore. What You ll Be Doing: Response is looking for an enthusiastic, caring person to join their dedicated team at Rowan House. Rowan House is home to 25 residents with acute mental health needs, working alongside the Adult Mental Health Team. Our roles offer employees variety where every day is different whilst also giving a great sense of pride seeing the positive impact you can have on others. As a Senior Mental Health Support Worker, you will be responsible for leading shifts, medication management, delegate tasks, manage incidents, monitor the health & safety of the project and residents. You will mentor support workers, leading by positive example alongside having your own case load. You will be responsible for providing person-centred support to clients with serious mental illness including adults who have a primary diagnosis of a psychotic illness often with one or more coexisting conditions such physical health issues, neurodiversity, drugs & alcohol use and cognitive impairment. Our clients really appreciate the passion from our Support Workers too: The staff are caring, kind, compassionate and understanding. They support me and care for me and are first class. I am happier now than I have been in years. Client in Adult Services. Overall job responsibility : Further detail can be viewed in the Job Description. Lead shifts, delegating set diarised and daily tasks Take the lead during incidents, safeguarding and complaints in the absence of the manager, ensuring policies and procedures are adhered. Ensure all staff are completing relevant health and safety tasks Mentor new support workers through induction including the completion of the Care Certificate and medication training. Complete the care certificate assessors training. Work within a One Team Approach and ensure this culture permiates through out the team and lead by example. Undertake assessments of referrals and attend regular assessment and risk management training. Provide emotional support, encouragement, and practical assistance to residents with daily living activities. This may include medication assistance, engaging with interests, education, accessing community groups/facilities, employment, teaching life skills such as shopping, budgeting, using public transport and skills such as planning to prepare and cook meals, maintain accommodation. Ensure risk is continuously assessed and risk management plans are kept up to date Comply and remain up to date with all safeguarding policies and procedures for both Adults and Children and Young People The Successful Applicant: Our main priority for all our roles at Response is to find people that can live our values every day Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational. Essential criteria: GCSE s in English and Maths (or equivalent) A commitment to undertake continual personal development. Detailed understanding of mental health and wellbeing challenges and the level of care and support residents may require. An understanding of current approaches to mental health practice. Have good knowledge of how to support with referrals and assessments An understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion issues impacting people s lives. IT literate with experience using MS Office packages. Previous related work experience. Good communication skills, written, verbal and listening. A genuine interest in mental health and well-being with a commitment to delivering Response's mission. What We Offer: 25 days annual leave and standard bank and public holidays. Blue Light card and other discounted shopping. Employee Assistant Programme - with access to free counselling. Cycle to Work Scheme (after probation) Enhanced family friendly leave. Professional qualification sponsorship and study leave. £500 refer a friend bonus scheme. Optional health cash care plan with money off prescriptions and treatments Wellbeing hub and mental wellbeing support app approved by NHS. Free flu jabs. Free DBS application. You will receive the training and confidence to use core therapeutic talk therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-based Trauma Informed Care and Mutual Aid to provide the best possible support to our clients. If this Bank Senior Night Mental Health Support Worker position sounds like the role for you then please apply today! We would love to hear from you! This vacancy may be closed early. To learn more about Response and what we do, please visit our website. Closing date 16/10/2025 All our roles require a DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK Unfortunately, Response are not able to offer sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for the role and require sponsorship, you will be withdrawn from the recruitment process. Our employees and clients come from all over the world, we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture and are registered as a Disability Confident Employer.

Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living. Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health? Senior Mental Health Support Worker - £27,560 - £30,680 per annum (Salaries vary depending on experiences) Hours 37 hours per week, Monday Sunday, inclusive of bank holidays, shifts include mornings, evenings & weekends. Service Rowan House, Littlemore. What You ll Be Doing: Response is looking for an enthusiastic, caring person to join their dedicated team at Rowan House. Rowan House is home to 25 residents with acute mental health needs, working alongside the Adult Mental Health Team. Our roles offer employees variety where every day is different whilst also giving a great sense of pride seeing the positive impact you can have on others. As a Senior Mental Health Support Worker, you will be responsible for leading shifts, medication management, delegate tasks, manage incidents, monitor the health & safety of the project and residents. You will mentor support workers, leading by positive example alongside having your own case load. You will be responsible for providing person-centred support to clients with serious mental illness including adults who have a primary diagnosis of a psychotic illness often with one or more coexisting conditions such physical health issues, neurodiversity, drugs & alcohol use and cognitive impairment. Our clients really appreciate the passion from our Support Workers too: The staff are caring, kind, compassionate and understanding. They support me and care for me and are first class. I am happier now than I have been in years. Client in Adult Services. Overall job responsibility : Further detail can be viewed in the Job Description. Lead shifts, delegating set diarised and daily tasks Take the lead during incidents, safeguarding and complaints in the absence of the manager, ensuring policies and procedures are adhered. Ensure all staff are completing relevant health and safety tasks Mentor new support workers through induction including the completion of the Care Certificate and medication training. Complete the care certificate assessors training. Work within a One Team Approach and ensure this culture permiates through out the team and lead by example. Respond to service phone queries and requests from both internal and external customers in a timely manner and delegating where appropriate to other members of the team. Undertake assessments of referrals and attend regular assessment and risk management training. Provide emotional support, encouragement, and practical assistance to residents with daily living activities. This may include medication assistance, engaging with interests, education, accessing community groups/facilities, employment, teaching life skills such as shopping, budgeting, using public transport and skills such as planning to prepare and cook meals, maintain accommodation. Ensure risk is continuously assessed and risk management plans are kept up to date Comply and remain up to date with all safeguarding policies and procedures for both Adults and Children and Young People Always represent the company in a professional and appropriate manner by considering punctuality, personal appearance and professional boundaries, including equal opportunities. The Successful Applicant: Our main priority for all our roles at Response is to find people that can live our values every day Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational. Essential criteria: GCSE s in English and Maths (or equivalent) A commitment to undertake continual personal development. Detailed understanding of mental health and wellbeing challenges and the level of care and support residents may require. An understanding of current approaches to mental health practice. Have good knowledge of how to support with referrals and assessments An understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion issues impacting people s lives. IT literate with experience using MS Office packages. Previous related work experience. Good communication skills, written, verbal and listening. A genuine interest in mental health and well-being with a commitment to delivering Response's mission. What We Offer: 25 days annual leave and standard bank and public holidays. Blue Light card and other discounted shopping. Employee Assistant Programme - with access to free counselling. Cycle to Work Scheme (after probation) Enhanced family friendly leave. Professional qualification sponsorship and study leave. £500 refer a friend bonus scheme. Optional health cash care plan with money off prescriptions and treatments Wellbeing hub and mental wellbeing support app approved by NHS. Free flu jabs. Free DBS application. You will receive the training and confidence to use core therapeutic talk therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-based Trauma Informed Care and Mutual Aid to provide the best possible support to our clients. If this Senior Mental Health Support Worker position sounds like the role for you then please apply today! We would love to hear from you! This vacancy may be closed early. To learn more about Response and what we do, please visit our website. Closing date 16/10/2025 All our roles require a DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK Unfortunately, Response are not able to offer sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for the role and require sponsorship, you will be withdrawn from the recruitment process. Our employees and clients come from all over the world, we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture and are registered as a Disability Confident Employer.