Position: Ground Maintenance Operative - Manual Labourer Southern Housing Pay rate is 16.16 per Hour umbrella (35 hours per week) Address: The Tramsheds, Coomber Way, Croydon, London, CR0 4TQ Job description Driving License IS essential The role Reporting to our local Estate Services Manager you will be expected to deliver a consistently high-quality gardening and grounds maintenance service. You will be provided with tools and machinery to help you undertake your tasks and we will supply you with a new uniform, safety boots and personal protective equipment. You will need to have the ability to work outside in all weathers and be able to undertake physically demanding work. The location Our gardening teams work from our local estates and hubs across our area of operation. What you'll be doing: Carry out a range of tasks required for grounds maintenance including, but not limited to, weeding, dead heading, hoeing, planting, pruning, cutting, and watering communal beds. Cut and maintain lawns and grass areas to a variety of finishes (fine to rough meadow type) using a variety of machines, including pedestrian operated, tractors & ride-on mowers, strimmer's and brush cutters, and including fertilizer and pesticide application. Use and operate a variety of tools, machinery, and equipment, in accordance with Group and manufacturers guidelines, in order to fulfil duties. Plan and execute small scale landscaping operations, as directed, to enhance the appearance of our communal grounds. Remove leaves, moss and snow as required, and apply salt/ grit as directed. Respond promptly to acts of vandalism, including graffiti, and report all incidents to the neighbourhood hub. On the job supervision and coaching of apprentices / trainees from time to time as directed Report any repairs or defects in communal areas to maintenance department/ line manager and follow up actions as required. Report suspected breaches of the tenancy agreement / lease to the Housing Services Manager e.g., anti-social behaviour, subletting, rubbish dumping, items left in communal areas etc. Provide cover in the absence of other colleagues. Be a point of contact for residents, assist where possible or refer enquiries to colleagues. Be aware of vulnerable customers and, where appropriate, highlight their needs to your line manager / Housing Team Act in a friendly, polite, and professional way at all times, even when challenged by residents or visitors to the estate. Understand your responsibilities as an employee under Health and Safety legislation. Always adopt a safe system of work, using all safety clothing and equipment which is provided and generally taking responsibility for your own safety. No role profile can cover every issue which may arise within the post at various times and the postholder is expected to carry out other duties from time to time, which are broadly consistent with those described. What you'll need: Essential Experience of undertaking gardening / ground maintenance duties Experience of working in small teams Basic knowledge and understanding of health and safety considerations as they apply to this role. Valid UK driving licence with category C1 and ability to drive company vehicles as and when required. Thanks Puru RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Mar 05, 2026
Contractor
Position: Ground Maintenance Operative - Manual Labourer Southern Housing Pay rate is 16.16 per Hour umbrella (35 hours per week) Address: The Tramsheds, Coomber Way, Croydon, London, CR0 4TQ Job description Driving License IS essential The role Reporting to our local Estate Services Manager you will be expected to deliver a consistently high-quality gardening and grounds maintenance service. You will be provided with tools and machinery to help you undertake your tasks and we will supply you with a new uniform, safety boots and personal protective equipment. You will need to have the ability to work outside in all weathers and be able to undertake physically demanding work. The location Our gardening teams work from our local estates and hubs across our area of operation. What you'll be doing: Carry out a range of tasks required for grounds maintenance including, but not limited to, weeding, dead heading, hoeing, planting, pruning, cutting, and watering communal beds. Cut and maintain lawns and grass areas to a variety of finishes (fine to rough meadow type) using a variety of machines, including pedestrian operated, tractors & ride-on mowers, strimmer's and brush cutters, and including fertilizer and pesticide application. Use and operate a variety of tools, machinery, and equipment, in accordance with Group and manufacturers guidelines, in order to fulfil duties. Plan and execute small scale landscaping operations, as directed, to enhance the appearance of our communal grounds. Remove leaves, moss and snow as required, and apply salt/ grit as directed. Respond promptly to acts of vandalism, including graffiti, and report all incidents to the neighbourhood hub. On the job supervision and coaching of apprentices / trainees from time to time as directed Report any repairs or defects in communal areas to maintenance department/ line manager and follow up actions as required. Report suspected breaches of the tenancy agreement / lease to the Housing Services Manager e.g., anti-social behaviour, subletting, rubbish dumping, items left in communal areas etc. Provide cover in the absence of other colleagues. Be a point of contact for residents, assist where possible or refer enquiries to colleagues. Be aware of vulnerable customers and, where appropriate, highlight their needs to your line manager / Housing Team Act in a friendly, polite, and professional way at all times, even when challenged by residents or visitors to the estate. Understand your responsibilities as an employee under Health and Safety legislation. Always adopt a safe system of work, using all safety clothing and equipment which is provided and generally taking responsibility for your own safety. No role profile can cover every issue which may arise within the post at various times and the postholder is expected to carry out other duties from time to time, which are broadly consistent with those described. What you'll need: Essential Experience of undertaking gardening / ground maintenance duties Experience of working in small teams Basic knowledge and understanding of health and safety considerations as they apply to this role. Valid UK driving licence with category C1 and ability to drive company vehicles as and when required. Thanks Puru RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Head of Surveying and Minor Works (Surveying, ADR & Legal Disrepair) Hackney Council Repairs & Maintenance Climate, Homes & Economy Directorate Salary: £70,860 - £78,860 (Inclusive of Market Supplement) Goodman Masson is delighted to be partnering with Hackney Council to recruit a Head of Surveying and Minor Works, a senior leadership role driving standards, compliance, and resident-focused service delivery in one of London's most dynamic boroughs. This is a key role leading the Council's surveying function and its Legal Disrepair and ADR service, ensuring that homes are safe, compliant, and well-maintained while minimising disrepair liability and safeguarding the Council's legal and financial position. You will oversee a team of area surveying managers and the Legal Disrepair/ADR Manager, providing strong technical leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight across complex caseloads. You will lead the management of all legal disrepair matters, working closely with legal teams, contractors, and internal partners to reduce risk, improve case outcomes, and strengthen early intervention. A core responsibility includes establishing robust processes to address damp and mould, ensuring effective investigation, timely resolution, and compliance with Awaab's Law. As the technical lead for surveying, you will oversee defect diagnosis, property inspections, quality assurance, and compliance with building regulations and safety standards. You will develop clear policies, streamlined systems, and accurate reporting frameworks, ensuring a consistent and high-quality approach across all localities. The role also demands confident leadership, strong performance management, and a commitment to continuous improvement. You will mentor and develop your teams, support cultural transformation, and ensure services are delivered in line with Hackney's values of inclusion, accountability, and openness. You will be a key voice in resident engagement, representing the service at internal and external forums, contributing to locality planning, and ensuring residents are well-informed and supported throughout the repairs and disrepair process. We are seeking: • Senior leadership experience in surveying, legal disrepair or complex housing repairs services • Strong technical surveying expertise with advanced defect diagnosis skills • In-depth knowledge of disrepair legislation and risk mitigation • Experience managing damp and mould cases and delivering compliance with legal frameworks • Proven ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience working with legal professionals • Financial awareness and experience managing budgets and contractor performance • Commitment to delivering equitable, resident-focused services This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-profile service area with real impact on residents' safety, wellbeing, and housing quality across Hackney. For further information or to apply, please contact
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
Head of Surveying and Minor Works (Surveying, ADR & Legal Disrepair) Hackney Council Repairs & Maintenance Climate, Homes & Economy Directorate Salary: £70,860 - £78,860 (Inclusive of Market Supplement) Goodman Masson is delighted to be partnering with Hackney Council to recruit a Head of Surveying and Minor Works, a senior leadership role driving standards, compliance, and resident-focused service delivery in one of London's most dynamic boroughs. This is a key role leading the Council's surveying function and its Legal Disrepair and ADR service, ensuring that homes are safe, compliant, and well-maintained while minimising disrepair liability and safeguarding the Council's legal and financial position. You will oversee a team of area surveying managers and the Legal Disrepair/ADR Manager, providing strong technical leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight across complex caseloads. You will lead the management of all legal disrepair matters, working closely with legal teams, contractors, and internal partners to reduce risk, improve case outcomes, and strengthen early intervention. A core responsibility includes establishing robust processes to address damp and mould, ensuring effective investigation, timely resolution, and compliance with Awaab's Law. As the technical lead for surveying, you will oversee defect diagnosis, property inspections, quality assurance, and compliance with building regulations and safety standards. You will develop clear policies, streamlined systems, and accurate reporting frameworks, ensuring a consistent and high-quality approach across all localities. The role also demands confident leadership, strong performance management, and a commitment to continuous improvement. You will mentor and develop your teams, support cultural transformation, and ensure services are delivered in line with Hackney's values of inclusion, accountability, and openness. You will be a key voice in resident engagement, representing the service at internal and external forums, contributing to locality planning, and ensuring residents are well-informed and supported throughout the repairs and disrepair process. We are seeking: • Senior leadership experience in surveying, legal disrepair or complex housing repairs services • Strong technical surveying expertise with advanced defect diagnosis skills • In-depth knowledge of disrepair legislation and risk mitigation • Experience managing damp and mould cases and delivering compliance with legal frameworks • Proven ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience working with legal professionals • Financial awareness and experience managing budgets and contractor performance • Commitment to delivering equitable, resident-focused services This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-profile service area with real impact on residents' safety, wellbeing, and housing quality across Hackney. For further information or to apply, please contact
Sovereign Housing Association Limited
Basingstoke, Hampshire
It's an exciting time to join us as Sovereign have joined forces with Network Homes to form SNG (Sovereign Network Group). As a leading Housing Association, SNG is committed to providing quality, affordable homes within sustainable communities. Guided by our values and strong social purpose, we put residents at the heart of everything we do. You'll be based ideally from ourHead Office in Basingstoke. This role will combine office and home working to ensure a positive work/life balance. The Role We are looking for an experienced building safety professional to join us in the role of Building Safety Assurance Manager. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and compliance of our homes and services. Reporting directly to the Head of Assurance, you will join an established team working alongside building safety, HSE and assurance specialists. Using your industry expertise, you will lead and deliver our assurance programme with a primary focus on property compliance including but not limited to gas, electrical safety, fire, legionella, asbestos and lifts. Your work will help ensure our risks are systematically managed and that we consistently meet our regulatory obligations, keeping our residents, employees and contractors safe. Some travel across our operating area will be required, so you'll need a full driving licence and access to a vehicle. Key Responsibilities Lead the development and delivery of independent assurance reviews, working collaboratively with property, building safety and housing teams Deliver clear, reliable, evidence-based assurance conclusions that test the effectiveness of our policies, processes and procedures, ensuring regulatory compliance and alignment to SNG's corporate plan Lead the building safety assurance process to identify compliance gaps, agree sustainable action plans with internal stakeholders, and share good practice across the business Oversee the rigorous monitoring and closure of assurance actions, ensuring robust evidence and resulting improvements to business processes Influence, coach and engage a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to enhance assurance capability and understanding across the organisation What we need from you A strong understanding of building safety regulations across key areas such as gas, electrical safety, fire, legionella and lifts, ideally with specialist expertise in at least one discipline. Experience in a large operational environment is essential; housing sector experience is beneficial but not required Extensive experience in designing and delivering audit or assurance programmes, and collaborating with stakeholders to implement sustainable improvements A proven ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements within operational settings Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enabling you to deliver clear, evidence-based conclusions Strong practical understanding of building safety risk management within complex operational environments A high level of attention to detail, combined with the ability to step back and see the wider picture Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills A tenacious yet supportive approach, with experience driving meaningful change Effective team-working skills to contribute to shared organisational goals Professional recognition with an appropriate body (e.g., Institute of Engineering & Technology) We have some great benefits at SNG, including: 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days) Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package 3 additional Wellbeing days and 2 paid volunteering days Generous matched pension scheme up to 12% andLife cover at 4x salary Enhanced maternity/adoption pay Enhanced paternity pay - 6 weeks full pay (after 26 weeks' service) Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance and critical illness cover Wellbeing discounts, including Gym Memberships and access to a 24/7 virtual GP service We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG. This is a great opportunity to join the team as we progress through an exciting period of change at SNG. We pride ourselves on having a relaxed, supportive and forward-thinking culture, working collaboratively to achieve success.
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
It's an exciting time to join us as Sovereign have joined forces with Network Homes to form SNG (Sovereign Network Group). As a leading Housing Association, SNG is committed to providing quality, affordable homes within sustainable communities. Guided by our values and strong social purpose, we put residents at the heart of everything we do. You'll be based ideally from ourHead Office in Basingstoke. This role will combine office and home working to ensure a positive work/life balance. The Role We are looking for an experienced building safety professional to join us in the role of Building Safety Assurance Manager. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and compliance of our homes and services. Reporting directly to the Head of Assurance, you will join an established team working alongside building safety, HSE and assurance specialists. Using your industry expertise, you will lead and deliver our assurance programme with a primary focus on property compliance including but not limited to gas, electrical safety, fire, legionella, asbestos and lifts. Your work will help ensure our risks are systematically managed and that we consistently meet our regulatory obligations, keeping our residents, employees and contractors safe. Some travel across our operating area will be required, so you'll need a full driving licence and access to a vehicle. Key Responsibilities Lead the development and delivery of independent assurance reviews, working collaboratively with property, building safety and housing teams Deliver clear, reliable, evidence-based assurance conclusions that test the effectiveness of our policies, processes and procedures, ensuring regulatory compliance and alignment to SNG's corporate plan Lead the building safety assurance process to identify compliance gaps, agree sustainable action plans with internal stakeholders, and share good practice across the business Oversee the rigorous monitoring and closure of assurance actions, ensuring robust evidence and resulting improvements to business processes Influence, coach and engage a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to enhance assurance capability and understanding across the organisation What we need from you A strong understanding of building safety regulations across key areas such as gas, electrical safety, fire, legionella and lifts, ideally with specialist expertise in at least one discipline. Experience in a large operational environment is essential; housing sector experience is beneficial but not required Extensive experience in designing and delivering audit or assurance programmes, and collaborating with stakeholders to implement sustainable improvements A proven ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements within operational settings Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enabling you to deliver clear, evidence-based conclusions Strong practical understanding of building safety risk management within complex operational environments A high level of attention to detail, combined with the ability to step back and see the wider picture Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills A tenacious yet supportive approach, with experience driving meaningful change Effective team-working skills to contribute to shared organisational goals Professional recognition with an appropriate body (e.g., Institute of Engineering & Technology) We have some great benefits at SNG, including: 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days) Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package 3 additional Wellbeing days and 2 paid volunteering days Generous matched pension scheme up to 12% andLife cover at 4x salary Enhanced maternity/adoption pay Enhanced paternity pay - 6 weeks full pay (after 26 weeks' service) Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance and critical illness cover Wellbeing discounts, including Gym Memberships and access to a 24/7 virtual GP service We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG. This is a great opportunity to join the team as we progress through an exciting period of change at SNG. We pride ourselves on having a relaxed, supportive and forward-thinking culture, working collaboratively to achieve success.
Legal Services Manager Maidstone, ME14 1ST £53,523 per annum Full Time, Permanent (35 hours per week) Closing Date: 18th March 2026 At One Manchester, our purpose is simple. We provide good quality homes, great services and real opportunities for our customers and communities. Everything we do is about creating safe, secure and thriving neighbourhoods across central, south and east Manchester. Behind that purpose sits strong governance. Good decisions. Managed risk. Clear accountability. That is where this role comes in. We are looking for a Legal Services Manager to act as the central point of coordination for all legal matters across the organisation. This is not an in-house solicitor role. You will not be expected to provide legal advice directly. Instead, you will ensure that One Manchester receives the right legal advice, at the right time, in a proportionate and cost-effective way. You will be the person who makes legal processes work and will be responsible for: Acting as the first point of contact for legal queries across the organisation Triage of issues and determining the appropriate route for advice or action Instructing and managing our external legal framework in line with agreed arrangements Ensuring instructions are clear, focused and commercially sensible Tracking live legal matters and maintaining oversight of progress, risk and cost Translating external legal advice into clear, practical guidance for managers and leaders Identifying trends, recurring issues and opportunities to improve how we manage legal risk Supporting the Director of Governance to ensure robust governance and ethical standards You will work closely with Directors, Heads of Service and operational managers across housing, property, development and corporate services. This gives the role real visibility and influence across the organisation. The impact of your work will be felt in areas such as: Tenancy and enforcement cases Property and development contracts Governance and regulatory matters Complex customer or compliance issues You will not just pass messages between lawyers and the business. You will add value by bringing clarity, structure and momentum to legal matters. About you You may come from a legal, governance, compliance or other regulated background. You might have worked in housing, local government or a similar environment. You are comfortable dealing with senior stakeholders and confident enough to ask the right questions before external advice is commissioned. You are organised, measured and calm under pressure. You understand risk and know when to escalate. You do not need to be a qualified solicitor. This is a standalone role with genuine ownership. You will shape how we commission and manage legal services, ensuring value for money and consistent, high-quality outcomes. Why join One Manchester We own and manage over 12,000 homes across Manchester and are a trusted Registered Provider of Social Housing. We are ambitious about our future and committed to continuous improvement. We invest in our homes, our services and our people. We are transitioning to a culture where agile working is a feature of many roles and we actively support flexible working where practical. If flexibility is important to you, we are open to conversation. If you are motivated by making systems work better, supporting strong governance and enabling good decisions, we would welcome your application.
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
Legal Services Manager Maidstone, ME14 1ST £53,523 per annum Full Time, Permanent (35 hours per week) Closing Date: 18th March 2026 At One Manchester, our purpose is simple. We provide good quality homes, great services and real opportunities for our customers and communities. Everything we do is about creating safe, secure and thriving neighbourhoods across central, south and east Manchester. Behind that purpose sits strong governance. Good decisions. Managed risk. Clear accountability. That is where this role comes in. We are looking for a Legal Services Manager to act as the central point of coordination for all legal matters across the organisation. This is not an in-house solicitor role. You will not be expected to provide legal advice directly. Instead, you will ensure that One Manchester receives the right legal advice, at the right time, in a proportionate and cost-effective way. You will be the person who makes legal processes work and will be responsible for: Acting as the first point of contact for legal queries across the organisation Triage of issues and determining the appropriate route for advice or action Instructing and managing our external legal framework in line with agreed arrangements Ensuring instructions are clear, focused and commercially sensible Tracking live legal matters and maintaining oversight of progress, risk and cost Translating external legal advice into clear, practical guidance for managers and leaders Identifying trends, recurring issues and opportunities to improve how we manage legal risk Supporting the Director of Governance to ensure robust governance and ethical standards You will work closely with Directors, Heads of Service and operational managers across housing, property, development and corporate services. This gives the role real visibility and influence across the organisation. The impact of your work will be felt in areas such as: Tenancy and enforcement cases Property and development contracts Governance and regulatory matters Complex customer or compliance issues You will not just pass messages between lawyers and the business. You will add value by bringing clarity, structure and momentum to legal matters. About you You may come from a legal, governance, compliance or other regulated background. You might have worked in housing, local government or a similar environment. You are comfortable dealing with senior stakeholders and confident enough to ask the right questions before external advice is commissioned. You are organised, measured and calm under pressure. You understand risk and know when to escalate. You do not need to be a qualified solicitor. This is a standalone role with genuine ownership. You will shape how we commission and manage legal services, ensuring value for money and consistent, high-quality outcomes. Why join One Manchester We own and manage over 12,000 homes across Manchester and are a trusted Registered Provider of Social Housing. We are ambitious about our future and committed to continuous improvement. We invest in our homes, our services and our people. We are transitioning to a culture where agile working is a feature of many roles and we actively support flexible working where practical. If flexibility is important to you, we are open to conversation. If you are motivated by making systems work better, supporting strong governance and enabling good decisions, we would welcome your application.
Qualified Social Worker, Hospital Discharge Neighbourhood Team, Leeds City Council Pay rate to £40 per hour Contract role Vitalis are recruiting for an experienced Socia Worker to work in a Hospital Discharge Neighbourhood Team in Leeds City Council.We are currently recruiting a Team Manager for the hospital discharge neighbourhood teams (HDNT) to support the delivery of statutory duties and timely discharges. As a Team Manager you will lead, motivate and direct a team of professional social workers and deliver a high standard of social work whilst ensuring that the statutory duties and responsibilities of the Local Authority are being met.Don't forget, if this role isn't the perfect fit, we're confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) Best Interest Assessor (BIA) Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Looked After Children (LAC) Children's Social Work Adult Social Work Service Manager Head of Service Team Manager Assistant Team Manager A wide range of housing roles Careers in SEND in local authorities Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!Contact me on or for more information.
Mar 05, 2026
Contractor
Qualified Social Worker, Hospital Discharge Neighbourhood Team, Leeds City Council Pay rate to £40 per hour Contract role Vitalis are recruiting for an experienced Socia Worker to work in a Hospital Discharge Neighbourhood Team in Leeds City Council.We are currently recruiting a Team Manager for the hospital discharge neighbourhood teams (HDNT) to support the delivery of statutory duties and timely discharges. As a Team Manager you will lead, motivate and direct a team of professional social workers and deliver a high standard of social work whilst ensuring that the statutory duties and responsibilities of the Local Authority are being met.Don't forget, if this role isn't the perfect fit, we're confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) Best Interest Assessor (BIA) Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Looked After Children (LAC) Children's Social Work Adult Social Work Service Manager Head of Service Team Manager Assistant Team Manager A wide range of housing roles Careers in SEND in local authorities Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!Contact me on or for more information.
We're looking for a Sector Development Manager to join our team and play a crucial role in strengthening Saint-Gobain's influence, visibility and impact across the UK Retrofit and Refurbishment landscape. Working closely with our Head of Sector Development, you'll help maximise our engagement across both Social Housing and Commercial Retrofit. This role blends relationship-building, sector insight, project ownership, and external representation - making it an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to grow their career, build a strong profile, and become a future leader in the sector. This is a highly collaborative role, engaging with sector-focused membership bodies, forums, and research groups along with internal teams across Saint-Gobain. This is a full-time permanent role. Our preference is that you'll be located in the Midlands, given the role is based out of our head office in East Leake, Loughborough. We offer hybrid working due to the need for attendance of office-based team meetings and relevant, selected conferences and exhibitions. We're looking for someone who: Is analytical, curious and able to turn information into clear, concise and actionable insight Has knowledge and experience of working in the Social Housing or Commercial retrofit sectors Can build rapport quickly and represent Saint-Gobain confidently in external meetings, workshops and conferences Thrives in varied, fast-paced environments and can switch between data, people, presentations and project tasks Can work collaboratively across multiple teams and brands, and enjoys building meaningful long-term relationships Is articulate and has strong communication skills - written, verbal and presentation- and can articulate our value proposition clearly Is proactive, organised and comfortable managing several moving parts at once What you will be doing: Member engagement and relationship management with key stakeholders within the sector Gathering to sector intelligence & insight generation - you'll gather and interpret market intelligence to support the Head of Sector Development and the wider organisation Producing concise, clear insight reports and presenting findings to internal teams Project ownership & delivery, taking ownership of selected sector development projects such as; contribution to research and demonstration projects, thought leadership outputs and membership value-creation initiatives Are Saint-Gobain inclusive employers? Saint-Gobain is a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, following our purpose of 'Making the World a Better Home'. We play a part in improving daily life through high-performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world. We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us. And what about flexibility? At Saint-Gobain, we're always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. We'll happily discuss any need you might have for this role. Whilst we can't promise to meet every request when we're recruiting, we do promise to listen. If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person, we look forward to hearing from you!
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
We're looking for a Sector Development Manager to join our team and play a crucial role in strengthening Saint-Gobain's influence, visibility and impact across the UK Retrofit and Refurbishment landscape. Working closely with our Head of Sector Development, you'll help maximise our engagement across both Social Housing and Commercial Retrofit. This role blends relationship-building, sector insight, project ownership, and external representation - making it an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to grow their career, build a strong profile, and become a future leader in the sector. This is a highly collaborative role, engaging with sector-focused membership bodies, forums, and research groups along with internal teams across Saint-Gobain. This is a full-time permanent role. Our preference is that you'll be located in the Midlands, given the role is based out of our head office in East Leake, Loughborough. We offer hybrid working due to the need for attendance of office-based team meetings and relevant, selected conferences and exhibitions. We're looking for someone who: Is analytical, curious and able to turn information into clear, concise and actionable insight Has knowledge and experience of working in the Social Housing or Commercial retrofit sectors Can build rapport quickly and represent Saint-Gobain confidently in external meetings, workshops and conferences Thrives in varied, fast-paced environments and can switch between data, people, presentations and project tasks Can work collaboratively across multiple teams and brands, and enjoys building meaningful long-term relationships Is articulate and has strong communication skills - written, verbal and presentation- and can articulate our value proposition clearly Is proactive, organised and comfortable managing several moving parts at once What you will be doing: Member engagement and relationship management with key stakeholders within the sector Gathering to sector intelligence & insight generation - you'll gather and interpret market intelligence to support the Head of Sector Development and the wider organisation Producing concise, clear insight reports and presenting findings to internal teams Project ownership & delivery, taking ownership of selected sector development projects such as; contribution to research and demonstration projects, thought leadership outputs and membership value-creation initiatives Are Saint-Gobain inclusive employers? Saint-Gobain is a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, following our purpose of 'Making the World a Better Home'. We play a part in improving daily life through high-performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world. We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us. And what about flexibility? At Saint-Gobain, we're always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. We'll happily discuss any need you might have for this role. Whilst we can't promise to meet every request when we're recruiting, we do promise to listen. If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person, we look forward to hearing from you!
Our client, a renowned young person's homeless charity based across East Surrey, is currently seeking an experienced Housing Support Manager to oversee a dedicated team of housing officers in supporting a variety of vulnerable young people with complex needs. This role will be based onsite in Redhill 4 days a week (one day working from home). Reporting to the Head of Housing, the Housing Support Manager will manage a team of 7 housing officers, who in turn will oversee a small caseload of vulnerable young people (aged 16-21), supporting and empowering them to gain independence. The role will be based at the charity's 44-bed hostel in Redhill but will also have oversight of 4 other smaller properties in the nearby area (up to 75 beds in all). As Housing Support Manager, you will manage and ensure compliance within the Housing Support Act (2023), as well as managing support service contracts to achieve contractual obligations, including regular report writing. The role will also be also responsible for overseeing and maintaining health and safety, safeguarding, fire safety and resident wellbeing standards. To apply for this role, you will have demonstrable experience of overseeing housing support services for vulnerable people and will have significant experience of overseeing teams of frontline support staff. You will be a confident communicator, skilled at building relationships both internally and externally. A candidate who holds a CIH level 4 or equivalent is preferred (although if this is not held, there is an expectation to complete this within 12 months of starting). If you are interested, please apply with just your CV in the first instance (in Microsoft Word format). We are reviewing CVs on an ongoing basis, so it is highly recommended to submit your application as soon as possible. The successful candidate for this role will also be subject to an advanced DBS check. Please note this is a full-time role Monday-Friday 35 hours per week (no weekend working). The role is also based on site in Redhill a minimum of 4 days per week. As a specialist Recruitment Practice Prospectus is committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Prospectus invests in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
Our client, a renowned young person's homeless charity based across East Surrey, is currently seeking an experienced Housing Support Manager to oversee a dedicated team of housing officers in supporting a variety of vulnerable young people with complex needs. This role will be based onsite in Redhill 4 days a week (one day working from home). Reporting to the Head of Housing, the Housing Support Manager will manage a team of 7 housing officers, who in turn will oversee a small caseload of vulnerable young people (aged 16-21), supporting and empowering them to gain independence. The role will be based at the charity's 44-bed hostel in Redhill but will also have oversight of 4 other smaller properties in the nearby area (up to 75 beds in all). As Housing Support Manager, you will manage and ensure compliance within the Housing Support Act (2023), as well as managing support service contracts to achieve contractual obligations, including regular report writing. The role will also be also responsible for overseeing and maintaining health and safety, safeguarding, fire safety and resident wellbeing standards. To apply for this role, you will have demonstrable experience of overseeing housing support services for vulnerable people and will have significant experience of overseeing teams of frontline support staff. You will be a confident communicator, skilled at building relationships both internally and externally. A candidate who holds a CIH level 4 or equivalent is preferred (although if this is not held, there is an expectation to complete this within 12 months of starting). If you are interested, please apply with just your CV in the first instance (in Microsoft Word format). We are reviewing CVs on an ongoing basis, so it is highly recommended to submit your application as soon as possible. The successful candidate for this role will also be subject to an advanced DBS check. Please note this is a full-time role Monday-Friday 35 hours per week (no weekend working). The role is also based on site in Redhill a minimum of 4 days per week. As a specialist Recruitment Practice Prospectus is committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Prospectus invests in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
Look Ahead Care Support and Housing
Tower Hamlets, London
We're looking for a kind, empathetic and resilient Deputy Manager to join our Mental Health Service in Tower Hamlets. £37,000.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here. Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day. Our benefits include: Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service Free DBS Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card Fully paid induction programme and further training ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Deputy Service Manager to support the effective delivery of a 21-unit Supported Housing service providing both high- and low-support accommodation for adults with mental health histories and complex needs. You will work in partnership with key stakeholders to deliver a high-performing, compliant service rooted in holistic, person-centred support. Through trauma-informed, psychologically informed, and strengths-based practice, you will support your team to work alongside customers to achieve meaningful outcomes, independence, and wellbeing. What you'll do: This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead. 1. Leadership, Staff Line Management and Culture Support the Senior Service Manager to lead, motivate, and develop the staff team, promoting a positive, inclusive, and performance-driven culture aligned with Look Ahead values. Provide effective line management, including induction, supervision, appraisals, and ongoing development, ensuring staff competence, accountability, and wellbeing. Address staff issues promptly, including performance concerns, conflict resolution, and conduct matters, supporting early and proportionate intervention. Promote reflective practice and continuous improvement through supervision, team meetings, and learning opportunities. Ensure clear, consistent, and transparent communication across the service to support staff engagement and shared understanding of priorities. 2. Operational Management, Performance and KPIs Support the Senior Service Manager to drive day-to-day operational delivery across the service or designated Lots, contributing to objective setting and performance monitoring. Monitor service performance against local and organisational targets, taking action to address underperformance where required. This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead About you: Ability to lead and motivate staff in a transparent and consistent Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour Prefers working as part of a group or team Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments What you'll bring: Essential: Experience of managing accommodation-based services and resources and delivering to budget and performance targets Experience of supervising staff teams supporting young people in/leaving care Desirable: Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications Holds relevant CMI/NVQ Level 4 or other business/management qualification About us: Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us. We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values: We focus on Excellence and innovation. We are Caring and Compassionate. We are Inclusive and Trusted. We work in Partnership and are One-Team. Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
We're looking for a kind, empathetic and resilient Deputy Manager to join our Mental Health Service in Tower Hamlets. £37,000.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here. Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day. Our benefits include: Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service Free DBS Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card Fully paid induction programme and further training ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Deputy Service Manager to support the effective delivery of a 21-unit Supported Housing service providing both high- and low-support accommodation for adults with mental health histories and complex needs. You will work in partnership with key stakeholders to deliver a high-performing, compliant service rooted in holistic, person-centred support. Through trauma-informed, psychologically informed, and strengths-based practice, you will support your team to work alongside customers to achieve meaningful outcomes, independence, and wellbeing. What you'll do: This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead. 1. Leadership, Staff Line Management and Culture Support the Senior Service Manager to lead, motivate, and develop the staff team, promoting a positive, inclusive, and performance-driven culture aligned with Look Ahead values. Provide effective line management, including induction, supervision, appraisals, and ongoing development, ensuring staff competence, accountability, and wellbeing. Address staff issues promptly, including performance concerns, conflict resolution, and conduct matters, supporting early and proportionate intervention. Promote reflective practice and continuous improvement through supervision, team meetings, and learning opportunities. Ensure clear, consistent, and transparent communication across the service to support staff engagement and shared understanding of priorities. 2. Operational Management, Performance and KPIs Support the Senior Service Manager to drive day-to-day operational delivery across the service or designated Lots, contributing to objective setting and performance monitoring. Monitor service performance against local and organisational targets, taking action to address underperformance where required. This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead About you: Ability to lead and motivate staff in a transparent and consistent Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour Prefers working as part of a group or team Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments What you'll bring: Essential: Experience of managing accommodation-based services and resources and delivering to budget and performance targets Experience of supervising staff teams supporting young people in/leaving care Desirable: Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications Holds relevant CMI/NVQ Level 4 or other business/management qualification About us: Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us. We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values: We focus on Excellence and innovation. We are Caring and Compassionate. We are Inclusive and Trusted. We work in Partnership and are One-Team. Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
A leading housing association in Scotland is seeking a Director of Customer Services to lead efforts in enhancing service delivery and community engagement. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusivity, and experience in customer-focused service improvement, particularly within the housing or public sectors. This pivotal role will involve ensuring integrated service delivery and contributing to strategic direction, supporting ambitious future plans for the organisation.
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
A leading housing association in Scotland is seeking a Director of Customer Services to lead efforts in enhancing service delivery and community engagement. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusivity, and experience in customer-focused service improvement, particularly within the housing or public sectors. This pivotal role will involve ensuring integrated service delivery and contributing to strategic direction, supporting ambitious future plans for the organisation.
Multi Site Manager Nottingham and Derby Permanent Cobalt is partnering with a leading build to rent operator to appoint a Multi Site Manager across sites in Nottingham and Derby. This is an opportunity to join a business at the forefront of the UK's modern rental housing market, delivering a professional resident experience across a growing portfolio. The organisation Our client is a major operator within the UK build to rent sector and one of the largest listed residential landlords. They develop, invest in and manage high quality homes built specifically for renting. The organisation is recognised for delivering a consistent resident experience across professionally managed schemes. It continues to expand its build to rent portfolio through a strong national growth strategy. Sustainability, service standards and resident wellbeing are central to its long term approach. The role The Multi Site Manager will support the Head of Resident Services in the safe and effective management of build to rent schemes across Nottingham and Derby. The Multi Site Manager will take accountability for operational performance, service delivery and team leadership across multiple sites. Lead and develop on-site teams to deliver a consistent resident experience. Support the Regional General Manager in overseeing the Resident Services Team. Manage resident enquiries and maintain high service standards. Oversee contractors and inspect works completed on site. Manage the move in and move out process across the portfolio. Handle complaints and major incidents, including security matters. Design and implement service improvement plans. Set and manage budgets and report on performance against KPIs. Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, including COSHH, and promote safe working practices. The Multi Site Manager will act as a visible presence across the build to rent portfolio, building relationships with residents, contractors and internal stakeholders. The skills required Working knowledge of resident services within build to rent, market rent or hospitality environments. Ability to lead, coach and develop teams across multiple sites. Experience recruiting and training team members. Working knowledge of budget management and performance reporting. Experience delivering resident engagement initiatives or events. Strong communication skills with the ability to present performance data clearly. Working knowledge of industry qualifications such as NFOPP, IRPM, RICS or ARMA is desirable. Understanding of compliance requirements and risk assessments. A collaborative approach and confidence in taking ownership of service standards. This Multi Site Manager opportunity offers exposure to a growing build to rent portfolio and the chance to shape resident services across Nottingham and Derby. Interviews are taking place shortly, so apply now to avoid missing out.
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
Multi Site Manager Nottingham and Derby Permanent Cobalt is partnering with a leading build to rent operator to appoint a Multi Site Manager across sites in Nottingham and Derby. This is an opportunity to join a business at the forefront of the UK's modern rental housing market, delivering a professional resident experience across a growing portfolio. The organisation Our client is a major operator within the UK build to rent sector and one of the largest listed residential landlords. They develop, invest in and manage high quality homes built specifically for renting. The organisation is recognised for delivering a consistent resident experience across professionally managed schemes. It continues to expand its build to rent portfolio through a strong national growth strategy. Sustainability, service standards and resident wellbeing are central to its long term approach. The role The Multi Site Manager will support the Head of Resident Services in the safe and effective management of build to rent schemes across Nottingham and Derby. The Multi Site Manager will take accountability for operational performance, service delivery and team leadership across multiple sites. Lead and develop on-site teams to deliver a consistent resident experience. Support the Regional General Manager in overseeing the Resident Services Team. Manage resident enquiries and maintain high service standards. Oversee contractors and inspect works completed on site. Manage the move in and move out process across the portfolio. Handle complaints and major incidents, including security matters. Design and implement service improvement plans. Set and manage budgets and report on performance against KPIs. Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, including COSHH, and promote safe working practices. The Multi Site Manager will act as a visible presence across the build to rent portfolio, building relationships with residents, contractors and internal stakeholders. The skills required Working knowledge of resident services within build to rent, market rent or hospitality environments. Ability to lead, coach and develop teams across multiple sites. Experience recruiting and training team members. Working knowledge of budget management and performance reporting. Experience delivering resident engagement initiatives or events. Strong communication skills with the ability to present performance data clearly. Working knowledge of industry qualifications such as NFOPP, IRPM, RICS or ARMA is desirable. Understanding of compliance requirements and risk assessments. A collaborative approach and confidence in taking ownership of service standards. This Multi Site Manager opportunity offers exposure to a growing build to rent portfolio and the chance to shape resident services across Nottingham and Derby. Interviews are taking place shortly, so apply now to avoid missing out.
Clarion Housing Group is seeking a highly skilled Senior Development Finance Analyst to support its dynamic property development programme across the South region and strategic land portfolio. This is a key role within the Development Finance team, acting as a trusted finance business partner and providing critical financial insight to support decision-making across mixed-tenure schemes. Location: Manchester, M2 Employer: Clarion Housing Group Salary: £30.76 PAYE / £39.23 Umbrella Contract: Temporary until July 2026 Key Responsibilities Act as the primary finance business partner for the South region's property development projects, covering both private sale and affordable housing. Serve as the first point of contact for all finance-related matters within the regional development teams. Build strong, collaborative relationships between the Development and Finance Directorates. Lead on producing timely, accurate management reporting across your scheme portfolio. Represent finance at monthly scheme progress meetings, providing expert insight and challenge. Manage and respond to management accounting queries from regional stakeholders. Support the Regional Head of Development Finance with commercial reviews, investment appraisals, due diligence, deal structuring and drafting investment papers. Provide financial modelling and ad hoc investment analysis to support decision-making. Assess financial and commercial risks, conduct sensitivity and scenario modelling, and recommend mitigating actions. Monitor finance, tax, and control risks on schemes, ensuring these are effectively managed. Ensure governance standards and financial regulations are adhered to across the programme. Provide cross-regional support when required. Experience & Requirements Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent). Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail. Advanced MS Excel capability. Proven experience in property development finance, including financial modelling for mixed-tenure schemes. Sound understanding of the UK residential real estate market; strategic land experience is advantageous. Demonstrated ability to deliver accurate management reporting to tight deadlines. Strong understanding of commercial and technical risks associated with development activity. Able to work autonomously, manage multiple priorities and engage with a wide range of stakeholders. Excellent communication skills with the ability to build and maintain strong working relationship
Mar 05, 2026
Seasonal
Clarion Housing Group is seeking a highly skilled Senior Development Finance Analyst to support its dynamic property development programme across the South region and strategic land portfolio. This is a key role within the Development Finance team, acting as a trusted finance business partner and providing critical financial insight to support decision-making across mixed-tenure schemes. Location: Manchester, M2 Employer: Clarion Housing Group Salary: £30.76 PAYE / £39.23 Umbrella Contract: Temporary until July 2026 Key Responsibilities Act as the primary finance business partner for the South region's property development projects, covering both private sale and affordable housing. Serve as the first point of contact for all finance-related matters within the regional development teams. Build strong, collaborative relationships between the Development and Finance Directorates. Lead on producing timely, accurate management reporting across your scheme portfolio. Represent finance at monthly scheme progress meetings, providing expert insight and challenge. Manage and respond to management accounting queries from regional stakeholders. Support the Regional Head of Development Finance with commercial reviews, investment appraisals, due diligence, deal structuring and drafting investment papers. Provide financial modelling and ad hoc investment analysis to support decision-making. Assess financial and commercial risks, conduct sensitivity and scenario modelling, and recommend mitigating actions. Monitor finance, tax, and control risks on schemes, ensuring these are effectively managed. Ensure governance standards and financial regulations are adhered to across the programme. Provide cross-regional support when required. Experience & Requirements Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent). Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail. Advanced MS Excel capability. Proven experience in property development finance, including financial modelling for mixed-tenure schemes. Sound understanding of the UK residential real estate market; strategic land experience is advantageous. Demonstrated ability to deliver accurate management reporting to tight deadlines. Strong understanding of commercial and technical risks associated with development activity. Able to work autonomously, manage multiple priorities and engage with a wide range of stakeholders. Excellent communication skills with the ability to build and maintain strong working relationship
Qualified Social Worker, Locality Team, Buckinghamshire Council Pay rate to £40 per hour Contract role Vitalis are recruiting for an experienced Socia Worker to work in a Locality Team in Buckinghamshire Council. Don't forget, if this role isn't the perfect fit, we're confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) Best Interest Assessor (BIA) Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Looked After Children (LAC) Children's Social Work Adult Social Work Service Manager Head of Service Team Manager Assistant Team Manager A wide range of housing roles Careers in SEND in local authorities Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!Contact me on or for more information.
Mar 05, 2026
Contractor
Qualified Social Worker, Locality Team, Buckinghamshire Council Pay rate to £40 per hour Contract role Vitalis are recruiting for an experienced Socia Worker to work in a Locality Team in Buckinghamshire Council. Don't forget, if this role isn't the perfect fit, we're confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) Best Interest Assessor (BIA) Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Looked After Children (LAC) Children's Social Work Adult Social Work Service Manager Head of Service Team Manager Assistant Team Manager A wide range of housing roles Careers in SEND in local authorities Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!Contact me on or for more information.
Nottingham Community Housing Association
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Finance Business Planning and Treasury Manager £45,676 - £50,851 per annum Clifton Hours: 35 per week (part time considered) Closing Date: 10-Mar-2026 Drive Long-Term Financial Strategy for a leading Housing Association Are you an experienced finance professional with expertise in business planning, treasury management or corporate finance? Do you thrive when analysing long-term financial performance, managing cashflow risk, and shaping strategic financial plans? If so, this is an exceptional opportunity to elevate your career in one of the UK's top-rated housing associations. Did you know NCHA was officially ranked as one of the UK's best places to work? This year, we were officially ranked as such by Great Place to Work UK, as well as being classed as one of the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing, and the Best Workplaces for Women of 2024. Take a look at our working life, benefits, and values, to see why 77% of our colleagues say it is a great place to work. The Role As our Business Planning & Treasury Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the NCHA Group's long-term financial sustainability. You'll lead the creation and maintenance of our 30-year Financial Business Plans, ensuring senior leaders have the insights and forecasts needed to make sound strategic decisions. You'll also support the effective management of the Group's treasury activities - from cashflow planning to lender compliance - and ensure all regulatory returns are completed accurately and on time. This is a highly impactful role, ideal for someone who combines analytical excellence with strong relationship-building skills. Key aspects of the role include: Business Planning Coordinating and producing 30-year Financial Business Plans for all NCHA Group companies. Building strong internal and external relationships, collaborating with Development, Business Partnership teams, and wider stakeholders. Leading on subsidiary business plans, stress-testing scenarios, and updating plans to reflect material changes, assumptions, or regulatory needs. Ensuring business plans meet requirements for submissions such as Homes England and the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH). Treasury & Corporate Finance Supporting daily and medium-term cash management across the Group, including cashflow forecasting and reporting. Recommending corrective actions where cashflow risks arise. Ensuring compliance with the Treasury Management Policy. Developing and maintaining the Group's security database, liaising with solicitors and lenders, and ensuring properties are lender-ready. Assisting with raising new finance, valuations, and intercompany loan administration. Reviewing reconciliations, records and ensuring timely corrective actions where needed. Regulatory Requirements Coordinating the preparation of key financial regulatory submissions, including FFRs (Financial Forecast Return) and Quarterly Finance Surveys. Ensuring timely and accurate completion ahead of senior management review. Other Responsibilities Building effective working relationships across finance, treasury, and business teams. Supporting continuous improvement across financial planning and reporting processes. Assisting with period-end and year-end close, statutory accounts, audit evidence and treasury disclosures. Representing the NCHA Group at external meetings where required. Please refer to the Role Profile for more information. About You We're looking for a Business Planning & Treasury Manager who combines strong technical ability with the personal qualities that help create a positive, supportive team environment. You'll be a team player-friendly, kind, professional and naturally aligned with our CLEAR values. Someone who brings a genuinely nice, people-centred character to their work. You will be a qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) or an experienced finance professional with strong technical skills in financial modelling, long-term cashflow forecasting and analysing complex datasets. Experience in development or planning work is beneficial, though the right qualification alone may be suitable. You will also bring experience in project management, ideally within change-focused or improvement-driven environments. Highly organised and comfortable working independently, you'll communicate clearly, build strong relationships and translate complex financial information for colleagues across the organisation. Above all, you'll pair professional expertise with warmth, integrity and a collaborative mindset. Working Hours 35 hours per week (part time considered), Monday to Friday. Core hours are 9am-5pm. Agile working is available with an expectation that 3 days are worked from an NCHA office. Our Head Office is based in Clifton, Nottingham. "At our housing association, we don't just build homes-we build a workplace where people thrive. Being named a Great Place to Work is a reflection of our shared commitment to compassion, collaboration, and community impact." - NCHA colleague Useful Tips All correspondence will be via your registered email address. View the full Role Profile in the document tab at the top of the page and refer to the Person Specification section to complete your application. Interviews will be held on w/c 16 March 2026. Shortlisted candidates will complete a work-related test as part of their interview process. NCHA strives to be a welcoming and inclusive employer as such we particularly welcome applicants from ethnic minority communities, LGBTQ+ communities, candidates with disabilities, as they are currently under-represented within our workforce principally in our people manager roles. The Company We're Nottingham Community Housing Association, known to many as NCHA. We've been around since 1973, and we're really proud of that. We're more than just a housing association: we deliver care and support to people all over the East Midlands.
Mar 04, 2026
Full time
Finance Business Planning and Treasury Manager £45,676 - £50,851 per annum Clifton Hours: 35 per week (part time considered) Closing Date: 10-Mar-2026 Drive Long-Term Financial Strategy for a leading Housing Association Are you an experienced finance professional with expertise in business planning, treasury management or corporate finance? Do you thrive when analysing long-term financial performance, managing cashflow risk, and shaping strategic financial plans? If so, this is an exceptional opportunity to elevate your career in one of the UK's top-rated housing associations. Did you know NCHA was officially ranked as one of the UK's best places to work? This year, we were officially ranked as such by Great Place to Work UK, as well as being classed as one of the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing, and the Best Workplaces for Women of 2024. Take a look at our working life, benefits, and values, to see why 77% of our colleagues say it is a great place to work. The Role As our Business Planning & Treasury Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the NCHA Group's long-term financial sustainability. You'll lead the creation and maintenance of our 30-year Financial Business Plans, ensuring senior leaders have the insights and forecasts needed to make sound strategic decisions. You'll also support the effective management of the Group's treasury activities - from cashflow planning to lender compliance - and ensure all regulatory returns are completed accurately and on time. This is a highly impactful role, ideal for someone who combines analytical excellence with strong relationship-building skills. Key aspects of the role include: Business Planning Coordinating and producing 30-year Financial Business Plans for all NCHA Group companies. Building strong internal and external relationships, collaborating with Development, Business Partnership teams, and wider stakeholders. Leading on subsidiary business plans, stress-testing scenarios, and updating plans to reflect material changes, assumptions, or regulatory needs. Ensuring business plans meet requirements for submissions such as Homes England and the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH). Treasury & Corporate Finance Supporting daily and medium-term cash management across the Group, including cashflow forecasting and reporting. Recommending corrective actions where cashflow risks arise. Ensuring compliance with the Treasury Management Policy. Developing and maintaining the Group's security database, liaising with solicitors and lenders, and ensuring properties are lender-ready. Assisting with raising new finance, valuations, and intercompany loan administration. Reviewing reconciliations, records and ensuring timely corrective actions where needed. Regulatory Requirements Coordinating the preparation of key financial regulatory submissions, including FFRs (Financial Forecast Return) and Quarterly Finance Surveys. Ensuring timely and accurate completion ahead of senior management review. Other Responsibilities Building effective working relationships across finance, treasury, and business teams. Supporting continuous improvement across financial planning and reporting processes. Assisting with period-end and year-end close, statutory accounts, audit evidence and treasury disclosures. Representing the NCHA Group at external meetings where required. Please refer to the Role Profile for more information. About You We're looking for a Business Planning & Treasury Manager who combines strong technical ability with the personal qualities that help create a positive, supportive team environment. You'll be a team player-friendly, kind, professional and naturally aligned with our CLEAR values. Someone who brings a genuinely nice, people-centred character to their work. You will be a qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) or an experienced finance professional with strong technical skills in financial modelling, long-term cashflow forecasting and analysing complex datasets. Experience in development or planning work is beneficial, though the right qualification alone may be suitable. You will also bring experience in project management, ideally within change-focused or improvement-driven environments. Highly organised and comfortable working independently, you'll communicate clearly, build strong relationships and translate complex financial information for colleagues across the organisation. Above all, you'll pair professional expertise with warmth, integrity and a collaborative mindset. Working Hours 35 hours per week (part time considered), Monday to Friday. Core hours are 9am-5pm. Agile working is available with an expectation that 3 days are worked from an NCHA office. Our Head Office is based in Clifton, Nottingham. "At our housing association, we don't just build homes-we build a workplace where people thrive. Being named a Great Place to Work is a reflection of our shared commitment to compassion, collaboration, and community impact." - NCHA colleague Useful Tips All correspondence will be via your registered email address. View the full Role Profile in the document tab at the top of the page and refer to the Person Specification section to complete your application. Interviews will be held on w/c 16 March 2026. Shortlisted candidates will complete a work-related test as part of their interview process. NCHA strives to be a welcoming and inclusive employer as such we particularly welcome applicants from ethnic minority communities, LGBTQ+ communities, candidates with disabilities, as they are currently under-represented within our workforce principally in our people manager roles. The Company We're Nottingham Community Housing Association, known to many as NCHA. We've been around since 1973, and we're really proud of that. We're more than just a housing association: we deliver care and support to people all over the East Midlands.
Property Services Manager Are you a housing professional with a social conscience? About Us Tamil Community Housing Association (TCHA) is a BME housing association managing over 600 homes in London, providing housing and support services to our residents. Following our successful merger with Apna Ghar Housing Association in 2023, we've doubled in size. Now we're focused on consolidating our services and delivering an exceptional, joined-up housing experience for our residents. As a small, community-based housing provider, we pride ourselves on meaningful resident involvement and a culture where every voice counts-from residents to staff. This means your career with us will be genuinely rewarding. The Role As our Property Services Manager, you'll have operational responsibility across the full spectrum of property services: Day-to-day repairs major works planning and delivery Health and Safety compliance Contract management Void management Resident engagement and communications Complaints handling You'll be part of our Management Team and will report to our Head of Operations taking the lead on operational matters to drive improved performance, value for money, resident satisfaction and achieving objectives. Around half our homes are managed on behalf of other landlords, so you'll need to excel at contract delivery and managing external partnerships while keeping residents at the heart of everything we do. If you are up for the challenge to drive through resident focused service improvements, deliver cost effective and value for money services, ensure TCHA is delivering a great service, and putting residents at the heart of what we do, then we want to hear from you. What You'll Do: Manage and inspire your team to deliver excellent property services Manage contractor performance and ensure value for money Use resident feedback to continuously improve service delivery Develop and review policies and procedures Conduct resident visits, site inspections, and tenancy audits About You We're looking for someone who brings: A proven operational property services manager with a sound knowledge of the law, policy and best practice around all areas of property management. Excellent people skills and a strong track record of achievement in all key areas of property management A clear commitment to resident engagement and delivering the highest service standard A recognised qualification in a property-related discipline (degree level or equivalent, or working towards this) You'll be a member of a professional body, e.g. RICS or Chartered Institute of Building, or be working towards this. You'll embody TCHA's values both internally and externally, supporting our ambition to be an employer and partner of choice. As a smaller provider, this role offers genuine breadth of experience and the opportunity to make a real impact. What's on Offer: Salary: £50,000 per annum, plus essential car user allowance Hours: 37.5 hours per week (9:00am - 5:00pm) Contract: Permanent Location: London How to Apply To arrange an informal discussion about the role or to submit your application, please email via the button below. Please submit: Your CV (maximum 3 pages) A personal statement explaining how you meet the role requirements (maximum 2 pages) Closing date: 12 noon on 9th March 2026. Interview & assessment date: 23rd March 2026 (in person) We look forward to hearing from you!
Mar 04, 2026
Full time
Property Services Manager Are you a housing professional with a social conscience? About Us Tamil Community Housing Association (TCHA) is a BME housing association managing over 600 homes in London, providing housing and support services to our residents. Following our successful merger with Apna Ghar Housing Association in 2023, we've doubled in size. Now we're focused on consolidating our services and delivering an exceptional, joined-up housing experience for our residents. As a small, community-based housing provider, we pride ourselves on meaningful resident involvement and a culture where every voice counts-from residents to staff. This means your career with us will be genuinely rewarding. The Role As our Property Services Manager, you'll have operational responsibility across the full spectrum of property services: Day-to-day repairs major works planning and delivery Health and Safety compliance Contract management Void management Resident engagement and communications Complaints handling You'll be part of our Management Team and will report to our Head of Operations taking the lead on operational matters to drive improved performance, value for money, resident satisfaction and achieving objectives. Around half our homes are managed on behalf of other landlords, so you'll need to excel at contract delivery and managing external partnerships while keeping residents at the heart of everything we do. If you are up for the challenge to drive through resident focused service improvements, deliver cost effective and value for money services, ensure TCHA is delivering a great service, and putting residents at the heart of what we do, then we want to hear from you. What You'll Do: Manage and inspire your team to deliver excellent property services Manage contractor performance and ensure value for money Use resident feedback to continuously improve service delivery Develop and review policies and procedures Conduct resident visits, site inspections, and tenancy audits About You We're looking for someone who brings: A proven operational property services manager with a sound knowledge of the law, policy and best practice around all areas of property management. Excellent people skills and a strong track record of achievement in all key areas of property management A clear commitment to resident engagement and delivering the highest service standard A recognised qualification in a property-related discipline (degree level or equivalent, or working towards this) You'll be a member of a professional body, e.g. RICS or Chartered Institute of Building, or be working towards this. You'll embody TCHA's values both internally and externally, supporting our ambition to be an employer and partner of choice. As a smaller provider, this role offers genuine breadth of experience and the opportunity to make a real impact. What's on Offer: Salary: £50,000 per annum, plus essential car user allowance Hours: 37.5 hours per week (9:00am - 5:00pm) Contract: Permanent Location: London How to Apply To arrange an informal discussion about the role or to submit your application, please email via the button below. Please submit: Your CV (maximum 3 pages) A personal statement explaining how you meet the role requirements (maximum 2 pages) Closing date: 12 noon on 9th March 2026. Interview & assessment date: 23rd March 2026 (in person) We look forward to hearing from you!
Head - New Homes Accelerator Programme Application closing date: 17/03/2026 We expect to hold interviews from week commencing: 30/03/2026 A bit about the role Working in the recently expanded and evolving New Homes Accelerator programme, we are recruiting eight new positions to play a critical role in supporting the government's drive to build 1.5 million homes and boost economic growth across the country. The New Homes Accelerator programme, launched in September 2024, tackles various obstacles that delay or hinder the delivery of much needed new homes across England. Building on the biggest planning reforms in over a decade, the Accelerator programme provides developers, housing associations, and boroughs with access to coordinated government-backed support, designed to overcome some of the biggest barriers to delivery - from planning and infrastructure delays to regulatory challenges. Since inception the Accelerator has accelerated delivery of 125,000 homes. This is a rare chance to facilitate the delivery of new homes and meaningful place-building in a fast growing, national organisation with real social purpose. Working with key stakeholders across the sector and partnering with experienced delivery and operational management colleagues, the New Homes Accelerator team will ensure efficient, consistent and effective resolution of housing delivery barriers, and help thousands more families and young people achieve the dream of home ownership. These roles will collectively support the design, delivery and monitoring of key strategic projects that tackle new housing delivery at the site-level. Just as importantly, the New Homes Accelerator strives to deliver system-wide reforms, including working with other government departments and arms-length bodies on challenges include statutory consultee processes, key infrastructure delivery, and energy solutions. There are a number of creative and ambitious projects to get involved with and this is an exciting time to join the team, balancing day to day delivery whilst bringing innovative programme design solutions. Homes England values diversity in experience and perspective to foster good decision making and problem solving within their teams. A bit about you We're looking for exceptional professionals spanning data and analytics, project delivery, operational management and strategic programme leadership. As a member of the New Homes Accelerator team you'll thrive in complex and fast moving environments, and be quick to interpret shifting priorities, adapting your approach with confidence. Successful candidates will bring experience in designing, implementing and continuously improving operational processes and delivery frameworks, alongside a practical understanding of digital tools that enhance programme management and efficiency. They will proactively engage with delivery teams to identify, troubleshoot and resolve data quality issues, ensuring that decisions are driven by accurate, reliable information. Please refer to the job description for the details of this role and the person specification As an experienced programme delivery, data & analytics or operational management professional you'll understand how to manage colleagues and be able to demonstrate you can work with others as part of a team in a collaborative, inclusive way. Delivering on a mission as bold as ours isn't always easy. You will be resilient and comfortable managing stakeholders at a senior level and your discussions will always be shaped by a good understanding of the commercial and operational impact of what we do as an Agency. You will enjoy working in an innovative, fun and engaging way and be able to negotiate and persuade. Who are we? Homes England: The Housing and Regeneration Agency We believe that affordable, quality homes in well-designed places are key to improving people's lives. As the government's housing and regeneration agency, we create thriving new places and transform urban areas, combining the full breadth of our powers, expertise, land, capital and influence to bring investment to communities and get more homes built. How? We form long-term partnerships that bridge the gap between the public and private sector to meet local needs and aspirations. We use our influence to champion the creation of sustainable homes, communities and places that are brilliantly designed for the people that live there now, and in the future. And we use our funding and support to build a more resilient, diverse and innovative housing sector, helping new entrants in the market, encouraging modern methods of construction and design, and promoting the utmost attention to building safety. Together with our partners, we're accelerating the pace of house building, remediation and regeneration across the country, as we seek to deliver ever more affordable homes in places people are proud to call home for generations to come. What we offer As well as a competitive salary and 33 days annual leave, we are committed to 50/50 hybrid working. We'll support you, wherever possible, so that you don't miss out on what matters to you. Membership of the Homes and Communities Agency Pension Scheme, which is a contributory defined benefit scheme with the amount you receive on retirement based on your salary and years worked at the Agency. Internal applicants: please note that if you are successful, the salary you are offered will be in accordance with our pay policy. You can find details on the HR Hub SharePoint site. If you ever need a bit of extra help, we have a great employee assistance programme, a wide range of healthcare plans, financial wellbeing support and access to many great discounts with leading high street names. Our range of network groups are also there to support you to be yourself at work and play a key role in helping shape our future. If you are a member of a professional body, we'll pay for your membership and once you get your digital kit, you'll be good to go. Homes England are a geographically diverse community. We work to a 50/50 office/ home based model. Moving back into our office environments has enabled us to utilise our space and time together in the most collaborative way. We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications. We also encourage you to apply using the full application option as opposed to quick apply, this is especially important if you would like to indicate to us that you would like to be considered under the disability confident scheme. We're a diverse team of more than 1,000 professionals spanning 17 professions, helping Homes England to be effective, efficient and deliver for communities. Our people remain at the heart of everything we do, and we're committed to building an Agency that not only reflects the diverse communities we serve, but also champions inclusion in how we shape homes and places across the country. For more information about our EDI strategy please see our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Report 2024 to 2025 - Second Edition - GOV.UK You will be required to have the Right to Work in the UK and Homes England do not offer visa sponsorship. If your application is shortlisted to interview we will require you to provide proof of your Right to Work in the UK at this stage. Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
Mar 04, 2026
Full time
Head - New Homes Accelerator Programme Application closing date: 17/03/2026 We expect to hold interviews from week commencing: 30/03/2026 A bit about the role Working in the recently expanded and evolving New Homes Accelerator programme, we are recruiting eight new positions to play a critical role in supporting the government's drive to build 1.5 million homes and boost economic growth across the country. The New Homes Accelerator programme, launched in September 2024, tackles various obstacles that delay or hinder the delivery of much needed new homes across England. Building on the biggest planning reforms in over a decade, the Accelerator programme provides developers, housing associations, and boroughs with access to coordinated government-backed support, designed to overcome some of the biggest barriers to delivery - from planning and infrastructure delays to regulatory challenges. Since inception the Accelerator has accelerated delivery of 125,000 homes. This is a rare chance to facilitate the delivery of new homes and meaningful place-building in a fast growing, national organisation with real social purpose. Working with key stakeholders across the sector and partnering with experienced delivery and operational management colleagues, the New Homes Accelerator team will ensure efficient, consistent and effective resolution of housing delivery barriers, and help thousands more families and young people achieve the dream of home ownership. These roles will collectively support the design, delivery and monitoring of key strategic projects that tackle new housing delivery at the site-level. Just as importantly, the New Homes Accelerator strives to deliver system-wide reforms, including working with other government departments and arms-length bodies on challenges include statutory consultee processes, key infrastructure delivery, and energy solutions. There are a number of creative and ambitious projects to get involved with and this is an exciting time to join the team, balancing day to day delivery whilst bringing innovative programme design solutions. Homes England values diversity in experience and perspective to foster good decision making and problem solving within their teams. A bit about you We're looking for exceptional professionals spanning data and analytics, project delivery, operational management and strategic programme leadership. As a member of the New Homes Accelerator team you'll thrive in complex and fast moving environments, and be quick to interpret shifting priorities, adapting your approach with confidence. Successful candidates will bring experience in designing, implementing and continuously improving operational processes and delivery frameworks, alongside a practical understanding of digital tools that enhance programme management and efficiency. They will proactively engage with delivery teams to identify, troubleshoot and resolve data quality issues, ensuring that decisions are driven by accurate, reliable information. Please refer to the job description for the details of this role and the person specification As an experienced programme delivery, data & analytics or operational management professional you'll understand how to manage colleagues and be able to demonstrate you can work with others as part of a team in a collaborative, inclusive way. Delivering on a mission as bold as ours isn't always easy. You will be resilient and comfortable managing stakeholders at a senior level and your discussions will always be shaped by a good understanding of the commercial and operational impact of what we do as an Agency. You will enjoy working in an innovative, fun and engaging way and be able to negotiate and persuade. Who are we? Homes England: The Housing and Regeneration Agency We believe that affordable, quality homes in well-designed places are key to improving people's lives. As the government's housing and regeneration agency, we create thriving new places and transform urban areas, combining the full breadth of our powers, expertise, land, capital and influence to bring investment to communities and get more homes built. How? We form long-term partnerships that bridge the gap between the public and private sector to meet local needs and aspirations. We use our influence to champion the creation of sustainable homes, communities and places that are brilliantly designed for the people that live there now, and in the future. And we use our funding and support to build a more resilient, diverse and innovative housing sector, helping new entrants in the market, encouraging modern methods of construction and design, and promoting the utmost attention to building safety. Together with our partners, we're accelerating the pace of house building, remediation and regeneration across the country, as we seek to deliver ever more affordable homes in places people are proud to call home for generations to come. What we offer As well as a competitive salary and 33 days annual leave, we are committed to 50/50 hybrid working. We'll support you, wherever possible, so that you don't miss out on what matters to you. Membership of the Homes and Communities Agency Pension Scheme, which is a contributory defined benefit scheme with the amount you receive on retirement based on your salary and years worked at the Agency. Internal applicants: please note that if you are successful, the salary you are offered will be in accordance with our pay policy. You can find details on the HR Hub SharePoint site. If you ever need a bit of extra help, we have a great employee assistance programme, a wide range of healthcare plans, financial wellbeing support and access to many great discounts with leading high street names. Our range of network groups are also there to support you to be yourself at work and play a key role in helping shape our future. If you are a member of a professional body, we'll pay for your membership and once you get your digital kit, you'll be good to go. Homes England are a geographically diverse community. We work to a 50/50 office/ home based model. Moving back into our office environments has enabled us to utilise our space and time together in the most collaborative way. We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications. We also encourage you to apply using the full application option as opposed to quick apply, this is especially important if you would like to indicate to us that you would like to be considered under the disability confident scheme. We're a diverse team of more than 1,000 professionals spanning 17 professions, helping Homes England to be effective, efficient and deliver for communities. Our people remain at the heart of everything we do, and we're committed to building an Agency that not only reflects the diverse communities we serve, but also champions inclusion in how we shape homes and places across the country. For more information about our EDI strategy please see our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Report 2024 to 2025 - Second Edition - GOV.UK You will be required to have the Right to Work in the UK and Homes England do not offer visa sponsorship. If your application is shortlisted to interview we will require you to provide proof of your Right to Work in the UK at this stage. Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
HR Lead Social Housing & Homelessness Support 12 month FTC £55,000 per annum Are you an experienced HR professional ready to make a real impact? Our client is a respected Housing Association and registered Charity dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by homelessness. With a strong social purpose and community focus, they are now seeking an experienced HR Lead to play a pivotal role in shaping and strengthening their people strategy. The Role As HR Lead, you will manage and support a small HR team while leading a comprehensive review of organisational HR policies and practices. This is an opportunity to ensure that systems, processes and policies are fit for purpose, compliant, and aligned with the organisation's mission and growth plans. You will work closely with senior leadership, providing expert advice and leading the implementation of meaningful improvements across the organisation. About You CIPD qualified Proven HR leadership experience Background in social housing, care, or support sectors Strong experience reviewing and implementing HR policies Confident in driving change and supporting managers through transition This role would suit a proactive, values-driven HR professional who is passionate about supporting organisations that deliver real social impact. Why Apply? Opportunity to shape HR strategy in a mission-led organisation Meaningful work supporting those affected by homelessness Visible and influential leadership role For a confidential discussion, please contact Julie Kellaway at The Housing Executive on or email your CV to
Mar 04, 2026
Full time
HR Lead Social Housing & Homelessness Support 12 month FTC £55,000 per annum Are you an experienced HR professional ready to make a real impact? Our client is a respected Housing Association and registered Charity dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by homelessness. With a strong social purpose and community focus, they are now seeking an experienced HR Lead to play a pivotal role in shaping and strengthening their people strategy. The Role As HR Lead, you will manage and support a small HR team while leading a comprehensive review of organisational HR policies and practices. This is an opportunity to ensure that systems, processes and policies are fit for purpose, compliant, and aligned with the organisation's mission and growth plans. You will work closely with senior leadership, providing expert advice and leading the implementation of meaningful improvements across the organisation. About You CIPD qualified Proven HR leadership experience Background in social housing, care, or support sectors Strong experience reviewing and implementing HR policies Confident in driving change and supporting managers through transition This role would suit a proactive, values-driven HR professional who is passionate about supporting organisations that deliver real social impact. Why Apply? Opportunity to shape HR strategy in a mission-led organisation Meaningful work supporting those affected by homelessness Visible and influential leadership role For a confidential discussion, please contact Julie Kellaway at The Housing Executive on or email your CV to
James Andrew Recruitment Solutions (JAR Solutions)
Bristol, Somerset
We are currently working in partnership with a Housing Association based in Portishead, who are recruiting for a Lead Surveyor on a permanent basis. The position is due to start as soon as your notice has been served, but the client is looking for somebody to get started as soon as possible. The salary for the role £51,842.00 per annum. The ideal candidate will have experience overseeing a team of Surveyors, be an expert in damp and mould diagnostics/ensuring adherence with Awaab's Law. Duties will include (but are not limited to): Leading and managing a team of Damp & Mould Surveyors, including performance, development, and wellbeing Undertaking complex surveys and provide technical advice on damp, mould, and building pathology Producing and reviewing high-quality reports, specifications, and remedial recommendations Overseeing end-to-end case management, ensuring compliance with HHSRS and regulatory timescales Liaising with Repairs, Asset Management, Complaints, and Safe Homes teams to resolve issues efficiently Conducting quality assurance inspections of works, contractors, and in-house teams Deputising for the Customer Delivery Manager and act as a technical escalation point Supporting procurement, quotations, tenders, and ensure subcontractor compliance with Health & Safety standards Experience required: Experience leading surveying or technical teams Strong technical knowledge of damp, mould, and housing compliance Confident in people management, performance, and project delivery Formal building qualification (RICS-accredited, BSc, HNC, or HND) Full, clean UK driving license Working hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role. James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Don't forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.
Mar 04, 2026
Full time
We are currently working in partnership with a Housing Association based in Portishead, who are recruiting for a Lead Surveyor on a permanent basis. The position is due to start as soon as your notice has been served, but the client is looking for somebody to get started as soon as possible. The salary for the role £51,842.00 per annum. The ideal candidate will have experience overseeing a team of Surveyors, be an expert in damp and mould diagnostics/ensuring adherence with Awaab's Law. Duties will include (but are not limited to): Leading and managing a team of Damp & Mould Surveyors, including performance, development, and wellbeing Undertaking complex surveys and provide technical advice on damp, mould, and building pathology Producing and reviewing high-quality reports, specifications, and remedial recommendations Overseeing end-to-end case management, ensuring compliance with HHSRS and regulatory timescales Liaising with Repairs, Asset Management, Complaints, and Safe Homes teams to resolve issues efficiently Conducting quality assurance inspections of works, contractors, and in-house teams Deputising for the Customer Delivery Manager and act as a technical escalation point Supporting procurement, quotations, tenders, and ensure subcontractor compliance with Health & Safety standards Experience required: Experience leading surveying or technical teams Strong technical knowledge of damp, mould, and housing compliance Confident in people management, performance, and project delivery Formal building qualification (RICS-accredited, BSc, HNC, or HND) Full, clean UK driving license Working hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role. James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Don't forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.
Systems and Insights Lead (HR) Drive impact by turning People data into insight, improving HR systems, and strengthening processes that enhance the employee experience and support our client's mission to prevent homelessness. Location: Sherborne House, London Salary: £37,340 Per annum Closing Date: 15 March, 2026 Employment Type: 10 months fixed-term contract (maternity cover) Hours per week: 37.5 About the Role You'll play a vital part in delivering the charity's mission: tackling homelessness, widening opportunity and championing fairness. We're looking for a proactive People Data & Systems Lead to strengthen the People, Organisation and Development (POD) function and help to deliver an exceptional employee experience. In this role, you'll turn People data into clear insights, enhance HR systems, and drive continuous improvement across the organisation. You'll lead on data integrity and governance, develop dashboards and KPIs, and provide high quality reporting that supports confident, evidence based decision making. You'll also oversee payroll related processes, support policy reviews and TUPE activity, and guide managers through people related queries. In this role, you will: Analyse People data to identify trends and opportunities Develop and improve HR / POD systems, reports, and metrics Ensuring data accuracy, security, and GDPR compliance Support payroll preparation and employee lifecycle administration Collaborate with Business Partners to deliver data driven solutions Drive process improvements across HR / POD services If you're motivated by meaningful impact, confident with HR / POD data and systems, and committed to inclusive, values led practice, we'd love to hear from you. Please note that this job is offered as a 10 months fixed-term contract (maternity cover). About You You believe in people - their strengths, their rights and their potential. You bring empathy, energy and a solution focused mindset to your work. You communicate clearly, stay organised and adapt well in a fast moving environment. You're committed to inclusion, fairness and continuous learning, and you turn values into meaningful action, whatever your role. What You'll Receive Tailored training and development Flexible working options where suitable 26 days annual leave, rising with service Family friendly leave policies Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 7% Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access Discounts across retail, travel, food, fitness and more Cash health plan for you and your family Death in service benefit Access to legal and practical support Safer Recruitment The charity is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If a role requires it under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, we will carry out the appropriate Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. We only look at information that is relevant to the role, and a criminal record will never be treated as an automatic barrier to employment. All DBS information is handled sensitively, confidentially and in line with the DBS Code of Practice, and we encourage applicants to discuss any concerns with us openly. About The Organisation In the 1980s, high unemployment and steep inflation was contributing to a shocking rise in youth homelessness across London. Thousands of young people were sleeping rough every night, with many areas notoriously dubbed "cardboard cities" due to the visible rise in street homelessness. Appalled by the scenes playing out across the capital, a group of people came together to tackle the challenge head on. Led by Cardinal Basil Hume and Mark McGreevy OBE, in 1989 the charity was born. What began as a single housing project in North London soon expanded across London, Greater Manchester and the North East of England. Today, the charity provides accommodation, prevention and support services to thousands of marginalised young people across the UK each year. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation. JBRP1_UKTJ
Mar 04, 2026
Full time
Systems and Insights Lead (HR) Drive impact by turning People data into insight, improving HR systems, and strengthening processes that enhance the employee experience and support our client's mission to prevent homelessness. Location: Sherborne House, London Salary: £37,340 Per annum Closing Date: 15 March, 2026 Employment Type: 10 months fixed-term contract (maternity cover) Hours per week: 37.5 About the Role You'll play a vital part in delivering the charity's mission: tackling homelessness, widening opportunity and championing fairness. We're looking for a proactive People Data & Systems Lead to strengthen the People, Organisation and Development (POD) function and help to deliver an exceptional employee experience. In this role, you'll turn People data into clear insights, enhance HR systems, and drive continuous improvement across the organisation. You'll lead on data integrity and governance, develop dashboards and KPIs, and provide high quality reporting that supports confident, evidence based decision making. You'll also oversee payroll related processes, support policy reviews and TUPE activity, and guide managers through people related queries. In this role, you will: Analyse People data to identify trends and opportunities Develop and improve HR / POD systems, reports, and metrics Ensuring data accuracy, security, and GDPR compliance Support payroll preparation and employee lifecycle administration Collaborate with Business Partners to deliver data driven solutions Drive process improvements across HR / POD services If you're motivated by meaningful impact, confident with HR / POD data and systems, and committed to inclusive, values led practice, we'd love to hear from you. Please note that this job is offered as a 10 months fixed-term contract (maternity cover). About You You believe in people - their strengths, their rights and their potential. You bring empathy, energy and a solution focused mindset to your work. You communicate clearly, stay organised and adapt well in a fast moving environment. You're committed to inclusion, fairness and continuous learning, and you turn values into meaningful action, whatever your role. What You'll Receive Tailored training and development Flexible working options where suitable 26 days annual leave, rising with service Family friendly leave policies Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 7% Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access Discounts across retail, travel, food, fitness and more Cash health plan for you and your family Death in service benefit Access to legal and practical support Safer Recruitment The charity is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If a role requires it under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, we will carry out the appropriate Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. We only look at information that is relevant to the role, and a criminal record will never be treated as an automatic barrier to employment. All DBS information is handled sensitively, confidentially and in line with the DBS Code of Practice, and we encourage applicants to discuss any concerns with us openly. About The Organisation In the 1980s, high unemployment and steep inflation was contributing to a shocking rise in youth homelessness across London. Thousands of young people were sleeping rough every night, with many areas notoriously dubbed "cardboard cities" due to the visible rise in street homelessness. Appalled by the scenes playing out across the capital, a group of people came together to tackle the challenge head on. Led by Cardinal Basil Hume and Mark McGreevy OBE, in 1989 the charity was born. What began as a single housing project in North London soon expanded across London, Greater Manchester and the North East of England. Today, the charity provides accommodation, prevention and support services to thousands of marginalised young people across the UK each year. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation. JBRP1_UKTJ
Supported Living Service Lead (Surrey) - Must Be A Driver £35,000 per annum Benefits of being a CareTech Employee: We offer Permanent contracts 37.5 hrs per week We provide a full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards We provide FREE training to achieve nationally recognised qualifications in Social Care Career progression path within the company Competitive rates of pay Employee Assistance Helpline Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme DBS check paid by CareTech prior to starting with us Company Pension Free on-site parking Main Duties and Responsibilities: Lead and direct the day-to-day operational management of the schemes, ensuring that available resources are used effectively to enable the provision of a good quality service with support from the registered manager Ensure that all staff working within the home receive regular supervision, in accordance with CareTech's Policy. Work closely with the Service Development Team, participating in the selection and compatibility of potential new residents, their assessment, and transition into the home if appropriate. Ensure that all service users have a dynamic support plan, which involves the person as far as is possible, takes account that person's needs and aspirations, and is reviewed regularly. Hold responsibility for ensuring that the home operates in accordance with all statutory requirements, using the National Minimum Standards as a benchmark for good practice. Ensure that the homes offer a safe environment geared to creating opportunities for the personal development of service users, taking into account practical, physical and emotional needs. Take a lead role for risk analysis within the homes, ensuring that appropriate assessments take place, and plans put in place to minimise risk where necessary. Ensure that all steps are taken to maintain the health of people living within the homes. Play a supporting role to Senior Managers regarding the Contract Monitoring process, providing reports and management information on the conduct of the home where this is necessary. Liaise with external Agencies as appropriate, and ensure that contact between the staff team and those Agencies is conducted in a professional manner. Work with the Registered Manager and Personnel Department in supporting the recruitment and selection of staff, and assist the Area Manager in the formulation of staffing strategies, Policies and Procedures, and other pieces of managerial work as required. Participate, as required, in the formulation of budgets, and to monitor expenditure in specific budget headings, as required. Ensure that proper record and administrative systems are in place within the home, as required by CareTech Policy & Procedures, and Statutory Authorities. Be accountable for the management of the Home's petty cash float and any monies/valuables belonging to service users kept within the home. Participate in the Area's on-call management system as required. Ensure that the home is run in accordance with good Health & Safety practice and legal requirements. Ensure that maintenance and equipment renewal needs are communicated to the relevant person, obtaining costings/quotes where appropriate, and then ordering items/services once authorised. Ensure that good communication networks are maintained within the home, upwards within CareTech's management structure, and sideways to relevant others. Support the Company's Disciplinary & Grievance processes, as required, including involvement in Investigations, and the Chairing of Disciplinary Hearings if need be. Ensure that all staff within the Home are aware of, and adhere to, CareTech's Policy & Procedures, and to have involvement in the review and revision of these, and other Company documents when required. Undertake any other managerial tasks as required, in accordance with the seniority and level of responsibility inherent in this position. The Successful Candidate for the role will have: Diploma (or equivalent) in Health and Social Care or be willing to work towards. Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities and mental health issues. The ability to keep calm under pressure. Confidence to work alone and as part of a team. Excellent communication skills. The passion to work with vulnerable Adults. The desire and commitment to achieve high standards of safeguarding. Driving license would be beneficial The Organisation: CareTech Community Services Ltd is a provider of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for people to live in community settings with learning disabilities, severe physical disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder, challenging behaviour, mental health, forensic needs and acquired brain injury within a range of settings including, supported living services, shared housing, residential services and outreach. We encourage people to take control of their lives - this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence. CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a "Disability Confident Leader". Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment, the disclosure expense will be met by the employer. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact every applicant. We will be in touch 7-10 days after receipt of your CV if progressing your application to the next stage. STRICTLY NO AGENCIES
Mar 04, 2026
Full time
Supported Living Service Lead (Surrey) - Must Be A Driver £35,000 per annum Benefits of being a CareTech Employee: We offer Permanent contracts 37.5 hrs per week We provide a full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards We provide FREE training to achieve nationally recognised qualifications in Social Care Career progression path within the company Competitive rates of pay Employee Assistance Helpline Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme DBS check paid by CareTech prior to starting with us Company Pension Free on-site parking Main Duties and Responsibilities: Lead and direct the day-to-day operational management of the schemes, ensuring that available resources are used effectively to enable the provision of a good quality service with support from the registered manager Ensure that all staff working within the home receive regular supervision, in accordance with CareTech's Policy. Work closely with the Service Development Team, participating in the selection and compatibility of potential new residents, their assessment, and transition into the home if appropriate. Ensure that all service users have a dynamic support plan, which involves the person as far as is possible, takes account that person's needs and aspirations, and is reviewed regularly. Hold responsibility for ensuring that the home operates in accordance with all statutory requirements, using the National Minimum Standards as a benchmark for good practice. Ensure that the homes offer a safe environment geared to creating opportunities for the personal development of service users, taking into account practical, physical and emotional needs. Take a lead role for risk analysis within the homes, ensuring that appropriate assessments take place, and plans put in place to minimise risk where necessary. Ensure that all steps are taken to maintain the health of people living within the homes. Play a supporting role to Senior Managers regarding the Contract Monitoring process, providing reports and management information on the conduct of the home where this is necessary. Liaise with external Agencies as appropriate, and ensure that contact between the staff team and those Agencies is conducted in a professional manner. Work with the Registered Manager and Personnel Department in supporting the recruitment and selection of staff, and assist the Area Manager in the formulation of staffing strategies, Policies and Procedures, and other pieces of managerial work as required. Participate, as required, in the formulation of budgets, and to monitor expenditure in specific budget headings, as required. Ensure that proper record and administrative systems are in place within the home, as required by CareTech Policy & Procedures, and Statutory Authorities. Be accountable for the management of the Home's petty cash float and any monies/valuables belonging to service users kept within the home. Participate in the Area's on-call management system as required. Ensure that the home is run in accordance with good Health & Safety practice and legal requirements. Ensure that maintenance and equipment renewal needs are communicated to the relevant person, obtaining costings/quotes where appropriate, and then ordering items/services once authorised. Ensure that good communication networks are maintained within the home, upwards within CareTech's management structure, and sideways to relevant others. Support the Company's Disciplinary & Grievance processes, as required, including involvement in Investigations, and the Chairing of Disciplinary Hearings if need be. Ensure that all staff within the Home are aware of, and adhere to, CareTech's Policy & Procedures, and to have involvement in the review and revision of these, and other Company documents when required. Undertake any other managerial tasks as required, in accordance with the seniority and level of responsibility inherent in this position. The Successful Candidate for the role will have: Diploma (or equivalent) in Health and Social Care or be willing to work towards. Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities and mental health issues. The ability to keep calm under pressure. Confidence to work alone and as part of a team. Excellent communication skills. The passion to work with vulnerable Adults. The desire and commitment to achieve high standards of safeguarding. Driving license would be beneficial The Organisation: CareTech Community Services Ltd is a provider of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for people to live in community settings with learning disabilities, severe physical disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder, challenging behaviour, mental health, forensic needs and acquired brain injury within a range of settings including, supported living services, shared housing, residential services and outreach. We encourage people to take control of their lives - this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence. CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a "Disability Confident Leader". Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment, the disclosure expense will be met by the employer. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact every applicant. We will be in touch 7-10 days after receipt of your CV if progressing your application to the next stage. STRICTLY NO AGENCIES
Floating Support Worker This is an opportunity for someone compassionate and driven to make a real impact, supported by training and reflective practice. Location: West London Floating Salary: £27,636 per annum Closing Date: 16 March, 2026 Employment Type: Permanent Hours per week: 37.5 About the Role This role focuses on helping adults with recent history of rough sleeping, covering 7 West London Boroughs . You ll form strong, trusting relationships; provide practical guidance around housing, benefits, health and meaningful activities; and work flexibly with other agencies to keep people engaged and moving forward. Using a strengths based approach and the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, you ll help clients increase confidence, resilience and independence while ensuring support is personalised and accessible. As Floating Support Worker at our service in West London, you ll collaborate closely with housing, health, substance use and community partners to deliver coordinated, high quality support, advocating for clients and challenging barriers when needed. Accuracy in record keeping, safeguarding awareness, and the ability to problem solve in fast paced community settings are essential. This role suits someone solutions driven, compassionate and confident working independently including occasionally during unsocial hours while staying grounded in dignity, inclusion and client led practice. In this role, you will: • Provide trauma informed, person centred support to adults with complex needs in supported accommodation. • Build trust and engage flexibly to help clients sustain tenancies and prevent repeat homelessness. • Support clients with housing, health, finances, benefits and meaningful activities. • Use ACT based approaches to build resilience, confidence and psychological flexibility. • Work closely with multi agency partners for coordinated support. • Advocate for clients and challenge barriers within local services and systems. • Accompany clients to appointments and maintain accurate, timely records on In Form. • Uphold safeguarding, professional boundaries and safe lone working practices. About You You ll bring the ability to engage quickly with adults facing homelessness, mental ill health or substance use, using clear communication, focused support planning, strong risk assessment skills and accurate digital record keeping to help people sustain tenancies and access the services they need. Working confidently with accommodation providers and multi agency partners, you ll adapt your approach to each person, applying trauma informed, strengths based practice with resilience, professionalism and strong safeguarding awareness. We re looking for evidence of supporting people with complex needs (including lived experience), understanding tenancy risk, practising safe lone working and demonstrating inclusive, solutions focused behaviour in community based settings. What You ll Receive • Tailored training and development • Flexible working options where suitable • 26 days annual leave, rising with service • Family friendly leave policies • Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 7% • Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access • Discounts across retail, travel, food, fitness and more • Cash health plan for you and your family • Death in service benefit • Access to legal and practical support Safer Recruitment Depaul UK is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If a role requires it under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, we will carry out the appropriate Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. We only look at information that is relevant to the role, and a criminal record will never be treated as an automatic barrier to employment. All DBS information is handled sensitively, confidentially and in line with the DBS Code of Practice, and we encourage applicants to discuss any concerns with us openly. About Depaul UK In the 1980s, high unemployment and steep inflation was contributing to a shocking rise in youth homelessness across London. Thousands of young people were sleeping rough every night, with many areas notoriously dubbed cardboard cities due to the visible rise in street homelessness. Appalled by the scenes playing out across the capital, a group of people came together to tackle the challenge head on. Led by Cardinal Basil Hume and Mark McGreevy OBE, in 1989 Depaul UK was born. What began as a single housing project in North London soon expanded across London, Greater Manchester and the North East of England. Today, Depaul UK provides accommodation, prevention and support services to thousands of marginalised young people across the UK each year. As our name suggests, the work of Depaul UK has been inspired by St. Vincent de Paul a man who devoted his life to helping vast numbers of people throughout the 17th century. St. Vincent de Paul s belief in the intrinsic worth of all people and his commitment to taking bold action remain central to our values today. Depaul UK now forms part of a family of Depaul charities around the world. We each focus on the specific challenges in our own countries, but we re united by our shared values and mission to end homelessness. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client Not For Profit People.
Mar 04, 2026
Full time
Floating Support Worker This is an opportunity for someone compassionate and driven to make a real impact, supported by training and reflective practice. Location: West London Floating Salary: £27,636 per annum Closing Date: 16 March, 2026 Employment Type: Permanent Hours per week: 37.5 About the Role This role focuses on helping adults with recent history of rough sleeping, covering 7 West London Boroughs . You ll form strong, trusting relationships; provide practical guidance around housing, benefits, health and meaningful activities; and work flexibly with other agencies to keep people engaged and moving forward. Using a strengths based approach and the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, you ll help clients increase confidence, resilience and independence while ensuring support is personalised and accessible. As Floating Support Worker at our service in West London, you ll collaborate closely with housing, health, substance use and community partners to deliver coordinated, high quality support, advocating for clients and challenging barriers when needed. Accuracy in record keeping, safeguarding awareness, and the ability to problem solve in fast paced community settings are essential. This role suits someone solutions driven, compassionate and confident working independently including occasionally during unsocial hours while staying grounded in dignity, inclusion and client led practice. In this role, you will: • Provide trauma informed, person centred support to adults with complex needs in supported accommodation. • Build trust and engage flexibly to help clients sustain tenancies and prevent repeat homelessness. • Support clients with housing, health, finances, benefits and meaningful activities. • Use ACT based approaches to build resilience, confidence and psychological flexibility. • Work closely with multi agency partners for coordinated support. • Advocate for clients and challenge barriers within local services and systems. • Accompany clients to appointments and maintain accurate, timely records on In Form. • Uphold safeguarding, professional boundaries and safe lone working practices. About You You ll bring the ability to engage quickly with adults facing homelessness, mental ill health or substance use, using clear communication, focused support planning, strong risk assessment skills and accurate digital record keeping to help people sustain tenancies and access the services they need. Working confidently with accommodation providers and multi agency partners, you ll adapt your approach to each person, applying trauma informed, strengths based practice with resilience, professionalism and strong safeguarding awareness. We re looking for evidence of supporting people with complex needs (including lived experience), understanding tenancy risk, practising safe lone working and demonstrating inclusive, solutions focused behaviour in community based settings. What You ll Receive • Tailored training and development • Flexible working options where suitable • 26 days annual leave, rising with service • Family friendly leave policies • Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 7% • Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access • Discounts across retail, travel, food, fitness and more • Cash health plan for you and your family • Death in service benefit • Access to legal and practical support Safer Recruitment Depaul UK is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If a role requires it under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, we will carry out the appropriate Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. We only look at information that is relevant to the role, and a criminal record will never be treated as an automatic barrier to employment. All DBS information is handled sensitively, confidentially and in line with the DBS Code of Practice, and we encourage applicants to discuss any concerns with us openly. About Depaul UK In the 1980s, high unemployment and steep inflation was contributing to a shocking rise in youth homelessness across London. Thousands of young people were sleeping rough every night, with many areas notoriously dubbed cardboard cities due to the visible rise in street homelessness. Appalled by the scenes playing out across the capital, a group of people came together to tackle the challenge head on. Led by Cardinal Basil Hume and Mark McGreevy OBE, in 1989 Depaul UK was born. What began as a single housing project in North London soon expanded across London, Greater Manchester and the North East of England. Today, Depaul UK provides accommodation, prevention and support services to thousands of marginalised young people across the UK each year. As our name suggests, the work of Depaul UK has been inspired by St. Vincent de Paul a man who devoted his life to helping vast numbers of people throughout the 17th century. St. Vincent de Paul s belief in the intrinsic worth of all people and his commitment to taking bold action remain central to our values today. Depaul UK now forms part of a family of Depaul charities around the world. We each focus on the specific challenges in our own countries, but we re united by our shared values and mission to end homelessness. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client Not For Profit People.
