Project Workers required to assist in supported accommodation provisions across Luton. You will be working with adults who have faced challenges such as substance abuse, homelessness, domestic violence, and mental health issues.
You must have experience working with individuals that have experienced homelessness and have right to work in the UK.
About the role:
As a Project Worker, you will manage a caseload of individuals with mental health, substance misuse, and other complex needs. Your role will involve providing high-quality support, ensuring individuals are empowered to make positive choices, and overseeing their progress through the accommodation pathway.
About you:
The ideal candidate will have experience in providing skilled support to individuals with complex needs, including mental health and substance misuse. You should show a compassionate, person-centred approach to empowering individuals on their recovery journey.
Temporary to Permanent Opportunity
Pay starting from £12.21 PAYE Per Hour - £16.05 Umbrella Per Hour
Requirements for you as the Project Worker:
Experience supporting Individuals with complex needs.
Self-motivated individual with clear communication skills
Enhanced Child and Adults DBS
Be able to travel around Luton
Shift Times:
Days - 07:00-15:00 and 14:00-22:00 on a Rota pattern across 7 days
37.5 hours a week
Full time or Part time
Benefits for you as the Project Worker:
A collaborative, supportive working environment with regular supervision and peer support.
Opportunities for career growth and advancement within the organisation.
Pension Scheme
Weekly Pay
For more information please contact – Neave Winterbourne
Nwinterbourne@charecruitment.com / 01189485555
Luton....Read more...
To promote and provide appropriate information and advice about Changing Lives Housing Trust’s Services and Objectives
To meet and greet all visitors to Changing Lives Housing Trust and filter appropriately
To provide secretarial and administrative support which includes typing, minutes taking, filling, data inputting, maintenance admin and management of information held by the company
To promote the aims, objectives and services of the association to all visitors and clients
Promote the aims, objectives and services of the association to all visitors and especially clients
To prepare and assist the collect data for such weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports on Voids, Service and Housing Benefit Arrears or any other data which may be required
To perform such other duties, appropriate to the role, as may be required by the Project Manager/Changing Lives Housing Trust from time to time
To make regular and early contact with all the clients in arrears through hostel visits (which will be support by a member of the Project Worker team), telephone calls, text messages, emails and office interviews (Inc. three way meetings with refer)
Prevent arrears from escalating in line with Changing Lives Housing Trust rent collection policies and procedures to prevent serious debt and homelessness
To undertake other duties which commensurate with skills, knowledge and experience of this post, as and when required by Senior Management Team
To keep up to date with changes to legislation and the impact of welfare reform on both clients and the organisation
Training:
Apprentices are given 1 day per week to work from home as their college/ study days which is 8 hours a week and when they have their assigned college days with their tutors online
Apprentices actual training with their tutors is once a month via online
Training Outcome:Apprentices are offered a role within the organisation after their course has finished depending on what department they have taken an interest in and putting into consideration whether we have any vacancies within that department:
Project Worker
I.T Support
Finance department
Business Administrator (full time)
Receptionist
Employer Description:Registered charity housing association
We support those homeless or at risk of eviction by homing them within a temporary shared accommodations with support by project workers to move onto independently living, employment and support with finances.Working Hours :Monday- Friday
9.00am- 5.00pmSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
About The RoleExciting opportunity for a Project Worker based in our Maida Street service in Manchester, on a 12 month fixed term contract, key working a case load of young people who are at risk of being put on remand, helping them maintain alternative accommodation in the community.At Salvation Army Homes, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement.As a Project Worker, you will be working our residents who are engaged with the criminal justice system support them to avoid remand and move on to independent living in partnership with the Youth Justice team. You will also:Provide individual service users with the best possible comprehensive supported housing serviceAct as keyworker to a caseload of residentsEnable residents to achieve their goals and aspirations and the opportunity to identify and develop their talents through a range of activities and engagementsDevelop and promote this exciting pilot projectAbout The CandidateYou will be passionate about making a difference and thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. You will instinctively work in a manner that aligns fully with Salvation Army Homes delivery values and behaviours, demonstrating energy and passion, along with a positive, can do attitude in your daily contribution to transforming lives.You will be able to:Motivate young people to recognise and unlock their talents to enable them to achieve their full potentialEngage and relate to young people aged 16-18 yearsBuild trusting, professional relationships and have a high level of resilienceTake an asset-based approach to empowering people to develop their skills, strengths and talentsSupport clients to sustain their accommodation and manage their license agreementHave good knowledge or experience of working with homeless people, and / or supporting vulnerable people or groupsApply safeguarding principles and practices which will be at the core of your workYou will need to be able to work outside normal office hours and be flexible in your approach to working with young peopleWe really want you to be able to succeed in your work with Salvation Army Homes, so in return for helping to transform lives, we want to help you to transform your lifestyle by giving you access to some great benefits in addition to the above salary package. This includes:
£100 when you start work, plus £250 at 6 months’ service and another £250 at 12 months’ serviceLong service awards from 2.5 years26 days annual leave rising to 31 days, plus 8 bank holidaysAn extra day off on your birthdayA High Street discount scheme (great savings both on and off-line)Pension with life assuranceDiscounted private medical insuranceLoans available for financial emergenciesOccupational Sick PayA full Induction package and training relevant to the roleSupport to learn and develop your careerAbout The CompanyA registered social landlord and one of the leading providers of supported housing in the UK, Salvation Army Homes is dedicated to transforming lives by providing accommodation and support for some of the most vulnerable members of society - mainly people with complex needs and/or experiencing homelessness. Salvation Army Homes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.Our aim is to work with individuals to build on their strengths, creating person centred, individualised strategies and plans that transform lives, support recovery and enable positive behaviour. In order to succeed, however, we need the right people in place. Our workforce is one of our greatest assets, but only by recruiting the very best can we continue to deliver comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement. services to our residents. That’s where you come in.As an equal opportunities’ employer, Salvation Army Homes is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We invite and welcome applications to apply for Salvation Army Homes opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.....Read more...
You’ll be working outdoors in all weathers as part of our ranger teams, supporting our strategy to restore a healthy, beautiful and natural environment. Your role will be working to protect and improve the health and wildlife richness of our countryside, preserving all the benefits we get from it and helping our visitors to experience and get closer to conservation of our special outdoor places.
Your training will be delivered via a combination of mandatory week long college blocks and online learning, with all expenses and travel paid. There may also be opportunities to travel to other National Trust locations with some overnight stays to expand your learning and experience.
You will be based on the Slindon Estate in West Sussex, a traditional Sussex estate comprised of mix broadleaved woodland and downland with four tenant farms across the estate. Slindon is home to the Northwood project, which for several years was the National Trusts largest woodland restoration project. Work varies throughout the year; wintertime is predominantly chainsaw work in the woodlands managing coppice and timber. Summer involves more survey work, maintaining furniture and rights of way and public engagement. You will also occasionally work on other sites across our portfolio including Drovers Estate, East Head, Warren Hill and Sullington Warren. Training:Working alongside your mentor on tasks specific to your apprenticeship, you’ll develop the skills & knowledge relevant to this apprenticeship standard Countryside worker level 2.
You’ll attend, and prepare for, regular review meetings with your training provider, and be accountable for your own progression. You’ll be required to complete mandatory e-learning, courses and training provided.Training Outcome:This role can lead to an assistant ranger or ranger role and potentially move to a Level 4 Countryside Ranger apprenticeship after additional experience gained in role.
Employer Description:We protect and care for places so people and nature can thrive. We look after hundreds of houses and close to a million objects, along with vast areas of coastline, countryside and green spaces, for everyone’s benefit. With our staff, members, volunteers and supporters, we’re the biggest conservation charity in Europe. Everyone can get involved, everyone can make a difference.Working Hours :Fixed Term f/t (37.5 hrs pw to 26/02/27).Skills: Communication skills,Team working,Physical fitness....Read more...
About The RoleThe Support Worker will provide a structured, personalised resettlement service to every service user at Mildmay House. To seek to support service users who have experienced homelessness to move into their own homes in a planned and supported way.To offer advice, training, information and one-to-one/group support to help service users through this process. The support offered very much depends on the individual, but can include advice on housing rights, accompanying individuals to meetings, and practical support to move in, such as obtaining furniture and setting up payment plans for household bills. Ensure that service users who are ready to move on are given the security and support to maximise their independence, dignity and choice, in accordance with the aims and objectives of the project.Please note this is a full time role working on a rota basis - generally a week of day shifts, a week of night shifts and working every other weekend. What you will be doing:
Providing service users with information on housing options, assist them to make applications for accommodation, advocate on their behalf with housing providers and accompany them to interviews and viewings if appropriateActing as a key-worker to a caseload of residents, enabling them to take ownership of their journey with Salvation Army HomesEnsuring that clients receive the necessary practical help to move in, either directly or through liaison with other support services. This would include, personal and housing benefit claims, assistance with community care grants, domestic fuel connections etcCarrying out a strengths-based assessment with applicants, facilitating the co-production of a person-centred plan, that enables individuals to achieve their goals and aspirations and the opportunity to identify and develop their talentsDeveloping and maintaining effective working relationships with specialists and agencies who might offer resources, funding, or individual services relevant to service user needs, e.g. Registered Social Landlords, Local Authority, Community Psychiatric Services, Benefit Agency and other government agencies, referral agencies, charitable trusts, other voluntary agencies. About the Service:Mildmay House is a 47 bed supported accommodation service for single homeless males and females aged 16 upwards, clients who live at our service come from a variety of backgrounds/circumstances including relationship breakdowns, rough sleeping, mental health, drugs & alcohol use. At Mildmay we seek to provide a warm, respectful and supportive environment for clients. We want every person who walks through the door to feel that Mildmay is their home from Day 1. Staff aim to support and encourage clients throughout their stay/journey with us as they move towards independent living. What our Staff Say: I love working at Mildmay House because there is never a dull moment. The relationships that are developed with the clients are extremely important and I think that it is one of the key things that supports us truly transform lives. This role is known internally as Support Worker About The CandidateA Support Worker will instinctively share Salvation Army Homes delivery values and behaviours, loving your work, helping people to thrive and always finding a way to be effective. You will need to:
Have experience of or knowledge related to working with homeless peopleHave experience of working with clients to overcome the barriers to effective resettlementProven ability to network with outside agencies and develop partnerships that support effective resettlement.Proven capacity to deal successfully with difficult and complex situationsCapacity to understand individual action plans, personal development programmes and need and risk assessmentBe a confident and capable communicator, not fazed by difficult situationsBe able to build trusting, professional relationships and have a high level of resilience.Take an asset-based approach to empowering people to develop their skills, strengths and talents.Benefits of working as a Support Worker:
26 days annual leave rising to 31 days£100 when you start work, plus £250 at 6 months’ service and another £250 at 12 months’ serviceAn extra day off on your birthdayA High Street discount scheme (great savings both on and off-line)Pension with life assuranceDiscounted private medical insuranceLoans available for financial emergenciesOccupational Sick PayA full Induction package and training relevant to the roleLong service awards from 2.5 yearsSupport to learn and develop your careerAbout The CompanyA registered social landlord and one of the leading providers of supported housing in the UK, Salvation Army Homes is dedicated to transforming lives by providing accommodation and support for some of the most vulnerable members of society - mainly people with complex needs and/or experiencing homelessness. Salvation Army Homes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.Our aim is to work with individuals to build on their strengths, creating person centred, individualised strategies and plans that transform lives, support recovery and enable positive behaviour. In order to succeed, however, we need the right people in place. Our workforce is one of our greatest assets, but only by recruiting the very best can we continue to deliver comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement. services to our residents. That’s where you come in.As an equal opportunities’ employer, Salvation Army Homes is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We invite and welcome applications to apply for Salvation Army Homes opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.....Read more...
You’ll be working outdoors in all weathers as part of our ranger teams, supporting our strategy to restore a healthy, beautiful and natural environment. Your role will be working to protect and improve the health and wildlife richness of our countryside, preserving all the benefits we get from it and helping our visitors to experience and get closer to conservation of our special outdoor places.
Your training will be delivered via a combination of mandatory week long college blocks and online learning, with all expenses and travel paid. There may also be opportunities to travel to other National Trust locations with some overnight stays to expand your learning and experience.
Location: Based at Gawthorpe Hall, also working on Holcombe Moor & Stubbins Estates.
Tasks: Woodland management & Creation, Estate Maintenance (countryside furniture, boundaries, footpaths, drainage), peatland restoration, ecological & hydrological monitoring, visitor engagement.
What makes it unique: You will be working with staff and volunteers on an exciting woodland creation scheme at Gawthorpe Hall as well as engaging with visitors and the local community in the walled garden. You will also be assisting with the ecological monitoring and the maintenance of our nationally renowned Holcombe Moor peatland restoration project together with partners, Natural England, University of Manchester, Environment Agency and Holcombe Commoners Association.Training:Working alongside your mentor on tasks specific to your apprenticeship, you’ll develop the skills & knowledge relevant to this apprenticeship standard. (Countryside worker level 2)
You’ll attend, and prepare for, regular review meetings with your training provider, and be accountable for your own progression. You’ll be required to complete mandatory e-learning, courses and training provided.Training Outcome:This role can lead to an assistant ranger or ranger role and potentially move to a Level 4 Countryside Ranger apprenticeship after additional experience gained in role.
Employer Description:We protect and care for places so people and nature can thrive. We look after hundreds of houses and close to a million objects, along with vast areas of coastline, countryside and green spaces, for everyone’s benefit. With our staff, members, volunteers and supporters, we’re the biggest conservation charity in Europe. Everyone can get involved, everyone can make a difference.Working Hours :Fixed Term f/t (37.5 hrs pw to 26/02/27).Skills: Communication skills,Team working,Physical fitness....Read more...
Global leader in fruit and dairy processing - selling products in more than 100 countries and have 25 factories worldwide; require an excellent Chilled Demand Planner to join the busy team.
You will be responsible for all aspects of the chilled supply Chain, including developing relationship with customers, the factories and forecasting.
This role requires someone to be able to understand the Supply Chain within a manufacturing environment. Demand is a large part of this role. Also, you will be in charge of deciding per product what quantities need to be delivered to the UK depots for two of the factories across Europe. Some other factories will manage directly their stock in the UK depot, you will be in charge to help them to understand the UK market and giving them the information that they need, and challenge them to achieve their KPI (service level / wastage).
The main areas of responsibilities:
· Forecast accuracy, how to improve an achieve a better forecast accuracy for the business
· Put in line the forecast accuracy with the factories stock management and review the rule behind the security stock according to that particular problem
· Put in place action plan resolving service and waste level issues
· Be in charge of analysis for the business, and reach conclusions so they can use to improve our process
· Communicate and help factories in Europe, which are working in push flows to understand the UK market and provide them with information about the activity events.
· Help to support and manage seasonal uplifts i.e. Easter, Christmas, production promotions
· Chilled deserts forecasting and stock control
· Liaising with warehouses, counterparts and retailers i.e. promotions, etc.
Candidate Profile:
The successful candidate will have experience of working in a similar role and therefore will be aware of the expectation to be professionally mature and be able to demonstrate the ability to influence, convince and motivate others within the business and within retailer partners
You should be commercially aware with a very real understanding of the personal attributes that are required to succeed in this position to include, tenacity, working to challenging deadlines and in a changing environment with the ability to problem solve and bring thought out and creative solutions using limited resources.
The individual will be highly analytical accompanied by a simple and impassioned communication style.
Background
· Analytical because it’s a requirement for forecasting and study raw data from our system or the retailer to foresee the tendencies or explain the problems.
· A commercial thinker, able to communicate with customers and create good relationship is a key to success.
· Able to have good common sense as Supply chain is mathematics applied to common sense, and choosing the right priorities in your daily tasks is essential.
· Ability to take initiative, and propose ways to work better
Skills
· Strong communication and influencing skills
· Excellent analytical thinking , attention to detail and interpretation of data
· Hard working , highly organised and efficient
· Strong influencing ability
· Team worker with good interpersonal skills
· Ability to deal with pressure
· Good project manager and ability to multi-task.
Location
· The role is based full time in West London (Hammersmith)
Company Package:
· Market Leader in their products and sector
· C £30,000
· Health care single cover
· Permanent Health Insurance
· Company pension contribution
· 25 days holiday + Bank holidays
· Company sick pay
· 4 x Death in Service....Read more...
