Outreach Worker – West London
Corus – Homelessness & Rough Sleeping Services
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable adults? Corus is seeking a committed and proactive Outreach Worker to join our West London Rough Sleeping Service. This is an exciting frontline role supporting people who are sleeping rough to access safety, support, and sustainable routes away from homelessness.
As part of a dynamic outreach team, you will build trusting relationships with individuals experiencing homelessness, carry out assessments, and support people to engage with accommodation pathways, health services, welfare benefits, and community support. You will work closely with local authorities, health providers, and partner organisations to ensure clients receive the right help at the right time.
What you’ll do
Assertive outreach across West London, engaging with people sleeping rough in streets, parks, stations and other locations.
Complete comprehensive assessments to understand needs, risks, and support options.
Develop personalised support plans that help clients access accommodation, healthcare, substance misuse services, and welfare benefits.
Work collaboratively with local authorities, outreach partners, health teams and community organisations.
Manage a caseload, maintain accurate records, and monitor progress.
Support clients to engage with services that reduce harm and promote long‑term stability.
Work early mornings, evenings and weekends as part of a rota.
About you
We’re looking for someone who is compassionate, resilient and motivated to support people away from rough sleeping.
You will bring:
Experience working with vulnerable adults and an understanding of homelessness.
Confidence in needs assessment, support planning, and case management.
Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and partners.
Knowledge of housing options, welfare benefits, and homelessness pathways.
Good organisational and IT skills.
A supportive yet assertive approach that empowers clients to make positive changes.
Why Corus?
Corus is committed to building a diverse, inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, especially those under‑represented in the homelessness sector.....Read more...
Assessment and Reconnection Worker
Do you have a passion for supporting people to rebuild their lives? Corus Consultancy is hiring Assessment and Reconnection Workers to join our excellent team in West London. The West London LIFE service is a large multi‑site supported accommodation project with a staff team of 31 supporting 86 clients, covering specialisms such as homelessness, substance use and mental health.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our new Assessment Hub team at Apple Tree Cottage, providing rapid assessment and support into appropriate accommodation over a 28‑day period. You will ensure clients at risk of rough sleeping and homelessness are directed to services suitable for their immediate, medium and longer‑term needs.
In this role you will:
Work with clients on their road to recovery by identifying their needs, helping them access appropriate support and securing suitable accommodation.
Provide thorough housing eligibility assessments and support‑needs assessments.
Offer dynamic support to identify suitable accommodation and help clients obtain it.
Carry out some housing management responsibilities to ensure safe, high‑quality service delivery.
About you
To succeed in this highly rewarding role, you would benefit from:
An understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people — including lived experience of homelessness.
A creative and dynamic approach, with excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships and negotiate with a wide range of partners.
The ability to operate in a fast‑paced environment and manage a varied workload with multiple priorities.
Knowledge and understanding of the housing and support needs of people experiencing homelessness.
Above all, we are looking for inspirational, committed individuals who have a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives.
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About The RoleMake a real difference in someone’s lifeMulberry House, our supported housing service in Guildford, is looking for a caring and motivated Support Worker to join our team.At Salvation Army Homes, we provide high‑quality housing, support, and resettlement services for women aged 18–66. We help residents rebuild their lives, move towards independence, and address challenges such as addiction, mental health issues, or financial difficulties.Experience isn’t essential but what matters most is empathy, reliability, and a willingness to learn. Lived experience of care, homelessness, addiction, or mental health recovery is an advantage, as is experience working with young people.About the RoleYou will support women who are currently or have recently experienced homelessness by:Building trusting relationshipsEncouraging independence and personal growthSupporting participation in social and wellbeing activitiesHelping with day‑to‑day practical needsThis is a 24/7 service with shifts including: 8:00am–4:00pm, 3:00pm–11:00pm, and sleep‑ins (paid additionally) until 8:00am.What We Offer£100 welcome payment, plus £250 at 6 months and £250 at 12 months26 days annual leave, rising to 31 daysAn extra day off for your birthdayHigh Street discount schemePension with life assuranceDiscounted private medical insuranceEmergency loansOccupational Sick PayFull induction and ongoing trainingLong service awards from 2.5 yearsCareer development supportAbout The CandidateWorking in a way that aligns with our Values and Behaviours will come naturally to you. We also need you to have energy and passion, along with a positive, can do attitude in your daily contribution to transforming lives.You will need to :Be a confident and capable communicatorBe able to build trusting, professional relationshipsBe able to help people to develop their skills, strengths and talents.Have good knowledge or experience of working with homeless people, and / or supporting vulnerable people or groups,Have a good idea of the wider community resources and organisations available to support our residents and be comfortable dealing with difficult or complex situations.About 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.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...
About The RoleThis is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is attracted to covering occasional shifts on a casual basis or for short term periods in our supported housing service in Doncaster.At Salvation Army Homes we are dedicated to providing comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement. The Relief Support Worker will work with people who are or have recently experienced homelessness and who are in need of support and accommodation. As a Relief Support Worker you will need to:Get to know and build the trust of our clientsUnlock our clients’ potential to live independentlyEnhance their social integration by encouraging participation in social and leisure programmes,Help residents with their support needs and with the practicalities of everyday living.About The CandidateWorking in a way that aligns with our values and behaviours will come naturally to you. We also need you to have energy and passion, along with a positive, can do attitude in your daily contribution to transforming lives.You will need to :Be a confident and capable communicatorBe able to build trusting, professional relationshipsBe able to help people to develop their skills, strengths and talents.Have good knowledge or experience of working with homeless people, and / or supporting vulnerable people or groups,Ideally participate in our on call rota as required, when engagedAbout 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.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...
About The RoleThis is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is attracted to covering occasional shifts on a casual basis or for short term periods in our supported housing service in Guilford.At Salvation Army Homes we are dedicated to providing comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement. The Relief Support Worker will work with people who are or have recently experienced homelessness and who are in need of support and accommodation. As a Relief Support Worker you will need to:Get to know and build the trust of our clientsUnlock our clients’ potential to live independentlyEnhance their social integration by encouraging participation in social and leisure programmes,Help residents with their support needs and with the practicalities of everyday living.Shifts will mainly be 8am to 4pm or 3pm to 11pm and sleep in until 8am the next day.About The CandidateWorking in a way that aligns with our values and behaviours will come naturally to you. We also need you to have energy and passion, along with a positive, can do attitude in your daily contribution to transforming lives.You will need to :Be a confident and capable communicatorBe able to build trusting, professional relationshipsBe able to help people to develop their skills, strengths and talents.Have good knowledge or experience of working with homeless people, and / or supporting vulnerable people or groups,Ideally participate in our on call rota as required, when engagedAbout 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.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...
About The RoleWe have an exciting opportunity for an Independent Living Skills Coach to join our team in Preston.Working in an environment that is dedicated to providing comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement, you will work with people who are or have recently experienced homelessness and who are in need of support and accommodation. Assessing needs, building trust, enabling and unlocking our clients potential to live independently, you will need to get to know your clients, enhance their social integration and abilities by encouraging them to participate in social and leisure programmes, help residents with their support needs and with the practicalities of everyday living.About The CandidateYou will instinctively work in a manner that aligns fully with Salvation Army Homes values and behaviours, demonstrating energy and passion, along with a positive, can do attitude in your daily contribution as a night concierge to transforming lives.You will be confident and be able to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people including clients, staff, agencies and local neighbours. We need you to have:Empathy with our client groupStrong interpersonal and influencing skillsGood time managementA willingness to work night shift on a rota basisIn return, we’ll give you access to some great benefits. These include:
£100 when you start work, plus £250 at 6 months’ service and another £250 at 12 months’ service26 days annual leave rising to 31 daysAn 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.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...
Providing administrative support to Senior Lettings Officers
Assisting tenants to provide the documentation they need and arrange viewings
Visiting tenants and landlords
Learning about the legislation and council policies on housing, homelessness and the rights and responsibilities of both landlords and tenants
Being a reliable point of contact for landlords, tenants and other teams including the homeless prevention team, using excellent customer service skills
Work in partnership with other stakeholders, such as the Private Rented team, Adult Social Care and Children’s Services to ensure that people have access to sustainable tenancies in good quality accommodation
Assist in providing regular reporting and statistical information to management about team outcomes
Training:
Attend in-person workshops at Weston College monthly
Receive ongoing support from a dedicated assessor through regular workplace visits
Training Outcome:After successfully completing the apprenticeship, you can progress onto a Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) course to further develop your career.Employer Description:Are you a Modern Apprentice who is interested in a career in housing? Join our Home Choice and Lettings Team to get a great start to your career. The Home Choice & Lettings Team is responsible for providing emergency accommodation, administering the social housing register and working with private landlords to find suitable homes for our customers.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, between the hours of 9.00am and 5.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Number skills....Read more...
Looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to people's lives? This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting vulnerable people while gaining valuable experience within a well-established housing organisation.In the Housing Support Officer role, you will be:
Providing tailored support, completing support plans and helping residents achieve positive outcomesManaging referrals, resident move-ins, tenancy documentation and maintaining accurate recordsSupporting residents with housing, benefits, budgeting and accessing health and community servicesWorking in partnership with statutory and voluntary agencies to deliver coordinated supportPromoting tenancy sustainment, social inclusion and maintaining safe, well-managed accommodation
To be considered for the Housing Support Officer role, you will need:
Experience supporting vulnerable people within housing, community support or a similar client-focused environmentKnowledge of safeguarding, mental health, homelessness, substance misuse and the benefits systemStrong communication, IT and organisational skills with the ability to work independently and manage a varied workloadA positive, resilient approach with the ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to changing prioritiesA full UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle (business use), and willingness to undertake lone working.An Enhanced DBS check is required.
This is a temporary position for 12 weeks initially (with the potential to be extended), working full time, 35 hours per week Monday to Friday. You'll be starting on an hourly rate of £14.59 per hour, based in offices in Llandudno.If you're looking for a new challenge, within a supportive working environment, please get in touch today.....Read more...
About The RoleAre you an enthusiastic, proactive, creative, and empathetic individual with a passion for inspiring others? Are you a positive, people-focused team player who thrives on achieving the best outcomes for people experiencing homelessness while supporting them to develop their strengths and talents?If this sounds like you, Salvation Army Homes has an exciting opportunity for a Service Manager at Surrey Women’s Service, providing high‑quality assistance to a supported housing service for single women aged 18 and over, as well as a domestic abuse refuge.This is a unique opportunity for a Service Manager to work using advantaged thinking approaches, ensuring the service meets all organisational and commissioned contract requirements.As Service Manager, you will play a key role in Salvation Army Homes, leading the team at Surrey Women’s Service and putting residents at the heart of our vision. You will create an environment that delivers comprehensive, high-quality housing services and support.You will also nurture and develop your team, helping them assess needs, build trust, and unlock the potential of residents, transforming their lives in the process.We will be interviewing candidates throughout the time the advert is live, so early applications are encouraged.Please Note: This post is open to women only (Schedule 9, Paragraph 1, Equality Act 2010).About The CandidateYou will be passionate about people and thrive in a fast-paced environment where two days are never the same! You will have experience of engaging others with energy and passion, and will have an unshakeably positive, can-do attitude with a high level of resilience.A confident and capable communicator, you will demonstrate an understanding of and the ability to use a range of methods to achieve positive results. You will have plenty of examples of times you've inspired or engaged people and enhanced learning through thoughtful reflective practices and taking positive risks.You will instinctively work in a manner that aligns fully with Salvation Army Homes values and behaviours to create a culture where people utilise an asset-based approach to empowering people to develop their skills, strengths and talents.With a good knowledge or experience of working with homeless people and / or supporting vulnerable people, you will have a good idea of the wider community resources and organisations available to support our residents.We 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: 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 daysWestfield Healthcare Cash Back Plan (including cashback for optical, dental, therapies, plus 24/7 GP access and counselling support)Matched pension scheme up to 6% (with salary sacrifice option)Enhanced family leave from day one, including enhanced maternity/adoption and paternity payOccupational sick payFinancial support options, including season ticket loans, emergency loans, mortgage advice and wellbeing supportPaid volunteering daysCycle to Work SchemeDiscounted private medical insuranceSupport to learn, broaden your skills and develop your careerA fun and inclusive work culture where individual differences are valued and championedAbout 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.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...
The successful candidate will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, working across Monday - Sunday on a rota basis, covering early (8AM - 4PM) and late (2PM - 10PM) shifts. Temporary cover is required for approximately 2 months.In this position, you will be expected to;- Hold a caseload of 6 key clients and conduct key working sessions resulting in short-term support plans- Complete comprehensive risk and needs assessments- Build strong relationships with individuals and professionals to ensure tailored, wraparound support- Provide 1:1, group, and community support, including advocacy, life skills development, and confidence-building work- Respond with compassion to the challenges of complex needs within a psychologically informed environment- Respond to referrals promptly, using assessments as a foundation for building trust and showing a consistent support approach- Enable people to move through services smoothly, removing barriers where possible- Support clients to reconnect to their local authority areas, resettle into longer-term accommodation, or access other relevant services- Apply specialist knowledge (e.g. around substance use or mental health) to risk assessments and safety planning- Build positive working relationships with external partners and internal teams to support coordinated care- Assist residents in claiming and maintaining benefits and managing rent responsibilities- Carry out room checks and health & safety tasks with sensitivity, respecting personal space and experiences- Monitor rent accounts with the housing team, following up on discrepancies- Use trauma-informed approaches during housing management activitiesPlease note: this role involves lone working.To apply for this role, you must have;- Experience working with homelessness- Experience helping people to identify personal goals and supporting them through a process of change- Experience managing challenging situations in relation to people, including responding calmly to crisis and deal promptly, effectively and safely to complex situations- Experience working in partnership with a range of individuals/agencies to coordinate activities and achieve positive outcomes- Knowledge of financial support available to clients to ensure income maximisation, rent payment, and increased financial resilience- Understanding of professional boundaries and their importance when delivering trauma-informed support- A non-judgemental approach to working with multi-disadvantaged / complex needs clients and to promote a strengths-based approach- Familiarity with IT applications and basic keyboard skills and the ability to maintain accurate records and manage own administrative tasks....Read more...
About The RoleImagine this…A person has just moved into West Farm after months of instability. They’re unsure, maybe guarded, but you start by cooking a simple meal together. Over time, you help them learn to budget, manage a tenancy, and rebuild confidence. You’re not just teaching skills, you’re helping someone believe they can thrive independently, while knowing they’ve got someone they can trust walking alongside them.The opportunityWe have two roles available offering weekend working: one role working Saturday & Sunday 7.30am > 3.30pm.The second role working Saturday & Sunday 1pm > 9pm.As an Independent Living Skills Coach, you’ll walk alongside them, helping them cook a meal, budget for bills, apply for college, or simply believe in themselves again.What you’ll be doingAct as a coach and keyworker, co-creating 'My Journey' plans with young people.Build supportive relationships rooted in trust and respect.Deliver life skills sessions, activities and accredited programmes.Support young people before, during, and after they move on to independence.About The CandidateWhat we’re looking forA natural coach — someone who can inspire, guide and encourage.Empathy for young people with complex needs and resilience when challenges arise.Creativity to find solutions that unlock potential.About 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.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...
Part-Time Executive Assistant / Administrator£15.00 per hour (£15,600 actual salary per annum based on 20 hours per week)Fully Remote (must be able to travel to Leeds and Hull when required)20 hours per week (flexible working pattern with potential for additional hours)Why join us?
Fully remote workingFlexible 20-hour working weekPotential for additional hours as the role growsVaried and interesting workload across two organisationsOpportunity to become a key member of a small, supportive teamCompetitive hourly rate of £15.00Long-term opportunity with scope to grow alongside the businesses
About the opportunityWe are looking for a highly organised, proactive and experienced Executive Assistant / Administrator to become a key support within two growing businesses.This is a varied and rewarding role supporting both a legal business and an organisation that helps individuals experiencing homelessness to resettle into independent living. No two days will be the same, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, takes ownership of their workload and thrives in a fast-paced environment.Working remotely, you will become a trusted member of the team, providing comprehensive administrative, organisational and business support while helping ensure the smooth day-to-day running of both organisations.The roleYou will provide high-level administrative support across a wide range of activities, including:
Diary and calendar managementOrganising meetings and appointmentsPreparing, formatting and managing documentsMaintaining accurate electronic filing systemsLiaising professionally with clients and external stakeholdersManaging correspondence by email and telephoneSupporting legal administration and documentation where requiredAssisting with basic bookkeeping and financial administration using software such as Xero or QuickBooksMonitoring deadlines and ensuring actions are completed on timeProviding general business support wherever needed
About youWe are looking for someone who is naturally organised, dependable and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Previous experience in an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, Office Manager or Senior Administrator roleExcellent organisational and time management skillsStrong communication skills with a professional and friendly approachExperience managing multiple priorities and working to deadlinesGood IT skills including Microsoft OfficeBasic accounts or bookkeeping experienceExperience using Xero or QuickBooks would be advantageousPrevious experience within a legal environment would be beneficial, although not essential
Interested? Please apply with your latest CV. INDLS Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.....Read more...
At Change Grow Live Leamington Spa, as a Recovery Worker Apprentice, you will be working towards the Adult Care Level 2 apprenticeship, over the duration of 18 months, alongside your daily roles and responsibilities.
The post holder will work as an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team at the service named above to deliver high quality provision by:
- Supporting service users from point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey;- Providing screening, assessment, and recovery planning and onward referral;- Reducing drug and alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community;- Promoting carer, service user and community involvement;- Providing advocacy for access to partnership services;- Working with service users to support social (re)integration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: promoting recovery, resilience, peer support and self determination.
Your daily roles and responsibilities will include;
- Support the recovery team in engaging people who have substance misuse problems and providing them with advice, support and recovery focused interventions to support their recovery and primary health care needs.- Over time and with training, build therapeutic relationships and deliver a tailor-made package of care including: Recognised psycho-social interventions; 1to1 key work, POD and group work; Harm minimisation and brief interventions.- Participate in service user assessments and learn to develop individual recovery plans that clearly identify how achieving each goal will enable progression in addressing substance use and re/integrating into the community.- Work with the team on developing CGL’s links with local recovery groups / mutual aid groups.- Learn how other team members’ work, such as prescribing clinicians, nurses and psychologists.- Learn about the process of developing ‘recovery resources’ and accessing peer and mutual support groups so that you can support service users in developing their own recovery strategies.- To participate in the smooth running of the service, by contributing to tasks such as reception and administrative tasks as required.- Learn about harm minimisation, in particular blood borne viruses and overdose prevention, so that you can explain the strategies to other people.
Change Grow Live offer some fantastic benefits which include;
- Health Checks- Help paying for childcare- Cycle to work scheme- Food intolerance and allergy testing- Gym flex- Life insurance- Will Writing Service- Employee assistance programme
Please note that before employment can commence an enhanced DBS check will need to be carried out.Training Outcome:On going training and development.Employer Description:CGL is a health and social care charity working with individuals, families and communities across England and Wales that are affected by drugs, alcohol, crime, homelessness, domestic abuse, and antisocial behaviour. Their projects, delivered in communities and prisons, encourage and empower people to regain control of their lives and motivate them to tackle their problems.Working Hours :37.5 hours a week - exact shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Team working,Patience....Read more...
About The RoleThis is a key role within the People Services Team, where you will be enabling the delivery of the learning & organisational development strategy. You will have responsibility for maintaining the Salvation Army Homes Learning Management System (Skillgate) and will provide administrative support to the Learning Partner and wider people team as required.The role will include uploading training into Skillgate and maintaining training records, booking venues for face to face training, providing support to the management of apprenticeship schemes, liaising with suppliers, capturing financial information, carrying out delegate management/attendance lists, analysis of course evaluations, carrying out regular audits of mandatory training compliance.The role is agile working, with the vast majority of time home working, but may involve occasional national travel to our regional offices.About The CandidateYou will instinctively work in a manner that aligns fully with Salvation Army Homes’s values and behaviours, demonstrating energy and passion, along with a positive, can-do attitude in your daily contribution as L&D Administrator in transforming lives.You will be an experienced administrator who is confident in using databases in Excel and LMS, strong organisational skills, great people skills and excellent attention to detail. The benefits on offerIn return for helping to transform lives, we’ll give you access to some great benefits. These include:26 days annual leave rising to 31 daysAn 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 careerCycle to Work SchemeAbout 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.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...
About The RoleWe have an exciting opportunity for a Tenancy Sustainment officer to join our team in Preston.This is a key post contributing to the delivery of Salvation Army Homes housing services to its residents. Working within our corporate aims and objectives you will deliver a Resident focused service.You will co-ordinate tenancy management and rent collection to ensure all housing management income is collected effectively. You will ensure fair access, process of applications, relevant background checks and allocation of vacant properties.You will ensure supported accommodation is available for use, keeping vacant properties to a minimum and void turnaround time minimised. You will ensure H&S and property standards are maintained and work effectively as a team member delivering excellent services to Salvation Army Homes ResidentsYou will work with our Residents to increase their ability to sustain a tenancy when they leave our service.About The CandidateA Tenancy Sustainment officer 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.What we're looking for :
Demonstrable empathy with the client groupConfident and capable communicator with the ability to inspire, engage and challengeAbility to enable young people to sustain a tenancyGreat verbal, written and influencing skillsAbility to use a computer, e.g., Microsoft packages and capacity to successfully navigate support packages used by sahaAble to be flexible with working hours to accommodate a working rota in conjunction with the needs of the service and team membersWillingness to take part in outdoor/residential activity on occasionAbility to plan forward, prepare and deliver life skills sessions Proactive and self-motivated with a can do attitude In return for helping to transform lives, we’ll give you access to some great benefits. These include:
26 days annual leave rising to 31 daysAn 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 career
About 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.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...
About The RoleExcellent opportunity as a Night Concierge to provide an overnight presence in our Preston Services making sure our residents are well and our building is secure.Preston Services is a supported accommodation service that consists of two sites, supporting 16‑ to 24‑year‑olds as they transition to independence.We are based across two sites: Preston Foyer, which has 16 bedrooms, and Merriweather, which has 11 bedrooms. At Salvation Army Homes we are dedicated to providing comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement for people who have been homeless.The Night Concierge will need to help ensure the safety of residents and the security of the building by being an overnight on-site presence and will:Manage safeguarding incidents/concernsSupervise people as they enter and exit the buildingMonitor CCTV and conduct building checksEngage with vulnerable people, who live in the service for up to 2 yearsEncourage residents to follow house rulesMaintain and update service user casefilesAbout The CandidateYou will instinctively work in a manner that aligns fully with Salvation Army Homes values and behaviours, demonstrating energy and passion, along with a positive, can do attitude in your daily contribution as a night concierge to transforming lives.You will be confident and be able to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people including clients, staff, agencies and local neighbours. We need you to have:Empathy with our client group Strong interpersonal and influencing skillsGood time managementA willingness to work night shift on a rota basisGood knowledge of safeguardingExperience of working with young peopleIn return, we’ll give you access to some great benefits. These include:
£100 when you start work, plus £250 at 6 months’ service and another £250 at 12 months’ service26 days annual leave rising to 31 daysAn 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.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...
