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Current vacancies at Homeless Link

Innovations Project Officer (Sports Project)

Current paid vacancies with our member agencies

Support Workers x 5, Look Ahead Housing and Care Ltd
Support Workers, Look Ahead Housing and Care Ltd
Key Worker, The Manna
Housing Administrators, Look Ahead Housing and Care Ltd
Head Chef, Look Ahead Housing and Care Ltd
Receptionist, Look Ahead Housing and Care Ltd
Part Time Housing Support Worker (Harrogate), Foundation
Part Time Temporary Housing Support Worker (Selby), Foundation
Outreach Worker, Westminster Street Population Team, St Mungo's
Supported Housing Workers, South London YMCA
Night Supported Housing Team Leader, South London YMCA
Bank Supported Housing Workers, South London YMCA
Service Manager, South London YMCA
Property Services Manager, South London YMCA
Hostel Receptionist/Administrator, South London YMCA
Locum Project Worker 24/7, SHP
Locum Night Concierge, SHP
Managed Housing Workers, Porchlight
Support and Resettlement Worker, Porchlight
Management Accountant, Porchlight
Lease Manger (Bournemouth), BCHA

Current unpaid vacancies with our member agencies

Trustees, Providence Row
Voluntary Board Members, Two Saints

Current paid vacancies with non-member agencies

Service Manager, Hightown Praetorian and Churches Housing Association

 

Innovations Project Officer (Sports Project)


TIME FOR CHANGE

We believe that, working together, we can end homelessness in England.

Homeless Link is the national charity supporting and representing organisations working directly with homeless people. Our vision is a country free from homelessness.

We’re looking for a dynamic individual to work with frontline homelessness agencies, local authorities, mainstream sports providers, and sports clubs, to improve sports service delivery for homeless people in England.

With previous experience promoting sports or other activities to excluded groups, you will be able to build effective partnerships and influence a range of people to see how sport can be a powerful tool to reduce social exclusion.

We are actively seeking to increase diversity within our organisation. We would greatly welcome interest from people with direct experience of homelessness, from a black or minority ethnic background and/or with a disability.

Salary: £28,770 - £32,532 (including an inner London weighting) plus benefits.

Closing Date: 12pm on Tuesday 16th February 2010

Interviews will take place: W/C 22nd February 2010

For a job pack or if you have any queries about this post, contact our Office Co-ordinator at recruitment@homelesslink.org.uk or call 020 7840 4430.

 

Support Workers x 5, Look Ahead Housing and Care Ltd

Look Ahead Housing and Care Ltd provides housing, care and support services to around 4,000 vulnerable people a year across London and the South East.

We offer a wide range of residential Supported Housing schemes, Direct Access Hostels and a mixture of Floating Support and Tenancy Sustainment schemes.  We also provide Registered Care and Care Outreach Services to a diverse range of vulnerable people.

Professional, respected, dynamic and financially sound, we have a high profile and growing reputation for excellence in our sector.

Job Title: Support Workers x 5

Location: Tower Hamlets Floating Support

Grade: S2

Benchmark Salary: £19,000 - £21,500

Reference: 3059/INT

Working closely with our customers you will help them to develop and achieve their individual support plans and personal goals.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Provide a range of support, including emotional and practical support
  • Support customers in coping with daily living activities and to sustain and manage tenancies
  • Promote customer involvement in day to day activities, in 1-1sessions and group work
  • To maintain appropriate records to a professional standard in keeping with statutory requirements and in accordance with Look Ahead’s policies and procedures
  • Meeting challenging performance expectations

To succeed you will need:

  • Relevant working experience in mental health/substance use field.
  • Relevant working experience working with vulnerable adults
  • Excellent communication skills as part of a team
  • Excellent customer relationship management
  • Relevant experience or transferable skills
  • A flexible approach to working evenings, weekends and bank holidays
  • Relevant experience and knowledge of Supporting People requirements and Valuing People legislation

If you wish to apply for this vacancy, please complete our on-line application form at www.lookahead.org.uk

Closing Date: 12th February 2010   

Applications from all minority groups are positively welcomed.

Look Ahead is a charitable industrial and provident society registered number 21004R.
 


Support Workers, Look Ahead Housing and Care Ltd

Look Ahead Housing and Care Ltd provides housing, care and support services to around 4,000 vulnerable people a year across London and the South East.

We offer a wide range of residential Supported Housing schemes, Direct Access Hostels and a mixture of Floating Support and Tenancy Sustainment schemes.  We also provide Registered Care and Care Outreach Services to a diverse range of vulnerable people.

Professional, respected, dynamic and financially sound, we have a high profile and growing reputation for excellence in our sector.

Job Title: Support Workers

Location: Tower Hamlets Generic Floating Support

Grade: S2

Benchmark Salary: £21,000

Reference: 3052/INT

The Look Ahead Tower Hamlets Floating Support Service will  encompass a caseload of 460 people across Tower Hamlets, delivering up to 556 face to face hours of support from up to 800 service hours per week.  The service will be a generic service for customers who have a range of support needs.

We are looking for support staff to work with our customers in their own homes and out in the community supporting them to maintain their own homes, access healthcare, seek employment and training opportunities and gain the skills needed to live independent lives within the community. 

Support will be offered to customers during the daytimes, evenings and weekends and we are seeking staff who are able to work a these times.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Provide a range of support, including emotional and practical support
  • Support customers in coping with daily living activities and to sustain and manage tenancies
  • Promote customer involvement in day to day activities, in 1-1sessions and group work
  • To maintain appropriate records to a professional standard in keeping with statutory requirements and in accordance with Look Ahead’s policies and procedures
  • Meeting challenging performance expectations

To succeed you will need:

  • Relevant working experience in mental health filed.
  • Excellent communication skills as part of a team
  • Excellent customer relationship management
  • Relevant experience or transferable skills
  • A flexible approach to working evenings, weekends and bank holidays
  • Relevant experience and knowledge of Supporting People requirements and Valuing People legislation

If you wish to apply for this vacancy, please complete our on-line application form at www.lookahead.org.uk

Please inform your manager of your intention to apply.

Closing Date: 12th Feb 2010    

Applications from all minority groups are positively welcomed.

Look Ahead is a charitable industrial and provident society registered number 21004R.

 

Key Worker, The Manna

The Manna aims to improve the quality of life of homeless and marginalised people by providing a strong community for them to belong to and offering practical, emotional and spiritual support.

We are seeking a new member of staff to work one-to-one with our client group and to lead small groups, alongside our current key worker, other staff members, an enthusiastic team of volunteers, and workers from outside agencies.  Applicants must have a personal Christian faith and be willing to be involved in our church and work within our vision and values as The Manna is an integral part of St Stephen’s.  The successful candidate will have an understanding of some of the following in relation to the rights and needs of our client group: housing and homelessness, welfare benefits, alcohol addiction, substance misuse, mental health, criminal justice system or debt.

20 hours per week to include Tuesday evenings, Wednesday afternoons, Friday mornings and other hours by arrangement. £21,000 - £25,000 pro rata with non-contributory pension scheme.

Closing date: 28 February 2010

Enhanced CRB disclosure is required for this post.

 

Service Manager, Hightown Praetorian and Churches Housing Association

£33,180p/a

The Service Manager post will primarily have responsibility for our homeless hostels in Hatfield and St Albans. This key role within the Association will be to ensure the provision of quality services and promote high standards of practice that is conducive to meeting the needs of our client groups.

Our ideal candidate must have a number of years management experience gained within a supported housing environment and an ability to lead teams working across several locations.

You will need a broad range of management skills including personnel, property, and budget management and be able to demonstrate excellent communication and time management skills. In addition you will need to demonstrate experience of working in partnership with other agencies and show an in depth understanding of homelessness and supported housing issues.

This is a challenging and interesting role for a manager wishing to move up the career ladder and develop and demonstrate their management skills in the supported housing arena.

For further information or to request an application pack then please contact the HR admin team on 01442292321.

The closing date is 18.2.2010
 

Housing Administrators, Look Ahead Housing and Care Ltd

Location: 1 in Aldgate and 1 in Princess Beatrice House

Benchmark Salary: £19,000 – £22,000

Look Ahead Housing and Care Ltd is a professional and high profile organisation which provides housing, care and support services to around 4,000 vulnerable people a year across London and the South East.

We offer a wide range of residential Supported Housing schemes, Direct Access Hostels and a mixture of Floating Support and Tenancy Sustainment schemes.  We also provide Registered Care and Care Outreach Services to a diverse range of vulnerable people.

Professional, respected, dynamic and financially sound, we have a high profile and growing reputation for excellence in our sector.

Our hostels provide accommodation to former rough sleepers and single homeless people. They provide a range of specialist services including mental health and meaningful occupation support as well as arts based activities. 

Overall Purpose of the Role of Housing Administrator:

  • To ensure an excellent administrative service is provided to managers and the staff team.
  • To liaise with the maintenance department and contractors and to report jobs as required.
  • Undertake the monitoring of less complex arrears cases as defined by the Housing Manager, advising and reporting in line with the organisations procedures.
  • To ensure all databases and information systems are updated as required.
  • To produce monthly statistics and standard reports as required.

To succeed you will need:

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Relevant experience or transferable skills
  • A flexible approach to working evenings, weekends and bank holidays
     

If you wish to apply for this vacancy, please complete our on-line application form  which can be found on our website.

Please state on your application your preferred location, hours and contract type.

Closing Date: 8th February 2010

Applications from all minority groups are positively welcomed.
 



Head Chef, Look Ahead Housing and Care Ltd

Location: Princess Beatrice Hostel

Benchmark Salary range: £23,000 - £26,000

Look Ahead Housing and Care Ltd is a professional and high profile organisation which provides housing, care and support services to around 4,000 vulnerable people a year across London and the South East.

We offer a wide range of residential Supported Housing schemes, Direct Access Hostels and a mixture of Floating Support and Tenancy Sustainment schemes.  We also provide Registered Care and Care Outreach Services to a diverse range of vulnerable people.

Professional, respected, dynamic and financially sound, we have a high profile and growing reputation for excellence in our sector.

Our hostels provide accommodation to former rough sleepers and single homeless people. They provide a range of specialist services including mental health and meaningful occupation support as well as arts based activities. 

Running our busy kitchen, you'll oversee a range of services from food ordering through to the production of high quality meals for our hostel residents.  You will managing and develop the team around you.  You'll need to work closely with the Facilities Manager of the hostel to ensure that the catering service runs as smoothly as possible.

We're looking for somebody with experience of managing a large catering service together with the ability to lead a team of catering staff.

Ideally applicants should have NVQ level 2, 3 or 4 in Food Preparation & Cooking and ideally HND or HNC in Catering/Management.

If you wish to apply for this vacancy, please complete our on-line application form  which can be found on our website.

Closing Date: 08th February  2010

Applications from all minority groups are positively welcomed.



Receptionist, Look Ahead Housing and Care Ltd

1 Full Time; 1 Weekends, 16 hours per week

Location: London Hostels E1 (Full-time) and SW1 (Weekends)

Benchmark Salary: £17,000 – £19,000 (pro rata for part-time role)

Look Ahead Housing and Care Ltd is a professional and high profile organisation which provides housing, care and support services to around 4,000 vulnerable people a year across London and the South East.

We offer a wide range of residential Supported Housing schemes, Direct Access Hostels and a mixture of Floating Support and Tenancy Sustainment schemes.  We also provide Registered Care and Care Outreach Services to a diverse range of vulnerable people.

Professional, respected, dynamic and financially sound, we have a high profile and growing reputation for excellence in our sector.

We have vacancies at our London Hostels for one full and one part time Receptionist.

Our hostels provide accommodation and support services to former rough sleepers and single homeless people. They provide a range of specialist services including mental health and meaningful occupation support as well as arts based activities.

Key responsibilities include:

  • A high standard of customer care, meeting and greeting residents/visitors in a professional and calm manner.
  • Report maintenance issues and ensure that these are resolved satisfactory
  • Maintain a tidy and organised reception area
  • Answering and dealing with telephone calls in a professional manner
  • Opening and logging incoming post
  • Undertaking administration duties including processing of invoices
  • Adhering to cash handling policy which collecting rents and sundries

Successful candidates will need to demonstrate the following skills and abilities:

  • Excellent communication skills and a real understanding of good customer service.
  • Numerical skills
  • An organised and logical approach to tasks
  • Typing skills and knowledge of excel and word.
  • A friendly, calm and understanding personality.

Closing Date: 8th February 2010

If you wish to apply for this vacancy, please complete our on-line application form  which can be found on our website.

Applications from all minority groups are positively welcomed.

 

Part Time Housing Support Worker (Harrogate), Foundation

Wanted…individuals with drive, commitment and passion to join a well known provider of housing related support services to socially excluded groups.

Part Time Housing Support Worker (Harrogate)

18.5 hours £19621-£21519 (pro rata)

Post ref: FH026

You will provide tailored support to our customers maximising their independence and working towards their successful move-on into independent accommodation.

We are a forward thinking employer with a range of positive working conditions and employment benefits.

Closing date: Close of business Wednesday 17 February 2010.

For further details and to apply please download a recruitment pack from www.foundationuk.org

 


Part Time Temporary Housing Support Worker (Selby), Foundation

Wanted…individuals with drive, commitment and passion to join a well known provider of housing related support services to socially excluded groups.

Part Time Temporary Housing Support Worker (Selby)

22 hours £19621-£21519 (pro rata)

Contract length to be confirmed but probably until January 2011 to cover for maternity leave

Post ref: FS016

You will provide tailored support to our customers maximising their independence and working towards their successful move-on into independent accommodation.

We are a forward thinking employer with a range of positive working conditions and employment benefits.

Closing date: Close of business Tuesday 16 February 2010.

For further details and to apply please download a recruitment pack from www.foundationuk.org

 

Outreach Worker, Westminster Street Population Team, St Mungo's

Westminster

£26,259 - £29,571 per annum

Permanent, Full Time

Francis Street, SW1

St Mungo’s is London’s leading charity for homeless people providing emergency accommodation, support towards recovery and the prevention of rough sleeping. We run over 100 projects and help 1000s of people make life changes every year.

The purpose of the job is to work in partnership with the Police, City Guardians, local agencies and the community to reduce the impact of proscribed street activity, particularly street drinking, street drug use in Westminster. The successful applicant will assertively work with clients on the streets and in hostels to secure access to services which are suitable for their immediate needs, and address their ongoing support issues and enable them to establish a sustainable lifestyle away from the streets as quickly as possible. You will appropriately divert people away from rough sleeping and assist in reducing the number of rough sleepers in the zone to as near zero as possible.

For more information including the job description and to apply please visit our website

Closing date: 9 February 2010

 

Trustees, Providence Row

This is a voluntary role - expenses only paid

Who are we?

Providence Row is a dynamic and inclusive charity working with homeless and vulnerable people in the east end of London. In the Dellow Day Centre, we focus on people in crisis, while the Satellite Centre provides those who are leaving homelessness behind with support and meaningful activity to help them consolidate their progress.  2010 marks our 150th anniversary and is an exciting and challenging time for us, as we continue to change to meet our clients’ changing needs.

What does it involve?

All Trustees attend four evening Management Committee meetings, one away day, and the AGM, and we hope that you will also attend meetings of the relevant subcommittee (a further 4 evenings per year), as well as join us for this year’s celebratory fundraising events, which range from a quiz night to an anniversary ball.

We are looking to appoint two new Trustees to our Board who will bring us their skills in one or more of the following areas:  public relations or marketing; statutory funding regimes and commissioning; or delivering homelessness, addictions and mental health services.

We especially welcome applications from potential Trustees from ethnic minorities, with disabilities or with experience of homelessness or addiction, as these are currently under-represented on our Board.

Providence Row has been non-sectarian in delivery of services for 150 years. 

While we are committed to diversity Board members acknowledge the organisation’s roots as a Christian charity. Please note that this is a voluntary position and expenses only are paid.

You can find out more about us and the role on our website.  Alternatively, please email jfessler@providencerow.org.uk for more information and details on how to apply. 

The closing date is Friday 25 February 2010.



Supported Housing Workers, South London YMCA

Several posts at projects in Croydon and Lambeth

37.5 hours per week on a rota basis

£23,689 p.a.

Our teams in Croydon, Lambeth and Southwark provide supported housing for customers with a range of needs including mental health, substance misuse and other complex needs.  The teams work in a proactive way to provide individuals with needs led support and a good housing management service.   We work with other agencies to prepare customers for successful resettlement to their appropriate housing option.

Supported Housing Workers need to have some experience of assessing, planning and providing one to one support for vulnerable people, particularly those with a history of substance misuse and/or mental health.

It is essential that you can participate in a rota system, including evenings and weekends (but no sleep-ins or nights).

Closing Date: Monday 12th February 2010

South London YMCA provides high quality supported housing services for almost 500 homeless people, many of whom have additional support needs.  We currently work in the London Boroughs of Lambeth, Croydon and Southwark. 

We are looking for excellent people to join our team. If you have a genuine commitment to providing high quality, customer focussed services for homeless people, we would like to hear from you. In particular, we would welcome applications from people with experience of using homelessness, or similar services.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

To download an application pack please visit our website.

 


Night Supported Housing Team Leader, South London YMCA

Cornerstone project, Croydon

40 hours per week on a rota basis.

£22,459 p.a.

We are looking for a Night Supported Housing Team Leader to lead the night team at one of our 24hr projects in Croydon.  You will manage a team of 3 night supported housing workers to deliver a responsive and effective waking night service to the project.

The shifts operate on a rota basis and you will also be required to attend some meetings and training once a month during the day.

Closing Date: Monday 12th February 2010

South London YMCA provides high quality supported housing services for almost 500 homeless people, many of whom have additional support needs.  We currently work in the London Boroughs of Lambeth, Croydon and Southwark. 

We are looking for excellent people to join our team. If you have a genuine commitment to providing high quality, customer focussed services for homeless people, we would like to hear from you. In particular, we would welcome applications from people with experience of using homelessness, or similar services.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

To download an application pack please visit our website.


Bank Supported Housing Workers, South London YMCA

Night and Day Shifts

Projects in Lambeth, Croydon and Crystal Palace

£11.97 per hour

We are looking for additional Bank Supported Housing Workers to join our Bank List working across various South London YMCA projects.  Experience of working with homeless people is not essential but you must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the support needs of vulnerable people and have a high degree of motivation and commitment. You will work only as required and we are particularly interested in candidates that can work night shifts.

Closing Date: Monday 12th February 2010

South London YMCA provides high quality supported housing services for almost 500 homeless people, many of whom have additional support needs.  We currently work in the London Boroughs of Lambeth, Croydon and Southwark. 

We are looking for excellent people to join our team. If you have a genuine commitment to providing high quality, customer focussed services for homeless people, we would like to hear from you. In particular, we would welcome applications from people with experience of using homelessness, or similar services.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

To download an application pack please visit our website.


Service Manager, South London YMCA

Residential substance misuse service

Croydon

Full time (part time considered)   

Circa £27,000 p.a.

Are you a knowledgeable and inspirational substance misuse professional?   We need you to lead and manage our highly regarded drug and alcohol rehabilitation hostel and second stage accommodation in Croydon.

The role is fully responsible for day to day management of both the hostel and move on accommodation as well as the therapeutic programme.  A background in supported housing is as desirable as your therapeutic and substance misuse experience.   With your proven managerial experience, you will ensure that you support and lead your team to deliver a high quality service to our customers.

A sound knowledge of Supporting People, support planning and risk assessment are key to this role and you will be expected to build on support planning standards as well as further developing the  therapeutic programme.

Closing Date: Monday 12th February 2010

South London YMCA provides high quality supported housing services for almost 500 homeless people, many of whom have additional support needs.  We currently work in the London Boroughs of Lambeth, Croydon and Southwark. 

We are looking for excellent people to join our team. If you have a genuine commitment to providing high quality, customer focussed services for homeless people, we would like to hear from you. In particular, we would welcome applications from people with experience of using homelessness, or similar services.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

To download an application pack please visit our website.



Property Services Manager, South London YMCA

Croydon and Lambeth

37.5 hours per week

£30,000 p.a.

South London YMCA are seeking a dynamic property services professional to ensure the smooth operation of Maintenance and Health and Safety in our services.  The role will be responsible for achieving the highest standards of health and safety practice and adherence to relevant policies and procedures across all SLYMCA sites and buildings.

Key to this role will be excellent interpersonal skills – especially when working with external contractors – to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction, quality and value for money.

Proven management experience – or the ability to develop in this role – is essential, as the role will manage maintenance operatives, providing leadership to them, ensuring that they are managed and supported to deliver the highest standard of services to customers

Closing Date: Monday 12th February 2010

South London YMCA provides high quality supported housing services for almost 500 homeless people, many of whom have additional support needs.  We currently work in the London Boroughs of Lambeth, Croydon and Southwark. 

We are looking for excellent people to join our team. If you have a genuine commitment to providing high quality, customer focussed services for homeless people, we would like to hear from you. In particular, we would welcome applications from people with experience of using homelessness, or similar services.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

To download an application pack please visit our website.



Hostel Receptionist/Administrator, South London YMCA

Croydon

£18,500 per annum

37.5 hours per week

Working on the main reception desk of one of our large hostels for homeless people, you will act as the first point of contact for customers, visitors and third parties.

You will have excellent customer service skills and be able to use your initiative in a sometimes demanding environment.

A key part of the role will be administering new referrals quickly and accurately.  It is essential that you are efficient and organised in your approach to paperwork and have an excellent telephone manner.

You must also understand the importance of maintaining professional boundaries at all times and be a good team player.

Closing Date: Monday 12th February 2010

South London YMCA provides high quality supported housing services for almost 500 homeless people, many of whom have additional support needs.  We currently work in the London Boroughs of Lambeth, Croydon and Southwark. 

We are looking for excellent people to join our team. If you have a genuine commitment to providing high quality, customer focussed services for homeless people, we would like to hear from you. In particular, we would welcome applications from people with experience of using homelessness, or similar services.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

To download an application pack please visit our website.

 

Locum Project Worker 24/7, SHP

Reference: LO PW 2010-01 and RED LO 2010-01

Hours: Varied

Contract: Locum

Based: Camden, Islington and Redbridge, London Starting Salary: £10.21 - £11.71 per hour (pending type of shift)

SHP is a charity providing support and accommodation to homeless people in London, and to those at risk of homelessness.

Our projects Camden, Islington and Redbridge are currently recruiting for Locum 24/7 Project Workers.

We are looking for people with a good understanding of the needs of our clients. Previous experience of working with substance and drug users and offenders or in a hostel environment would be an advantage. You would be expected to work on a locum basis covering shifts as and when required. The shifts would vary from early, late and waking night and sleep-ins.

For further information and an application pack please visit our website.

SHP is IIP accredited and equal opportunities employer.



Locum Night Concierge, SHP

Reference Number: LNC 2010-01

Hours: Varied

Based: London

Salary: £8.50 per hour

SHP is a London-based charity working with people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, providing a range of accommodation based and community support services to meet the needs of substance users, offenders, people with mental ill health and young people at risk.

We are looking for individuals to provide overnight waking cover and door control to ensure that our hostels and the clients who live in them are safe and secure. The Locum Night Concierge will provide basic first contact advice and support to clients, contacting the sleep-in worker on-site if appropriate.

Closing date for applications: Friday, 19th February 2010, 5PM.

Interviews dates TBC.

For more information and an application pack please go to our website.

SHP is IIP accredited and equal opportunities employer. 

 

Managed Housing Workers, Porchlight

Porchlight is a forward thinking charity, passionate about continuously improving how we help people and communities.  We’re extremely proud that all our services have achieved Grade As since Supporting People began the QAF.

MANAGED HOUSING WORKERS (Canterbury)

Ref: PL183

Salary: £19,817

Hrs: 35 pw

You’ll help prevent local people from getting kicked out onto the streets, guiding and supporting clients as they get their lives back together. 

Closes 12pm on the 5/2/10, interviews will be 11/2/10. 

If you’re committed to changing attitudes and the lives of the most excluded, then we want to hear from you.  For more information visit our website or email recruitment@porchlight.org.uk or call 01227 813 197.  Candidates are subject to CRB checks.  We’re especially interested in hearing from ex-service users.

We value diversity. Registered Charity Number: 267116

www.porchlight.org.uk.



Support and Resettlement Worker, Porchlight

Porchlight is a forward thinking charity, passionate about continuously improving how we help people and communities.  We’re extremely proud that all our services have achieved Grade As since Supporting People began the QAF.

SUPPORT AND RESETTLEMENT WORKER (Dover)

Ref: PL184

Salary: £15,548 - £20,943 

Hrs: 35 pw

You’ll be guiding and supporting people with enduring mental health issues to live independently.

Closes 12pm on the 5/2/10, interviews will be 11/2/10. 

If you’re committed to changing attitudes and the lives of the most excluded, then we want to hear from you.  For more information visit our website or email recruitment@porchlight.org.uk or call 01227 813 197.  Candidates are subject to CRB checks.  We’re especially interested in hearing from ex-service users.

We value diversity. Registered Charity Number: 267116

www.porchlight.org.uk



Management Accountant, Porchlight

Porchlight is a forward thinking charity, passionate about continuously improving how we help people and communities.  We’re extremely proud that all our services have achieved Grade As since Supporting People began the QAF.

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT (Canterbury)

Ref: PL185

Salary: £25,281 - £27,810

Hrs: 35 pw

To prepare the monthly management accounts, run the purchase ledger, prepare other financial reports from the accounts system as required and other adhoc projects.

Closes 12pm 4/2/10, interviews will be 10/2/10

If you’re committed to changing attitudes and the lives of the most excluded, then we want to hear from you.  For more information visit our website or email recruitment@porchlight.org.uk or call 01227 813 197.  Candidates are subject to CRB checks.  We’re especially interested in hearing from ex-service users.

We value diversity. Registered Charity Number: 267116

www.porchlight.org.uk

  

Voluntary Board Members, Two Saints

We’re seeking new Board Members with the passion and expertise to grasp the challenges to drive our organisation forward. It’s not always easy; there are tough decisions to be made.We’re looking for a strong track record at management level, together with experience in one of the following areas; finance, fundraising and/or services to vulnerable people (health, social care, justice, supported housing).

As a non-executive Director you’ll be required to attend board meetings every two months as well as occasional training and strategy days. Board Members are also expected to serve on one of the Board’s committees; Finance and Performance, Audit, HR & Remuneration or Governance. Meetings will normally be held in the evening in the Portsmouth or Southampton area.

Whilst these are voluntary roles, expenses will be reimbursed. Two Saints values diversity and is committed to ensuring that its Board reflects a diverse range of perspectives. We welcome applications from all sections of society.

Please send or email your CV, and a covering letter expressing your interest in being a Board member, to Louise Barnden, Chief Executive, Two Saints Ltd, 35 Waterside Gardens, Fareham PO16 8SD or email recruitment@twosaints.org.uk No agencies, please.

Two Saints aim to be an equal opportunities employer. Applications for these roles are particularly welcome from disabled and ethnic minority applicants who are currently under represented within the organisation. Two Saints is an exempt charity.

Visit the Two Saints website

 

Lease Manager (Bournemouth), BCHA

Ref: PLMBE

£28,431 to £32,097 + Benefits

At BCHA, we do whatever it takes to help Dorset’s vulnerable and homeless people enjoy a fresh start in life. That’s why we deliver a comprehensive range of support services – and why we maintain a diverse and substantial property portfolio.

You can expect a very significant challenge, as you work closely with landlords, consultants, quantity surveyors, insurers and local authorities to:

  •  Work in conjunction with our local authority partners to identify lease hold opportunities that meet the needs of our service users
  •  Negotiate new leases, renew existing lease arrangements, and agree lease disposals with landlords, solicitors and stakeholders
  • Provide professional advice, guidance and information on all leasehold issues (schedules of condition, dilapidation reports)

You’ll require plenty of initiative, and proven ability to prioritise a complex workload without supervision. Highly motivated and enthusiastic, you’re very experienced in the housing or property sector and professionally qualified, and you will ideally hold an HNC in Building Surveying or equivalent. You’re certainly capable of strengthening a small, closely knit team, managing budgets and programmes you must be well versed in all aspects of HSE legislation and current building best practice.

Please request an application form on 01202 410500 quoting the appropriate reference number, or apply online at bcha's website.

Closing date: tbc

BCHA is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

 

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