Network Coordinator

Network Co-ordinator (London) £24,934 – £28,277 (incl. ILW) – (6 month fixed term contract or secondment)

Do You Want To End Homelessness?

Do you want to put your front-line experience in homelessness to good use?

Do you want to understand how day-to-day experience of homeless services can influence policy-makers across London?

Homeless Link is looking for a new network co-ordinator for our London team.

We are looking for someone who understands the importance of communication, can help develop policy and consultation responses.

The successful candidate will be an effective communicator but they will also be organised, confident in managing a varied workload and most of all someone able to be the main point of information and contact for our member agencies.

If you are interested in this post or secondment opportunity please complete and return the application pack below. If you require a copy of the application pack by post please call 020 7960 3010.

Cover Letter.

Information On Homeless Link.

Job Description.

Person Specification.

Application Form.

Guidance Notes.

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Monday 14 July 2008 at 5pm. Completed application forms should be returned to Joanna Lloyd-Rogers at Homeless Link or can be emailed to recruitment@homelesslink.org.uk We would especially like to encourage applications from people with previous experience of homelessness.

Income Generation Director, Watford New Hope Trust

Watford New Hope Trust is a Christian charity providing a range of services for the homeless from street outreach through emergency accommodation, a day centre and hostels to move-on flats.

We are seeking an Income Generation Director to lead our Income Generation and Communication Team in meeting their targets. Full details are on our website http://www.watfordnewhope.org.

Closing date is 28th July and interviews will be held the first week in August.

To apply please send CV and a covering letter to: H R Director, Watford New Hope Trust, 67 Queens Road, Watford WD17 2QN or pleese@wnht.org

Support Worker (London), ARP

£18,478 (for 28 hrs pw over 4 days)

Croydon

An innovative charity and registered housing association, we provide practical support and therapeutic services to people affected by alcohol or drug misuse. If you believe in every individual’s right to dignity and respect, then you could help us succeed.

Working with rough sleepers at our Croydon hostel, you'll provide practical support to clients with complex needs and substance misuse issues. You'll need experience of working within a supported housing setting, along with the ability to assess needs and risks and develop support plans with the aim of successful move-on. You will be expected to work shifts as part of a rota, evening and weekend work will feature.

In return, we can offer opportunities for development, generous benefits and an environment where you can achieve results.

Please download an application form from www.arp-uk.org or email jobs@carr-gomm.org.uk Alternatively, call 020 7397 5354 quoting reference number ARP122.

Closing date: 15 July 2008.

London Property Coach (secondment), OSW

Salary: £27,755.

Location: London Bridge SE1

The Transitional Spaces Project (TSP) is an innovative model that provides hostel residents with individualised packages of practical and financial support that enables them to access sustainable employment and a home in the private rented sector.

The post holder will become a specialist in their field of activity, taking a lead role in building a portfolio of PRS relevant resources and knowledge. Specialist training in housing law, affordability and Better Off Calculations will be provided together with techniques used in coaching. We would anticipate that the secondee will return back to their organisation with experience and knowledge that will be particularly relevant to the future shaping of temporary accommodation and resettlement services.

In addition to providing direct support and assistance to TSP clients, an aim for the project is that the PRS learning and expertise of TSP can be replicated across other homelessness agencies.

At this stage of project development we would like to hear from very motivated and high performing staff (with the approval of their line manager) who can use their skills to deliver in a project that is new and challenging.

Please visit http://www.osw.org.uk/quicklinks/jobs.asp to download the Property Coach application pack

Completed application forms should be sent to Debbie Hilton at debbiehilton@osw.org.uk by 16th July 2008

Team Leader, Elmore Community Services

Elmore Community Services provides quality support for people with complex needs who would otherwise fall through gaps in service provision.

Part time TEAM LEADER Temporary position as part of maternity cover (expected time of contract is 6 – 8 months)

Salary: £26,067 pro rata (APT&C scale 32)

Part Time: 15 – 22.5 Hours per week

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic team leader to lead the staff team. The position involves carrying a small active case load, day to day management and development of the team.

The successful candidate will have:

• A minimum of 2 years experience of working with people with mental health problems
• Ability to work holistically with clients, looking at all possible support needs
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to co ordinate, motivate, support and supervise a team
• Experience of working in a problem solving context with a variety of statutory, voluntary agencies and professionals
• An approachable and flexible attitude

Closing date for applications: 5pm Friday 11th July 2008

Interviews expected to take place week beginning: 21st July 2008

We are looking for new volunteers to join our Board of Trustees

Ideal volunteers would have an interest in this field and have the time and energy to support this Charity. We would be particularly interested in anyone who has experience of using services (either mental health, drug and alcohol, homelessness or addictions). Or anyone with skills in finances.

How to apply:

Information packs can be obtained via e-mail info@elmoreteam.org.uk or please call 01865 200130. CV’s and late applications will not be considered.

Development Manager (Part Time) (Birmingham), SIFA Fireside

SIFA Fireside is a dynamic charity working with people who are homeless or otherwise marginalised and delivering a wide range of services (including a specialist alcohol service). We are looking for someone to assist with policy and system implementation, bid and report writing and development planning.

• Base: Birmingham City Centre
• Salary: NJC scale 30-31; £24,545 - £25,320 (pro rata) dependent on experience
• Hours: 20 hours a week with some opportunity for flexible working
• Pension: Contributory pension scheme available after successful probationary period

Essential:

• Eighteen months’ relevant experience.
• Report writing and outline budgeting skills
• Excellent communication skills
• IT competence

For details and an application form please visit http://www.sifafireside.co.uk, email office@sifafireside.co.uk or phone 0121 666 7023. For an informal discussion please phone Cath Gilliver on the above number.

Closing Date: Monday July 14th 2008

Residential Coordinator (Birmingham), SIFA Fireside

SIFA Fireside works with people who are homeless or otherwise marginalised, delivering a wide range of services (including a specialist alcohol service). We are looking for someone to supervise our two Residential projects managing a small staff team.

• Two years’ experience within a related field (alcohol, homelessness, substance abuse, Probation or mental health) essential
• One year’s management/senior supervisory experience.
• Salary NJC scale 28-29; £22,845 - £23,749 plus on call allowance.
• 37.5 hours; 8.30 a.m – 4.30 p.m Mon-Friday + some out of hours on call.
• Contributory pension scheme available after successful probationary period

For details and an application form please visit http://www.sifafireside.co.uk, email office@sifafireside.co.uk or phone 0121 666 7023. For an informal discussion please phone Carole Fox on the above number.

Closing date: Monday July 14th

Deputy Community Leader (London), Emmaus Greenwich

Up to £23,000 pa depending upon skills and experience

Working with the Community Leader and other members of the team, your role will be to provide welfare support to previously homeless men and women, to support the running of our Emmaus Community and to help in the running of the Community’s retail business.

You will have an understanding or experience of working in a social/welfare support role and will be sympathetic to the needs of socially excluded people. You will be an effective communicator and will be able to demonstrate management, administrative and co-ordination skills. This position involves on call duties including weekend and evening cover.

Interested? For further information and an application pack please visit http://www.emmaus.org.uk/jobs

Closing date – 5pm Friday 11th July 2008

Emmaus is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Reg’d Charity No: 1064472

Offender Tenancy Support Co-ordinator - Drugs (Bradford), Incommunities

Help us deliver first-rate services to our customers

Incommunities – is a vibrant organisation managing around 22,000 homes for rent across the Bradford District. You’ll be joining Incommunities at an exciting time as we strive to further develop our teams of skilled professionals in delivering first-rate services to our customers.

Offender Tenancy Support Co-ordinator – Drugs

Temporary for one year

Homehunter, City House, 30 hours per week

Salary £23,749 – £25,320 Pro Rata (Subject to Job Evaluation)

Vacancy Reference Number: 1426HL

Incommunities have been successful in achieving funding from DIP to commission an “Offender Tenancy Support Co-ordinator” to coordinate and provide a seamless multi-agency support service to low-medium risk offenders, with drug and alcohol issues. The post will run initially on a pilot project for one year. The post will be based in the Homehunter Team and will work in conjunction with the current Homehunter Tenancy Support Service & Offender Tenancy Support Service.

The aim of the Offender Tenancy Support co-ordination is to:

Prevent homelessness; achieve tenancy sustainment; empower and enable offenders and ex-offenders to secure access to accommodation and support and maintain their tenancies; The Coordinator will work throughout the Bradford District dealing with referrals predominately from Compass through care and after service.

To apply for the post you will require:

4 years experience of dealing with vulnerable groups, on a one to one basis in housing or in a support capacity through either paid or voluntary work; experience of providing a comprehensive support package using a multi-agency approach; some knowledge of the issues surrounding offenders and ex-offenders on probation and the issues surrounding this client group in access and sustaining housing, including an understanding of the issues surrounding drug and alcohol addiction.

OR

NVQ Level 3 qualification/related degree ( i.e. social sciences; youth work; social work etc) and 2 years of the above experience.

In addition you will need to hold a full clean driving licence

Closing date: 25th July 2008

Application Details: Application Forms are available from human resources, Incommunities, 1st Floor, Trust House, 5 New Augustus Street, Bradford, BD1 5LL. Telephone 01274 254311. E-mail hr.recruitment@incommunities.co.uk

Project Development Manager (London), St John of God Hospitaller Services

37.5 hrs per week

Salary - £45,000 pa inclusive of London Weighting

6 month contract / secondment opportunity

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Project Development Manager to set up an exciting new residential project based in Euston for homeless people from A10 countries. The project established in partnership with The Passage and Poor Servants of The Mother of God has been set up as a response to the growing proportion of migrant workers from A10 nations who find themselves homeless following their arrival in the UK. This new reconnect and support service aims to assist people who are rough sleepers who have no access to public finds and who have been verified as homeless by referring agencies.

You will be responsible for the planning, development and early project management of a high quality accommodation based service with specialist support for homeless people. You will be passionate about homelessness and have relevant experience preferably from within a residential accommodation setting. Educated to degree level or equivalent, with significant management experience, you will have significant experience in developing and managing projects to completion. Knowledge of the voluntary sector is essential as well as an understanding of grant funding for large scale projects. The post will involve some travel across the UK and some evening and weekend work will also be required.

An excellent communicator you will have strong interpersonal skills and be able to negotiate and network with a range of key stakeholders in a politically sensitive environment. An innovative and creative thinker, you will also possess strong planning and organisational skills. If this sounds like you then we would love to hear from you!

St John of God Hospitaller Services is an equal opportunities employer.

For an application pack please contact St John of God Hospitaller Services HR Dept on 01707 671 097. Alternatively please email Maxine Norris – maxinenorris@sjog.org.uk or visit our website http://www.sjog.org.uk and apply online.

Closing date for applications is 5pm, Friday 11th July 2008

Interview Date: Thursday 24th July

St John of God Hospitaller Services is a registered Charity in Great Britain 1108428

• Actively promote a healthy work life balance
• Excellent annual leave entitlement with this post 8 weeks inclusive of bank/public holidays
• Positive approach to flexible working
• Excellent training and development opportunities

Trainee Project Worker (London), SPEAR

SPEAR is a dynamic organisation providing services that enable marginalised people to regain their independence. Services include outreach, emergency accommodation, resettlement, tenancy support, rent deposit and drug and alcohol services.

We are now recruiting to the following post:

Trainee Project Worker

£10,046 Full-Time (6-month contract)

The trainee scheme is an exceptional opportunity to kick-start a career supporting homeless and vulnerable people. Over the six months you will undertake a comprehensive curriculum of training, all the time working alongside and learning from SPEAR’s experienced and professional team.

Following successful completion of the first six months there may be an opportunity to undertake a professional qualification such as a NVQ – this will depend on the progress of refurbishment work. All of our recent graduates have gone on to a career working in the support sector.

For an emailed application pack please email job@spearlondon.org.

Closing date: Thursday 10th July 2008

Interviews: Wednesday 16th July 2008

Charity Registration No: 1122206 – Company Registration No: 6396687

http://www.spearlondon.org

Housing Support Worker (Scarborough), Foundation Housing

Foundation Housing is a registered charity delivering housing and related support to a range of disadvantaged customer groups. We currently have the following vacancy in our Scarborough office.

Housing Support Worker (Area Intensive Resettlement Scheme)

£18,907 – £20,736 pa (PAY AWARD PENDING)

Ref: FH/SC/028

This full time post (37hrs) is to provide tenancy related housing support for offenders (inc. Tier 3 & 4) as part of the North Yorkshire adult offenders’ scheme.

Closing date: 12 noon, Tuesday 15th July 2008

Please visit http://www.foundationhousing.org.uk for an application pack

Birmingham Youth Services Manager, Midland Heart Care and Support

Circa £34,000

Midland Heart Care and Support is looking for an organised and experienced youth services professional to manage in excess of 130 young people and lead the delivery and development of our flagship Midland Heart Foyer building, a supported housing scheme and a floating support service operating across Birmingham.

This challenging role is to deliver a service that is continually striving for excellence. You will be a tenacious individual who can demonstrate excellent organisational skills, the ability to influence, negotiate and manage services creatively and proven experience in managing and developing people, and projects.

Your excellent communication skills will be vital in order to ensure that service users are involved in the service delivery and development as well as promoting user involvement at all levels. Computer literate and commercially astute you will manage budgets, produce statistical and financial reports, negotiate contracts and influence strategic development, locally, regionally and nationally, taking this service forward.

If you can gain quality results through people, and are interested in a challenging and rewarding career move we would like to hear from you.

Our benefits include final salary pension scheme, career opportunities and a fast moving and supportive workplace.

This post is funded by Supporting People and the schemes and services are supported by Birmingham City Council

So why wait any longer please call Jude Cross – Youth Services Operations Manager, or Raj Shroff – Head of Supported Housing at Midland Heart on 0121 242 7944

Download an application form or email Judith.cross@midlandheart.org.uk to request an application form.

Closing date 11th July 2008

See http://www.midlandheart.org.uk jobs and careers

Social Enterprise Manager, Brent Homeless User Group

Brent Homeless User Group (BHUG) is a user-led organisation that aims to empower homeless and vulnerable people to help themselves and to have a voice that is being heard. BHUG also runs Community Insight, an award winning social enterprise, offering consultancy, research and training on homelessness and social inclusion issues.

Social Enterprise Manager

Up to £30,000 (maternity cover)

You will be responsible to promote, plan and deliver all aspects of our social enterprise project; providing a range of clients (local authorities, housing associations and voluntary organisations) with bespoke market research and consultancy services around homelessness, social exclusion and user engagement issues, while at the same time creating development opportunities for homeless people. Previous experience of project management is essential together with commitment to empower vulnerable people to play a greater role in the community.

Candidates with transferable private sector experience and skills will be equally considered.

If you would like to discuss the position further please contact Atara Fridler on 020 8965 2561.

For application packs please email: admin@brenthomeless.com or contact Atara on 020 8965 2561

Closing date: Noon – 4th July 2008

Service User Involvement Officer, Brent Homeless User Group

Brent Homeless User Group (BHUG) is a user-led organisation that aims to empower homeless and vulnerable people to help themselves and to have a voice that is being heard. BHUG also runs Community Insight, an award winning social enterprise, offering consultancy, research and training on homelessness and social inclusion issues.

Service User Involvement Officer

Up to £21,000 1 Year Fixed Contract

You will be responsible to support, promote, plan and deliver a Service User Involvement project for both Supporting People Teams in Hammersmith & Fulham and Brent and also the Brent DAAT (Drug Alcohol Action Team). We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and has experience of motivating others. Someone who shows a real commitment to empower vulnerable people. Knowledge of Housing, Supporting People and/or project work would be desirable.

If you would like to discuss the position further please contact Susana on 020 8965 2561.

For application packs please email: Susana@brenthomeless.com or contact Susana on 020 8965 2561

Closing date: Noon – 4th July 2008

Homelessness Officers, Carlisle City Council

2 posts (Maternity Cover)

Salary £18,907 - £22,845 (depending on experience)

We are looking for two full-time Homelessness Officers to cover maternity leave.

You will need to be well educated, articulate and fair-minded and have a flexible approach to the tasks associated with this role. You will need good communication skills.

You will be responsible for:

• Advising and assisting clients to prevent them from becoming homeless.
• Working with relevant departments and agencies to arrange accommodation and support.
• Making homelessness assessments on applications made to the Council under the Housing Act 1996 Part VII (Homelessness).

Suitable experience in advising and dealing with people who are vulnerable or with complex issues is essential, also competent administrative and computer skills.

If you have the skills, attitude and knowledge required for this job, then we would like to hear from you. Training can be provided if necessary.

Interviews will be held on the 17 July 2008

You will be subject to a Disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau before taking up the post.

To request an application pack returnable by Friday 4th July 2008, please contact us via our Website at: http://www.carlisle.gov.uk where application packs can be downloaded, email vacancies@carlisle.gov.uk or telephone us on 01228 817080 (24 hour answerphone) quoting ref: V1243

Homelessness Training Unit Manager (London), The Homelessness Training Unit

Post initially funded to March 2009

The Homelessness Training Unit provides specialist training to homelessness staff working in the voluntary and statutory sector across London and the south-east. We are an experienced team with a ten year track record of running and delivering quality training courses on homelessness, mental health, substance misuse and other support areas.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of Training Manager. We are looking for someone with energy and enthusiasm to lead the team to meet new challenges in a changing training and financial environment.

Your background may be in mental health, nursing, social work or allied professions or you may be an experienced practitioner or trainer working this field. This is an opportunity to develop your training skills or gain your first managerial experience.

The team is linked to the START team and the post is managed by the Assertive Outreach Service Manager. Although based in London Bridge the team is moving to Camberwell in September.

Further information and job specification can be found at http://www.slam.nhs.uk

Contact: Jane Williamson 0207 378 6383

The successful candidate will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure.

Further information about the Disclosure scheme can be found at http://www.disclosure.gov.uk

Head of Housekeeping /Facilities, St Johns Housing Trust

£23,000 - £27,000 Lowestoft

We are currently seeking to increase our strong management team by introducing this new and very key post.

You will be joining the trust at an extremely exciting time of great change and growth. The successful applicant will be responsible for the supervision and management of a small team of dedicated staff, as well as ensuring that our buildings and facilities are maintained appropriately and meet local and national legislation.

If you would like to discuss further the vacancy please contact Emma Loudon, Operations Manager on (01502) 569461.

Closing date: 27 June 2008. Interviews: 14 July 2008.

To request an application pack please phone (01502) 580511 or email: personnel@stjohnshousing.org

Applicants will be subject to CRB checks as part of the process.

St Johns Housing Trust is an equal opportunities employer. Reg.Charity no. 270160.

Housing Support Worker, Foundation Housing

Foundation Housing is a registered charity delivering housing and related support to a range of disadvantaged customer groups. We currently have the following vacancy in our Harrogate office.

Housing Support Worker (Making safe)

£18,907 – £20,736 pa (pay award pending) Ref: FH/SC/027

This full time post (37hrs) The post holder will work exclusively with male perpetrators of domestic violence and as such all referrals will come directly from the National Probation Service. Referred customers will all be enrolled on IDAP (Intensive Domestic Abuse Programme).

Making Safe scheme workers are restricted to males due to the nature of the post, as covered by Sex Discrimination Act exemption (2)(ba), (2)(e).

Closing date: 12 noon, Friday 7th July 2008

Please visit http://www.foundationhousing.org.uk for an application pack.

New Chair and Board Members, Housing Justice

Will you tackle the problems of Homelessness?

Appointment of New Chair and Board Members for Housing Justice

Housing Justice is a national voice for Christian action in the field of housing and homelessness, active through churches and projects around the country, with offices in central London. Our vision is a society where every person has access to a home that truly meets their needs.

Chair:

We are looking for someone to lead the Board of Trustees through a challenging period of transition. Can you assist in providing strategic direction and oversight to grow and develop both the work and the organisation? To undertake this role you will have strong leadership skills, think strategically; communicate effectively and be an excellent ambassador representing the organisation at the highest levels. You should have solid experience of the voluntary sector, ideally within the housing field. The role requires somebody who is a practising Christian with knowledge of the denominations and able to reflect theologically in the public arena.

Board Members:

Members are also needed to join our board to help shape future strategy and achieve our mission. We would like applicants from a variety of backgrounds including those with housing, policy, business, marketing, media, fundraising and campaigning skills. We would particularly welcome applicants from ethnic minority backgrounds and women who are currently underrepresented on our board.

The roles are non-executive and voluntary and you will be expected to give time for six formal meetings each year. If you want to be a part of our future and have the appropriate commitment and competencies, please visit our website for further information http://www.housingjustice.org.uk. For an informal conversation phone Alison Gelder on 020 7723 7273 x 230. For a nomination form please email to info@housingjustice.org.uk.

Registered Charity No. 294666