Treasurer

We have a vacancy on our Board for a Treasurer and we're looking for someone who has the ability to innovate, to challenge assumptions and to lead financial stewardship and management of the organisation. The Treasurer will work closely with the Chair, Deputy Chief Executive and the Board's Finance Sub-Committee. Find out more here –

Treasurer Details.

Learning and Achievement Co-ordinators (London), SHP

2 posts

Contract: Permanent

Reference Number: LAC SI 2008-01

Hours: 37.5 hrs per week

Based: Kings Cross

Salary: £27,219 - £31,106 per annum (subject to experience)

We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our clients, who are amongst the most socially excluded in the community and we are investing resources to achieve this aim.

We are looking for two motivated and confident individuals with experience of providing learning and employment support, guidance and advice to socially excluded groups. This would include experience of assessing and developing individual learning plans and facilitating specialist training workshops for both staff and clients.

You will be supporting our strategy for Participation, Learning and Achievement, with particular regard to the development of training, volunteering and employment outcomes within specific service areas.

For more information and an application pack, please visit our website: http://www.shp.org.uk/jobs/vacancies/

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 10th December 2008

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 6th January 2009

SHP is IIP accredited and equal opportunities employer.

Project Manager, Foundation Housing

Foundation Housing is a registered charity delivering housing and related support to a range of disadvantaged client groups across Yorkshire. We currently have the vacancies:

Project Manager

Salary scale point 34-37: (£28,270 - £30,456)

Ref: FH/CST/043

These will be based in the following areas:

• Bradford and Calderdale
• Bail Support Scheme, Leeds
• Durham and Darlington

Wanted… an individual with drive, commitment and passion to deliver high quality services to vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals and families by directly managing operational activities to meet objectives and ensure the need of customers and stakeholders are satisfied.

Benefits include 30 days annual leave, a contributory pension scheme and personal development opportunities.

Closing date: 12 noon Wednesday 3rd December 2008.

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

Foundation Housing celebrates diversity

Resettlement Worker, Redbridge Night Shelter

(15 month contract to March 2010 funded by Supporting People)

Salary 20,036 21,894

You will be responsible for all aspects of our resettlement services; this will include assisting the Guests at the Shelter to make a successful transition from street life to community living. Our aim is to enable Guests to take advantage of the rehabilitation opportunities available and to provide continued support in meeting their needs. You must have had experience working with people who are homeless or otherwise marginalised and have an empathy with them and have had experience of resettlement work.

Please return your application by 12 noon on Monday 1st December 2008 to: Recruitment (RM), Redbridge Night Shelter, 16 York Road, Ilford, Essex. IG1 3AD or return e-mail. mail@redbridgens.org.uk

Please quote ref: RW/HL

Interviews will be held on Monday 15th December 2008. If you are unable to make this date please explain why in a letter accompanying your application form. We will attempt to accommodate your needs but cannot guarantee this.

Please note CVs will not be considered.

Housing Support Worker (Kirklees/Wakefield), Foundation Housing

Foundation Housing is a registered charity delivering housing and related support to a range of disadvantaged client groups across Yorkshire. We currently have a vacancy in our Kirklees/Wakefield area:

Housing Support Worker

Salary: Scale point 22 – 25 (£19,370 - £21,244)

Ref: FH/K/022

The post holder will assist in the running and development of the provision of accommodation to homeless ex-offenders referred to the project by the probation and prison services. To maximise the independence of customers whilst working towards their successful move-on into independent accommodation.

For further information please contact Claire Woodhead-Turner (project manager) on 01484 550686.

Benefits include 30 days annual leave, a contributory pension scheme and personal development opportunities

Closing date: 12 noon Monday 1st December 2008.

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

Please note that the successful applicant will be subject to a CRB Disclosure check.

Foundation Housing celebrates diversity

Manager (London), Crisis Christmas

(formerly Crisis Open Christmas)

This year we will looking to a recruit a Manager to prepare, co-ordinate and lead a service so that the recruited workers are prepared and supported to effectively link individuals into the most appropriate services and to robustly signpost individuals in accordance with their entitlements.

The Crisis Christmas will be building on the successful approach of engaging experienced housing workers to provide a good service to the guests at the event. We need workers who are committed and confident who can sensitively assess individuals so that those with entitlements are linked into the most appropriate accommodation and services, particularly reconnecting to their existing networks.

This is a challenging and rewarding position managing the expectation of guests and volunteers at the Crisis Christmas so that scarce resources are allocated on the basis of entitlement and needs. You will need to be familiar with the CHAIN database.

If you are interested in this paid role please complete the attached form and demonstrate experience and positive achievement in the following areas:-

1. Demonstrable managerial experience in a related field
2. Good knowledge of voluntary sector resources and statutory rights of homeless people
3. Ability to support workers and clients dealing with challenging behaviour
4. Striving for equality of opportunity in the context of rough-sleeping and homelessness

The pay will be £150 per day, £200 on public holidays and on-call rate of £50. Permission from your own line management must be sought and cannot be assumed. Payment will be via Crisis who will be your employer and the post will be a short-term secondment from your current employer..

The Open Xmas will open on Tuesday 23rd December and close on Tuesday 30th December 2008, but the expectation is that this service will be fully active on Wednesday 24th December, Boxing Day Friday 26th December, Sunday 28th December, and Monday 29th December. It is anticipated that the Manager will have to work approximately a further 7 days before and after the Open Christmas.

Please email luton.sinfield@mungos.org for an application form with “CC Form” as the subject.

After completion, please save it as your family name followed by your initial and CC, (so for Luton Sinfield the completed form will be sinfieldlCC.doc) then email to luton.sinfield@mungos.org with “CC Application” as the email subject.

Deadline midday Friday 21st November 2008.

Interviews will be held the week commencing Monday 24th November

Jobshare applications will be considered

Many thanks and we are sure with your support this year’s Crisis Christmas will be as rewarding and successful as in previous years.

Multiple Needs Prison - In Reach Workers, Elmore Community Services

Salary £21,412 - £25,320 pro rata per annum (APT&C scale 26 to 31).

Cost of living pay award pending.

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic people to work with people with complex multiple needs whilst they are in the community and in prison.

Successful candidates will:

• Have a minimum of 12 months experience providing support to vulnerable people with mental health, addiction or offending needs.
• Be committed to making a difference in the lives of people marginalised by society.
• Be creative, flexible and able to work independently.
• Have excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• A car driver would be desirable.

Further information: http://www.elmoreteam.org.uk/who/vacancy/prison_multipleneeds/vacancy.html

The closing date for your application is Friday 21st November 2008. Late applications will not be considered.

Please also note that interviews will be held on 8th and 9th December. We look forward to hearing from you.

Registered Charity No. 1090616

Multiple Needs Worker - Part Time, Elmore Community Services

22.5 hrs per week.

Salary £21,412 - £25,320 pro rata per annum (APT&C scale 26 to 31).

Cost of living pay award pending.

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic people to work with people with complex multiple needs whilst they are in the community and in prison.

Successful candidates will:

• Have a minimum of 12 months experience providing support to vulnerable people with mental health, addiction or offending needs.
• Be committed to making a difference in the lives of people marginalised by society.
• Be creative, flexible and able to work independently.
• Have excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• A car driver would be desirable.

Further information: http://www.elmoreteam.org.uk/who/vacancy/pt_multipleneeds/vacancy.html

The closing date for your application is Friday 21st November 2008. Late applications will not be considered.

Please also note that interviews will be held on 8th and 9th December. We look forward to hearing from you.

Registered Charity No. 1090616

Chief Executive, Herts Young Homeless Group

38,000 - 45,000 + 535 Fringe Allowance

Based in Hatfield, working across Hertfordshire

Full Time

We anticipate that this post will commence in mid-March 2009 Herts Young Homeless Group (HYHG) was established in 1998 to improve the provision and support for young people who are homeless or threatened with homelessness in Hertfordshire. HYHG has recently secured long term funding to provide core services across the county and is a well established organisation with an annual turnover of approximately 1.6 million.

Due to the planned retirement of our current Chief Executive we are looking to recruit into this post with an anticipated start date of mid-March 2009. We are looking for a person with strategic and business planning skills and the ability to lead manage and inspire staff. You will have strong communication, fundraising and partnership building skills and a proven track record of management at a senior level in the sector. Most importantly you will have a genuine enthusiasm and passion for the work of HYHG and an empathy with homeless young people.

Application closing date: Friday 21st November

Please call Sue Frost on 01707 251384 if you would like an informal chat about this position.

To download an application pack, please go to http://www.hyhg.org or phone Jackie Smith on 01707 251384 to have a pack posted to you.

Assistant Manager (Cambridge), Jimmys Night Shelter

Salary: NJC 31 (£26,079pa)

Jimmy’s Night Shelter is looking forward to an exciting period of development as we refurbish our current premises to provide a 24-hour service to our guests. It is anticipated that the new centre will provide facilities and opportunities for guests to engage with project workers who will both assess their housing needs and provide activities/training to help them successfully move on to more permanent, sustainable accommodation.

We are currently looking to appoint a manager to oversee the effective delivery of the night service. The successful candidate will have an understanding of homelessness and be able to support staff through a period of change. The role will require regular working in the evenings.

For this post a probationary period of 6 months will apply and an enhanced CRB check required. Jimmy’s Night Shelter operates an equal opportunities policy.

Closing date for applications is Friday 21 November 2008.

Please contact the General Manager, Bev Williams, for an application pack.

Tel: 01223 328898, e-mail bev@jimmysnightshelter.org.uk

Outreach Workers, Porchlight

Porchlight is a forward thinking and innovative charity, passionate about continuously improving how we help people and communities.

Ian is 60, "Porchlight have been very supportive and continue to be so. I feel that without the support I've received, my life would not be very pleasant at the moment. I feel positive and hopeful for the future."

We're extremely proud that all our services have achieved Grade A's since Supporting People began the QAF.

OUTREACH WORKERS (Canterbury or Maidstone)

Salary: 18,300 - 20,333

Ref: PL149

Hours: 35 per week

You'll be providing advice and assistance to people sleeping rough or at risk of homelessness to help them have their immediate accommodation needs met. You should have experience of the resettlement process and working with homeless people. Ideally you'll have a specialism too (e.g. Mental health, ex-offenders, young people, drug and alcohol misuse etc).

If you can match our commitment to changing attitudes and the lives of the most excluded, we want to hear from you. Benefits include car user allowance (as appropriate), interest free loans, excellent ongoing training and development, 5 weeks annual leave rising to 6 weeks after 5 years' service, occupational sick and maternity pay, group life assurance and generous pension scheme etc

For more information and to apply, visit http://www.porchlight.org.uk/about/jobs or email recruitment@porchlight.org.uk or call 01227 760078. Candidates are subject to CRB checks. We're especially interested in hearing from former service users.

Closes (12pm): 28/11/08

Interviews: 9-10/12/08

We value diversity.

Registered Charity No: 267116

http://www.porchlight.org.uk

Reconnection Workers, Porchlight

Porchlight is a forward thinking and innovative charity, passionate about continuously improving how we help people and communities.

Ian is 60, "Porchlight have been very supportive and continue to be so. I feel that without the support I've received, my life would not be very pleasant at the moment. I feel positive and hopeful for the future."

We're extremely proud that all our services have achieved Grade A's since Supporting People began the QAF.

RECONNECTION WORKERS (Canterbury or Maidstone)

Salary: 18,300 - 20,333

Ref: PL148

Hours: 35 per week

You'll help people sleeping rough or at risk of homelessness to reconnect to their local area in a planned and positive way, giving them the support they need. You should have experience of the resettlement process and working with homeless people. Ideally you'll have a specialism too (e.g. Mental health, ex-offenders, young people, drug and alcohol misuse etc).

If you can match our commitment to changing attitudes and the lives of the most excluded, we want to hear from you. Benefits include car user allowance (as appropriate), interest free loans, excellent ongoing training and development, 5 weeks annual leave rising to 6 weeks after 5 years' service, occupational sick and maternity pay, group life assurance and generous pension scheme etc

For more information and to apply, visit http://www.porchlight.org.uk/about/jobs or email recruitment@porchlight.org.uk or call 01227 760078. Candidates are subject to CRB checks. We're especially interested in hearing from former service users.

Closes (12pm): 28/11/08

Interviews: 9-10/12/08

We value diversity.

Registered Charity No: 267116

http://www.porchlight.org.uk

Substance Misuse – Development Officer (Cardiff), Huggard

Salary: Sc 31 – 33. £25,320 - £26,835 pa, plus 5% towards stakeholders pension

Hours: 40hrs per week

Based: Cardiff

The main purpose of this post is to develop and implement accessible services to a wide range of substance misusers, initially helping them to engage in treatment without necessarily requiring a high level of commitment to more structured programmes or a complex or lengthy assessment process. This should be achieved through both in-house service development and also through maximising opportunities to work in partnership with external agencies and treatment providers.

• The post holder will be responsible for development and innovation of Huggard substance misuse services in accordance with organisational development strategies as directed by Huggard Management.
• The post holder will be responsible for developing, implementing and managing Huggard substance misuse services.

For an application pack please send an A4 stamped (54p) address envelope to: Mr Layton Jones, Operations Manager, The Huggard Centre, Tresillian Terrace, Cardiff. CF10 5JZ

Or you can download an application pack from http://www.huggard.org.uk

If you want an informal discussion about the post please contact Tim Paddock on 029 20349980 or timpaddock@huggard.org.uk

COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS SHOULD BE RETURNED BY 26th NOVEMBER 2008

Lease Manger (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 http://www.bcha.org.uk

Closing date: tbc

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

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