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Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant - Pathway to Clinical Careers Academics are seeking a Psychology or Criminology graduate or an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant in or around Luton who is looking to start a career in mental health, clinical practice, or education and training. This Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant role offers valuable hands-on experience supporting students with complex needs and provides a strong pathway toward roles such as Assistant Psychologist, Clinical Practitioner, or Therapist. Location: Luton Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term Start Date: Immidiate Salary: £480-£500 per week Sector: Mental Health, Clinical Development, Education and Training Clear Career Progression as a Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant: • Clinical or Educational Psychology, • Occupational Therapy or Speech and Language Therapy, • Specialist Teaching and SEN Education, • Mental Health Support and Youth Intervention Why Join Us? • Gain essential clinical experience before pursuing postgraduate qualifications, • Receive mentorship from experienced professionals in education and therapy, • Thrive in a setting that values your personal development as much as your students', • Make a real, positive impact on children with SEMH needs, • Join a supportive, trauma-informed care team focused on innovation and growth You'll benefit from ongoing professional development, targeted internal education and training, and opportunities to progress into roles like Assistant Psychologist or funded postgraduate study. Many of our graduates have successfully transitioned into permanent clinical roles within our multi-disciplinary team in Luton. Your Role: Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant Based in a respected Special Educational Needs school in Luton, you will work closely with children facing Social, Emotional, and Mental Health challenges, Autism, and behavioural difficulties. Supported by a dedicated clinical and therapeutic team, your responsibilities will include: • Delivering personalised 1:1 and small group interventions, • Applying therapeutic techniques to support emotional regulation, • Collaborating with educational psychologists, counsellors, and therapists, • Supporting students' academic and personal growth, • Building trusting relationships that empower students to thrive Who We're Looking For • Final-year or recent graduates in Psychology, Criminology, or related disciplines, • Passionate about mental health, neurodiversity, and supporting young people, • Committed to a minimum 12-month position to ensure consistent care, • Experience working with children or young people is a plus, but not essential, • Motivated, emotionally intelligent, and resilient If you're a Psychology or Criminology graduate ready to launch your career as a Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant, this role in Luton offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills and build a rewarding clinical career.

JOB-20241107-791d94d2 Job Title: Social Worker - Duty & Assessment TeamSpecialism: Duty & AssessmentJob Location: Luton, UKSalary: £41,220.00 - £49,142.00 annuallySalary Type: AnnualContract: Full-time We are on the lookout for an impressive and insightful Social Worker to join our West Duty & Assessment Team in the engaging and dynamic area of Luton. This exciting opportunity offers the chance to make a tangible difference in the community while working full-time in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. Luton provides a vibrant community spirit alongside a blend of urban and rural living, making it an ideal place to grow both professionally and personally. Perks and benefits: • Competitive full-time salary, ensuring financial stability and recognition for your expertise., • Access to ongoing professional development and training opportunities to support career growth., • Work within a supportive and collaborative team environment that encourages innovation and creativity., • Flexible working arrangements promoting a strong work-life balance., • Manage a varied caseload of referrals and initial safeguarding cases, ensuring each receives appropriate attention and care., • Undertake thorough Child and Family Assessments within statutory timescales., • Identify, assess, and manage risk to children, ensuring timely and effective interventions., • Progress cases to Child In Need, Child Protection, or care proceedings where necessary., • Participate in strategy discussions, child protection conferences, and legal meetings. Qualifications: • Degree or equivalent qualification in Social Work, • Registered with Social Work England, • Enhanced DBS clearance, • Strong safeguarding and risk assessment skills, • Sound understanding of Duty & Assessment processes and thresholds, • Excellent analytical, communication, and decision-making abilities, • Ability to manage a fast-paced workload effectively, • Strong organisational and caseload management skills, • Post-qualification experience in

Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Housing Officer on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: The Housing Officer is part of a multi-disciplinary team, including Anti-Social Behaviour Officers and Estates Officers who work collectively at both an individual and Neighbourhood level to provide a good quality housing management services that meets the needs of our tenants. As a core member of the Area and Community Safety Team it is essential that the Housing Officers effectively engages with our communities, supports community empowerment and act as the primary interface with our tenants, delivering an excellent customer focused housing management service that achieves the Consumer Standards (under the Social Housing Regulations Act 2023) and the councils' objectives, with a focus on sustaining tenancies and improving quality of life. The role will involve being largely area and estate based, utilising mobile working on a day-to-day basis and coordinating and facilitating interventions to ensure that our tenants are able to live independently as well as live in safe, well maintained and affordable homes. The role will be defined to a specific neighbourhood and/or area with some flexibility under our agile working policy, to be able to work from wherever is suitable to complete the task at hand. This might be at home, or in one of our offices or within your designated Neighbourhood. You will be responsible to: • Responsible for the tenancy management of a patch of Council owned properties, with advice and support from the Senior Housing Officer on more complex issues, ensuring that all standards and performance targets are met, including but not limited to the Consumer Standards (Social Housing Regulation Act 2023), Awaab's Law and Renters Rights Act. Respond to telephone, written and face to face enquiries across a full range of tenancy management activities. Operate in an efficient and customer focused manner., • Undertake visits, inspections, tenancy audits, maintaining accurate and timely records and ensuring that tenancy conditions are kept to at all times. Ensure that properties are brought up to standard where issues are identified on audits and other visits working with other services, e.g. BTS, Children's Services and Adult Social Care as and when necessary., • Take all appropriate action to enforce the conditions of tenancy including the prevention of housing fraud. For all legal action as necessary take and prepare statements, prepare and serve notices for court, attend court hearings and carry out evictions., • Carry out tenancy support for high-risk cases or for people with multiple compound needs, such as hoarders, mental health, drugs and alcohol, domestic violence and hold and manage a case list taking the appropriate actions when necessary. Ensure that safeguarding alerts are made where necessary., • Develop and maintain a current working knowledge of housing law and best practice in relation to all tenancy related matters to provide detailed, appropriate housing advice and information., • Experience of systems and processes and undertaking administrative work within a tenancy management or similar environment, • Able to communicate effectively, and politely, in writing and verbally, with a range of people, including customers, internal colleagues and external agencies. Represent the service at internal and external meetings and maintain and build positive relationships, • Able to provide technical advice, offer realistic solutions to routine issues and deal professionally with matters within the working remit, • Knowledge of current housing legislation, regulations and practice including knowledge of housing issues, needs and operations, • Member of the Chartered Institute of Housing, or equivalent qualification or equivalent experience, or able to work towards this, • Able to attend meetings and undertake work outside of normal office hours, including weekends and able to respond to emergencies outside normal office hours Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

As a HMO Housing Support Officer you will play a vital role in helping people manage their day to day living to move towards greater independence and we are searching for a compassionate and resilient support officer to join this team. The role will see you supporting across a couple of HMO's in Luton and Bedfordshire. Based out of head office Luton you will travel to site as and when required. You will provide practical and compassionate advice to residence, supporting with housing related concerns and coaching them to support with more independent living. The role is varied, no day is ever the same and as such you need to be able to think on your feet and adapt to sometimes challenging situations. The role: • Support with managing day to day living - managing finances, shopping, cooking, job searching, • Coach towards more independent living with managing tenancies, utilities, benefits etc, • Complete risk assessments and create supportive plans, • Carry out regular, face to face welfare checks and property visits to ensure basis health and safety, • Maintain accurate records, • Previous experience working within social care, community services, supported housing is ideal although not essential, • Compassionate and resilient, • Excellent communicator and able to manage challenging situations, • Basic knowledge of IT, • Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential With excellent benefits this is a great opportunity for someone looking to work within a valued and supportive team.

We pride ourselves on being a great place to work, where everyone feels fairly treated and enjoys their work in a welcoming and friendly environment. We're a not-for-profit housing association that has been providing affordable housing in Luton and South Bedfordshire since 1962. We currently have several fantastic opportunities for a support worker to help our hostel customers make the move to independent living. We firmly believe in proactively supporting our customers to improve their lives and we want to coach them to realise their goals, moving from supported housing to an independent way of life. The Role You'll carry out assessments of new customers, devise and implement support plans and risk management plans; conduct regular coaching sessions and support the Service Managers, participate in group and one to one intervention with customers of a specialist nature (e.g. CT informed interventions, motivational interviewing or harm minimisation interventions) where possible. You'll also participate in reflective practice sessions with regards to supporting customers with complex needs; utilise your knowledge, skills and experience to recognise difficult or challenging resident situations, supporting colleagues to influence and bring about positive change to the customers behaviour, all whilst ensuring that customers are fully informed of their rights and responsibilities. There will be mandatory training to take part in during your induction, which takes place during the working day as a general rule, so you'll need to be available for this. This role will be based at our mother and baby unit as well as our all female hostel, therefore the role will be across multiple sites. A knowledge of safeguarding of vulnerable adults and children will be beneficial, although training will be provided. The Person This position is only open to females due to the role and the genuine occupational requirement. This is in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9. The successful candidate will have experience working with vulnerable people within a customer centred environment and will have an awareness of social issues such as homelessness, well-being, support services and affordability. You will be self-motivated, have excellent communication skills, be IT literate and a confident decision maker and highly organised, enabling you to plan and prioritise effectively. Ideally, you will have evidence of community-based work/voluntary work and have experience in social care or housing-related sector. You will have a real passion for supporting and empowering others, with a non-judgemental approach. A full clean UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle for work purposes is preferred. Please note, this role will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. So, if you welcome the challenge, and like to work in a collaborative and authentic way that gets results, we'd love to hear from you. In return we can offer various amazing company perks including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, access to health plans, discounts and regular rewards. Connect2Employment is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Employment is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

We pride ourselves on being a great place to work, where everyone feels fairly treated and enjoys their work in a welcoming and friendly environment. We're a not-for-profit housing association that has been providing affordable housing in Luton and South Bedfordshire since 1962. We currently have several fantastic opportunities for a support worker to help our hostel customers make the move to independent living. We firmly believe in proactively supporting our customers to improve their lives and we want to coach them to realise their goals, moving from supported housing to an independent way of life. The Role You'll carry out assessments of new customers, devise and implement support plans and risk management plans; conduct regular coaching sessions and support the Service Managers, participate in group and one to one intervention with customers of a specialist nature (e.g. CT informed interventions, motivational interviewing or harm minimisation interventions) where possible. You'll also participate in reflective practice sessions with regards to supporting customers with complex needs; utilise your knowledge, skills and experience to recognise difficult or challenging resident situations, supporting colleagues to influence and bring about positive change to the customers behaviour, all whilst ensuring that customers are fully informed of their rights and responsibilities. There will be mandatory training to take part in during your induction, which takes place during the working day as a general rule, so you'll need to be available for this. The Person The successful candidate will have experience working with vulnerable people within a customer centred environment and will have an awareness of social issues such as homelessness, well-being, support services and affordability. You will be self-motivated, have excellent communication skills, be IT literate and a confident decision maker and highly organised, enabling you to plan and prioritise effectively. Ideally, you will have evidence of community-based work/voluntary work and have experience in social care or housing-related sector. You will have a real passion for supporting and empowering others, with a non-judgemental approach. A full clean UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle for work purposes is preferred. Please note, this role will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. So, if you welcome the challenge, and like to work in a collaborative and authentic way that gets results, we'd love to hear from you. In return we can offer various amazing company perks including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, access to health plans, discounts and regular rewards. Connect2Employment is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Employment is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Registered Manager - Job Description Provider: Havenwell Homes Location: Luton Salary: £60,000 per annum + company car + performance-related bonus (payable once the home has opened) Home Capacity: 3 children (ages 11-15) 1. Job Purpose The Registered Manager (RM) will lead Havenwell Homes' new 3-bed children's home in Luton, providing high-quality, child-centred residential care for young people aged 11-15 with various emotional and behavioural needs. The RM is responsible for leading the Ofsted registration process, establishing a stable team, and ensuring full compliance with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards. They will shape the home's culture, ensuring therapeutic, trauma-informed practice and consistently positive outcomes for children. 2. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Management • Lead the home through Ofsted pre-registration, interviews, and initial inspection., • Develop and embed a child-centred, trauma-informed culture., • Provide strong leadership to the team, including induction, supervision, and performance management., • Maintain effective staffing levels and create the staff shift pattern (TBC)., • Serve as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for the home., • Ensure safe, effective care planning, risk assessments, and placement matching., • Advocate for children, ensuring their voice shapes daily practice and the home environment., • Build strong relationships with families, social workers, and external partners., • Ensure full compliance with Children's Homes Regulations & Ofsted SCCIF., • Maintain accurate, high-quality records in line with legal and organisational requirements., • Prepare and submit Regulation 45 Quality of Care Reviews., • Ensure all notifiable incidents are reported to Ofsted and safeguarding partners., • Manage the home's budget and ensure cost-effective operations., • Oversee rotas, training plans, admissions, and staff deployment., • Ensure the home environment is safe, welcoming, and well maintained., • Lead team meetings, reflective practice sessions, and debriefs., • Support the development of Havenwell Homes' wider service and future homes., • Embed continuous improvement and evidence-based practice., • Build strong links with local authorities and external professionals. 3. Person Specification Essential Skills & Attributes • Strong leadership and team-building skills., • Excellent safeguarding decision-making., • Ability to create a therapeutic, structured, and nurturing environment., • Excellent communication, relationship-building, and report-writing skills., • Resilient, emotionally intelligent, and calm under pressure., • Ability to develop new services., • Experience supporting children with complex and varied needs., • Understanding of therapeutic models such as PACE or restorative practice. 4. Required Qualifications & Experience Essential • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)., • Minimum 2 years' experience in a children's residential setting., • Minimum 1 year supervisory/management experience., • Strong understanding of:, • Children's Homes Regulations 2015, • Quality Standards, • Ofsted SCCIF, • Safeguarding and risk management, • Experience as a Deputy or Registered Manager., • DSL training., • Behaviour support and trauma-informed practice training., • Medication administration, first aid, and health & safety training. 5. Additional Requirements • Full UK driving licence (company car provided)., • Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional weekends/evenings., • On-call responsibilities as part of the management structure., • Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check.

Hospitality Team Member - Luton JOB DESCRIPTION Are you a bubbly personality with a passion for customer service? Would you like to work in a fun, fast-paced industry? We are recruiting hospitality team members to join Genting Casinos. You will be responsible for providing excellent customer service to our customers in our bars and restaurants whilst following company procedures, processes and health and safety and hygiene regulations. Key skills and responsibilities include: • Ensuring an exceptional standard of customer care, whilst adhering to all company procedures, processes and health and safety and hygiene regulations., • Being an effective team player who contributes to business improvement., • Till operation and cash handling., • Prepare and serve food and drinks ensuring a high standard of presentation., • Clearing tables of cutlery and glasses etc. from customers ensuring all items are washed/cleaned and stored correctly. WHAT WE OFFER As well as an excellent salary, we are dedicated to providing our colleagues with a vast range of benefits including: Company funded benefits • Private GP helpline., • Discount portal for popular retailers, restaurants, leisure and more., • Pension scheme., • Life assurance., • Employee assistance programme " A confidential helpline providing 24/7 advice and counselling whatever the issue., • 20% discounted gym membership., • Mental health support., • Health Cash Plan (level 1 is company funded)., • Critical illness cover., • Dental insurance., • Travel insurance., • Career development opportunities., • Genting Academy " online learning portal., • Long service awards., • Staff social fund., • Annual company Christmas present. OUR BUSINESS Genting Casinos is one of the UK's most popular leisure businesses and is proud to deliver outstanding service to our customers in our casinos nationwide. As part of the Genting Group, which employs 62,000 people worldwide, we are passionate about our values and providing our colleagues and customers with a fantastic experience. As an inclusive and diverse employer, we celebrate individuality and value the contribution that each person brings to our workplace. We continue to gain an understanding of the needs and requirements of our customers, colleagues and prospects and actively embrace and accommodate these. If you require any support in relation to your interview, such as guidance, advice or any adjustments, please contact us.

Deputy Service Manager When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Due to the nature of the service, it is an occupational requirement that the post holder is female and the post is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 in terms of Schedule 9, Part 1, and Paragraph 1 of the Act. Job Title: Deputy Service Manager Location: Based in Luton. Unfortunately this service has no step free access. Salary: £28,700 (Annual) Shift Pattern: Fixed Term Contract until March 2028working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Sunday on a rota which can vary between 08:00 - 16:00, 09:00 - 17:00, 10:00 - 18:00 and 12:00 - 20:00. You may be required to work outside these hours as per service and resident requirements and will include bank holiday working. You will also form part of the out of hours on call rota for managers. About the Role We are seeking a Deputy Service Manager to support the Service Manager in leading our residential based service which is based in Luton. Penrose Women's Luton SHAP support women who have experienced multiple forms of exclusion such as historical/ongoing abuse, involvement in the criminal justice system, mental health challenges, drug/alcohol dependency, and enduring high levels of violence and coercion. The team supports our women to create a safe, secure, and nurturing environment to create a space where they can call home. They provide person-centred care and support to help them overcome personal challenges and rebuild their lives for brighter futures. In this role, you will support in leading the team by providing overall leadership to the service and line management responsibilities to support, enable, and empower your team to deliver high quality support to our residents. You will support in driving service outcomes in line with contractual requirements, ensuring quality and consistency within a trauma and psychologically informed environment. You will ensure the service runs smoothly in collaboration with the team, wider teams, and external partners. We're looking for someone who is solution focused, has experience within a similar service environment, and can create a safe space for individuals to learn, and grow. Key Responsibilities Include: Line management and leadership, offering guidance and support throughout the employee lifecycle, fostering a supportive leadership culture focused on staff wellbeing, learning, and development. Encourage productivity, engagement, and wellbeing of the team through regular check-ins, training, meetings, and supervisions. Support with day to day tasks within the service, supporting the team to deliver the best possible outcomes with their residents. Ensure Risk Management processes and policies are followed within the service. Property and housing management, ensuring accommodation standards, timely maintenance and reporting. Striving to ensure excellence and quality in our service delivery. Financial Management of service budget with cost saving mechanisms. About You We're seeking someone who has a genuine passion for making a difference to lives, and helping to create safer communities for all. You will be a proactive leader, with the ability to motivate and empower a team to drive excellence, both as individuals, and as a team, whilst providing practical solutions to challenges which arise. You will be knowledgeable of the trauma and challenges that women face within the service including exclusion. We're looking for someone who can build rapport, trust, and create an environment which allows individuals to grow their skills and experience and develop as individuals. Due to the nature of the service, it is an occupational requirement that the postholder is female. Previous experience in supporting individuals in a similar capacity or managing a service which supports residents who have experienced multiple forms of exclusion such as historical/ongoing abuse, involvement in the criminal justice system, mental health challenges, drug/alcohol dependency, and enduring high levels of violence and coercion. Ability to provide high quality support and line management to staff. Ability to motivate and empower a team to achieve KPI's Ability to support the Service Manager and help manage staff with daily tasks, caseloads and overall day to day running of the service. Ability to provide advice, guidance, and support to the team on all aspects of service delivery including resident related queries. Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands and needs of the service. For example, Provide an emergency on call service as and when required in case of emergency. IT proficiency - we use various systems so look for someone who can learn and navigate new systems including case management, Microsoft, ATS, HR systems, and other types of organisational software. Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency. Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria. What we Offer 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service Employer Pension Contribution Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling Life Assurance Scheme Cycle-to-work scheme Annual Staff Awards EDI Ambassador programme About Social Interest Group (SIG) SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change. We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets. Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group . Additional Information Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions. TPBN1_UKTJ

A dedicated healthcare organization in Luton seeks an enthusiastic and motivated Social Worker to join the Dunstable Community Mental Health Team. The role involves providing high-quality social care to adults experiencing mental ill-health, focusing on assessment and care planning. Ideal candidates

HMO Housing & Support Officer Based in South Bedfordshire Permanent £25-27K per annum About the Role As an HMO Support Coach, you'll play a vital role in helping people sustain their tenancies and move towards greater independence. Working as part of a supportive and experienced team, you'll provide practical housing-related support and coaching to customers living in shared HMO accommodation. You'll build strong, professional relationships and provide consistent, person-centred guidance that helps individuals feel safe, respected and empowered. This is a varied, rewarding role where no two days are the same - combining meaningful support work with the opportunity to develop skills in housing, tenancy sustainment and customer engagement. You will receive full induction, ongoing supervision and training to support you in the role. What You'll Be Doing Providing person-centred support and regular coaching sessions tailored to individual needs Supporting customers to manage their tenancies successfully and plan positive move-on pathways Completing support plans and risk assessments (training provided where required) Helping customers access benefits, manage personal contributions and understand financial responsibilities Carrying out regular property visits and basic health & safety checks Working collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes Maintaining accurate records and updating internal systems Promoting safeguarding, professional boundaries and respectful shared living environments You'll manage a portfolio of shared accommodation properties as part of the wider Homes with Support team, with regular supervision and peer support.Essential Criteria Experience supporting vulnerable individuals in a customer-focused or community setting Ability to manage challenging behaviour in a professional and calm manner Strong communication and organisational skills Basic IT skills (Word, email, case recording systems) Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle for work purposesDesirable (Training Can Be Provided) Knowledge of housing, welfare benefits or tenancy sustainment Experience completing support plans or risk assessments Understanding of mental health or substance misuse support NVQ Level 3 in Social Care (or equivalent) Experience working within supported housing

Be all you can be with Hamberley At Hamberley, we believe that our residents deserve something 'Extra Special, Every Day' and we're seeking a Group Wellbeing Manager to help us achieve our goals. As our Group Wellbeing Manager, you'll lead and enhance the delivery of wellbeing and enrichment programmes across our care homes. This is a highly operational role focused on ensuring residents experience meaningful engagement, strong social connections, and a high quality of life through person-centred activities. You will play a key role in shaping innovative and consistent wellbeing practices, supporting teams on the ground, and driving continuous improvement across all services. In this role, the Group Wellbeing Manager is required to travel regularly to our homes (typically 3-4 days per week). We offer our colleagues A competitive salary and benefits package 5 weeks holiday plus Bank Holidays Workplace pension for your future security A true team culture - A collaborative, encouraging working environment where kindness, respect, and professional pride are at the heart of everything we do Excellent training and career development opportunities Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health and wellbeing support services Everyday saving perks - Access to a wide range of retail discounts and savingsWhat you'll being doing The Group Wellbeing Manager provides guidance, coaching and mentoring to Wellbeing Coaches across all services, promoting best practice in meaningful occupation and resident engagement, offering professional support and advice to encourage consistency, innovation and continuous improvement in wellbeing practices across the organisation. Work collaboratively with Home Managers and care home teams through a visible, practice-based approach within services to promote good practice in wellbeing and enrichment programmes. Provide guidance, coaching, and mentoring to Wellbeing Coaches across all homes Promote best practice in meaningful occupation and resident engagement Support teams to deliver creative, person-centred wellbeing programmes Work closely with Home Managers and care teams to strengthen engagement initiatives Drive consistency, innovation, and continuous improvement in wellbeing delivery Offer professional advice and hands-on support to enhance residents' daily experiences Regularly visit services (3-4 days per week) to support implementation and share best practiceCould you be part of our team? About you: Level 5 Diploma in Health & Social Care Leadership and Management (or equivalent leadership qualification). Strong leadership, coaching, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to influence and support teams across multiple services. Ability to plan and coordinate engagement programmes, analyse feedback and wellbeing outcomes, and promote innovation and continuous improvement. Knowledge of engagement approaches such as Meaningful Occupation, Namaste Care, Montessori-based dementia engagement, Reminiscence Therapy, or Validation Therapy. Good IT skills, including MS Office and the ability to work with digital systems to support organisational oversight. Additional qualifications in therapeutic activities, occupational engagement, psychology, or wellbeing. Willingness to travel regularly to services (typically 3-4 days per week).If this sounds like you and you're looking for a fulfilling role that makes a genuine impact in the lives of others, this rewarding career is for you. Due to the high level of interest we anticipate for this role, we may close this advert earlier than the stated closing date to manage applications effectively. If you're interested in joining us at Hamberley, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. About Hamberley Care homes Hamberley Care Homes is a care home group in the UK - offering luxury care homes in beautiful locations throughout the UK. Residents live in spacious, stylish ensuite rooms, and enjoy beautifully furnished shared spaces and landscaped gardens. From the deluxe picture house - where we screen classic films - to the on-site luxury spa - offering hairdressing, manicures and relaxing therapies - everything has been designed and finished with the care and attention you would expect from a 5-star hotel. Hamberley People We respect and value our residents and each other. At Hamberley Care Homes, we believe in the importance of what we do and why we do it. Creative and empowered, our people see every day as an opportunity for growth and development. We make ideas happen. Together we can achieve anything. Be part of something special. Be part of Hamberley

Title: Social Worker - Family First Division: Children's Services Grade: L7 - M1 PURPOSE OF THE ROLE To work within a multi-disciplinary Family Help Team delivering early help and child in need services. The team includes social workers, family help practitioners, psychologists, police community support officers, CAMHS workers, adult mental health nurses, health visitors, youth workers, housing officers and voluntary sector partners. You will assess children and families, analyse risk and need, and develop effective care plans. The role involves working closely with children, young people and families, completing statutory visits, parenting assessments and coordinating multi-agency support to safeguard and promote welfare. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Assessment & Safeguarding Complete high-quality, holistic assessments using the Department for Education guidance and Luton's Effective Support document. Lead multi-agency planning to address child protection concerns and children in need., 2. Statutory Duties Undertake duties under the Children Act 1989 including care proceedings, adoption/permanency planning, risk assessments and investigations. Obtain and implement Court Orders and represent the Council in court., 3. Planning & Intervention Create SMART plans aligned with the Practice Framework. Ensure needs are met through negotiation and collaboration. Promote anti-discriminatory practice and empower families., 4. Direct Work Build positive relationships with children and families. Ensure children's voices, wishes and feelings are heard and influence planning., 5. Recording & Compliance Maintain accurate and timely case records on Liquid Logic in line with GDPR and council standards., 6. Court & Reporting Prepare court reports and witness statements. Work in line with Luton Borough Council policies and procedures., 7. CPD & Development Engage in supervision, training and professional development through the Social Work Academy and Research in Practice. WORKING ENVIRONMENT Hybrid working (community, office and home-based). Regular home visits (often lone working, risk assessed). Exposure to emotional strain and occasional challenging behaviour. Attendance at meetings across multiple locations. CONTEXT Luton 2040 is a vision for a healthy, fair and sustainable town where no one lives in poverty and children can thrive. This role forms part of the Families First for Children Pathfinder Programme (Apply online only)), investing over £45 million into reforming: Family Help Child Protection Family Network Support Packages Safeguarding Partnerships The new system includes: * Multi-disciplinary Family Help services * Specialist child protection response * Greater use of family networks and family group decision making * Strengthened multi-agency leadership CAREER DEVELOPMENT Clear progression pathway from Newly Qualified Social Worker to Senior Practitioner, Deputy Team Manager and Team Manager. Ongoing mentoring and structured career development support. PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential Substantial post-qualifying social work experience Experience working with children and families Registered with Social Work England Strong knowledge of Children Act 1989 and safeguarding legislation Ability to assess risk and need in complex cases Experience of court work Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage high-risk cases with minimal supervision Ability to meet deadlines and maintain high-quality records Understanding of equality and anti-discriminatory practice Ability to undertake home visits across the borough Willingness to occasionally work outside core hours Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates

Role: SOCIAL CARE ASSESSOR DART Department: HOUSING AND COMMUNITY LIVING Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a SOCIAL CARE ASSESSOR on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their HOUSING AND COMMUNITY LIVING department. Main purpose of position: Receive referrals, undertake assessments, undertake tasks involved in support planning and review. Promote personalised care pathways ensuring choice and control for all eligible individuals. You will be expected to work with others to influence and shape the local environment, to promote social inclusion and accessibility and ensure that identified needs are understood individually, by locality and fed into strategic commissioning. As a SOCIAL CARE ASSESSOR you will be responsible to: Complete assessments of need and risk in respect of service users and carers using Luton Borough Council eligibility criteria. This involves: Undertaking statutory duties under the NHS and Community Care Act 1990, and other legislation and guidance relating to service users and carers. Ensuring that service users and carers are involved in timely assessment and support planning and review processes. (This is may include duty work and screening and prioritising, providing advice and carrying out a range of assessments for: equipment, reablement and also longer term community care support. It could involve delivering, fitting and demonstrating equipment to assist daily living (although this is usually undertaken by Millbrook Health Care) including specialist non-stock equipment, assessments for minor building works and for some adaptation works. It will involve completion of risk assessments including moving and handling if you have been trained for this. It is likely to involve a working knowledge of welfare benefits to advise service users how to maximise their income and be able to contribute towards the costs of their care services) . Considering a range of solutions to meet needs within the principles of self-directed support and safeguarding. Meeting needs through discussion and negotiation with service users and their carers and in consultation with professional colleagues, ensuring that Support Plans are person centred and focused on individual outcomes, meet assessed needs, address risks, promote independence and choice, respect service users dignity and rights and meet their cultural needs . Checking that equipment, support plans (or care packages) provide value for money and meet assessed needs and outcomes identified by the user and take account of any changing needs at review. Keeping appropriate case records, statistics and information utilising Council computer case recording systems, and other IT systems where required. Working with other professionals and partners to achieve effective joint working through initiatives that require a multi-agency approach, participating in and organising multi agency meetings .Skills and Experience Experience of the customer interface environment and demonstrable commitment to customer satisfaction including knowledge of different adult social care client groups. Dynamic and innovative, able to work as part of a team and meet strict deadlines and targets and work under pressure. Able to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) and work with service users, carers and with a wide range of other professionals. Including being able to promote the benefits of working together as one multi-disciplinary team and one department to minimise duplication and make best use of scarce resources. Able to conduct robust and sound assessments, risk assessments, support plans and reviews and facilitate self-assessments, applying the concept of single assessment where appropriate and maintain high quality records, write clear, concise reports and correspondence dealing at times with complex issues. This will involve using Council computer database and case recording systems. Able to evaluate alternative lines of action, identify degrees of priority and urgency and make creative and sound judgments in providing solutions to case work issues. Value for money minded with evidence of ability to design cost effective care packages, being clear about the impact of decisions on costs, and maintain effective administrative and organisational procedures. Able to set and maintain the highest standards of personal, professional and ethical behaviour and gain the trust and respect of others.DBS Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for Disclosure and Barring Service checks to be undertaken. Therefore, it is essential in making your application you disclose whether you have any convictions, bind overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders 1974 (Exemptions) (Amendments) Order 1986. Therefore, applications are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are 'spent' under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being take-up, any failure to disclose such convictions will results in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. The fact that a bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment. About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates

Be all you can be with Hamberley At Hamberley, we believe that our residents deserve something 'Extra Special, Every Day'. We're seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to help us achieve our goals. Reporting to the Director of Quality, the Quality Assurance Manager will play a key role in supporting our Home Managers to uphold statutory and regulatory standards, while providing oversight and guidance on clinical care and governance. Working across allocated homes, the role will focus on monitoring quality, identifying areas for improvement, and promoting best practice to help achieve the highest standards in care and service delivery. This role will require the successful applicant to possess a full driving license and must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and occasional weekends. At Hamberley we believe our residents deserve something 'Extra Special, Every Day', and we focus on the tiny details that make our homes for older people a luxurious and comfortable, home-like environment. We offer our colleagues: Competitive salary and benefits package 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays) Workplace pension A supportive and collaborative working environment Opportunities for professional development and training Access to high street discounts via our mobile friendly HapiApp benefits platform Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services Support and reimbursement of your revalidation costs and NMC annual fees.What you'll be doing: Provide strategic oversight of quality assurance, governance and inspection readiness across allocated services, ensuring alignment with the CQC Single Assessment Framework and supporting the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality care. Provide oversight of governance, risk and compliance frameworks, ensuring systems are robust, effective and aligned to regulatory expectations, with clear escalation where risks are identified. Support services to maintain continuous inspection readiness, reviewing and advising on the quality, organisation and triangulation of evidence to ensure it is current, accessible and inspection-ready. Provide oversight and challenge of incidents, safeguarding and investigations, ensuring learning is identified, embedded into practice and shared across services to strengthen resident safety. Monitor and interpret data from digital systems (e.g. PCS, Radar, Camascope), identifying trends, risks and themes, and ensuring actions are progressed and closed in a timely manner. Provide assurance of audit frameworks and outcomes, promoting consistency, quality and alignment to regulatory standards, without direct ownership of service-level audit completion. Produce clear, structured assurance reports for senior leadership and Board, supporting oversight, transparency and informed decision-making. Chair governance and quality meetings, ensuring multi-disciplinary input, clear accountability and effective follow-up of actions. Support and challenge Home Managers through coaching, guidance and governance oversight, promoting accountability and continuous improvement while maintaining a supportive and advisory approach. Provide oversight of service improvement plans, monitoring progress and escalating risks or delays to completion. Contribute to the development of policies, procedures and governance frameworks, strengthening quality, consistency and outcomes across the group.Could you be part of our team? We are recruiting for a Quality Assurance Manager to join our dynamic team. The successful applicant will be/have: Strong knowledge of governance, quality assurance and CQC regulatory frameworks, with applied understanding of the Single Assessment Framework Experience working within CQC-regulated services, ideally within adult social care or care home environments Proven experience in quality assurance, governance, audit or compliance roles, with the ability to influence and challenge at all levels Experience using digital care systems and governance dashboards (e.g. PCS, Radar, Camascope), with strong data analysis and reporting capability Ability to interpret data and provide meaningful assurance and insight to senior leadership Experience in supporting improvement through coaching, guidance and constructive challenge, rather than direct operational management Strong communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with colleagues, services and external stakeholders High level of organisation, with the ability to manage competing priorities and respond flexibly to service needs Experience contributing to quality improvement initiatives, governance frameworks or policy development Level 4/5 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) Relevant qualification in quality, governance or leadership (desirable) Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle, with flexibility to travel across servicesIf this sounds like you and you're looking for a fulfilling role that makes a genuine impact in the lives of others, this rewarding career is for you. About Hamberley Care homes Hamberley Care Homes is a care home group in the UK - offering luxury care homes in beautiful locations throughout the UK. Residents live in spacious, stylish ensuite rooms, and enjoy beautifully furnished shared spaces and landscaped gardens. From the deluxe picture house - where we screen classic films - to the on-site luxury spa - offering hairdressing, manicures and relaxing therapies - everything has been designed and finished with the care and attention you would expect from a 5-star hotel. Hamberley People: We respect and value our residents and each other. At Hamberley Care Homes, we believe in the importance of what we do and why we do it. Creative and empowered, our people see every day as an opportunity for growth and development. We make ideas happen. Together we can achieve anything. Be part of something special. Be part of Hamberley

Do you have exceptionally high cleaning standards and are super organised? Why not put those skills to good work! We are recruiting for a hands on team leader to support a cleaning services team within social care. The role will see you taking responsibility for the smooth running of a team of part time and full time cleaning staff as well as being hands on with cleaning duties when required. The ideal candidate will have a cleaning background, ideally within social/health care and have a good knowledge of health and safety at work practices. The role: • Coordinate day to day cleaning schedules for the team, rostering for holidays, sickness and work loads, • Oversea property cleans to ensure high standards are met at all times, offer training/guidance where required, • Manage an external contractors that are required for specialist cleaning/deep clean projects, • Risk assessments, • Stock control - ordering supplies, maintaining equipment and ensuring safety checks are completed, • Supervising team, • Recruitment and onboarding of new team members, • Provide on job training, • Performance reviews, • Act as point of contact and liaise with external teams, • Administration and reporting The successful candidate will: • Have previous experience in residential and/or commercial cleaning, • Have previous supervisory experience, • Have a good knowledge of healthy and safety at work processes and policies (COSHH), • Have excellent communication skills and a good knowledge of Microsoft Word, • Hold a UK/EU driving licence, • Be reliable and approachable!, • Be confident in prioritising work and scheduling This is a full time position, Monday - Friday. Work vehicle provided. No Evening work. No weekend work. Interested? You must have full UK working rights as sponsorship is not available. Please apply via the link