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About the Company We are Nacro, we believe that everyone deserves a good education, a safe and secure place to live, the right to be heard, and the chance to start again, with support from someone on their side. That’s why our housing, education, justice, and health and wellbeing services work alongside people to give them the support and skills they need to succeed. And it’s why we fight for their voices to be heard and campaign together to create lasting change. We see your future, whatever the past. About the Role This role is part of the Community Accommodation with Support, Tier 2 (CAS-2) programme, directly commissioned by the Ministry of Justice and operating nationwide across England and Wales. The service provides accommodation and support for low/medium-risk people eligible for home detention curfew or bail, helping to keep people out of prison (when living in the community on licence is an option) and to support prison leavers to re-establish (crime-free) independent lives. Responsibilities • Support Service Users: Assess individual support needs, create person-centred support and safety plans, and assist with housing applications, Housing Benefit claims, and rent payments to support independence and tenancy sustainment., • Property Management: Ensure all properties meet the Decent Homes Standard, promptly address maintenance issues, and provide guidance to service users on maintaining safe and appropriate living conditions., • Collaboration: Work closely with probation services, court staff, housing providers, and other agencies to deliver coordinated support and achieve the best outcomes for service users., • Tenancy & Independence Support: Help service users develop practical life skills, manage their accommodation, and prepare for successful move-on into independent living., • Risk & Safeguarding: Identify and manage anti-social behaviour, safeguarding concerns, and tenancy risks, ensuring all actions are recorded and handled in line with policy., • Record Keeping & Compliance: Maintain accurate, timely case records and support service delivery in line with contractual and organisational requirements. Qualifications • Experienced in a support or housing-related role, • Experience working with vulnerable adults and individuals with complex needs Required Skills • Strong communication, organisation, and record-keeping skills, • Ability to build positive professional relationships and motivate others, • Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, and professional boundaries, • Knowledge of housing support, tenancy sustainment, and welfare benefits, • Ability to work independently and within a multi-agency team, • Resilient, with the ability to maintain a healthy work-life balance, • Creative problem-solver who can overcome challenges, • Emotionally intelligent and responsive to individual needs, • Strong team player who collaborates effectively Preferred Skills • Strong interest in engaging with people, adapting communication styles, and making informed decisions., • Ability to work professionally whilst balancing service user needs and Nacro’s wider mission., • Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities., • Competent ICT skills (Outlook, Word, Excel) – internal systems training provided. Pay range and compensation package Salary: £27,807 Per Annum (Base salary £26,807 + £1,000 Unsociable Hours) This role offers a starting salary within Nacro’s pay structure of £26,807 Pro rota Entry with expected progression to £27,477 Pro rota Established within the first year, subject to meeting clear criteria and performance standards, with further pay progression available in the future. Nacro’s pay framework provides transparent progression points and supports ongoing professional development and career growth. Equal Opportunity Statement Nacro is fair and inclusive employer. At Nacro, we believe in the power of a diverse and inclusive team. We are a Ban the Box employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those with criminal records. Convictions are not discussed at application stage and will only be considered later if relevant to the role, assessed fairly, proportionately and confidentially. For advice, contact our confidential Criminal Record Support Service on 0300 123 1999 or helpline@nacro.org.uk. Click here to view the Role Profile Click here to view the Candidate pack

We are Hestia. We make a difference. At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for aSenior Recovery Worker to play a pivotal role in our Complex Needs Service in Hammersmith and Fulham. Sounds great, what will I be doing? This role is responsible for empowering a caseload of clients to maintain their wellbeing, independence, and tenancy, while supporting them to achieve personal goals and aspirations. You will co-produce support and recovery plans, facilitate group activities and peer networks, and engage with community professionals to ensure holistic support. The role involves monitoring health, safety, and security, managing referrals, assessments, and reviews, and maintaining accurate records in line with policy. You will also support the manager with housing management tasks including rent collection, arrears, voids, repairs, and budgets, ensuring properties are safe, services run effectively, and contractual obligations are consistently met. What do I need to bring with me? You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tickallthe boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application. Here's what the team will be looking for The ideal candidate will have experience supporting people with mental health needs and working with criminal justice services, with an understanding of relevant regulatory frameworks. They should have a good knowledge of health and safety within accommodation-based services and be able to monitor and maintain safety, security, and maintenance needs. Basic housing management knowledge, including maintenance and repairs, is required, along with strong literacy, numeracy, and IT skills to produce clear written communication and records. A sound understanding of safeguarding issues and the ability to respond appropriately is essential. Interview Steps We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect. • Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!, • Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based. Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation. We are a disability confident employer Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us. Safeguarding Statement Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia. Important Information for Candidates If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed. We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered. JBRP1_UKTJ

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Unity is advertising this opportunity on behalf of our client.All applications will be directed to our client.Are you an experienced cleaner looking for flexible work that fits around your life?.Whether you’re looking to fill gaps between other jobs or build a full-time income on your terms, this

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