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Housing and Recovery WorkerLOCATION: CanterburyDURATION: Temporary for an initial 1 month, with scope for extensionSALARY: £13.85 + Holiday payHOURS: 37.5 per week (Over 7 days, between 8am - 10:30pm on an agreed rota) START DATE: ASAPAbout the role: Embark on a meaningful opportunity with a leading Housing Association as a Support Worker within supported living accommodation for vulnerable individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. In this role, you will support individuals to improve their wellbeing, build connections within their local communities, and develop the skills needed to successfully manage their homes and maintain independent living. • Case load management of 18+ service uses with mixed levels of support needs across two supported accommodations., • Liaise with housing agencies to ensure that appropriate referrals are made, including the Local Authority Housing Register and to support clients through homelessness applications with the local authority., • To support clients with housing related support which may include budgeting, debt management, education, employment, independent living skills, setting up home, neighbour complaints, health and safety, accessing welfare and housing benefits, mental health and substance misuse and referring to more specialised agencies where appropriate., • Planning regular key working sessions and tailoring personalized support plans for clients., • Assess and engage with rough sleepers throughout the community., • To inspect the prospective move-on options with clients and landlords, ensuring that properties meet the Decent Homes standard.Essential requirements:, • Must have an enhanced DBS on the update service., • Essential: Full driving license, current Enhanced DBS Alternatively, I you know anyone who works within the sector and is experienced within providing support to vulnerable clients / homeless pathways – and is looking for a new opportunity within the sector, then pass over my contact details and get them to send their CV to my email address. For more information on this role please contact Cali Webb on .

Architectural Technologist / Architectural Technician Canterbury, Kent (Office Based - 5 Days Per Week)£35,000 - £45,000 + Award-Winning Practice + Long-Term Stability + Strong Technical Focus + Career ProgressionThis is a great opportunity for a technically strong Architectural Technologist / Architectural Technician to join one of Kent's most established and respected architectural practices, known for delivering high-quality technical packages and long-term client relationships.Are you an Architectural Technologist or Technician who wants to join a stable, reputable practice where technical delivery is valued and your work directly supports project success? Are you looking for a long-term role with progression opportunities into Associate / Partner level?This well-established architectural practice has been operating for over 100 years. The business has built a strong reputation for delivering projects in a consistent and trusted way, particularly within developer-led residential housing, alongside commercial and education projects.Due to continued growth and workload, the technical team are now looking to bring in an additional Technologist/Technician to support project delivery across the team.The ideal candidate will have strong Building Regulations knowledge, solid technical experience, and be confident delivering construction-level information. Residential experience would be beneficial, although commercial experience is also welcomed.This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, award-winning practice with a strong reputation, a supportive culture, and long-term progression potential.The Role: • Producing technical drawing packages in AutoCAD, • Working on substructure plans and detailed floor layouts, • Producing contractor-ready technical information for construction and pricing, • Experienced Architectural Technologist / Architectural Technician, • Strong technical delivery skills, • Understanding of UK Building Regulations, • Proficient in AutoCAD, • Residential experience desirable (commercial also considered) Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Vanbrugh Group are currently assisting one of our main contractor clients to recruit a Resident Liaison Officer (RLO) into their business. The company are a leading and highly respected local authority refurbishment contractor operating in the Kent region. Following continued expansion through repeat business they have been successful in securing long term, guaranteed work in the Canterbury and surrounding areas. The works form part of the SHDF (Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund) and primarily involve energy efficiency measures such as improving insulation, installing heat pumps, and solar panels in order to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions in social housing properties. Working as a Resident Liaison Officer (RLO) for the company you will be the point of contact for residents whilst work is being undertaken to their homes. Communication is of paramount importance in this role, ensuring clear and efficient liaison between residents and the site construction teams. To succeed in the role you will need to be highly motivated, organised and have a positive mindset. A background in customer service and resident liaison/ satisfaction would be a distinct advantage. This is an extremely rewarding and challenging role and an opportunity to be working as part of a successful site team who support and guide each other whilst delivering projects in an efficient manner. Key Skills: Must have working experience of a customer services ...

Hostel In-Reach Recovery Worker - Thanet & Canterbury Location: Canterbury Salary: £24,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent About The Role Want a role where you can genuinely change lives? We’re looking for a Hostel In-Reach Recovery Worker to join our team on a full-time basis (35 hours per week), supporting adults with drug and alcohol needs who are living in supported accommodation hostels across Thanet and Canterbury. You’ll work within an integrated healthcare framework, supporting people with high complexity, trauma, and barriers to engagement. With a smaller caseload, you’ll be able to offer enhanced, flexible, trauma-informed support to those most at risk of rough sleeping. What you’ll be doing * Delivering 1:1 and group interventions tailored to individual needs * Completing risk, initial and comprehensive assessments to inform treatment journeys * Coordinating care with housing teams, healthcare, primary care and partner agencies * Supporting service users with housing, benefits, training, employment and health access * Motivating clients to engage with services and progress their care plans * Working collaboratively to achieve outcomes and commissioner targets What we’re looking for * Experience working with substance misuse, complex needs or vulnerable adults * A strong understanding of trauma-informed approaches * Confidence working across multi-disciplinary partnerships * Ability to manage caseloads, KPIs and high-quality case recording * A proactive, solution-focused approach and commitment to integrated working The role also involves * Flexible working, including some evenings/weekends * Occasional travel across your project cluster (with reasonable notice) * Strong focus on safeguarding, quality, safety and continuous improvement * Accurate documentation and data capture to evidence outcomes If you’re passionate about recovery, value collaboration, and want the time to deliver meaningful, person-centred support, we’d love to hear from you. About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - * Flexible working * Training and development opportunities * Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) * Season Ticket Loan Scheme * Cycle to work scheme * Crisis Loan Scheme * Electric Car Scheme * 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) * Access to Blue Light Card * 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays * Contributory Pension Scheme – Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years’ service and up to 9% thereafter * Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) * Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application

Axis, part of Axis CLC, is a trusted property services specialist delivering responsive repairs, planned works, refurbishments and voids services. We employ more than 1,500 people and support over 250 clients across London and the Southeast. Backed by over 110 years of combined experience across the Axis CLC group, we help keep residents safe, properties well maintained and clients fully compliant. The Role We’re looking for a compassionate and organised Resident Liaison Officer (RLO) to join our team, based from our Canterbury office with travel to sites across the region. As the key link between our delivery teams and residents, you’ll help ensure communication is clear, respectful and inclusive throughout planned maintenance and refurbishment works. Site compound environment. You’ll play a vital role in supporting residents, particularly those who may be vulnerable or require additional assistance, so that works are delivered safely, smoothly and with minimal disruption. Responsibilities Act as the primary point of contact for residents throughout the works programme. Arrange and attend resident consultation meetings, home visits, and pre-start appointments. Provide clear, timely and empathetic updates on progress, schedules, access requirements and changes. Handle concerns, complaints and queries professionally, ensuring resident satisfaction. Maintain accurate records of resident interactions, feedback and agreed actions. Identify and support vulnerable residents, including those with additional needs or dementia, ensuring reasonable adjustments are made. Collaborate closely with site managers, operatives and client representatives to support smooth project delivery. Ensure all communication and documentation aligns with health & safety, legal and client requirements. About You Experience within social housing, refurbishment or retrofit works would be highly beneficial. Strong written and verbal communication skills Demonstrable track record of staying with previous employers for reasonable durations (we are looking for stability and commitment) Comfortable working from a site compound/welfare environment. Willing and able to travel around Canterbury to hand-deliver letters, carry outdoor knocks etc. Experience arranging appointments for multiple trades and managing access for works. Competent in Microsoft Excel (maintaining trackers for PIBIs, installs and programme booking). Organised. Positive, professional, and resilient in dealing with residents. Able to carry out pre-condition reports before works commence. Working from home may be permitted depending on project needs but must be agreed in advance — this is primarily a site-based role. Full UK driving licence (essential). What We Offer A competitive salary package £30,000 - £35,000 per annum + car allowance Pension scheme and life assurance 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays Perkbox (discounts, perks & wellbeing offers) 1 paid volunteer day £2000 refer-a-friend bonus after the referee passes probation Opportunities for development and progression across Axis CLC Why Axis CLC? Joining Axis CLC means being part of a national organisation that delivers essential services across housing, education, healthcare, defence and commercial property. You’ll be joining a team that values reliability, quality and social impact, offering long-term stability, meaningful work and genuine opportunities to grow and progress in your career. Our Commitment to Inclusion Many faces, one Axis CLC. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know

Hostel In-Reach Recovery Worker - Thanet & Canterbury Location: Canterbury Salary : £24,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent About The Role Want a role where you can genuinely change lives? We're looking for a Hostel In-Reach Recovery Worker to join our team on a full-time basis (35 hours per week), supporting adults with drug and alcohol needs who are living in supported accommodation hostels across Thanet and Canterbury. You'll work within an integrated healthcare framework, supporting people with high complexity, trauma, and barriers to engagement. With a smaller caseload, you'll be able to offer enhanced, flexible, trauma-informed support to those most at risk of rough sleeping. What you'll be doing • Delivering 1:1 and group interventions tailored to individual needs * Completing risk, initial and comprehensive assessments to inform treatment journeys * Coordinating care with housing teams, healthcare, primary care and partner agencies * Supporting service users with housing, benefits, training, employment and health access * Motivating clients to engage with services and progress their care plans * Working collaboratively to achieve outcomes and commissioner targets What we're looking for • Experience working with substance misuse, complex needs or vulnerable adults * A strong understanding of trauma-informed approaches * Confidence working across multi-disciplinary partnerships * Ability to manage caseloads, KPIs and high-quality case recording * A proactive, solution-focused approach and commitment to integrated working The role also involves • Flexible working, including some evenings/weekends * Occasional travel across your project cluster (with reasonable notice) * Strong focus on safeguarding, quality, safety and continuous improvement * Accurate documentation and data capture to evidence outcomes If you're passionate about recovery, value collaboration, and want the time to deliver meaningful, person-centred support, we'd love to hear from you. About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - • Flexible working * Training and development opportunities * Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) * Season Ticket Loan Scheme * Cycle to work scheme * Crisis Loan Scheme * Electric Car Scheme * 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) * Access to Blue Light Card * 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays * Contributory Pension Scheme - Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years' service and up to 9% thereafter * Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) * Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Fraser Edwards Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Working Supervisor on behalf of our client, operating within secure and high-compliance residential environments. This is an excellent opportunity for a credible, hands-on Supervisor with strong technical knowledge who is confident leading from the front in occupied domestic properties. The Role: As a Supervisor, you will oversee day-to-day responsive maintenance operations across occupied residential properties. This is a hands-on role requiring you to balance supervisory responsibilities with active technical involvement on-site. You will ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, and right-first-time — maintaining high standards of quality, compliance, and resident satisfaction within KPI-driven environments. Key Responsibilities: • Supervise and support operatives carrying out responsive repairs and maintenance, • Undertake hands-on works where required, • Manage urgent repairs, follow-on works, and in-day replanning, • Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of work, • Monitor performance against KPIs, quality standards, and SLAs, • Liaise professionally with residents and stakeholders in occupied properties, • Use CAFM/job management systems (e.g. Maximo, Optimise) to manage workflow, • Ensure works are completed to contractual and compliance standards, particularly within secure estates Hours of Work: • 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday Essential Requirements: • SSSTS (minimum) – SMSTS desirable, • Valid CSCS Supervisor Card, • Recognised trade qualification (City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2 or 3), • Proven experience as a Working Supervisor / Working Foreman within responsive maintenance, • Experience working in occupied residential properties, • Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation, • Experience within KPI-driven environments, • Ability to use CAFM/job management systems and standard IT tools, • Full UK Driving Licence, • Eligible for, or currently holding, Security Clearance (SC) Highly Desirable • Experience working on MOD, social housing, local authority, or government contracts, • Multi-trade background with strong diagnostic ability, • Experience working in secure or high-compliance estates Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm, Permanent

Architectural Technologist / Architectural Technician Canterbury, Kent (Office Based - 5 Days Per Week) £35,000 - £45,000 + Award-Winning Practice + Long-Term Stability + Strong Technical Focus + Career Progression This is a great opportunity for a technically strong Architectural Technologist / Architectural Technician to join one of Kent's most established and respected architectural practices, known for delivering high-quality technical packages and long-term client relationships. Are you an Architectural Technologist or Technician who wants to join a stable, reputable practice where technical delivery is valued and your work directly supports project success? Are you looking for a long-term role with progression opportunities into Associate / Partner level? This well-established architectural practice has been operating for over 100 years. The business has built a strong reputation for delivering projects in a consistent and trusted way, particularly within developer-led residential housing, alongside commercial and education projects. Due to continued growth and workload, the technical team are now looking to bring in an additional Technologist/Technician to support project delivery across the team. The ideal candidate will have strong Building Regulations knowledge, solid technical experience, and be confident delivering construction-level information. Residential experience would be beneficial, although commercial experience is also welcomed. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, award-winning practice with a strong reputation, a supportive culture, and long-term progression potential. The Role: Producing technical drawing packages in AutoCAD Working on substructure plans and detailed floor layouts Producing contractor-ready technical information for construction and pricing Working across multiple live projects with overlapping deadlines The Person: Experienced Architectural Technologist / Architectural Technician Strong technical delivery skills Understanding of UK Building Regulations Proficient in AutoCAD Residential experience desirable (commercial also considered) Must be commutable to Canterbury (no relocators)Reference: BBBH(phone number removed) To apply for this role or to be considered for further positions, please click Apply Now or contact Anna Wilkes at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates

Housing and Recovery Worker LOCATION: Canterbury DURATION: Temporary for an initial 1 month, with scope for extension SALARY: £13.85 + Holiday pay HOURS: 37.5 per week (Over 7 days, between 8am - 10:30pm on an agreed rota) START DATE: ASAP About the role: Embark on a meaningful opportunity with a leading Housing Association as a Support Worker within supported living accommodation for vulnerable individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. In this role, you will support individuals to improve their wellbeing, build connections within their local communities, and develop the skills needed to successfully manage their homes and maintain independent living. Case load management of 18+ service uses with mixed levels of support needs across two supported accommodations. Liaise with housing agencies to ensure that appropriate referrals are made, including the Local Authority Housing Register and to support clients through homelessness applications with the local authority. To support clients with housing related support which may include budgeting, debt management, education, employment, independent living skills, setting up home, neighbour complaints, health and safety, accessing welfare and housing benefits, mental health and substance misuse and referring to more specialised agencies where appropriate. Planning regular key working sessions and tailoring personalized support plans for clients. Assess and engage with rough sleepers throughout the community. To inspect the prospective move-on options with clients and landlords, ensuring that properties meet the Decent Homes standard. Essential requirements: Must have an enhanced DBS on the update service. Essential: Full driving license, current Enhanced DBS Alternatively, I you know anyone who works within the sector and is experienced within providing support to vulnerable clients / homeless pathways – and is looking for a new opportunity within the sector, then pass over my contact details and get them to send their CV to my email address. For more information on this role please contact Cali Webb on (phone number removed)