Part-time Jobs in Hanley%2C stoke on trent%2C united kingdom

Housing Support WorkersFurther to the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 and having regard to the nature and context of the posts, it is an occupational requirement for the successful candidate to be female.  Job Type :  Permanent /  Full -TimeSalary : £24,962 Per Annum (Base salary £23,962 + £1,000 Unsociable Hours) - this role is also eligible for a one-off retention payment of £1000 upon successfully completing 9 months service

• The quoted figure is a full-time equivalent value, which will be pro-rated for part-time staff – subject to qualifying eligibility of service and not being under notice at the qualifying dateFull Time :  Working hours are 8 hours per day, shift patterns and flexibility will be discussed during the interview. (The provision of the contract is between 08 : 00 and 22 : 00Location :  Stoke-on-TrentCandidates are required to have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for the purposes of undertaking the requirements of this role.Making a differenceThe Community Accommodation with Support, tier 2 (CAS-2) contract is a high-profile commission direct from the Ministry of Justice.  Operating in every region across England and Wales. CAS-2 provide accommodation, support to low and medium risk offenders that are eligible for a home detention curfew or bail that would otherwise be held in prison because they do not have accommodation in the community.  It is currently Nacro’s largest single contract and is set to grow by 60% over the next 18 months!What will you be doing : In this role no two days are ever the same and you will have the opportunity to make an impact and a difference for our service users and wider communities. Managing your diary to meet the requirements of the role, you’ll meet with service users, discuss support needs and how we can help them to meet their objectives; complete Support and Safety Plans, work with Community Probation Practitioners and court staff to best support our service users. You’ll also need to be able to help our service users with applying for Housing Benefit and paying rent etc.   All of our properties require to meet the ‘Decent Homes Standard’ and to do that you’ll need great attention to detail to ensure that our homes are clean, tidy and all repairs are reported and actioned, so they are readily available for our service user to move into.People who love this role are :  Resilient – doesn’t take the events of the day home with them, undertakes activity to care for own wellbeing.       Curious – will ask questions to understand before finding solutions or signposting.  Emotionally intelligent - Perceptive to human behaviour, instinctively knows when something isn’t right.
• Has a level of self-confidence and knows own limitations. Positive outlook – enthusiastic and willing to learning.
• Warm personality, smiles and gives appropriate eye contact, demonstrates Demonstrates team working and supports peers. Combines efforts with others. Personal values match those of Nacro.  What are we looking for : Genuine interest in people – wants to interact with people through different methods (phone, email, face to face) and can change their own communication style to meet the needs of the audience and situation. Listening, asking questions to confirm understanding, clear and concise, doesn’t always accept the status quo. Uses common sense to help make decisions.Acts with integrity and within professional boundaries in the service users' best interests and Nacro. Knows when to escalate issues or concerns, and to ask for help.Able to manage competing priorities – manages self, is organised to deliver, updates systems and reports in a timely manner, sets reminders and follows up to ensure outcomes happen. Pays attention to the detail.ICT literate – training will be given for our systems, need to be able to use outlook, word and excel at a basic level.
• Non-Negotiables - Without these things you would find it very challenging to complete the job role.Full clean UK Driving licence Access to vehicle - you will be reimbursed for your mileage at 45p per mile.       Willing to undertake extensive travel for business.
• Business car insurance will be required if appointed for the post. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. as well as registration on the DBS Update Service. These will be completed as part of the Pre-Employment Screening process. This role also requires a Prison Clearance. We welcome applications from individuals with lived experience of the criminal justice system, and having a criminal record will not necessarily preclude you from being successful in your application.Rewards and Benefits-25 days holiday + bank holidays Free eye test and £50 contribution towards glasseEmployee assistance programmeExcellent benefits including a great annual leave entitlement, additional special leave, an occupational sick pay scheme which exceeds statutory requirements. The opportunity to work flexibly within the community as this role allows you to work from home in between property visits.If you have any questions or would like to have an informal chat regarding the role, please email (url removed)This role provides an excellent springboard into other criminal justice professions including experience of working with a range of criminal justice agencies. In addition, you will gain experience in liaising local authority Housing Benefit departments and the DWP to resolve financial issues.Request for Visa Sponsorship – NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS VACANCYThere is strict criteria for visa sponsorship set by the British Government. This vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship