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New Start is a family-run, not-for-profit organisation, providing residential and supported accommodation services for vulnerable adults, families, children, and young people. We deliver a diverse range of homelessness projects and temporary housing solutions, helping some of the most complex and disadvantaged groups across Merseyside. \n Strengths-Based Housing Support Worker/Coach \n Have you had experience working as a housing support worker? Do you hold the necessary skills to coach and inspire people to move forward positively with their lives? If you do, then we have a fantastic opportunity for a strengths-based Housing Support Coach to work within a 24/7 supported accommodation hostel in Liverpool. You will be supporting vulnerable adults via a program of empowerment and confidence-building, helping them to personally grow and develop within safe and comfortable lodgings whilst working towards greater independence and a more permanent housing solution. \n What we have to offer \n\n • Competitive Salary - £ Hours)\n, • A contributory pension scheme\n, • 225 Hours Annual Leave rising to 285 with length of service\n, • An online bespoke Mandatory training package including a wide range of additional resources to support your development\n, • A range of learning and development opportunities up to and including Level 5\n, • Medicash and Employee Assistance Programme\n\n Responsibilities as a Housing Support Coach will include: \n\n • Managing and inspiring positive change for a caseload of residents within a psychologically informed hostel-environment\n, • Supporting those who access the service to settle in, and work towards implementing a more empowering and positive daily structure into their lives at a pace that is realistic and achievable to them\n, • Educating residents on harm reduction around substance misuse and supporting those who are contemplating recovery from addictions to understand the steps required to access various treatment options\n, • Planning future long-term accommodation and resettlement options via a personalised strengths-based support plan\n, • Offering ongoing coaching, advice, and guidance on housing/resettlement related issues from the beginning of a resident’s tenancy through to their planned exit\n, • Conducting ‘trauma aware’ needs and risk assessments, and updating when necessary\n, • Exploring education, training, and employment options with residents\n, • Empowering residents to sustain their welfare benefits, manage their tenancy and comply with key functions that are necessary to support their basic needs/finances\n, • Referring clients to relevant specialist support agencies to assist with support that cannot be met within the service remit\n, • Liaising with external agencies (from a multidisciplinary perspective) on behalf of residents to ensure they can access what they need from services\n, • Working as part of a team overseeing the health and safety of the building and all residents/visitors/co-workers whilst on shift\n, • Completing regular resident welfare checks (as required) throughout the shift\n, • Completing thorough case notes for all residents throughout the shift and providing a detailed handover to the next members of staff coming on shift\n, • Supporting residents to maintain contact with specialist and clinical agencies\n, • Reporting any incidents or concerns to the Project Manager\n, • Effectively managing and reporting incidents that occur within the service in-line with New Start’s serious incident protocol\n\n What we are looking for in a Support Coach: \n\n • Experience of working with individuals with complex needs, substance misuse issues, mental health, trauma, and/or offending backgrounds\n, • Experience of working collaboratively with other agencies both voluntary and statutory\n, • Experience and understanding of safeguarding vulnerable people\n, • Previous experience of working in a hostel setting or delivering support via outreach work/in-reach work\n, • An excellent understanding of homelessness/rough sleeping, substance misuse, harm reduction and managing complex needs/behaviours\n, • An ability to motivate people and build positive connections\n, • Knowledge and experience of how to support people from a person-centred perspective, positively engaging people through a process that is led by them\n, • Ability to accurately record information, such as case notes, risk assessments, support plans and incident forms\n, • Experience of working with Mainstay would also be desired, however full training will be provided\n\n This post is subject to enhanced DBS criminal record disclosure \n The post is rota-based which may include weekends/unsociable hours as the role supports a service wide day/evening rota.

Our client manages more than 2,700 homes across Liverpool, Sefton and the Wirra providing a range of housing options including family homes, accommodation for single people, over-55s housing, key worker homes and shared ownership properties. Due to a busy work load, they are looking for a Multi-Skilled Joiner to join their team carrying out repairs within their responsive repairs team. Job Purpose To deliver responsive repair, maintenance and improvement works safely, efficiently and to a high standard, ensuring customer satisfaction at all times. The postholder will identify and report safeguarding or property concerns, work collaboratively with colleagues, and contribute to the delivery of an excellent repairs service. Key Responsibilities Carry out a range of domestic repairs, maintenance and improvement works, with a core trade in joinery. Demonstrate competence in at least one additional trade, such as plastering, plumbing, tiling, roofing repairs or groundworks. Plan and prioritise daily workloads to ensure appointments and target completion dates are achieved. Complete all works to a high standard while maintaining quality, efficiency and productivity. Accurately complete job records, work orders and reports using mobile working systems. Communicate professionally with customers, colleagues, supervisors and office staff. Identify, record and report safeguarding concerns or property issues where appropriate. Work collaboratively with other trades to deliver multi-disciplinary repair works. Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, company policies and safe working practices. Participate in training, continuing professional development and out-of-hours emergency support when required. Skills and Experience Proven experience delivering responsive repairs and maintenance within occupied residential properties. Competent in domestic joinery, with experience in at least one additional trade. Ability to organise and manage workloads effectively to meet service standards and deadlines. Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship. Experience of working independently as well as part of a team. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Ability to accurately complete documentation and use mobile technology for recording works. Experience working with housing associations or social housing providers is desirable. Qualifications NVQ Level 2 in Joinery (or equivalent) – Essential. NVQ Level 3 in Joinery (or equivalent) – Desirable. Full UK Driving Licence – Essential. Personal Attributes Customer-focused with a commitment to delivering excellent service. Professional, reliable and self-motivated. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to use initiative. Adaptable and able to respond positively to changing priorities. Team-oriented with the ability to build effective working relationships. Committed to maintaining high standards of health, safety and quality. Takes pride in delivering work to a consistently high standard. Working Requirements Mobile role requiring travel between customer properties. Flexibility to work outside normal working hours when required. Participation in an out-of-hours emergency call-out service. Commitment to ongoing training and continuous professional development. If you are looking to secure a role with a reputable company then please apply with your cv today

Multi Skilled Worker – Plasterer An exceptional opportunity has arisen to join one of North West’s leading housing associations. Prima Group is an ambitious, forward thinking and innovative place to work, We see our people being key to our success, and are Silver Award members of Investors in People . As a Multi Skilled Worker – Plasterer you will be completing all repair and improvement work safely, efficiently and to client satisfaction. To actively participate in ensuring any safeguarding or repair concerns are noted and reported. Location: Liverpool, Sefton, Wirral Salary: £33,530, per annum Multi Trade Skilled - Plasterer Main Duties: To be able to perform a range of repairs, maintenance and improvement works as required. To be able to locate properties in various surrounding areas and effectively use a map and take directions. To organise daily jobs effectively and independently, taking into consideration job priority and appointments made. To assist colleagues in ensuring timely completion of jobs. To document all orders and job sheets efficiently and produce accurate reports regarding works undertaken and properties visited. To communicate effectively with internal office staff, colleagues, managers and customers. To perform other duties as appropriate to the job level, including providing support to colleagues as directed by the manager. To complete jobs in priority and completion date order. To attend and participate in training and information sessions relating to health and safety and relevant processes. To help us to achieve our aim of becoming the 'contractor of choice' by providing excellent service to our customers and working closely with our partners. To ensure compliance with the Group’s health and safety policies. To undertake relevant Continuing Professional Development (CPD) applicable to their professional body and be prepared to undertake training as directed by the Group. The post holder may be directed by their line manager to carry out other duties and responsibilities in line with his/her post, grade, skills, knowledge and experience. Multi Trade Skilled - Plasterer Person Requirements: Strong commitment to customer service excellence. Takes pride in quality of work Demonstrates drive and resilience Self-starting and self-motivated. Interpersonal Diversity Adaptable Team focus Customer Focus Expertise in specific fieldSkills & Competencies for the role: NVQ level 2 qualification in core trade (or equivalent). NVQ level 3 is desirable. PASMA training is desirable To carry out all aspects of plastering to a good standard. To be proficient in at least one of the following Joinery Tiling and finishes Plumbing Groundworks To be customer focused and to deliver excellent customer service. To be able to work in an efficient manner, completing jobs and arranging materials to minimise non-productive time. To work with other trades in delivery of more complex or multi discipline orders, being mindful of the effect one trades actions may have on another. Must be methodical, accurate and have a keen eye for detail. Ability to work as part of a team. High degree of initiative to complete jobs by target date. Ability to query jobs and liaise with office staff and managers. Ability to plan and prioritise workload. Working to deadlines and agreed targets. Full awareness of relevant H&S requirements and considerations. Dealing with members of the public on a regular basis. Excellent standards of communication skills, both written and verbal. Experience of working with Housing Associations and delivering repairs is desirable.Multi Trade Skilled - Plasterer Benefits- why work for us? Healthcare scheme Pension scheme 25 Days Annual Leave 40-hour week Monday-Friday Fully flexible working arrangements – hybrid working from the office and from home Free parking on site at Prima’s two offices We strive to be an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and strives to achieve dignity at work. Whoever you are, you will be valued and respected. Prima Group is signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme and the Caring Business Charter. As such, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants and those care experienced young people, who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Please specify if you wish to considered under this scheme. If you wish to apply in a different format, I.e. a video, please visit our website to see how or (url removed) style="background-color: white; color: rgb(87, 87, 86);">If you to be at the forefront of shaping Prima Group’s ambitions, then we would love to hear from you. Please visit our website for more information about Prima Group

Our client St. Helens MBC is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Children with Disabilities team. Job Purpose To provide high-quality social work services to children and young people with disabilities and their families, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and development. The Senior Social Worker manages complex cases, provides mentoring to colleagues, and contributes to service improvement while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and statutory guidance. Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of complex children with disabilities cases, including safeguarding, child protection, children in need, looked-after children, and court proceedings. Undertake statutory assessments under relevant legislation, including the Children Act 1989 and Care Act where appropriate during transition planning. Develop, implement, monitor, and review child-centred care and support plans. Complete specialist assessments relating to disability, parenting capacity, risk, and family functioning. Lead multi-agency meetings, child protection conferences, core groups, and professionals' meetings. Work collaboratively with education, health, housing, and voluntary sector partners. Ensure the child's voice is central to assessment and planning. Support children through transitions into adulthood alongside Adult Social Care services. Prepare high-quality reports for court, Child Protection Conferences, and statutory reviews. Resp...

Seeking a Housing Support Worker/Resettlement Officer to assist vulnerable individuals into stable accommodation and independent living.