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About The Role Do you have experience in working with vulnerable people with complex needs in a Housing, Hostel or Supported Accommodation environment? We have a new Housing job opportunity where you will be working with a team of Housing professionals with the aim of supporting some of the districts most vulnerable adults to move on from temporary accommodation. You will be managing all temporary and emergency accommodation placements on behalf of Cotswold District Council. The role involves working closely with homeless clients in various emergency accommodation arrangements. The aim is to assist these individuals in accessing affordable housing options and ultimately reducing the time they spend in short-term accommodation. • You will be based primarily within one of our Hostels working intensively with homeless clients to enable them to access the full range of affordable housing options with the aim of reducing time spent in short term accommodation. • The role involves travel across our district to visit homelessness households in their temporary accommodation (including Hostels and various B&B s) with the aim of assisting them with maximising all of the housing options available to them to ensure that they are able to move on from temporary accommodation as soon as possible. • Create bespoke Tenancy Ready plans for each client and ensure that they have access to the appropriate support and resources to achieve this. • You will also take part in assisting the Temporary Accommodation Supervisor in ensuring that full risk assessments are carried out on each client before being offered a placement in Council managed accommodation. • Assist with the daily running of the homeless hostel s, ensure repairs are promptly reported to the Property Service Team and assist with ensuring H&S risk assessments are up to date and adhered to. What we are looking for Someone who values structure, confidentiality, and professionalism as much as they do empathy and support. You will be expected to handle sensitive personal information with the utmost discretion, in line with GDPR and safeguarding protocols. Maintaining client confidentiality is non-negotiable in this role. You will need to have knowledge of Housing and related legislation, including the Housing Acts, case law, the Homelessness Reduction code of guidance and good practice. This role requires a strong understanding of professional boundaries and the ability to maintain them even in emotionally complex situations. This is a rewarding but demanding role ideal for someone who thrives on helping others in crisis, but who understands the importance of clear boundaries, resilience, and confidentiality. You will need resilience and adaptability as you will often work with people experiencing stress, crisis, or confrontation, so it is essential you can manage these situations calmly and confidently. Being emotionally resilient and understand how to support others without becoming personally involved or emotionally entangled. Teamwork is essential for this role to work effectively with colleagues and external agencies. Please note you will be based at the hostel 5 days a week and will need the ability to travel as required. For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification. You will need • GCSEs (5 A-Cs or equivalent, including Maths and English) • Experience of working in a Housing, Supported Housing or Homelessness focused service • Experience of working with vulnerable people and people with complex needs Special Conditions • Full UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle for work purposes • DBS Check Should we receive sufficient applications for this role we reserve the right to close the vacancy early, therefore we advise candidates to apply as soon as possible. Previous applicants need not apply. Publica is a unique place to work we are a local government organisation with a twist! Publica wants to transform the way local services are delivered. To help do this we have started to fundamentally rethink the way we design our services in the digital era so that Publica is a customer-focused organisation driven by real user needs. What can we do for you • Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role) • 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays and an extra two volunteering days off a year for you to support a charity of your choice • Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care • Pension scheme with a good employer contribution of 7% of your earnings • Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues • Cycle to work scheme • Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with huge tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars • Access to digital financial advice (covering your pension scheme, mortgages and other finances) • Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements • Additional income protection, covering 50% of your salary for potentially a further five years if you are unable to work due to sickness or injury • Life assurance, currently four times your annual salary • These are just a handful of the benefits that you can enjoy when you join us! To apply for this position please click on "apply now" within this page and submit your CV and supporting statement. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification. It s important that we re a good fit for each other, so let us know what s important to you and why you want to work for Publica Group Ltd. Your application will not be considered if you have not provided a supporting statement, in addition to your CV. Accredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies - Please state this within your covering statement or in a separate email. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record. About Us You will be employed by Publica Group Ltd which was created by four partner Councils (West Oxfordshire District Council, Cotswold District Council, Cheltenham Borough Council and Forest of Dean District Council) to deliver more efficient and improved services. Publica is a unique place to work, established to transform the way local services are delivered, fundamentally rethinking the way our services are designed and delivered in a digital era, making us a customer-focused organisation driven by real user needs.

About The Role Do you have experience supporting vulnerable people with complex needs in a Housing, Hostel or Supported Accommodation environment, and are you ready to take the next step into a supervisory role? We have an exciting opportunity for a Temporary Accommodation Support Supervisor (18-month maternity cover) to join our Housing team, working to support some of the district s most vulnerable adults to move on from temporary accommodation into longer-term housing solutions. You will play a key role in the day-to-day running of Council-owned homeless accommodation in West Oxfordshire, ensuring high-quality, safe and well-managed services. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, you will help residents develop the skills and support they need to move on successfully, while also supervising and supporting a small team of Temporary Accommodation Support Officers. This is a rewarding but demanding role, ideal for someone who combines empathy with professionalism, resilience and strong organisational skills. What you ll be doing Supervising and providing day-to-day direction to Temporary Accommodation Support Officers, with direct line management responsibility for two staff members Ensuring the efficient running of Council-owned homeless accommodation, maintaining high service standards and maximising occupancy Managing hostel budgets, minimising voids and ensuring residents are supported to claim the correct benefits and meet service charge requirements Carrying out and overseeing risk assessments, health & safety checks, and property inspections, ensuring repairs and issues are reported promptly Developing bespoke support plans for residents to help them manage their stay and move on into independent accommodation Supporting residents to access benefits, support agencies, employment, education or volunteering opportunities Managing and responding to anti-social behaviour, while maintaining positive relationships with neighbours and local businesses Representing the service at multi-agency meetings and contributing to alternative homelessness pathways Deputising for the Temporary Accommodation Lead when required Participating in an on-call duty rota (additional remuneration provided) What we re looking for Someone who values structure, confidentiality and professionalism alongside compassion and support. You will be working with sensitive personal information and must demonstrate a strong understanding of safeguarding, GDPR and professional boundaries. You ll need to be resilient and adaptable, able to remain calm and confident when working in challenging environments or emotionally complex situations. Teamwork is essential, as is the ability to work independently under pressure and meet tight deadlines. You will also need a sound understanding of housing legislation, including the Housing Acts, the Homelessness Reduction Act and associated guidance. You will need A qualification equivalent to a degree or at least five years relevant experience in Housing, Housing Management, Supported Accommodation or a hostel-based environment GCSE Maths and English (grade C/4 or above, or equivalent) Experience of working with vulnerable people with complex needs Experience of supervising staff or supporting service delivery within a housing or support setting Excellent written and verbal communication skills Confidence using IT systems, including Microsoft and Google packages A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes Desirable A relevant professional or academic qualification Knowledge or experience of project management Membership of a relevant professional body For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification. Special Conditions Full UK driving licence and ability to travel across the district Standard DBS check required Deputising for the Temporary Accommodation Lead when required Participating in an on-call duty rota (additional remuneration provided) Should we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Previous applicants need not apply. What we can do for you Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role) 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays and an extra two volunteering days off a year for you to support a charity of your choice Renewed again for another year there is a health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care Pension scheme with a good employer contribution of up to 7% of your earnings Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with significant tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements Additional income protection, covering 50% of your salary for potentially a further five years if you are unable to work due to sickness or injury Life assurance, currently four times your annual salary Watch our new 'What is Publica' video to see why its great to join us! About Us You will be employed by Publica Group Ltd which was created by four partner Councils (West Oxfordshire District Council, Cotswold District Council, Cheltenham Borough Council and Forest of Dean District Council) to deliver more efficient and improved services. Publica is committed to meeting its statutory and moral duties to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people under 18 years of age and adults at risk who are the recipients of its services and/or activities. Publica is a unique place to work, established to transform the way local services are delivered, fundamentally rethinking the way our services are designed and delivered in a digital era, making us a customer-focused organisation driven by real user needs.