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About Her Centre Her Centre is a hyper-local women's charity, providing services to women and girls in Greenwich. We support women and children affected by domestic abuse, sexual abuse, and relationship trauma. We provide Independent Domestic Violence Advocates (IDVAs) to support women and children by providing emotional support, support to flee abuse and a safety plan. Our services also include free legal support with a family lawyer, a welfare advice hub, training programmes for both women and organisations, and a range of empowerment courses such as ESOL classes, counselling, peer support groups and more to help women build skills, confidence, and independence. The Role The Floating Support IDVA will provide specialist domestic abuse advocacy alongside practical housing and resettlement support to women who have experienced domestic abuse and homelessness. The role will combine the specialist functions of an IDVA with intensive floating support to help survivors remain safe, sustain their accommodation, develop tenancy readiness and move successfully into safe, independent housing. The post holder will undertake comprehensive needs and risk assessments, safety planning, advocacy and multi-agency work while supporting survivors with the practical skills, housing, financial, health, legal and social needs that can create barriers to successful resettlement. The role will work closely with City of London Homelessness Officers, MARAC, WSUP's Health Coordinator and other statutory and voluntary-sector partners to ensure support is coordinated, risk is managed and each woman is supported towards safe and sustainable move-on. Duties Build trusting, positive and professional relationships with survivors, using a trauma-informed, strengths-based and person-centred approach which recognises the impact of domestic abuse, homelessness, multiple disadvantage and intersectionality. Provide specialist IDVA advice, advocacy and crisis intervention to women experiencing domestic abuse, including support with safety, housing, legal remedies, criminal and civil justice processes and access to specialist services. Complete and review DASH risk assessments within the required timeframe, working in partnership with City of London Homelessness Officers and other relevant agencies. Develop, implement and regularly review individual safety plans and risk-management plans, responding promptly to changes in risk, incidents, safeguarding concerns and domestic abuse-related threats. Advocate for and represent survivors at MARAC where appropriate, including making referrals and re-referrals where risk escalates or circumstances change. Support survivors to understand and exercise their rights under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 and other relevant legislation, and facilitate access to legal advice and remedies including injunctions, non-molestation orders and criminal justice processes. Provide effective housing-related support, including tenancy management, understanding housing rights and responsibilities, housing applications, choice-based lettings, property viewings, tenancy signing, renters' rights and preparation for independent living. Support survivors to make weekly housing bids and maximise their move-on options, including identifying and pursuing safe accommodation options outside the social housing system where appropriate. Ensure housing benefit claims are made within the required timeframe and support survivors to maximise their income, access benefits and develop budgeting and financial management skills. Support survivors to develop practical life skills and the confidence required to sustain accommodation, manage a home and live independently. Work with survivors to identify employment, education, training, volunteering and learning needs and make appropriate referrals or provide practical support to access opportunities. Support survivors to register with a GP and access primary healthcare and other relevant health services, including practical support to attend appointments where needed. Recognise and appropriately escalate health deterioration, self-neglect and other health inequalities. Identify mental health concerns and ensure survivors are appropriately signposted or referred to mental health services, alongside facilitating access to counselling and other emotional wellbeing support. Make appropriate onward referrals and support survivors to access relevant external services where appropriate, including specialist domestic abuse, health, legal, financial, employment, community and social support services. Facilitate social activities and opportunities for group cohesion at least monthly, promoting social inclusion, confidence, resilience and positive relationships while respecting survivors' individual cultural, religious and communication needs. Support survivors with practical arrangements for moving home, including viewing properties, decision-making, tenancy signing, move-on grants, furniture and social-giving schemes, transport and other relocation logistics. Maintain regular contact with survivors, with at least weekly contact attempts Respond appropriately to incidents, anti-social behaviour and safeguarding concerns, ensuring call-outs and incidents are recorded within the required timeframe and safeguarding concerns are reported or escalated to the appropriate agency without delay. Maintain accurate, timely and contemporaneous case records, including support plans, risk assessments, safety plans, outcomes, referrals, incidents and move-on activity, in accordance with Her Centre's data protection, confidentiality and information-sharing requirements. Complete exit interviews and support the collection of service-user feedback, using feedback and lived experience to inform service development and improvement. Contribute accurate monitoring information and individual progress reports, including data required for quarterly contract monitoring, client outcomes, demographics, referrals, move-on, incidents, safeguarding, partnerships and service-user feedback. Maintain effective working relationships with WSUP's Health Coordinator, City of London Homelessness Officers, housing services, police, health, social care, legal services, domestic abuse services and other relevant agencies Keep up to date with legislation, policy, research and best practice relating to domestic abuse, homelessness, housing, safeguarding, health and violence against women and girls, and undertake relevant training and professional development. Contribute to service improvement and co-production, ensuring survivor participation, feedback and lived experience inform service delivery. Undertake other reasonable duties consistent with the role, as requested by the Service Director or senior management. Benefits of working at Her Centre - A lovely team! - 4 day working week (full time) - 1 personal "wellbeing hour" a week - Work from home 1 day a month - 2 team-building days out a year - Training and progression opportunities - 3% pension contribution Please note: Due to the intensive and sensitive nature of the support involved, this post is open to women only , as permitted under Section 7(2)(e) of the Sex Discrimination Act. We are actively interviewing for this role as applications arrive

Location: Islington (Hybrid Working) Contract: Temporary - 3 Months Initially Hours: Full-Time (36 Hours Per Week) Pay Rate: £21.05 per hour PAYE or £25.52 per hour Umbrella Are you an experienced housing professional looking for your next contract opportunity? We are recruiting for a Neighbourhood Response Officer to support the effective management of neighbourhoods and tenancies within a busy social housing environment. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering safe, clean and sustainable communities while supporting residents across your designated patch. Working in a hybrid capacity, you'll be responsible for managing neighbourhood issues, investigating tenancy breaches, addressing anti-social behaviour and ensuring properties and estates remain well-maintained and compliant. The role involves regular resident engagement and close partnership working with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities align with Clarion Housing's Neighbourhood Response Officer profile, including estate inspections, tenancy management, ASB investigations and community engagement initiatives. , jobs.insid sing.co.uk Duties Will Include: Delivering neighbourhood and tenancy management services across a designated area. Conducting regular estate inspections and monitoring property conditions. Investigating reports of anti-social behaviour and tenancy breaches. Supporting vulnerable residents and carrying out welfare visits. Undertaking tenancy sign-ups, assignments and customer visits. Working with resident groups and stakeholders to improve local communities. Liaising with police, local authorities and support agencies. Monitoring environmental issues including fly-tipping and estate cleanliness. Maintaining accurate records and case management systems. Candidate Requirements: Previous experience in social housing, neighbourhood management or tenancy services. Strong knowledge of housing management practices and ASB casework. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Ability to build effective relationships with residents and partner organisations. Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a diverse workload. Comfortable working independently and making decisions on complex cases. Experience of safeguarding, tenancy sustainment or community engagement is desirable. What's on Offer? Hybrid working arrangement. Competitive hourly rates. Opportunity to work with a respected housing organisation. Immediate start available. Potential for extension beyond the initial 3-month contract. If you're passionate about delivering excellent housing services and making a difference within local communities, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your updated CV.

Location: Basildon & Wider Essex Contract: Temporary, 2 Months Initially with Potential Extension Hours: Full-Time Pay: £19.13 per hour PAYE or £23.19 per hour Umbrella Are you an experienced housing professional with a passion for creating safe, thriving communities? We are currently recruiting for a Neighbourhood Response Officer to cover Basildon and the wider Essex area on behalf of a leading housing organisation. This is a resident-facing role requiring regular travel throughout the region, making a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle essential. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring neighbourhoods remain safe, clean and attractive places to live while supporting residents with tenancy-related matters, safeguarding concerns and anti-social behaviour issues. Key Duties Deliver a programme of regular estate and neighbourhood inspections. Identify environmental concerns and drive local improvements. Support tenancy management, including sign-ups and tenancy sustainment activities. Investigate reports of anti-social behaviour and tenancy breaches. Conduct welfare visits and support vulnerable residents. Work in partnership with safeguarding teams, social services, mental health services and police. Develop and support local community projects and neighbourhood initiatives. Liaise with residents, contractors and partner agencies to resolve neighbourhood issues. Assist with tenancy enforcement, legal action and court attendance where required. Final Role se Officer PDF About You To be considered, you will have: Previous experience in housing management, neighbourhood services or tenancy management. A strong customer service background. Experience dealing directly with residents and community stakeholders. Knowledge of ASB case management and tenancy enforcement processes. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Confidence to work both independently and as part of a wider team. Good IT skills and the ability to adapt to new systems and processes. A proactive, resilient and solutions-focused approach. Final Role se Officer PDF Essential Requirements Full UK Driving Licence Access to Your Own Vehicle Willingness to travel extensively across Basildon and surrounding Essex regions Ability to work in a resident-facing, field-based role What's on Offer? Competitive hourly rates. Hybrid and field-based working environment. Opportunity to work for one of the UK's leading housing providers. Immediate start available. Strong possibility of contract extension. Meaningful opportunity to make a positive impact on local communities. If you're an experienced Neighbourhood Officer, Housing Officer, Tenancy Officer or Community Housing Professional looking for your next assignment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your updated CV.

About Us Birmingham and Solihull Women's Aid have for over 45 years supported women and children with services around domestic violence and abuse. Could you be a part of our team as we continue our mission to end domestic violence and abuse? The region's leading charity in tackling violence against women and girls, BSWA offers a helpline, webchat, drop in and and community support as well as emergency accommodation in six refuges across the area. Projects supports women in the criminal justice system, in healthcare settings, and throughout the community, offering support to women and children experiencing domestic violence. Alongside this, we also have staff offering training and consultancy to businesses and health and social care professionals alike, raising awareness on gender based violence issues. We seek like-minded women to join our enthusiastic team of workers, all of us passionate about the vital and valuable work we do to support women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, and tackling the wider issues of violence against women and girls. Key Responsibilities - To provide specialist expertise on IDVA within West Midlands Police (WMP) Call Centre and Domestic Abuse Desk. This role will support the improvement of police practice by providing tailored guidance, advice, and professional support to officers and staff, strengthening their understanding of safe, trauma informed and appropriate interventions with women and children affected by DVA. Experience Required - Of influencing professional practice, including delivering training and awareness sessions Of carrying out needs and risk assessments and support of women experiencing abuse Of working within safeguarding guidelines to protect and promote the well-being of children and young people Of monitoring and evaluating projects Benefits 31 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays) Up to 6% matched pension contribution Free access to Employee Assistance Programme Life Assurance scheme while in employment (a lump sum of 4 times salary) Cycle to Work scheme Health Cash Plan scheme available to all employees from day one Successful candidates may have the opportunity to work under hybrid working arrangements, subject to the role and to the terms of our Hybrid Working Policy BSWA is a Disability Confident Employer. We want everyone to have equal chance at being considered for our jobs. Should you be unable to submit your application online and would prefer an alternative method, or you are experiencing another barrier to completing your application, please contact our recruitment team via our website. These posts are covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010) and women only need apply. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is at 12 noon on Wednesday 4th November. Interviews will take place weeks commencing 16th and 23rd November. Apply via our website.

Adecco are pleased to be recruiting for a Project Development Officer to work within the Thames Valley Police Force Location: Newbury Contract Type: FTC 12 Months from start Hourly Rate: £56357.00 per Annum plus benefits Driving Required: Yes Working Pattern: Full Time, 37.5 hour per week, Monday to Thursday 8am-4pm, Friday 8am-3.30pm, hybrid Our client, a prominent organisation within the Business Support sector, is seeking a dynamic and motivated Project Development Officer. This role is pivotal in leading the development of large and specialist projects at both Force and Regional levels. If you are passionate about project management and eager to make a difference, this opportunity could be for you! Key Responsibilities: Designing and Planning: Take charge of projects from initiation to completion, utilising project management methodologies such as PRINCE2 to ensure success. Team Management: Lead and mentor a dedicated team of Property Services Project Officers, coordinating efforts and resources across departments for efficient project execution. Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate strong relationships with all stakeholders affected by project changes, developing effective communication strategies and documentation for governance boards. Governance Oversight: Establish and maintain a robust project governance structure, ensuring clarity in roles and responsibilities. Risk Management: Act as the central point for risk and issue management, implementing solutions and escalating concerns as necessary. Post Project Review: Conduct detailed reviews post-project to capture lessons learned and share best practises within the Property Services Department. Leadership & Development: Guide the team in new starter induction and ongoing learning, managing processes related to contract tendering and project risk. Security Standards Reviews: Lead the implementation of security standards for all projects, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Who We're Looking For: To thrive in this role, candidates should possess: A degree or equivalent qualification in Business, Project Management, or a related field. Relevant professional qualifications and experience in managing construction-related projects from start to finish. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to manage and negotiate with stakeholders at all levels. Proven analytical skills to assess client requirements and prioritise effectively. IT proficiency, including experience with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Project) and AutoCAD (desirable). A full UK driving licence, as travel to various locations is essential. Why Join Our Client? This is a unique opportunity to contribute to significant projects that impact the community. The organisation offers a supportive environment where professional development is encouraged. With a focus on innovation and excellence, this role promises not only challenges but also the chance to make a tangible difference. If you are ready to take the next step in your project management career and help shape the future of our client's projects, apply today! Application Process: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications promptly, as this position will be filled quickly. Note: Candidates may be required to undertake a Basic Driving Assessment to utilise police-authorised vehicles. Embrace the opportunity to lead impactful projects and be part of something greater! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser

Environmental Enforcement Officer Hourly Rate: £20.46 PAYE or £26.65 Location: Sheffield Job Type: Contract We are seeking an Environmental Enforcement Officer for a local authority in Sheffield, within the Environmental Regulation Service Area. This role is crucial for reducing environmental issues such as waste, litter, and fly-tipping, enhancing community well-being and compliance with environmental laws. Day-to-day of the role: Respond to complaints and service requests related to environmental concerns. Proactively identify and investigate environmental problems. Manage criminal case files, conduct PACE interviews, and prepare cases for prosecution. Issue statutory Notices and Fixed Penalty Notices. Educate residents and businesses on environmental responsibilities. Collaborate with the police, council departments, and community representatives to find practical solutions. Support other council officers in their duties and ensure services align with council policies and equality charter. Main Responsibilities: Environmental Enforcement & Investigations: Act as a knowledge source and enforce legislation, including inspections, preparing reports, and supporting legal proceedings. Notices & Remedial Work: Arrange and monitor remedial works as required by Notices. Commercial Waste & Duty of Care: Monitor and investigate commercial waste management, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. Litter & Street-Based Enforcement: Address littering issues using appropriate legislation and issue Fixed Penalty Notices. Police & Multi-Agency Operations: Participate in operations with the police and other agencies to enforce environmental laws. CCTV, Surveillance & Environmental Monitoring: Manage CCTV operations and conduct environmental surveys. Bins & Neighbourhood Environmental Issues: Encourage compliance with local regulations regarding public bin usage. Public, Councillor & Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with the public, councillors, and stakeholders, providing updates and consultations. Emergency & Public Health Response: Respond to emergencies related to public health protection. IT, Reporting & Performance: Utilize IT tools to meet performance targets and contribute to service efficiency. Required Skills & Qualifications: Strong communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with various stakeholders. Experience in managing multiple case files and working under pressure. Knowledge of environmental legislation and ability to interpret legal documents. Computer literacy, preferably with Microsoft Office experience. A current full driving licence. Experience in environmental health, trading standards, or related fields. Training in PACE or similar criminal investigation procedures. Benefits: Opportunity to contribute significantly to community well-being. Engage in a diverse range of environmental enforcement activities. Work within a supportive and dynamic team. To apply for the Environmental Enforcement Officer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

Adecco are pleased to be recruiting for a Legal Advisor to work within the Devon & Cornwall Police Force Location: Middlemore Police HQ, Exeter Contract Type: Temporary ongoing until at least June 2027 Hourly Rate: £26.41 per hour, working 37 hours per week Monday to Friday, Hybrid Our client, a prominent organisation within the legal sector, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Legal Advisor to join their dynamic team in Exeter. This is an exciting opportunity for a legal professional to provide comprehensive legal services to Chief Constables, officers, and staff, as well as to the Offices of the Police and Crime Commissioners (OPCC). Key Responsibilities: As a Legal Advisor, the successful candidate will: Offer tactical and strategic legal advice across a wide range of legal issues, including civil claims, Employment Tribunals, Inquests, and Judicial Review applications. Manage a diverse caseload, investigating and advising on contentious and non-contentious matters, while ensuring proactive legal support for police operations. Collaborate with police officers, staff, and partner agencies to obtain civil preventative orders, while working to mitigate strategic legal risks. Provide advocacy representation for the Chief Constable in various legal proceedings, ensuring thorough preparation and effective communication. Supervise and mentor paralegals and legal administrators, fostering a collaborative team environment. Essential Qualifications and Skills: To be considered for this role, candidates must possess: An LLB (Hons) degree or equivalent qualification, with relevant professional qualifications as a Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives. Proven experience in handling contentious legal matters, with a comprehensive understanding of legal principles, legislation, and police law. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence decision-making at all organisational levels. Strong research and investigative skills, coupled with high attention to detail and the ability to manage a diverse caseload in a high-pressure environment. IT literacy and familiarity with specialist databases and case management systems. Desirable Attributes: A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively within a team. Critical thinking skills and adaptability to changing circumstances. A proactive approach to identifying opportunities for civil prevention and legal support. This is a remarkable opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to upholding the law while providing essential support to their community. If you are a passionate legal professional ready to make a significant impact, this role may be the perfect fit! Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications promptly. Join our client in making a difference through dedicated legal service and expertise. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to further your legal career with a respected organisation! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser