Job Vacancies

Floating Support Worker (part-time)

Closing Date: 08 Sep 2010

Horton Housing Association

Following the development of new services and promotion of existing staff Horton Housing has an opportunity to appoint the following post at the Calderdale st@y scheme.

FLOATING SUPPORT WORKER

Ref: HHA10-18

Starting salary £17,802 per annum pro rata

27 hours per week

The Association provides floating support services to a range of people with different support needs, including those who

• Require support to manage their accommodation

• Are under threat of homelessness and require support in this area.

• Have specific needs including Mental Health, Alcohol and Drug related issues.

• Are deemed to be in priority need for Housing

The services provide support to people in their own home throughout each local authority area. The hours worked will generally be between 9am and 5pm, Monday - Friday. However, some flexibility will be expected to meet the needs of clients.

We are particularly seeking applications from people who have experience in any of the following areas

• A background in asylum and refugee work

• An interest in working with mental health

• Addressing substance (drug or alcohol) issues

It is a requirement of this post that you have your own motor transport.

Closing date for completed applications is Wednesday 8th September 2010 at 5pm.

Interviews are scheduled for Friday 24 September 2010 in Bradford.

Information about the organisation is available on our web site at www.hortonhousing.co.uk

PLEASE NOTE: Applications for this position can only be made online on www.hortonhousing.co.uk

Horton Housing Association is a charitable association.

Horton HA is committed to Equality and Diversity. Applications from all sections of the community are positively encouraged to ensure that our workforce reflects the communities in which we work.

As users of the disability symbol we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for the post.

Floating Support Workers

Closing Date: 08 Sep 2010

Horton Housing wishes to appoint staff to its Kirklees st@y & Kirklees HADS schemes

FLOATING SUPPORT WORKERS

Ref: HHA10-17

Starting salary £17,802 per annum

35 hours per week

The Association provides floating support services to a range of people with different support needs, including those who

• Require support to manage their accommodation

• Are under threat of homelessness and require support in this area.

• Have specific needs including Mental Health, Alcohol and Drug related issues.

• Are deemed to be in priority need for Housing

The services provide support to people in their own home throughout each local authority area. The hours worked will generally be between 9am and 5pm, Monday - Friday. However, some flexibility will be expected to meet the needs of clients.

We are particularly seeking applications from people who have experience in any of the following areas

• A background in asylum and refugee work

• An interest in working with mental health

• Addressing substance (drug or alcohol) issues

It is a requirement of this post that you have your own motor transport.

Closing date for completed applications is Wednesday 8th September 2010 at 5pm.

Interviews are scheduled for Monday 20 September 2010 in Bradford.

Information about the organisation is available on our web site at www.hortonhousing.co.uk

PLEASE NOTE: Applications for this position can only be made online on www.hortonhousing.co.uk

Horton Housing Association is a charitable association.

Horton HA is committed to Equality and Diversity. Applications from all sections of the community are positively encouraged to ensure that our workforce reflects the communities in which we work.

As users of the disability symbol we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for the post.

Development Worker for Girls

Closing Date: 13 Sep 2010

Development Worker for Girls – Millan Centre (Bradford)

Salary: £19,621pa pro-rata (PT – 6 hrs per week) | For more information or an application form contact the Millan Centre on 01274 480691

Closing date: 12noon Mon 13 Sept 2010

Development Worker

Closing Date: 14 Sep 2010

Development Worker – MAPA Youth & Community Centre (West Bowling)

Salary: on application (PT – 15-17 hrs per week) | For an application form & further details contact Peter Tate | 07946 505358

2 x Refuge Workers, 1 x Child & Family worker

Closing Date: 17 Sep 2010

Keighley Women's Aid is a registered charity & company limited by guarantee. We provide safe refuge accommodation and support services to women with, or without children who are fleeing domestic abuse. Staff provide a range of services including housing management,individually tailored support planning, interagency working, telephone advice/information, service user consultation & inclusion.

We currently have 3 full-time vacancies for experienced female front line staff to join our team.

2 vacancies for Refuge Worker (37 hours per week) Post Ref No: RW1

1 vacancy for Child & Family worker (37 hours per week) Post Ref No: CF1

Salary Band 6. SCP 25-28

£21519 - £23708 per annum

Employee benefits: 3% employer pension contribution, 20 days annual leave per annum rising to 25 over 5 years plus 8 bank holidays & flexible working hours - usually between 9am-5pm Monday to Friday. Robust policies & procedures including: Equal Opportunities, Employee Management, Work Life Balance, Induction, Training & Development, Appraisal, Support & Supervision.

Please note that these posts are open to women only. Section 7(2)e of the Sex Discrimination Act applies

Employment is subject to obtaining satisfactory references and (at no cost to you) a Criminal Records Bureau Enhanced Disclosure

For an application pack please do one of the following:

- Ring 01535 210067 and ask to speak to a manager

- Email kwomensaid@hotmail.com indicating the Post Ref Number you are interested in & include your name & address.