Total 12 job vacancies by Service Care Solutions

Leaving Care Personal Advisor

Duration: Initial 3 months
Hours: 36 hours per week
Rate: £26 per hour (umbrella) / £20 per hour (PAYE)

Southwark Council is seeking a Leaving Care Personal Advisor to join their team Looked After Children and Care Leavers Team

Key Responsibilities:

• Your primary goal will be to help the care leaver's transition to adulthood through practical and well-planned interventions
• Befriend, advise, assist, to enable care leavers to meet their goals by providing direct practical support, working within multidisciplinary networks within the statutory and non-profit sector

Requirements:

• Experience working with Care Leavers
• Experience of working directly with vulnerable children or young people, in a professional or voluntary capacity
• Experience of group work with young people and delivery of intervention programmes

If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply.

Personal Advisor

Service care Solution are currently recruiting for a Leaving Care Personal Advisor on behalf of Haringey Council.

The Leaving Care Personal Advisor will have key responsibility to ensure the provision and co-ordination of practical, personal, emotional, social and financial advice, to enable care leavers to achieve a successful transition to adulthood and promote their independence.

Main Responsibilities

As a Leaving Care Personal Advisor you will be responsible for:

• Manage and support an allocated caseload of young people aged 16 and above who are eligible for leaving care services
• Ensure the provision and co-ordination of practical, personal, emotional, social and financial advice to enable care leavers to achieve a successful transition to adulthood and promote their independence
• Develop an effective working relationship with young people eligible for leaving care services in order to motivate and effectively support them to engage in education, training and employment
• Ensure care leavers effectively handle their finances, live in suitable housing, and have the necessary emotional resilience and skills for independence

Requirements:

• Experience in working with young people aged 16 and above who are eligible for leaving care services
• Full enhanced DBS

How to apply:

If you are interested in the Leaving Care Personal Advisor role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Ashley at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208964 or email Ashley.Brown@servicecare.org.uk

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed!

Job title - Housing Administrative Assistant
Location - London, N1
Hybrid - 2 days in the office, 3 days from home
Contract - Temporary ongoing
Hours - Full Time 35 hours - 9 - 5
Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking number of Housing Administrative Assistants in north London. As a housing administrative assistant you will be providing essential support to Property Managers and Housing Officers. This is a great opportunity to contribute to housing management efforts and offer excellent service to residents.

• Duties would include:
• Managing group inboxes and responding to internal business inquiries and external stakeholders.
• Logging complaints and inquiries.
• Maintaining paper and computer-based systems, ensuring filing and records are up to date.
• Coordinating the department plan, ensuring information is current on the intranet and key achievements are recognised.
• Supporting our program of customer surveys and feedback, including daily data uploads and basic analysis.
• Acting as ICT administrator/super-user for key systems in the department, including being sub-editor for our intranet.
• Organising internal and external meetings and events, including drafting agendas, booking rooms and refreshments, dealing with invitations and responses, collecting visitors, and typing minutes.
• Producing purchase orders and managing invoicing and payment processes, both manually and through the finance purchase order system.
• Providing the team with data or business information reports as required.
• Providing cover and support for team members who are out of the office or on leave.
• Leading on specific projects or events and undertaking any other duties necessary to support the work of the department.

Essential criteria and experience:

• Preferred experience in housing management, but not essential.
• Experience of working within an office / administration environment
• Providing clear information and answering questions both on the phone and via email
• Computer literate in particular with Word and Excel
• At least 1 years administrative experience in a busy, customer service focused office environment
• Knowledge of housing providers and support services
• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word and Excel or equivalent and the ability to learn new IT and paper-based systems.

If you are interested in this position and meet the above criteria, please send your CV now for consideration.

If you require any additional information regarding the position, please call Lewis at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208 966 or send an E-Mail to Lewis.Hodson@servicecare.org.uk

London Borough of Haringey have a position for a Personal advisor for the Leaving care team.

You will provide practical help and direct support to young people and young adults using the service from age 16 and are in care, or have recently left care (up to the age of 25) or who are unaccompanied asylum seeking children, to become independent and inspire them to set ambitious goals for themselves,

so that they:

· Are assisted in making the transition between care and independence
· Have the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to live independently, including to manage their money
· Have appropriate accommodation options
· Access education, training and employment
· Live a healthy lifestyle and access health support when they need it
· Develop and maintain social networks that will sustain them throughout their lives

1. Manage a caseload involving the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate action, to ensure that the right resources are deployed to safeguard and promote the welfare of care experienced young peoples in compliance with casework objectives, departmental policy and procedural requirements, consistently maintaining the highest level of professional standards.
2. To use agreed assessment frameworks in collaboration with the individual to robustly assess their needs and to develop corresponding tailored intervention Pathway Plans setting out clear goals and who is going to provide assistance. To Implement the plans and provide assistance and support to young people to help them achieve their aims, using appropriate interventions and casework methods.
3. To review the Pathway Plans at no less than six monthly intervals, in partnership with the individual.


if you are interested in this role then please email me your CV to Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk or Call 01772 208964

Leaving Care Personal Advisor

Duration: Initially 3 months
Hours: 36 hours a week
Rate: £25 umbrella an hour

About the Role

The Personal Advisor will be based at the unit in North Finchley, N12. The successful candidate will need to be in about twice per week. The role involves working with young people leaving care and asylum-seeking young people, providing them with support, guidance and advice to help them achieve their goals. The role requires experience of working with these groups of young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support, guidance and advice to young people leaving care and asylum-seeking young people
• Assist young people in developing their life skills, including budgeting, cooking and cleaning
• Provide support in accessing education, training and employment opportunities
• Work with other professionals to ensure that young people receive the best possible support
• Keep accurate records of all work undertaken with young people

Requirements

• Experience of working with young people leaving care and asylum-seeking young people
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role and meet the requirements, please submit your CV. Please ensure that your CV clearly demonstrates your experience of working with young people leaving care and asylum-seeking young people.

London Borough of Lambeth have a position for a Personal advisor for the Leaving care team.

You will provide practical help and direct support to young people and young adults using the service from age 16 and are in care, or have recently left care (up to the age of 25) or who are unaccompanied asylum seeking children, to become independent and inspire them to set ambitious goals for themselves,

so that they:

· Are assisted in making the transition between care and independence
· Have the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to live independently, including to manage their money
· Have appropriate accommodation options
· Access education, training and employment
· Live a healthy lifestyle and access health support when they need it
· Develop and maintain social networks that will sustain them throughout their lives

1. Manage a caseload involving the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate action, to ensure that the right resources are deployed to safeguard and promote the welfare of care experienced young peoples in compliance with casework objectives, departmental policy and procedural requirements, consistently maintaining the highest level of professional standards.
2. To use agreed assessment frameworks in collaboration with the individual to robustly assess their needs and to develop corresponding tailored intervention Pathway Plans setting out clear goals and who is going to provide assistance. To Implement the plans and provide assistance and support to young people to help them achieve their aims, using appropriate interventions and casework methods.
3. To review the Pathway Plans at no less than six monthly intervals, in partnership with the individual.


if you are interested in this role then please email me your CV to Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk or Call 01772 208964

Service Care Legal are recruiting on behalf of a Housing Association in the Central London area who are seeking a Legal Support Admin to join their team on a contract basis. Please find below further details with regards to this position.

ROLE: Legal Support Admin
LOCATION: Central London
CONTRACT: 3 months with possibility of extension
RATE: £13.50 to £15.00 per hour

Please note that due to the nature of this position, it would be an office based position.

The Role of the Legal Support Admin

• To work in a team of 4 to provide general legal support in relation to general admin support
• To ensure that essential support services to the Legal Services team are delivered in a timely effective and efficient way
• To move documents from an old case management system to the newly implemented one
• Archiving and sorting of physical files into a newly organised system

The Person

• To have previously support with Legal Admin work in a legal setting would be essential
• Tech-savvy with strong adaptability to new case management systems
• A quick learner who is able to independently work with minimal supervision

The Benefits

• Possibility of extension within the assignment
• Paid on a weekly basis

If this Legal Admin Support role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on 01772 208969, or email lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250 each.

Personal Advisor

Service care Solution are currently recruiting for a Leaving Care Personal Advisor in Greenwich.

The Leaving Care Personal Advisor will have key responsibility to ensure the provision and co-ordination of practical, personal, emotional, social and financial advice, to enable care leavers to achieve a successful transition to adulthood and promote their independence.

Main Responsibilities

As a Leaving Care Personal Advisor you will be responsible for:

• Manage and support an allocated caseload of young people aged 16 and above who are eligible for leaving care services
• Ensure the provision and co-ordination of practical, personal, emotional, social and financial advice to enable care leavers to achieve a successful transition to adulthood and promote their independence
• Develop an effective working relationship with young people eligible for leaving care services in order to motivate and effectively support them to engage in education, training and employment
• Ensure care leavers effectively handle their finances, live in suitable housing, and have the necessary emotional resilience and skills for independence

Requirements:

• Experience in working with young people aged 16 and above who are eligible for leaving care services
• Full enhanced DBS

Working with Service Care Solutions comes with many benefits, including:

• A specialist consultant within an experience and dedicated recruitment team
• Excellent rates of pay
• Payroll services twice a week

If you are interested in the Leaving Care Personal Advisor role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Emma at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208964 or email emma.petricco@servicecare.org.uk

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed!

Leaving Care Personal Advisor

Location: London Borough of Hillingdon

Salary: £24ltd

Contract Type: Initially 3 months

About the Role

The Personal Advisor role is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate individual to work in collaboration with qualified Social Workers to assess the needs of looked after young people preparing for adulthood and independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Hold a caseload of 18+ care leavers, which will involve specialising in work with defined young people, for example, but not limited to; challenging behaviour, mental health, young offenders and unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people.
• Participate in the process of coordinating, preparing, implementing, monitoring and 6 monthly reviewing of Pathway Plans for all allocated young people.
• Fulfil the roles and responsibilities of a Personal Advisor as outlined in the local leaving care policy, procedures, and Local Offer.
• Develop close and effective working relationships with key agencies and partners to facilitate a coordinated multi-agency response to the identified needs of care leavers.
• Advocate on behalf of young people and encourage and empower them in exploring and making decisions to fulfil their potential.
• Offer practical assistance; supporting a young person to move their belongings, to help a young person buy essential items for their new accommodation using their Setting Up Home Allowance. To ensure a young person has the right access to eligible welfare benefits and other financial support they may be entitled to.
• Be part of a duty rota system and to work flexibly, including regular lone working and at times unsociable hours.
• Help organise and attend drop-ins and any relevant activities to engage young people.

Requirements

• Experience of working with young people in a social care setting.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures relating to young people leaving care.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Personal Advisor role, please submit your CV to erin.webbe@servicecare.org.uk

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Service Care Legal are currently recruiting for a Legal Secretary to join the Conveyancing department of a law firm based in East London. Please find below further details regarding this position.

ROLE: Legal Secretary
DEPARTMENT: Conveyancing
LOCATION: East London
SALARY: £25,000 to £28,000

The Role of the Legal Secretary

• To assist the Senior Solicitor in undertaking a variety of secretarial duties within the Conveyancing department
• To assist with pre client administration, post client administration, pre exchange progression and post exchange progression
• To undertake dictation when required
• To undertake various administrative duties when needed

The Person

• Someone who has ideally worked as a Legal Secretary for at least 1 year
• Experience in working within the Property Law sector, ideally with Conveyancing experience
• Someone who has strong IT and communication skills
• A strong typing speed and able to undertake audio-dictation

If this Legal Secretary role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please contact Lloyd Stanley on 01772 208969, or email Lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.

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Job Title: Personal Assistant to Executive Directors
Location: Southwark, SE1 - hybrid working
Contract Type: Permanent
Weekly Hours: Full time
Start Date: January/February 2024
Salary: £38,000 per annum

Our client are looking Personal Assistant will work as part of the small but tight knit Executive office team including the Governance Team, providing support to other directors during absences of other team members. The Personal Assistant will provide a pro-active, well organised high level of project management support to the Directors and their senior managers as and when required.

The Role Responsibilities:

• Undertake email and diary management tasks dealing with emails in the absence of the directors, building time in for Directors' thinking time and assessing priority appointments as appropriate.
• Coordinate key meetings for the Board, Committee, Executive and Management meetings in liaison with Executive and non-Executive Directors paying particular attention to forward plans to meet agreed deadlines in the delivery of papers, agendas with appropriate personnel.
• Collate papers along with previous minutes/action plan and upload to Board packs providing corrected versions in relation to sequencing and track changes.
• Prepare the meeting room and ensure that it is fully ready for the meeting in accordance with agreed protocols.
• Attend and minute meetings and produce draft minutes for consideration by lead executive and non-executive member within agreed timeframes.

Essential Requirements:

• Experience of providing a PA service to Executive Directors and dealing with nonexecutive directors
• Experience of attending and taking detailed minutes at committee meetings and producing reports for various audiences
• Experience of liaising and communicating with various high-level stakeholders
• Experience of undertaking research, developing and maintaining effective recording and monitoring systems
• Experience of working with management applications such as Convene for the online delivery of board paperwork
• Experience of formatting and working with templates Ability to use at advanced level Microsoft Suite such as Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

If you are interested in this position and meet the above criteria, please send you CV now for consideration.
If you require any additional information regarding the position, please call Ryan at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208 966 or send an E-Mail to ryan.curwen@servicecare.org.uk

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A Housing client based in Surrey is currently recruiting for a Damp and Mould Clerk of Works to join their team as soon as possible.

This is a full time, temporary position on an ongoing basis with the ideal candidate having experience of working a Housing Sector as a Clerk of Works.

The purpose of the role is to quality control work done on associations Minor/Major Works projects from inception to completion to ensure that each phase is defect free, meets the required quality standards and contributes to increased Customer Satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Quality control work done on SHP Minor/Major Works projects from inception to completion to ensure that each phase is defect free, meets the required quality standards and contributes to increased Customer Satisfaction.
• Comply with relevant procedures and standards across the Minor/Major Works programme and ensure that Providers and Contractors also comply. Report any failure to comply with the Capital Works Surveyors for action.
• Understand the scope of the work covered in the Risk Register and monitor compliance.
• Carry out site inspections and draft/complete report(s) on findings.
• Ensure that Contractors take timely corrective action when defects are discovered.
• Work with Capital Works Surveyors and strategic partners

Requirements:

• NVQ or equivalent qualification in construction or engineering.
• Corporate membership of a technically orientated institution - IoCoW or equivalent by experience.
• Knowledge of effective site management techniques
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral); able to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences
• Computer literate

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering £30 per hour Umbrella LTD Inside IR35.

So if this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up to date CV to james.glover@servicecare.org.uk or call James at Service Care Construction on 01772 208967

Not interested in this role but know somebody who could be? Refer a friend today and receive up to £250 per referral if they are successfully placed by SC Construction!

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