Get help Donate About us Patrons Trustees Staff and volunteers News Our work Jobs Work at Launchpad Join our committed and talented team, and you will be part of something special. By joining Launchpad, you’ll do meaningful work every day and see first-hand the difference your efforts make to vulnerable people in Reading. It’s hard work, but it’s unbelievably rewarding, a lot of fun, and you get to meet some incredibly interesting people. What’s it like working at Launchpad? Find out more from some of our staff and volunteers, and discover what their jobs entail. Our current vacancies are advertised here so please look back from time to time to see our latest exciting opportunities. Supported Housing Team Leader Full-Time / Permanent £27,500- £30,000 per annum depending on skills and experience 7% employer pension contribution, 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays We are looking for an agile and responsive Team Leader who will coordinate the activities of the team, providing assistance to the Supported Housing Manager and ensuring the contract operates effectively and efficiently. In addition to your life skills and positive outlook, you will ideally have qualified in housing / social care / counselling / substance misuse and related disciplines. Experience of leading a team and delivering an outstanding service, especially to vulnerable people, will give you a distinct advantage. If you relish a challenge and want to work within a caring organisation committed to the welfare of its clients and the development of its people, we want to hear from you! Please apply by filling in the Application Form and sending it to hr@launchpadreading.org.uk Please find the Job Description here Supported Housing Team Leader November 2021 Job Description The closing date for applications is noon on Friday 10th December 2021. Interviews to be held in the week commencing 13th December 2021. Whilst appointments will always be made on the merits of the application and performance in the selection process, Launchpad is committed to achieving greater diversity, inclusion and equity in our workforce – and actively encourages and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, beliefs or disability. Floating Support Administration Officer (Maternity Cover) Fixed-term contract up to 6 months 20 hours per week over 4 days £18,500- £20,500 FTE depending on skills and experience; benefits include 7% employer pension contribution LAUNCHPAD FLOATING SUPPORT Launchpad successfully retendered to provide our dynamic Floating Support service, under contract with Reading Borough Council. The service provides support with tenancy sustainment, advice and advocacy, life skills, budgeting, mental health as well as support on education, training and employment and ongoing challenges within housing. The focus is very much about the prevention of homelessness and our Drop-in Service is a key part of our strategy on homelessness prevention. THIS ROLE As the Floating Support Administration Officer you will be effective at gathering data to assist the Floating Support Manager, Team Leader and MEAM Coordinator to include report writing on Key Performance Indicators and report data collected by the Drop-in Service. You will be required to manage and collate relevant information regarding referrals from Reading Borough Council and log, track and monitor on our client database. You will assist in updating the monthly duty rota and handle telephone queries from other professionals, clients, members of the public, accurately logging enquiries onto our database and passing information to the relevant person. This is an exciting opportunity to provide a proactive, effective and efficient administration service to the Floating Support Service Manager and the Floating Support team. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, be very well organised with the ability to be flexible and adaptable. Competence with IT, strong office-based experience, in particular Microsoft Excel, and a willingness to learn are key requirements. Please apply by filling in the Application Form and sending it to hr@launchpadreading.org.uk The Job Description can be found here – Floating Support Administration Officer – Maternity Cover – November 2021 We look forward to hearing from you! The closing date for applications is noon on 2 December 2021 and interviews will take place on 7th and 8th December. Whilst appointments will always be made on the merits of the application and performance in the selection process, Launchpad is committed to achieving greater diversity, inclusion and equity in our workforce – and actively encourages and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, beliefs or disability. Get involved Donate Get help Want to know what's going on? Subscribe to our newsletter and never miss an opportunity to help! 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