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Do you want to be part of positively changing people’s lives? Housing First Worker may be the role for you.
Every rough sleeper has a unique set of life experiences and support needs. Within Guildford, we are ensuring our support services are appropriate, timely and accessible alongside our housing being suitable, affordable and available. To do this, Guildford Borough Council (GBC) have been developing new and existing services, including the Indigo service (Mental health support),
Read moreAs we remember the sacrifices of those that served, here’s how Britain’s new Office for Veteran Affairs can act to end veterans’ homelessness
At this time of year as the nation comes together to pause and commemorate those who made the ultimate sacrifice in active service in all conflicts, it is also important to remember that we must also focus on all those who have served and their families. As well as reflecting on the past it is
Read moreHow “A Bed Every Night” is building a better future for people affected by homelessness across Greater Manchester
In November 2018, Greater Manchester became the first city-region in Britain to commit to providing A Bed Every Night for “every single person” already on streets or at imminent risk of sleeping rough who wants and needs one. The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, launched A Bed Every Night, and continues to lead the initiative’s
Read moreContracts signed ahead of Camberwell regeneration scheme
Contracts have been exchanged between Bellway London Partnerships and Riverside to create a joint venture, as plans progress for a key regeneration scheme in Camberwell. The housebuilder was selected by housing association The Riverside Group to work on its existing estate in March 2018. Together they have been developing a scheme, in consultation with residents.
Read moreTerrie Alafat appointed as Riverside’s new Group Chair
The Riverside Group has appointed Terrie Alafat CBE as its new Group Chair. Ms Alafat will take up her new role in April next year, replacing the current Chair Max Steinberg CBE when he retires. She is due to retire from her current role as Chief Executive of the Chartered Institute of Housing in November
Read moreThe Passenger
So, let me explain how this is going to work. We are going to go on a journey together. You choose the destination. It will take as long as it needs to take. I am going to do my utmost to help you to get where you need to be. The vehicle that we are travelling in is over 90 years old now, but it is in great condition and safe to use.
Read moreWe all have a role to play in ending homelessness
Homelessness is on the increase and solutions are needed. Everyone in the sector must step up to the plate, argues Carol Matthews I am very fortunate in my role that I get to travel around the country seeing so many wonderful places. Whether it be an ambitious regeneration project or retirement living scheme, I am always
Read moreThe true value of complaints
This year at Riverside we have launched Our Riverside Way along with three new values; “We care”, “We are courageous” and “We are trusted”. There is no better way of demonstrating these values than through how we handle complaints from our customers.
Read moreEmpowering our customers and transforming lives
At Riverside we are more than just a landlord. I work as an Employment & Training Project Officer, offering this service enables us to empower our customers, delivering the support they need to make positive changes in their lives which leads on to improve aspirations within neighbourhoods.
Read morePartnership working and modernising the construction industry: a giant leap
Sixty six years. That’s all it took between the first Wright Brothers flight in 1903 to the space race ending with Neil Armstrong taking one giant leap for mankind by stepping foot on the moon in 1969. This is always a fact that has astounded and fascinated me for many reasons.
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