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Housing Assistant Application Deadline: 21 July 2025 Department: Housing Employment Type: Permanent Location: East Sussex - Lewes Reporting To: Housing Officer Compensation: GBP 25,663 / year Description Location: Lewes base, covering Brighton and East Sussex Salary: GBP 25,663 per year plus GBP 1,000 essential car user allowance Hours: 37 per week What you'll be doing: As a housing assistant, you'll support our tenants across Brighton and East Sussex with their property maintenance needs, tenancy management issues, fire safety alarm testing, building compliance checks and low-level arrears. You'll support both remotely and in person, regularly visiting tenants in their own homes and tailoring solutions to individual tenants. We're looking for an enthusiastic, organised and customer focused individual, who will make a positive difference to Southdown's tenants. In return, we offer a rewarding job where no two days are the same and you'll have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop. We welcome applications from candidates with previous experience in roles such as Housing Officer, Supported Housing Assistant, Accommodation Assistant, Tenant Support Officer, Customer Service Advisor, Customer Service Assistant, Teaching Assistant, people with transferrable skills looking to make a positive difference to our tenants' lives. Full training will be provided. "One of the most uplifting and satisfying jobs I have done, helping people making a positive difference for them" - Kristian, Housing Assistant Southdown provides a range of affordable housing, from temporary accommodation to more permanent homes. As a supported housing landlord, we help tenants manage their tenancies and maintain their homes, with specialised learning disability support also available to residents. Recognised as the UK's Best Supported Housing Landlord at the 2024 Affordable Housing Awards, we are proud our 99.8% compliance with the Decent Homes Standard across our 502 properties, ensuring all tenants have safe, warm and well-maintained homes. Perks and benefits: <ul><li>Health cost cash-back scheme: access to our health insurance scheme which covers dental, optical, physical therapies and other medical treatments with the option to add greater levels of cover.</li><li>Interest-free loans: assistance with larger costs that arise such as tenancy deposits, season travel tickets or buying a car.</li><li>Access to the Easit Network: discounts and incentives on train, bus and car journeys such as 15% off eligible daily and season rail tickets.</li><li>Blue Light card: access to discount services for the social care sector with savings across thousands of online shops, restaurants, and high-street vendors. </li><li>Free advice and counselling service: confidential emotional support and practical guidance from our independent telephone service.</li><li>25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays.</li></ul>Knowledge, skills and experience What you need for the role: <ul><li>Customer-focused with excellent communication skills</li><li>Positive and 'can do' attitude</li><li>Problem solving skills</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using a database</li><li>Attention to detail, able to maintain accurate records</li><li>An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which will be paid for by Southdown</li><li>A full driving licence is essential along with access to your own car or a car insured for you, and you'll need to obtain business insurance as you'll be required to visit tenants in their own homes </li></ul>What would be nice: <ul><li>Knowledge of the social housing sector, including health and safety and safeguarding protocols</li><li>An understanding of landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities</li><li>Experience supporting individuals with complex mental health needs</li></ul>Training: Our award winning in house training team will help you to gain valuable qualifications, continually develop your skills and build a great career with the largest provider of housing, care and support in Sussex. How to apply: Please click on the 'Apply Now' button and fill out our simple one-page application form. If you would like more information about this great opportunity, please contact Clive Bryan, Housing Officer on 07458 034 446. Please note, this position will close once suitable applications have been received. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Housing Assistant

About The Role Salvation Army Homes has an exciting opportunity for a Housing Support Worker based at our Pathways service, on a fixed term contract to 31 December 2025. Housing Support Worker will engage creatively with people who are or who have recently experienced homelessness to identify and enable the growth of their strengths and talents as you work with them to develop the skills and resources to transform their lives and enable independent living. At Pathways we work with adults that are dealing with mental health issues-their journey into Independence will include 1;1s signposting and supporting open communication with services that can assist you to ensure the residents are getting the support with these issues. About You You will have a working knowledge of the needs and support requirements of people with complex mental health needs or worked in another social care setting <ul> <li>You will be a great communicator, building trusting and professional relationships</li> <li>Be passionate about making a difference and thrive in a fast paced environment</li> <li>Have a high level of resilience</li> <li>Empower people to develop their skills, strengths and talents</li> <li>Have a good idea of the type of wider community resources and organisations available</li> <li>Be comfortable dealing with difficult or complex situations</li> <li>Are likely to have experience that includes for example: mental health support, education, training and / or leading activities</li> <li>You will need to be able to participate in our shift rota and our on call rota</li></ul>Benefits of working as a Housing Support Worker: In return for helping to transform lives, we want to help you to transform your lifestyle by giving you access to some great benefits. This includes, <ul> <li>£100 when you start work, plus £250 at 6 months' service and another £250 at 12 months' service</li> <li>26 days annual leave rising to 31 days</li> <li>An extra day off on your birthday</li> <li>A High Street discount scheme (great savings both on and off-line)</li> <li>Pension with life assurance</li> <li>Discounted private medical insurance</li> <li>Loans available for financial emergencies</li> <li>Occupational Sick Pay</li> <li>A full Induction package and training relevant to the role</li> <li>Long service awards from 2.5 years</li> <li>Support to learn and develop your career</li></ul>About Us A registered social landlord and one of the leading providers of supported housing in the UK, Salvation Army Homes is dedicated to transforming lives by providing accommodation and support for some of the most vulnerable members of society - mainly people with complex needs and/or experiencing homelessness. Our aim is to work with individuals to build on their strengths, creating person centred, individualised strategies and plans that transform lives, support recovery and enable positive behaviour. In order to succeed, however, we need the right people in place. Our workforce is one of our greatest assets, but only by recruiting the very best can we continue to deliver comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement. services to our residents. That's where you come in. As an equal opportunities' employer, Salvation Army Homes is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We invite and welcome applications to apply for Salvation Army Homes opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination.

Housing Support Worker

The role Are you a looking for a role that gives you the opportunity to use your excellent communication and organisational skills every day? Come and join our Housing team here at Southern Housing as a Lettings Officer on permanent basis. In this role you will work in collaboration with regional Housing and repair colleagues to deliver customer excellence, providing a performance driven, customer focused empty homes and lettings service, which maximises our income, minimises ore revenue losses and allocates and occupies our empty home quickly. You will deliver a service in line with our policy and procedures and to the agreed performance standards in a professional, empathetic, polite, courteous, and safe and efficient manner. Part of your responsibilities will include providing an effective lettings service and achieving high customer satisfaction in line with our policy and procedures, maintaining administration systems with accurate records and preparing regular returns and reports as and when required. You will be advertising and marketing empty properties, shortlisting applicants and co-ordinating pre moving out visits as well as liaising with regional and other internal teams to ensure properties becoming void are processed as quickly as possible ensuring repairs and safety checks are completed in the minimum time, and within agreed targets. In addition, you will ensure income is maximised through rent and service charges payments in advance, by providing customers with all the information they need and ensure all identification documentation is provided prior to tenancy start date, undertaking relevant eligibility assessments as appropriate. What YOU'LL need: <ul> <li>Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, displaying good interpersonal skills in multiple modes (phone, face-to-face, emails and in writing) using customer friendly language</li> <li>Ability to meet targets and deadlines, prioritise workloads and work under pressure showing persistence and determination when setbacks occur </li> <li>Some experience and understanding of Local authority waiting lists and choice-based lettings schemes</li> <li>Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders</li> <li>Ability to learn and effectively use multiple IT and communication systems</li> <li>A good problem solver with an ability to handle crisis situations focusing on the needs of the residents and the business </li></ul>In your supporting statement, it is important that you address how you meet each of the above six criteria providing real examples. Closing Date: 29th of June (Sunday) at 23:59 Shortlisting Date: week commencing 30th of June 2025 Interview Date: week commencing 7th of July 2025 Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to submit your application and supporting statement as soon as possible so your application can be reviewed and considered. Applying for roles with us About us At Southern Housing, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own!We also understand the difference that safe, secure, and affordable homes can make to people's lives. A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work. Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too. What's in it for you Pension Life assurance Healthcare cash plan Eyecare &amp; dental Birthday leave Retailers discounts Cycle to work Buy &amp; sell annual leave Season ticket loan In-house academy &amp; career development Flexible working Inclusion &amp; Diversity We work hard to create a diverse and inclusive culture and environment where people are respected for who they are. Encouraging inclusion is not just about protected characteristics, it's about celebrating differences of thought, opinion, experience and perspective of each individual. We're all different in our own way and we want our colleagues to feel comfortable, that they belong, and are safe to be themselves at work, without fear of being judged or excluded, but valued for their contribution to our One Team approach.

Lettings Officer

Independent Reviewing Officer Role Responsibility Kent's Independent Reviewing Service is seeking to recruit a full-time permanent Independent Reviewing Officer. This post provides an exciting opportunity to influence the delivery of good social work practice and promote positive outcomes for children and young people in our care. Successful applicants will be part of a large and supportive team. In order to apply for this post, you must have a recognised Social Work qualification, be Registered with Social Work England and have extensive experience of working within Children's Services, with previous LAC experience and a Team Leader/Manager with supervisory experience. You will have proven skills in chairing complex multi-agency meetings and a knowledge of current children's legislation and practice. You will have excellent written and verbal communication, IT skills and the ability to prioritise your own work and respond to tight deadlines. You will remain objective whilst developing effective working relationships with Social Workers, their managers and other professionals involved in promoting the safety and welfare of children in care. Kent is a large authority, and it will be necessary in your role as IRO to travel across a relatively wide geographical area. This role is subject to holding a Full UK Driving Licence - The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England. This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification. Contact Details For further information on this role please contact: Joanna Dunn, Business Support Lead - <a href="mailto:joanna.dunn@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">joanna.dunn@kent.gov.uk</a> Deborah Royle, Quality Assurance Manager IRO Service - <a href="mailto:deborah.royle@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">deborah.royle@kent.gov.uk</a> About the Company Work that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility! KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work. Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.

Independent Reviewing Officer

Join our housekeeping team as a manager for a career with more shine! There's something special about creating unforgettable moments for people on holiday. As an Accommodation Manager at Parkdean Resorts, you'll be at the heart of the action, turning arrivals into smiles and making every guest feel right at home from the moment they step onto our park grounds. So, why Parkdean Resorts? Well, besides the one-of-a-kind team culture, stunning locations across the UK, and the chance to work with the UK's largest holiday park organisation, we can offer: <ul> <li>Annual Management Bonus scheme</li> <li>The chance to develop your skills and boost your career across our 66 parks - as one of the best in the biz when it comes to apprenticeships, we've got your back when it comes to training!</li> <li>You're never on your own with our Employee Assistance Programme! It comes with a 24/7 confidential helpline for counselling and support - because your wellbeing is our top priority. </li> <li>A 50% discount for you and a 25% discount for friends and family when booking your holiday with us.</li> <li>A team member discount of 30%, available on everything from fabulous food to delicious drinks and even our fun leisure activities. </li> <li>Score awesome discounts! From tasty meal kits like Hello Fresh to your favourite local gyms, we've got deals on lots of brands just for you.</li> </ul>We want to be a force for good and caring for our parks, people, and planet is a natural component of the way we do business. We celebrate our people, communities and natural environment, enabling us to enhance the amazing memories we create for many years to come. What you will be doing... <ul> <li>Hiring, welcoming, and training a top-notch cleaning team.</li> <li>Making sure you have the right number of cleaners trained to our required standards to consistently meet overall number of cleans, cleaning times, and cost per clean.</li> <li>Planning and executing weekly, monthly, and quarterly plans, developing the team through data analysis.</li> <li>Implement processes to improve performance, and manage various budgets, including laundry and consumables.</li> <li>Helping your team grow with on-going training and opportunities to level up their skills.</li> <li>Making sure your team has all the right tools and supplies to work efficiently and get the job done perfectly.</li> <li>Diving into guest feedback to find new ways to improve, then turning those great ideas into action for an even better stay.</li> <li>Keeping an eye on cleaning standards, spotting any areas that need a little extra sparkle, and working with your team to make sure everything shines! </li> </ul>Are we the right fit for you? At Parkdean Resorts we don't leave unforgettable moments to chance. We pitch in, we have fun, and we grow, inspiring each other to make great things happen every, single, day. We're Parkdean people, and we do everything we can to ensure our guests and owners create amazing memories. Parkdean Resorts is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Background checks including DBS (or equivalent) will be carried out if appropriate. We want to do all we can to create an environment and recruitment process where people feel safe and comfortable to talk about disability. For any reasonable adjustment requests, please contact Stephanie at <a href="mailto:stephanie.wood@parkdean-resorts.com" target="_blank">stephanie.wood@parkdean-resorts.com</a>

Accommodation Manager

The Vacancy Do you take pride in delivering excellent customer service? Do you get satisfaction from a role that involves multi-tasking and finding solutions? Do you enjoy organising and facilitating social events? McCarthy Stone is the leading UK's retirement living providers. We are recruiting a House Manager on a 1 year fixed term contract to join the team at our Southborough Gate development based in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Built in 2019, Southborough Gate is a Retirement Living development that consists of 43 apartments with the over 60's in mind, providing excellent on-site facilities and set within beautiful grounds. Hours: 30 hours per week - Monday to Friday. (We can be flexible around school hours) Hourly rate: £21,490.34 per annum Benefits: Group personal pension, life assurance, Employee Assist Scheme, and flexible working hours working in the most beautiful surroundings, generous annual leave entitlement. About the Role of a House Manager We are seeking a customer centric House Manager to exemplify the high-quality customer standards that we are renowned for. Our House Manager's key role is to enhance our Homeowner's quality of life and enable them to maintain their independence. This is a diverse role encompassing high level customer service and front of house and facilities management. The successful candidate will be responsible for building a strong community with our homeowners through event coordination, and regular meetings to report company updates and address the priorities of our residents. Some of the House Manager duties within this role include: <ul> <li>Welcoming new Homeowners and supporting them to settle into their apartments.</li> <li>Providing a professional front of house service and dealing all visitors in a friendly manner.</li> <li>Being the first point of contact for all our Homeowners and offering them help, support and advice as necessary.</li> <li>Working in collaboration with our partners and suppliers to ensure the smooth running of the estate</li> <li>Being the 'face' of McCarthy Stone for the families and friends of our Homeowners.</li> <li>Dealing with Homeowners issues with sensitivity and understand the need for confidentiality and respect their privacy.</li> <li>Managing the development -gardens and grounds - in an efficient and effective manner, providing our Homeowners with a safe, secure, well maintained, and pleasant environment</li> <li>Facilitating social interaction and helping Homeowners to enjoy retirement living to the full.</li> <li>Ensuring that all Health and Safety requirements are adhered to.</li></ul>The successful candidate will have the following key competencies: <ul> <li>Excellent communication skills with a real "can do" attitude.</li> <li>Extensive experience in a professional customer service orientated position.</li> <li>A professional approach with high quality standards.</li> <li>Thrives in a busy a varied role, where every day will be different.</li> <li>Be resilient and can problem solve effectively.</li> <li>An awareness of basic Health and Safety will be a distinct advantage.</li> <li>A good level of computer literacy including Microsoft Word and Outlook.</li> <li>Previous/current work based first aid qualifications will be an advantage although successful candidates will receive all the necessary training on commencement of the role.</li></ul>Could this role be the perfect job for you? Apply now! All applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we hold the right to appoint before the closing date. McCarthy Stone celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst our colleagues. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background. We do not offer sponsorship; we will only be considering UK based applications. About Us As the UK's leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of January 2025, McCarthy Stone operates over 545 developments across the UK for more than 24,200 people. We believe in championing the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected, recognised, and valued than ever. In late 2020 we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain. We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list! Our Customers The Benefits 24 days annual leave Pension plan Life assurance Employee assistance helpline Health screening Eyecare voucher scheme Long service award Testimonials "I enjoy working for McCarthy and Stone as a House Manager because I am very well supported in my Role by my manager. I am able to make the day to day decisions but always have immediate support on the rare times I need help. It's a breath of Fresh Air working for a focused dynamic company who know what they are trying to achieve as a team." Linda Diamond - House Manager "Only at McCarthy Stone can you start in the middle of a pandemic and feel at home within a couple of weeks ... it's all about our great people and how welcome they make you feel ... even if it was through a screen!" Andrea Waldron - Senior HR Business Partner "From my first week I felt like part of the team, everyone is helpful and pro-active, which is crucial in a fast paced environment. I've had the opportunity to work on some exciting projects, it's a very 'hands-on' approach here with plenty of opportunity to be involved and play a part in delivering developments." Emily Bishop - Principal Planning Associate "Working for McCarthy Stone is a very fulfilling experience. The staff here are all empathetic and professional. Guiding people in purchasing an apartment, watching them settle in and make friends, and then watching them lead a happy and carefree retirement is very rewarding." Caroline Craig-cordel - Sales Consultant "I found it inspiring how working in McCarthy Stone gives you a chance to make so many people happier, every day. And what we do is so important to our homeowners! In my marketing career before I couldn't dream about customers sharing their thoughts about my campaigns, but here it happens all the time." Stan Smolyar - Head of Brand Previous Next

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