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Scheme Manager - Litslade Farm About the role Are you passionate about making a difference and thrive in dynamic environments? Join us as an experienced Scheme Manager to review support plans, supervise staff, manage change, and bring creative ideas to enhance our service. Litslade Farm is a learning disability residential care home that supports 8 people with various complex needs. We support people who are Non-Verbal, require nutrition, hydration and medication via a PEG tube, diabetics who require insulin injections, stoma care, hoisting and full personal care. This is a fast-paced scheme that requires an enthusiastic and energetic individual to manage and thrive. The scheme offers 24-hour care with 7 AM staff and 7 PM staff and 4 waking night staff. Key Responsibilities: <ul><li>Empowerment and Support: Lead and inspire a dedicated team to support vulnerable people in achieving independence and fulfilling lives, collaborating with social workers and other professionals.</li><li>Collaboration: Liaise with external agencies to ensure a smooth and supportive journey for each young person.</li><li>Team Leadership: Manage and support a team of Support Workers and Waking Night Workers.</li><li>Operational Management: Oversee staff rotas, including organising annual leave and covering sickness.</li></ul>You will be responsible for managing the scheme rota, recruitment and induction of new staff. This role may also require managerial shifts covering the weekend where necessary to ensure full and consistent cover of all shifts. It is essential that you have strong IT skills, the ability to empower and lead a team of support staff to deliver exceptional care and support, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Who we are looking for We are keen to recruit an individual who shares and demonstrates our values, which are: <ul><li>Putting the people we support first</li><li>Treating people with respect, promoting independence and choice</li><li>Developing passionate and committed teams</li><li>Being cost effective without compromising standards or safety</li></ul>If you share our values, we would love you to work for us. The benefits In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a considerable benefits package which includes: <ul><li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li><li>£33,054 pa for a 37.5 hour week</li><li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li><li>Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary</li><li>Annual salary and cost of living review</li><li>Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing</li><li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li><li>Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a £130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us</li><li>Employee assistance helpline</li></ul>If you share our values, we would love you to work for us. We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer

Scheme Manager

Job Introduction Our Housing Solutions team provides vital support to residents who need temporary accommodation. As a Temporary Accommodation Officer, you'll help place and manage properties for people facing homelessness, working closely with colleagues and partners to make sure homes are safe and suitable. This role involves property visits, supporting licensees, and managing risks. This is a site-based role Interviews for this role will be held on 23 January Milton Keynes City Council is a modern and friendly place to work. Find out more about working with us here: <a href="http://www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk" target="_blank">www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk</a> Main Responsibility <ul><li>Allocate and manage temporary accommodation for homeless clients.</li><li>Work with landlords and providers to minimise empty properties.</li><li>Support residents with advice and access to grants and services.</li><li>Carry out property visits and manage low-level anti-social behaviour.</li><li>Keep accurate records and input data into housing systems.</li><li>Assess risks and work with colleagues to manage them effectively.</li></ul>The Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who shares our values: Dedicated, Respectful and Collaborative. You will: <ul><li>Have experience in housing or a similar field.</li><li>Understand housing legislation and safeguarding requirements.</li><li>Be able to assess accommodation and travel across Milton Keynes.</li><li>Communicate clearly and provide excellent customer service.</li><li>Solve problems creatively and work well in a team.</li><li>Show empathy and a non-judgmental attitude towards people in crisis</li></ul>If you are offered the role, we will carry out a Basic DBS check and BPSS referencing as part of the pre-employment process To be successful in this role, you'll need a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. If you're offered the position, we'll ask for proof of your licence and vehicle insurance, including business use cover. Unfortunately, we won't be able to confirm your appointment without these documents. Package Description In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including: <ul><li>Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.</li><li>Excellent pension - everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.</li><li>A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.</li><li>Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.</li><li>Salary sacrifice car scheme - low-cost leasing of electric and low emission vehicles.</li><li>Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.</li></ul>Why join us? Along with more on our Benefits, discover why Working at the City Council could be the right move for you here Working at the Council | Milton Keynes Our roles are either designated 'site based' or 'home based'. 'Site based' roles can include up to two days a week working from home whilst 'home based' roles are based at home four days a week. Of course, managers designate which category roles are in based on the needs of the service and the circumstances. About The Organisation Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live. We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference. We're very proud of our diversity and are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Whatever your background, you will be welcome here if you share our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative. We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it's time for a new role. If you'd like to know more about how we do things and what matters to us, take a look at our short booklet What makes us Milton Keynes City Council.

Temporary Accommodation Officer

Housing Options Officer (RP0125) 12-month fixed term 37 hours per week Starting salary £33,363pa with potential progression to £39,974pa on achieving designated skills and experience Are you passionate about helping people? Are you able to assist members of the public to prevent threatened homelessness, and help others find accommodation? Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is investing in Homelessness Services and is looking for enthusiastic, passionate people to join the expanding team of Housing Options. You will be part of Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council Housing Options team, providing housing advice and assistance to households who are homeless or threatened with homelessness. You will assist customers to improve their situation so that they can remain in stable accommodation and will do this by negotiating with landlords and relatives to prevent homelessness.You will work towards getting single people and couples away from a life on the streets and help accommodate families and vulnerable people when they have lost accommodation. You will demonstrate your ability to deal with emotionally challenging cases in difficult situations, providing advice to members of the public and determining what legal duties are owed to customers who approach the Council for assistance. We are looking for someone with: <ul><li>An interest in providing high quality public services to the local community</li><li>Experience of working with the public and providing excellent levels of customer service</li><li>The ability to negotiate with others and find solutions to complicated situations</li><li>Experience of working with several IT systems and ability to learn new systems to a high standard</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>An interest in learning about homelessness and developing or increasing their understanding of homelessness legislation and case law.</li></ul>If you are passionate about helping people and assisting those in housing need, and also thrive under pressure and enjoy team working - we want to hear from you. What the council is really looking for is someone with a true customer focus, an understanding of what great customer service involves and a commitment to delivering outstanding results. Closing date for applications is 5 May 2025. Assessments will be held on 14 May 2025 with interviews on 20 May 2025. Salary range <ul><li>£33,363 - £39,974 per year</li></ul>

Housing Options Officer

Sanctuary manages rented and shared ownership homes and supports community initiatives for thousands of customers across England. Our staff help make a real difference to the quality of people's lives. Housing Officer Welwyn Garden City - covering West Essex and Hertfordshire £34,531 - £36,348 per year Plus Car Allowance 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, 09.00 to 17.00 We have an opportunity for a Housing Officer to join our Housing team, based in Welwyn Garden City. As a Housing Officer you will be responsible for the management of a patch of social housing properties and tenancies in the Hertfordshire and West Essex areas. This will involve making sure that our properties are safe and attractive places to live and ensuring that tenancies are being conducted in a satisfactory way. The role includes void management, compliance responsibilities, anti-social behavior management and the full range of housing management. If you have experience in property or tenancy management and providing high quality customer service, then this could be the role for you. The role of Housing Officer will include: <ul><li>Delivering high quality housing management services meeting the needs and expectations of current and future residents and the wider community </li><li>Providing an effective tenancy and resident customer service which is in line with policies and procedures </li><li>Managing tenant expectations regarding repairs and escalating any property maintenance issues affecting tenant welfare via appropriate channels</li><li>Dealing with complaints about service delivery focusing on first contact resolution and learn from this to help to develop an excellent customer service</li><li>Working with colleagues in other service areas to help the organisation meet its compliance obligations (fire safety, water hygiene, gas safety and data protection)</li><li>Delivering general advice on all aspects of tenancy to enable sustainability</li><li>Working with a range of external agencies to resolve a range of issues affecting tenant welfare including; domestic abuse, anti-social behaviour and safeguarding</li></ul>Skills and experiences: <ul><li>Literacy and numeracy equivalent to passes in GCSE English and Maths</li><li>Proven experience of undertaking a similar role delivering high quality tenancy services within property or tenancy management</li><li>Excellent skills in analysing and diagnosing problems and implementing solutions </li><li>Excellent customer service and customer care skills</li><li>Proficient user of Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams</li><li>Excellent communication skills both verbal and written</li><li>Working knowledge of relevant regulations and good practice</li><li>Travel is a requirement of the role; therefore a full valid driving licence is essential</li></ul>Why work for us? We are a not-for-profit housing association, and own and manage around 125,000 homes. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture, and nurture and reward talent. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people's lives. Our Benefits As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering: <ul><li>25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays</li></ul><ul><li>A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary</li><li>Life Assurance</li><li>Employee Advice Service including counselling</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Voluntary health plans </li><li>Employee discounts </li><li>Wellbeing support and tools</li><li>Employee recognition scheme</li><li>Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues</li></ul><ul><li>£34,531 (rising to £36,348 after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance) </li></ul>View the job profile (if the link is unavailable please visit the Sanctuary careers website) Closing Date: 5 January 2026 If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you - <a href="mailto:housing.recruitment@sanctuary.co.uk" target="_blank">housing.recruitment@sanctuary.co.uk</a> We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application. View more detail about what it's like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at - <a href="http://www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team" target="_blank">www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team</a> Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers' needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary's commitment to our Disability Confident employer status. Building Equality and Diversity Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working. A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Housing Services Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.

Housing Officer

The Vacancy Resident Liaison Officer - WPS Location: Milton Keynes (commutable distance required) Team: Planned Maintenance Join WPS and make a real difference in our communities! We're looking for a Resident Liaison Officer to be the vital link between our tenants and project teams. Your role will ensure smooth communication, a safe environment, and successful delivery of our cyclical and planned works programme. What You'll Be Doing <ul> <li> Support the Lead Supervisor in planning annual programmes of work</li> <li> Help deliver projects on time, on budget, and to the highest quality</li> <li> Communicate effectively with all stakeholders and attend regular progress meetings</li> <li> Explain upcoming works to tenants and issue access notices</li> <li> Organise reasonable adjustments and keep the site team informed</li> <li> Maintain a clear complaints procedure and resolve disputes professionally</li> <li> Attend community events and build strong relationships</li> <li> Report defects and identify trends to the Project Lead</li> <li> Ensure promises made to tenants are kept - every time!</li></ul>What We're Looking For <ul> <li>Excellent communication and people skills</li> <li>Ability to manage multiple priorities</li> <li>A proactive, problem-solving mindset</li> <li>Experience in housing or construction liaison roles (preferred)</li></ul>Why Join Us? At WPS, we believe in creating safe, thriving communities. You'll be part of a supportive team that values collaboration and innovation. Ready to apply? Send us your CV today and help us deliver homes people love! Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks. To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting Work for Wates Wates is one of the UK's leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment. We are driven by our purpose, 'reimagining places for people to thrive' and our three promises: Thriving places - working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity. Thriving planet - protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners. Thriving people - creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in, and treated with care. We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background. Awards BEST PROJECT Inside Housing Development Awards WINNER 2022 Construction News Awards Winner GOLD AWARD Investors in People 2022 GOLD AWARD Considerate Constructors Schemes (CCS) National Site Awards TOP 50 EMPLOYERS 2022 Top 50 Employers for Women WINNER 2022 Working Families Best Practice Awards

Resident Liaison Officer

We are The Housing Network (THN), a private Limited Company with a purpose. We exist to provide 'More than a Roof', because when life is at its toughest, we believe everyone deserves a safe and stable place to rebuild their lives. Homelessness is a vast and complex issue that does not have a single solution. In understanding that reality, we've learned the importance of perspective; appreciating that if we continue to innovate, collaborate, and give our best, we are playing our part in making a vital difference. We are a team that is absolutely committed to innovate, excel and be dependable in all that we do. Working hard together to achieve our mission of providing Better Accommodation, Better Support, Better Partnerships, and as a result Better Business. Role Overview - What is it? To lead one of our local teams in the delivery of various supported housing services, including our new Active Opportunity Pathway (AOP) for those experiencing multiple disadvantage / severe multiple disadvantage and/or temporary accommodation for individuals or families. You will be an experienced supported housing professional who is familiar with leading, supporting and managing teams (in a hands-on way) to help those experiencing multiple disadvantage or severe multiple disadvantage to overcome barriers to achieving greater independence. You will have an in-depth knowledge of best-practice and current thinking when working with vulnerable people or families facing homelessness, who require support with mental-health, substance misuse, a history of offending and other needs. Using your knowledge and skills to help us create one of the most effective outcomes-focused services in the sector, adhering to the Making Every Adult Matter principles (MEAM). You will be familiar with and have experience of effectively supporting teams to work in a strength-based and trauma informed way. Taking personal pride and ownership in supporting your team (and the wider department / organisation) develop those approaches in support of helping residents achieve outcomes far beyond their expectations. You will have worked in an accommodation-based setting, with significant experience of providing intensive housing management, and tenancy management tasks. Drawing on your knowledge of safeguarding, housing benefit, Universal Credit and mental health, drug and alcohol specialist interventions to support your team to perform at the highest level, meeting and exceeding the expectations of internal and external stakeholders. This is a new role in a specialist team and not one which will see you stepping too far back from those who we support. So you will not only be managing the team who are supporting those experiencing homelessness and multiple disadvantage, but also supporting a small complex caseload yourself. You will be joining us at a very exciting time as we pursue significant growth across our services to develop accommodations options integrated with support, giving you a unique opportunity to use your knowledge and experience to help shape an amazing service for the future. To act as an ambassador for The Housing Network, to promote its mission and values. Being respectful and kind is at the heart of everything that we do. Main Duties - What needs to be done? Staff Management Elements: <ul><li>Actively support your team to deliver a high quality and the most effective and efficient service possible, ensuring they place our residents at the heart of all that they do as they help them achieve sector-leading outcomes.</li><li>Provide a positive role model to your team as you support and motivate them to develop and progress in their role.</li><li>Manage and administer an effective high-performance culture through regular 1:1s, objective setting and appraisals, providing additional support where necessary to overcome challenges and barriers.</li><li>Support your team to seek out opportunities for knowledge development and skill improvement, reviewing its relevance against organisational policies and budgets.</li><li>Participate in the 'Managers On Call' rota to ensure that a point of escalation is available to your team in the event of a serious incident, out of hours.</li><li>Lead on the accurate and effective management of relevant budgets and performance to ensure optimum performance against organisational objectives.</li><li>Fulfil all mandatory line management responsibilities (e.g. annual leave and sickness management), providing strong leadership throughout the entire employee life-cycle in accordance with the organisation's People policies.</li><li>Provide a safe space for reflective practice.</li><li>Create a positive culture of inclusion where your team feel able to engage and offer constructive challenge and feedback.</li><li>Lead on ensuring all aspects of service and property compliance and H&amp;S are maintained at appropriate levels at all times, escalating concerns without delay to senior management.</li><li>Lead on the monitoring and delivery of all relevant contract performance elements, supporting your team to proactively engage with the meeting (and exceeding) of those measures.</li><li>Maintain oversight across all safeguarding matters for the service, leading on engagement with external stakeholders and multi-disciplinary teams, attending case review meetings where appropriate.</li></ul>Support Elements: <ul><li>Ensure you and your team employ a strength-based and trauma-informed approach to building trusting relationships with residents, using that to help create accurate, realistic and meaningful (outcome focused) support plans.</li><li>Use your knowledge and experience of working with people experiencing homelessness and multiple-disadvantage to support your team in identifying and capturing risks, to help design mitigation strategies and inform coping mechanisms.</li><li>Support and challenge your team to engage pro-actively and effectively with residents to help them identify barriers which are preventing them gaining greater levels of independence.</li><li>Uphold the highest levels of safeguarding awareness and protection for individuals, residents, colleagues and the wider community. Working within local frameworks to ensure policies and reporting mechanisms are applied correctly.</li><li>Ensure all team members are up to date with training in line with the organisation governance framework and related policies</li><li>Quality assure accurate records maintained by the team of all support engagements, support plans, risk assessments and other support pathway elements, using them to support appropriate partnership working with local partner agencies.</li><li>Champion the principles of trauma-informed engagement and support across the service and wider organisation, helping colleagues develop their skills and communication approaches to support the achievement of outcomes.</li><li>Encourage the team to take time to engage pro-actively with all residents in the scheme, using the less formal engagements to help deepen the understanding and effectiveness of support plans and achievement of outcomes.</li><li>Work with senior leaders to engage pro-actively with local multi-disciplinary health and housing teams and network groups, seeking to maximise outcomes for individuals and build added-value into the service as a whole.</li><li>Ensure all types of engagement with residents either individually or in group sessions, is recorded all in THN's digital support system.</li><li>Oversee all caseload held by the team (support plans / risk assessments) , ensuring that all residents receive and engage with appropriate amounts and types of support suitable for their needs.</li><li>Work in a non-risk averse and non-judgemental way, helping residents understand the negative impact of their behaviours, then providing harm reduction information and advice where necessary.</li><li>Act as a positive role model for residents and the team, using a strength-based approach to helping them set realistic (but aspirational) goals, prompting, encouraging and motivating them to make them a reality.</li></ul>Intensive Housing Management: <ul><li>Work with colleagues at service and organisational level to ensure maximum levels of service utilisation and efficiency, including the processing and review of referrals in a non-risk averse and balanced community way.</li><li>Lead on the process of referral management, support / needs / risk assessment, and recording of all relevant findings accurately in THN's digital support management system at the first point of resident contact.</li><li>Ensure that the team supports residents to understand and complete all necessary tenancy documentation and service entry requirements, recording them as required in THN's various housing management systems.</li><li>Support the team to take ownership of any rent management matters for residents, helping them to understand the importance of appropriate money management and to take necessary action to avoid arears, which will involve administration of housing benefit claims.</li><li>Support the team with welfare benefit queries and money management skills to maximise rental income,</li><li>Ensure regular accommodation inspections are completed, encouraging the team to use this opportunity to help residents develop further independent living skills (e.g. reporting of repairs) whilst ensuring all necessary compliance and Health and Safety requirements are met.</li></ul>General Elements: <ul><li>Proactively engage in the wider supported housing / homelessness pathway network within the service area, balancing workload / time to ensure engagement is manageable and effective.</li><li>Accurately prepare KPI / performance reports and data in line with commissioning agreements, using that data to inform contract monitoring processes.</li><li>Engage within all relevant organisational KPI / performance management processes, preparing and presenting data and reports as required.</li><li>Maintain all aspects of operational performance at the highest levels, working in a timely / innovative way to address any issues of underperformance.</li></ul>Relationships - Who will I be working / engaging with? <ul><li>Internal - Other AOP service colleagues (e.g., concierge, support workers) / Maintenance and Facilities Teams / Head of Service and Senior Leadership Team / Residents.</li><li>External - Local Authority Commissioners and Housing Officers / Third Sector Partners / Statutory Partners (e.g., Police and Probation) / Housing Benefit Officers / DWP and Employment Partners etc.</li></ul>Competencies - Who with and your skill level? <ul><li>Experience of leading a team in a supporting people setting</li><li>Extensive and demonstratable knowledge and experience of working with people (including families) experiencing homelessness and multiple disadvantage such as mental health, drug and alcohol</li><li>Extensive and demonstratable experience of working in an accommodation-based service, with specific reference to effective rent management, housing benefit and accessing positive move-on options.</li><li>Proven abilities to work in a strength-based and trauma-informed way for the benefit of individuals and families, helping them to achieve a level of positive housing, health and wellbeing outcomes beyond their expectations.</li><li>Experience of quality assurance in relation to completing and managing accurate support plans and risk assessments, which inform design and implementation of engaging and impactful support activities for Families and singe people.</li><li>Extensive and demonstratable knowledge and experience of maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding for vulnerable people.</li><li>Comfortable and familiar with working in a non-risk averse way.</li><li>Knowledge and experience of best-practise and current approaches (e.g. adverse childhood experiences) to deliver effective intervention and therapeutic engagements for people with mental health and drug and alcohol support needs.</li><li>Highly developed ICT skills and familiarity with digital support management systems, and personal abilities and focus on maintaining accuracy at all times.</li><li>Excellent written / verbal communications skills, with the confidence to engage with external partners and stakeholders for the benefit of residents, the service and organisation as a whole.</li></ul>General and Additional <ul><li>The responsibilities contained within this job description are indicative, but not exhaustive. As the role develops, the requirements of the post may change, and as such the post is subject to review in discussion with the post holder.</li><li>The post holder may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as the organisation may reasonably require which are commensurate with the grade of the post.</li><li>The post holder shall comply with the organisation's policies and procedures, ensuring appropriate actions and reporting protocols are followed at all times.</li><li>The post holder shall attend regular staff or other related meetings, contributing positively where appropriate and relevant.</li><li>Extensive travel across the UK will be required from time to time to support the delivery of role requirements, with you holding a full UK driving licence and access to private vehicle for business use when required.</li><li>An Enhanced Disclosure is required for this position.</li></ul>We believe our values should reflect in our behaviour towards our colleagues, partners and residents while we work to achieve our Strategy 2024&gt;29. These values are to be; Innovative, Dynamic, Dependable, Respectful, and Kind. The Housing Network is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst the workforce. We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. As an employer we welcome applications from candidates with lived experience, demonstrating our commitment to capturing the value of "expertise by experience" and providing More than a Voice for our residents. All job offers are subject to a DBS check (level to be advised through the hiring process) and references.

Supported Housing Manager

The Vacancy People come first here. As a Housing Officer at Amplius, you'll build strong relationships with residents, show up consistently in your neighbourhoods and treat every situation with fairness and respect. You'll work in it together with colleagues and partners, take responsibility for doing the right thing, and stay focused on making homes and estates places people feel proud of. If you're driven to make a real difference and want a role where your values matter as much as your experience. Help shape neighbourhoods, where people are proud to call home. Salary: £37,400 per annum + car allowance Contract: Permanent, Full Time Your week: 36.25 hours (Monday to Friday 9am - 5:15pm) Location: Hybrid - working 1 day per week from our Rushden office. You will also be expected to spend time on patch. Snapshot of your role This is what your day will look like as our Housing Officer: <ul> <li>Work alongside the Allocations Team and Empty Homes Team to support all new lettings completing pre-tenancy interviews and viewings ensuring that key performance indicators in respect of re-let times and void loss are achieved and exceeded.</li></ul><ul> <li>Effectively manage starter tenancies in accordance with Amplius' policy and procedure; complete new tenant visits to ensure the customer has moved in and is complying with the terms of their tenancy. If necessary, engage with our Community Safety Team to initiate legal action for any breaches of tenancy, attending court and evictions as required.</li></ul><ul> <li>Be the lead in respect of managing and reviewing complaints of neighbourhood management issues, property condition and hoarding in accordance with Amplius' policy and procedure and working alongside the Community Safety Team where needed.</li></ul><ul> <li>Work with internal and external partners to identify areas of neighbourhood and estate improvement and regeneration.</li></ul><ul> <li>To ensure that potential safeguarding issues involving both adults and children are identified and managed in partnership with other agencies.</li></ul><ul> <li>To support tenants who have suffered domestic abuse, working proactively with other agencies to advise and protect victims.</li></ul>What we're looking for To thrive in our Housing Officer role, you'll need: <ul> <li>Knowledge of Housing Law and experience of practical application of legislation and legal processes.</li></ul><ul> <li>Ability to demonstrate effective partnership working that has yielded successful results for both the business and customer(s).</li></ul><ul> <li>Can prioritise workloads and is able to meet set deadlines.</li></ul><ul> <li>A good working knowledge of IT applications such as Word, Excel, email and Microsoft Outlook</li></ul><ul> <li>Able to work on own initiative and as a flexible team member, willing to support colleagues and take on varied tasks.</li></ul>A full UK driving license is essential for this role. ️ DBS clearance is required for this role. Please read the attached Job Description before applying so you get the full scope of the role. Important - We do not provide visa sponsorship; you must be eligible to work in the UK. You must reside in the UK for the duration of your employment and provide Right to Work evidence. Closing date: 11th January 2026 Interviews: 19th January 2026 We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in response to an overwhelming number of applications or a change in business priorities. Have questions? Contact the Amplius Recruitment Team and we'll be in touch to support you with any questions, queries or conundrums! The Company Amplius is one of the largest housing providers across the Midlands, East and Southeast of England. We own and manage more than 37,000 homes and deliver a range of quality services, including care and support, specialist housing and home ownership options. We're a team of over 1,300 colleagues driven to have a positive impact on people's lives and provide affordable homes that make a difference. The Benefits Flexible working Pension contributions Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme State of the art IT equipment Volunteer days The Benefits Flexible Working Pension Scheme Life Assurance Health Cash Plan Generous Annual Leave Career Development

The Vacancy People come first here. As a Housing Officer at Amplius, you'll build strong relationships with residents, show up consistently in your neighbourhoods and treat every situation with fairness and respect. You'll work in it together with colleagues and partners, take responsibility for doing the right thing, and stay focused on making homes and estates places people feel proud of. If you're driven to make a real difference and want a role where your values matter as much as your experience. Help shape neighbourhoods, where people are proud to call home. Salary: £37,400 per annum + car allowance Contract: Permanent, Full Time Your week: 36.25 hours (Monday to Friday 9am - 5:15pm) Location: Hybrid - working 1 day per week from our Milton Keynes office. You will also be expected to spend time on patch. Snapshot of your role This is what your day will look like as our Housing Officer: <ul> <li>Work alongside the Allocations Team and Empty Homes Team to support all new lettings completing pre-tenancy interviews and viewings ensuring that key performance indicators in respect of re-let times and void loss are achieved and exceeded.</li></ul><ul> <li>Effectively manage starter tenancies in accordance with Amplius' policy and procedure; complete new tenant visits to ensure the customer has moved in and is complying with the terms of their tenancy. If necessary, engage with our Community Safety Team to initiate legal action for any breaches of tenancy, attending court and evictions as required.</li></ul><ul> <li>Be the lead in respect of managing and reviewing complaints of neighbourhood management issues, property condition and hoarding in accordance with Amplius' policy and procedure and working alongside the Community Safety Team where needed.</li></ul><ul> <li>Work with internal and external partners to identify areas of neighbourhood and estate improvement and regeneration.</li></ul><ul> <li>To ensure that potential safeguarding issues involving both adults and children are identified and managed in partnership with other agencies.</li></ul><ul> <li>To support tenants who have suffered domestic abuse, working proactively with other agencies to advise and protect victims.</li></ul>What we're looking for To thrive in our Housing Officer role, you'll need: <ul> <li>Knowledge of Housing Law and experience of practical application of legislation and legal processes.</li></ul><ul> <li>Ability to demonstrate effective partnership working that has yielded successful results for both the business and customer(s).</li></ul><ul> <li>Can prioritise workloads and is able to meet set deadlines.</li></ul><ul> <li>A good working knowledge of IT applications such as Word, Excel, email and Microsoft Outlook</li></ul><ul> <li>Able to work on own initiative and as a flexible team member, willing to support colleagues and take on varied tasks.</li></ul>A full UK driving license is essential for this role. ️ DBS clearance is required for this role. Please read the attached Job Description before applying so you get the full scope of the role. Important - We do not provide visa sponsorship; you must be eligible to work in the UK. You must reside in the UK for the duration of your employment and provide Right to Work evidence. Closing date: 11th January 2026 Interviews: 19th January 2026 We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in response to an overwhelming number of applications or a change in business priorities. Have questions? Contact the Amplius Recruitment Team and we'll be in touch to support you with any questions, queries or conundrums! The Company Amplius is one of the largest housing providers across the Midlands, East and Southeast of England. We own and manage more than 37,000 homes and deliver a range of quality services, including care and support, specialist housing and home ownership options. We're a team of over 1,300 colleagues driven to have a positive impact on people's lives and provide affordable homes that make a difference. The Benefits Flexible working Pension contributions Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme State of the art IT equipment Volunteer days The Benefits Flexible Working Pension Scheme Life Assurance Health Cash Plan Generous Annual Leave Career Development

Job Introduction Milton Keynes City Council operates three supported housing schemes providing 24-hour, CQC-registered domiciliary care to older tenants with dementia, complex health needs, and frailty. As part of a service transformation, we're introducing a new role that brings these three services under one experienced Registered Manager. This is a unique opportunity to lead and shape a consolidated service, ensuring consistency in operational approaches and the effective delegation of resources to deliver positive outcomes for our tenants. We're seeking an experienced and collaborative leader who can develop, motivate and inspire teams, while ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and promoting independence and wellbeing for those in our care. Why Join Us? This is a brilliant opportunity to shape a newly consolidated service and make a lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable residents in Milton Keynes. You'll have the freedom to shape this role and influence how we deliver services for years to come. If you would like a confidential and informal conversation pre-application, please contact Liz Luck <a href="mailto:liz.luck@milton-keynes.gov.uk" target="_blank">liz.luck@milton-keynes.gov.uk</a> or Andrea Natale <a href="mailto:andrea.natale@milton-keynes.gov.uk" target="_blank">andrea.natale@milton-keynes.gov.uk</a> This is a site-based role Interviews for this role will be held on 20 January Milton Keynes City Council is a modern and friendly place to work. Find out more about working with us here: <a href="http://www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk" target="_blank">www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk</a> Further information regarding our Supported Housing Schemes can be found here: <a href="http://www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk/supported-housing" target="_blank">www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk/supported-housing</a> Main Responsibility As Registered Manager, you will: <ul><li>Take overall responsibility for three CQC-registered supported housing services for older adults with dementia, frailty, and complex health needs.</li><li>Ensure services operate within statutory requirements and comply with CQC regulations, safeguarding protocols, and the Care Act 2014.</li><li>Lead and manage dispersed teams across multiple sites, ensuring staff are supervised, trained, and appraised to the highest standards.</li><li>Oversee resource management, budgets, and income streams, providing accurate forecasting and reporting.</li><li>Develop and implement service development plans and local action plans, driving continuous improvement through audits and reviews.</li><li>Build strong relationships with internal teams, external partners, tenants, families, and advocates to ensure person-centred care and best outcomes.</li><li>Promote tenancy sustainability and independence through effective service delivery.</li></ul>The Ideal Candidate We're looking for someone who: <ul><li>Holds (or is working towards) a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Adult Care.</li><li>Has demonstrable experience managing CQC-registered health and social care services, ideally across multiple sites.</li><li>Possesses a thorough understanding of the Care Act 2014, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance.</li><li>Is an exceptional leader with proven ability to motivate teams and drive performance.</li><li>Has strong organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.</li><li>Is flexible and committed to working across services, including occasional unsociable hours as required.</li><li>Can build effective partnerships and maintain high standards of care and wellbeing for tenants.</li></ul>To be successful in this role, you'll need a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. If you're offered the position, we'll ask for proof of your licence and vehicle insurance, including business use cover. Unfortunately, we won't be able to confirm your appointment without these documents. If you're offered the role, we'll arrange an Enhanced DBS check as part of our pre-employment process (unless you're already registered with the DBS Update Service). Ready to make a difference? Apply now and help us deliver outstanding Adult Social Care services for the people of Milton Keynes. Package Description In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including: <ul><li>Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.</li><li>Excellent pension - everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.</li><li>A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.</li><li>Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.</li><li>Salary sacrifice car scheme - low-cost leasing of electric and low emission vehicles.</li><li>Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.</li></ul>Why join us? Along with more on our Benefits, discover why Working at the City Council could be the right move for you here Working at the Council | Milton Keynes Our roles are either designated 'site based' or 'home based'. 'Site based' roles can include up to two days a week working from home whilst 'home based' roles are based at home four days a week. Of course, managers designate which category roles are in based on the needs of the service and the circumstances. About The Organisation Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live. We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences. Milton Keynes City Council is committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of our community. We actively encourage applications from candidates who bring a range of perspectives, particularly those from underrepresented groups. We are proud to have signed up to the Social Care Workforce Race Equality Standard (SC-WRES), a continuous improvement programme designed to help social care organisations achieve anti-racist workplaces. Our commitment means we are actively working to identify and address inequalities, improve representation in leadership, and ensure fair treatment and opportunity for all colleagues in Adult Services. [skillsforcare.org.uk] We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it's time for a new role.

Registered Manager - Supported Housing

The Vacancy Are you passionate about creating safer, stronger communities? At Amplius, we're looking for a Community Safety Officer to deliver proactive and effective Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) and Community Safety Services across our South region. (Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes) In this role, you'll protect our customers, communities and assets through prevention, early intervention, and robust case management whilst fostering collaborative working with customers, partners and internal stakeholders to build sustainable communities. Salary: £37,400 + Car Allowance Contract: Permanent, Full Time Your week: 36.25 hours (Monday to Friday 9am - 5:15pm) Location: Hybrid with a weekly presence in our Milton Keynes office Snapshot of your role <ul> <li>Own a case load of ASB and community safety cases, ensuring timely, proportionate and legally compliant responses.</li></ul><ul> <li>Complete full case management, including proportionality assessments and preparation should any legal action be required.</li></ul><ul> <li>Understand and work towards regional performance against KPI's, service standards and customer satisfaction measures</li></ul><ul> <li>Build and maintain effective relationships with local statutory officers in a designated area.</li></ul><ul> <li>Attend multi-agency forums, for example MARAC and Community Safety Partnerships in person if possible.</li></ul><ul> <li>Engage with customers to gather intelligence, build trust, and co-produce local safety initiatives for more complex case management</li></ul><ul> <li>Ensure compliance with policies and procedures</li></ul><ul> <li>Maintain a detailed knowledge of anti-social behaviour best practice and legislation</li></ul><ul> <li>Champion a culture of safeguarding, inclusion, and customer empowerment.</li></ul>What we're looking for <ul> <li>CIH Level 3 - already achieved, working towards or willing to do so.</li></ul><ul> <li>Good knowledge and experience overseeing complex ASB &amp; Community Safety case management.</li></ul><ul> <li>Good knowledge of Tenancy Enforcement and / or the tools and powers of the ASB AND Crime and policing Act 2014</li></ul><ul> <li>Up to date knowledge of the regulatory environment</li></ul><ul> <li>Experience of building positive relationships with Local Authority partners and other key stakeholders</li></ul><ul> <li>Able to use housing systems effectively</li> <li>Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure, with the capacity to navigate complex challenges</li> <li>Able to travel around a large geographical area as required</li></ul>A full UK driving license is essential for this role. ️ DBS clearance is required for this role. Please read the attached Job Description before applying so you get the full scope of the role. Important - We do not provide visa sponsorship; you must be eligible to work in the UK. You must reside in the UK for the duration of your employment and provide Right to Work evidence. Closing: Sunday 11th January 2026 Phone screening: Wednesday 14th January 2026 Interviews: Monday 19th January 2026 (in Milton Keynes) We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in response to an overwhelming number of applications or a change in business priorities. Have questions? Contact the Amplius Recruitment Team and we'll be in touch to support you with any questions, queries or conundrums! The Company Amplius is one of the largest housing providers across the Midlands, East and Southeast of England. We own and manage more than 37,000 homes and deliver a range of quality services, including care and support, specialist housing and home ownership options. We're a team of over 1,300 colleagues driven to have a positive impact on people's lives and provide affordable homes that make a difference. The Benefits Flexible working Pension contributions Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme State of the art IT equipment Volunteer days The Benefits Flexible Working Pension Scheme Life Assurance Health Cash Plan Generous Annual Leave Career Development

Community Safety Officer

The Vacancy Are you passionate about creating safer, stronger communities? At Amplius, we're looking for a Community Safety Officer to deliver proactive and effective Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) and Community Safety Services across our Rushden region. In this role, you'll protect our customers, communities and assets through prevention, early intervention, and robust case management whilst fostering collaborative working with customers, partners and internal stakeholders to build sustainable communities. Salary: £37,400 + Car Allowance Contract: Permanent, Full Time Your week: 36.25 hours (Monday to Friday 9am - 5:15pm) Location: Hybrid with a weekly presence in our Rushden office Snapshot of your role <ul> <li>Own a case load of ASB and community safety cases, ensuring timely, proportionate and legally compliant responses.</li></ul><ul> <li>Complete full case management, including proportionality assessments and preparation should any legal action be required.</li></ul><ul> <li>Understand and work towards regional performance against KPI's, service standards and customer satisfaction measures</li></ul><ul> <li>Build and maintain effective relationships with local statutory officers in a designated area.</li></ul><ul> <li>Attend multi-agency forums, for example MARAC and Community Safety Partnerships in person if possible.</li></ul><ul> <li>Engage with customers to gather intelligence, build trust, and co-produce local safety initiatives for more complex case management</li></ul><ul> <li>Ensure compliance with policies and procedures</li></ul><ul> <li>Maintain a detailed knowledge of anti-social behaviour best practice and legislation</li></ul><ul> <li>Champion a culture of safeguarding, inclusion, and customer empowerment.</li></ul>What we're looking for <ul> <li>CIH Level 3 - already achieved, working towards or willing to do so.</li></ul><ul> <li>Good knowledge and experience overseeing complex ASB &amp; Community Safety case management.</li></ul><ul> <li>Good knowledge of Tenancy Enforcement and / or the tools and powers of the ASB AND Crime and policing Act 2014</li></ul><ul> <li>Up to date knowledge of the regulatory environment</li></ul><ul> <li>Experience of building positive relationships with Local Authority partners and other key stakeholders</li></ul><ul> <li>Able to use housing systems effectively</li> <li>Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure, with the capacity to navigate complex challenges</li> <li>Able to travel around a large geographical area as required</li></ul>A full UK driving license is essential for this role. ️ DBS clearance is required for this role. Please read the attached Job Description before applying so you get the full scope of the role. Important - We do not provide visa sponsorship; you must be eligible to work in the UK. You must reside in the UK for the duration of your employment and provide Right to Work evidence. Closing: Sunday 11th January 2026 Phone screening: Wednesday 14th January 2026 Interviews: Monday 19th January 2026 (in Rushden) We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in response to an overwhelming number of applications or a change in business priorities. Have questions? Contact the Amplius Recruitment Team and we'll be in touch to support you with any questions, queries or conundrums! The Company Amplius is one of the largest housing providers across the Midlands, East and Southeast of England. We own and manage more than 37,000 homes and deliver a range of quality services, including care and support, specialist housing and home ownership options. We're a team of over 1,300 colleagues driven to have a positive impact on people's lives and provide affordable homes that make a difference. The Benefits Flexible working Pension contributions Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme State of the art IT equipment Volunteer days The Benefits Flexible Working Pension Scheme Life Assurance Health Cash Plan Generous Annual Leave Career Development

The Vacancy Join Amplius as an Independent Living Assistant and provide vital support to our Life24 Service teams, helping ensure our customers receive the highest standards of care and service. Salary: £26,001.56 per year Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2027 Your week: 36.25 (Monday - Friday 8.45am - 5pm) Location: Hybrid, with a weekly presence in our either Milton Keynes, Rushden or Peterborough office. Snapshot of your role <ul> <li>Deliver accurate and timely administrative support to the Life24 Service teams, ensuring smooth operations and excellent customer service.</li> <li>Respond to customer, contractor, and internal enquiries via phone, email, and other channels, resolving issues promptly where possible.</li> <li>Maintain and update customer records and data in internal systems, ensuring all information is accurate and up to date.</li> <li>Support financial processes, including raising orders, processing invoices, managing payments, and setting up accounts.</li> <li>Monitor and allocate alerts, faults, and service requests to ensure issues are addressed efficiently.</li> <li>Assist with scheduling visits and preparing reports, KPIs, and data for internal teams and local authorities.</li> <li>Provide flexible cover and support across Life24 and Assistive Technology services to help the team deliver a high-quality, customer-focused service.</li></ul>What we're looking for <ul> <li>Good numeracy, literacy, and IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, and internet use.</li> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience supporting stakeholders or customers at all levels.</li> <li>Strong customer care skills with an empathetic and caring approach.</li> <li>Ability to work independently using own initiative and as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility and resilience.</li> <li>Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, particularly when capturing and managing data.</li> <li>Ability to build and maintain positive relationships and work effectively across operational boundaries.</li> <li>Professional approach to all situations, with a flexible and adaptable attitude to work.</li></ul>Please read the attached Job Description before applying so you get the full scope of the role. Important - We do not provide visa sponsorship; you must be eligible to work in the UK. You must reside in the UK for the duration of your employment and provide Right to Work evidence. Closing: 4 January Phone screening: 8 January Interviews: 14 January We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in response to an overwhelming number of applications or a change in business priorities. Have questions? Contact the Amplius Recruitment Team and we'll be in touch to support you with any questions, queries or conundrums! The Company Amplius is one of the largest housing providers across the Midlands, East and Southeast of England. We own and manage more than 37,000 homes and deliver a range of quality services, including care and support, specialist housing and home ownership options. We're a team of over 1,300 colleagues driven to have a positive impact on people's lives and provide affordable homes that make a difference. The Benefits Flexible working Pension contributions Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme State of the art IT equipment Volunteer days The Benefits Flexible Working Pension Scheme Life Assurance Health Cash Plan Generous Annual Leave Career Development

Independent Living Assistant

Equans is recruiting for a Resident Liaison Officer (RLO) to join our team in Stevenage, supporting the delivery of refurbishment and retrofit works on social housing schemes across the region. If you're passionate about delivering excellent customer service, have experience in a tenant- or resident-facing role, and want to make a real difference in people's lives-this could be the perfect opportunity for you. As an RLO, you'll be the key point of contact for residents living in properties undergoing improvement works. You'll ensure they feel informed, respected, and supported before, during and after the programme, helping to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction and smooth delivery on site. What will you deliver? • Act as the first point of contact for residents affected by planned works on site • Deliver clear, timely communications before, during, and after works • Liaise with internal teams, contractors and external stakeholders to ensure access, scheduling and programme information is shared appropriately • Coordinate resident engagement activities including letters, information packs, satisfaction surveys, and feedback follow-ups • Log, monitor and help resolve resident concerns, queries and complaints • Maintain accurate records of visits, contact, access issues and resolutions • Work closely with site management to minimise disruption and escalate issues where necessary • Identify and support vulnerable residents, ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed • Contribute to the positive image of Equans on site and in the wider community Who are you? • Experience in a Resident Liaison Officer, Housing Officer, Customer Service or Community Engagement role-ideally within construction, refurbishment or social housing • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Confident in resolving sensitive issues calmly, professionally and empathetically • Highly organised, proactive and able to manage your workload independently • Strong attention to detail and record-keeping • Full UK driving licence preferred What can we offer you? • 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays) • Life cover equivalent to 2× annual salary • Employee discount schemes with major retailers • Gym membership discounts • Cycle-to-work scheme and holiday purchase options • Two corporate social responsibility days per year • Wide range of training and professional development opportunities • Supportive work culture with opportunities to grow your career At Equans, we believe in creating inclusive environments that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to supporting your development, wellbeing, and success. FILTERS Filtrer vos resultats Clear Countries Cities Regions Réinitialiser Appliquer Place: Workplace : Stevenage United Kingdom

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