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Job reference: 000561Salary: £42,708-£44,711 (pay award pending)Department: Communities DepartmentLocation: Atlas HouseEmployment type: PermanentDivision: HousingHours Per Week: 37Weeks per year: 52.143Do you want to work in a successful team, delivering at pace? Are you looking for a career defining role where you can make a real difference, and contribute to accelerating the delivery of the borough’s significant growth plans?Situated at the heart of the Northwest and part of the Liverpool City Region, St Helens is a borough with ambitious plans for substantial regeneration and growth over the coming years. With proposals for delivery of over 9,000 new homes by 2035, transformational town centre masterplans in development, a cutting-edge programme of active and sustainable transport infrastructure and a growing focus on the role place-making can make in addressing the impacts of climate change, there has never been a more exciting time to join our ambitious, friendly and welcoming team.St Helens has a new Housing Strategy and Local Plan which together set out the Council’s vision for housing in the borough – Quality and Accessible Homes for All.We are now looking for an ambitious, dynamic candidate with relevant experience to lead on the development and implementation of the Council’s strategic housing initiatives.The successful applicant will work with stakeholders internally and externally to bring forward market led and affordable housing development opportunities within the borough and help turn vision into reality.You will work with colleagues and partners to ensure a coherent cross-tenure approach to the Council’s housing policies and strategies and ensure our borough’s ambitious plans become reality.You will also work across the Housing and Growth teams to achieve quality homes of the right type in the right locations to meet the needs of existing residents and those looking to move to the borough.The above combined with our need for sustainability, working towards net zero and linking with active travel, means there has never been a more important time to get housing development right.Applicants will need to demonstrate that they are able to establish strong relationships and networks with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including developers and housing professionals.You will show a drive and commitment and a willingness to learn and adapt. In return, we offer flexible working allowing you to hybrid work from home as well as from an office setting.For an informal discussion, please contact Lee Norman, Head of Housing, on (01744)676230 or 07765226644.Housing serviceMaking a DifferenceWhatever stage of your career, working in the public sector puts you at the heart of communities. Our workforce provides services to our resident's day in and day out, making a positive impact on people’s lives. We could not do this without the dedication, professionalism and strength of our workforce. There are so many reasons to choose to work at St Helens Council including the fantastic range of employee benefits and rewards on offer..St Helens Borough Council | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career - Home Page

Strategic Housing Officer

About us The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) are the professional body supporting housing professionals to create a future in which everyone has a place to call home. &nbsp;About you&nbsp;We’re looking for a highly organised and enthusiastic events co-ordinator to join CIH’s events team and play a key role in delivering high quality events across the UK. You’ll be someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage multiple tasks with confidence and have a keen eye for detail. If you’re a natural problem solver with a ‘can-do’ attitude and a passion for delivering exceptional experiences, we want to hear from you.&nbsp;In this role, you’ll be part of an operations team responsible for the smooth running of our conferences, virtual events and awards ceremonies. You’ll take the lead on event admin, supporting marketing campaigns and liaising with internal teams to ensure everything runs on time and to budget. &nbsp;With strong communication skills and a solution-focused mindset, you’ll collaborate with suppliers, delegates and partners to build and maintain relationships.&nbsp;You must be willing to travel and support events onsite across the UK when required.&nbsp;How to applyFor an informal chat about this role, please contact Alissia Brown, customer experience manager, <a href="mailto:Alissia.brown@cih.org" target="_blank">Alissia.brown@cih.org</a>. &nbsp;For details of how to apply please visit our careers page - <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cih.org%2Fabout-us%2Fcareers&amp;data=05%7C02%7CJennifer.Gilder%40cih.org%7C1ef8f06fe741434e0ede08dd5caa5a9d%7C0000e9ea9ee347939563177e444fb497%7C0%7C0%7C638768610936932561%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=FMIsvJedPudXx7jOaSOKFh95tG2LmXDv7fI3woaoD%2BM%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Careers &amp; Vacancies | Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH)</a>.CIH is committed to equal opportunities at all stages of recruitment and selection and strives to have a workforce that promotes inclusivity. We welcome applicants from all sectors of the community and would be happy to discuss reasonable adjustments we can make to achieve and celebrate diversity.Closing date for applications: Sunday 10 August 2025Interviews due to take place: Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 August 2025Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Chartered Institute of Housing

Events coordinator x2

Informal enquiries are welcome on 01384353599 JOB DESCRIPTION Title: Housing Support Officer Salary: £12.59 per hour Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Due to the nature of the post evenings and Bank Holidays work may be necessary. Responsible to: Housing Services Manager Location: YMCA Highland Road, Dudley, DY1 3BT Background: YMCA Black Country Group (YMCA BCG) is the branch of the YMCA global movement in the Black Country. YMCA BCG operates charitable companies &amp; associated trading subsidiaries in the Black Country boroughs and South Staffordshire area. The combined turnover of the group is in excess of £6M, delivering a wide range of community services including supported housing, youth work, childcare and family support, drug and alcohol counselling, skills and employment training, health and well-being services. YMCA BCG employs over 200 staff and also works with around 50 volunteers and voluntary trustees. Job role: To support the Housing Services Manager to ensure the provision of high-quality day-to-day housing management and tenancy sustainment functions of the YMCA's housing stock in Black Country. This includes, but not exclusively, the letting, management, maintenance, administration, rent collection and provision of housing services on all allocated Black Country housing properties. In addition, monitoring and reviewing the progress of residents within the schemes using various tenancy sustainment assessment tool, enabling them to Belong, Contribute and Thrive. Duties: Access to Housing &amp; Tenancy Sustainment 1. To be involved in interviewing applicants and carrying out the appropriate needs and risk assessments and reference checks before offering accommodation. 2. To carry out an appropriate induction to the allocated Black Country housing property once an offer has been made to an applicant. 3. To coordinate or signpost any additional support a resident may require during their time at the YMCA by liaising with internal and external agencies in relation to maintaining their accommodation. 4. To promote the services provided by YMCA Black Country Housing Services ensuring referral agencies and applicants have the appropriate information about the schemes. 5. To keep voids to a minimum on allocated properties by ensuring they are cleaned, prepared and ready to let in the quickest time possible. 6. To complete and record property checks at least monthly (more frequent if required) to ensure residents are adhering to the licence agreement and the property is being kept in a good condition, reporting any property defects in a timely manner. Financial Accountability 7. To be responsible for managing the rent arrears of allocated properties maximising all income, reducing arrears, and ensuring all records are accurate and up to date. Monitoring any rent agreements that may be agreed by the Housing Services Manager. 8. To ensure the Housing Services Manager is aware of any rent accounts that are risky and take proactive action to address in line with the rent arrears policy. 9. Ensure residents claim all entitled benefits including Housing Benefit and other applicable benefits / grants to ensure recovery of rent and service charges. 10. Liaise with Housing Benefit staff to ensure the residents account is active and the resident is aware of their responsibility of providing any information to ensure the housing benefit is paid and reduce all arrears. Housing Management Services 11. Liaise with Housing Benefit Office, Employment Services, Social Services, Probation Services and other authorities as necessary in relation to housing management. 12. Ensure that residents are compliant with and kept fully informed and consulted on matters affecting their Licence Agreement/Tenancy and they understand their rights and responsibilities. 13. Liaise with Housing Service Manager concerning breaches of the Licence Agreement/Tenancy at an early stage and help seek positive resolutions. 14. Make regular visits to the residents in their property to ensure safety and security of the accommodation and deliver and monitor management and support services. 15. Deliver housing services including arranging the servicing of appliances and advice on safe use of equipment and appliances where applicable. 16. Maintain information relevant to the client group including information on issues and organisations relevant to the welfare of vulnerable people. 17. Ensure incidents / issues arising are fully reported and investigated and take action to resolve problem or take holding action until a permanent solution is found. Tenancy Sustainment Support 18. Deliver person centred support to residents living in our supported housing units enabling them to sustain their tenancy whilst working in a Trauma Informed way and deliver services that are culturally sensitive, safe services that people trust and want to use. 19. Ensure that resident's needs are monitored appropriately, and that personal progression is recorded utilising the outcomes star, wellbeing assessment and other tools as required. 20. Proactively engage residents in a range of 1-1 and group interventions enabling them to address their needs and sustain their tenancy. 21. Ensure that all safeguarding concerns are recorded, and action taken where required. 22. To support residents to move on from our supported accommodation when we feel they have the skills to live independently. Enable them to bid on properties as required or consider other suitable housing options for resettlement. Maintenance Tasks 23. Undertake regular visits to the housing properties including communal areas to inspect the accommodation and get resident feedback to ensure that repairs and cleaning of the buildings are carried out promptly to a high standard and that safety and security is maintained. 24. Support residents to raise repairs and maintenance issues or do so on their behalf. 25. Carry out an end of licence visit with the resident to ensure the property is left in a good condition. 26. Complete a void report when the property becomes vacant and submit to the Housing Services Manager / or their representative to minimise void periods. 27. Work to ensure the general security of the buildings including the testing of the alarm systems, CCTV, door entry and communications systems where applicable. General 28. Prepare statistical and other reports as required by stakeholders or as requested by the Housing Services Manager ensuring all administrative functions (including updating rent accounts, the Client Record Management system, Outcome Star, Wellbeing Assessments etc) are carried out efficiency as necessary for the post. 29. Contribute to the review of paperwork, policies and procedures and systems used with the housing services to improve services and ensuring best practice. 30. Promote the aims and purposes of the YMCA. 31. Participate in Housing Staff meetings and other housing related meetings with residents and stakeholders as required. 32. To represent the association at agreed external meetings and report back to the Housing Services Manager. 33. Carry out work responsibilities in line with the Association's policies and procedures including safeguarding, equality and diversity, staff development and ensuring the health and safety of self and others at all times. 34. To carry out any other reasonable duty as requested by the Housing Services Manager or Head of Housing. Person Specification Job role: Housing Support Officer Experience / Qualifications Essential Desirable Current in-depth knowledge of housing issues and legislation, particularly pertaining to homelessness √ Knowledge of the benefits and welfare system √ Knowledge of external bodies associated with and or affiliated to supported housing √ Experience of working in a supported housing environment with young people or vulnerable adults √ Experience of completing reports, support plans, action plans, and tracking progression √ Experience of delivering Trauma Informed Care √ Excellent level of education (literacy, IT and numeracy) √ Training relevant to supported housing and the client group √ NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Housing or Support related field √ Skills / Abilities Essential Desirable Ability to demonstrate an empathetic and person-centred approach √ Ability to demonstrate and understand the importance of effective team working √ Ability to work with minimal or no supervision and to use initiative √ Ability to multitask and prioritise using effective organisation and planning skills √ Ability to solve problems √ Ability to understand and represent service users' rights and best interests whilst liaising with other professionals on the service user's behalf √ Ability to assess changes in service users' needs, health, mood etc and alert others to any potential risks or safeguarding issues √ Ability to build appropriate relationships with young people and vulnerable adults, listen actively and respond appropriately to service users' needs √ Ability to work with discretion, integrity and confidentially in a nonjudgmental way √ Personal Attributes Essential Desirable Can understand the needs of people from diverse cultural, social, and racial backgrounds. √ Can build relationships based on trust and respect and maintain them. √ Can work under pressure, be patient and remain calm in stressful situations. √ Can set boundaries and challenge inappropriate behaviour. √ Is caring, calm, compassionate and approachable. √ Can provide appropriate guidance, support, and advice. √ Is confident, assertive, enthusiastic, motivated, resilient, and committed. √ Can inspire and motivate young people and vulnerable adults. √ Is flexible and can adapt to change. √ Other Essential Desirable Ability to respect and communicate the YMCA's Christian ethos √ Willingness to undergo a satisfactory DBS check. √ Have a clean valid driving licence √ THE POST HOLDER MUST AGREE TO AUTHORISE A FULL CRIMINAL RECORDS BUREAU CHECK. √

Housing Support Officer

Band 7 Home Based Full Time The Job Opportunity A key member of the field operations team, this role is responsible for delivering the services required under the AASC contract within their designated portfolio. This includes ensuring compliance with company policies, processes and procedures and meeting all legal and regulatory requirements. The Housing Officer role is an important position within the AASC businesses, providing the primary face-to-face contact for asylum seekers whilst accommodated by Serco. In addition to working with asylum seekers, the Housing Officer will engage with other team members, landlords, external agencies, partners, our customer and the general public. The prime purpose of the role is to ensure that all properties within the allocated portfolio are safe, habitable, fit for purpose and fully equipped in accordance with the AASC standards as well as supporting the service user during defined activities, including service user dispersals, relocations, and discontinuations. Daily Duties Involve <ul><li>With other field operations staff, support compliance with the key performance indicators of the contract</li><li>Work closely and collaboratively with other housing and maintenance staff to deliver a fully compliant contractual service</li><li>Takes responsibility for the delivery of the accommodation elements of the contract within their designated areas of operation</li></ul>Accommodation and service users <ul><li>Work with transportation teams to ensure service users are available for dispersal, relocation and other transport activities</li><li>Work with other AASC teams and individuals to investigate and report on various issues, including complaints, incidents, medical issues, suicide risks, domestic violence situations, anti-social behaviour and safeguarding</li><li>Maintain the relevant Serco documentation at the property, including the property manual and information relating to the local area</li><li>Verify that repair works have been completed to the agreed standard</li><li>Provide access to the property for authorised third-party visits</li><li>Report repairs and maintenance action on the relevant IT system</li><li>Complete all minor property repairs within the scope of the Housing Officer role, as per the local agreements and enabled by training, experience and the tool kit and spares provided</li><li>Report all property faults identified during inspections/visits using the agreed IT system, ensuring that the defects are correctly categorised and described</li><li>Work with the property directorate to support the onboarding and withdrawal of properties</li><li>Carry out inspections of each unit of accommodation as per the contractual requirements and local processes</li></ul>Health and Safety <ul><li>Comply with all relevant health and safety legislation and the relevant Serco safety standards when on duty</li><li>Check all relevant property and service user reports before entering properties</li><li>Ensure that there is no hazard to users of the property whilst inspecting or working on site</li></ul>Out of Hours Working <ul><li>In order to provide a fully compliant service, there may be a requirement to be on-call outside of normal working hours, as per an agreed roster and in accordance with local Serco processes</li></ul>What we are looking for in our candidates Knowledge, Skills and Experience - Essential <ul><li>Ability to handle conflict</li><li>Computer literate</li><li>Excellent organisation skills</li><li>Ability to prioritise varying workloads</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills</li><li>Awareness and understanding of safeguarding principles, with the ability to follow safeguarding procedures appropriately</li></ul>Qualifications <ul><li>Desirable - housing related qualification</li><li>Minimum GCSE education</li></ul>Knowledge, Skills and Experience - Desirable <ul><li>Ability to suggest and implement changes</li><li>Experience of training staff</li><li>Knowledge/experience of working within a property related environment</li><li>Experience of property related documentation, e.g. tenancy agreements</li><li>Experience of dealing with landlords and tenants</li></ul>Why Serco A place you can make an impact - The nature of our business means you will do interesting work that matters - delivering essential services that touch people's lives. A place you can count on - With our diverse operations across the UK, you'll have access to exceptional opportunities for growth - from tailored training and internal mobility to the chance to step into more senior roles. Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise or explore new paths, we'll support you in applying your skills in fresh, meaningful ways. A place for you - We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed within a supportive and safe culture. All Serco employees must ensure that their current line manager is aware of their application. For confidential enquiries please contact MyHR. On occasion we receive significantly more applicants than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. Serco is a Disability Confident Employer committed to employing and retaining people with disabilities. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.

Housing Officer

Job Details Post: Operations Officer Salary: Grade 9, £37,938 - £40,476 per annum Hours: Full Time/Permanent Housing Services is the landlord for the Council's owned properties and offers a range of services to tenants and leaseholders. An opportunity has arisen for the role of Operations Officer within the Housing Maintenance division which consists of teams responsible for Responsive Repairs, Void Repairs, Electrical, Roofing, Damp &amp; Mould. We employ an in-house maintenance team that delivers a range of repairs and planned improvements to homes throughout the borough, ensuring that homes remain safe, comfortable and energy efficient. The post holder will play an important role by assisting the Team Manager in their daily duties, to effectively manage resources and assets within Housing Maintenance. To assist in the daily delivery of a quality repairs and improvements service, meeting its service standards and financial targets. Assisting in achieving high levels of customer satisfaction along with managing trade colleague's performance. Utilising directly employed engineers and contractors to deliver a full range of inspection, servicing and maintenance services. The post holder will also lead frontline service teams, which include craft colleagues, business support functions and contractors. Construction experience and knowledge of national federation rates is essential If you have an interest in building on your existing skills and/or aspire to develop within the Housing Communities sector, then please include with your CV, any information that you feel will demonstrate your skills/experience and indicate why you should be considered for this role (please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification for further details). For an informal discussion, please contact Les Thompson 01384 812603. So that we can demonstrate Dudley's commitment to diversity and inclusion and to improve bias in the recruitment process that could create barriers for candidates. Your personal data will be anonymised when you apply, to ensure that you comply with our anonymisation process, please ensure you have removed your name and date of birth from any attachments prior to uploading them to your application. Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough. All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK. Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK. If you require support completing an online or paper application form and or interview techniques, please contact Dudley Adult and Community Learning on 01384 818 143 or <a href="mailto:acl@dudley.gov.uk" target="_blank">acl@dudley.gov.uk</a> who can support with Digital Skills and Job Applications. If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application please contact the HR Resourcing Team via <a href="mailto:HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk" target="_blank">HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk</a> If you are experiencing a problem whilst applying for a position, please follow the link below to the WM Jobs Help Page in the first instance <a href="https://help.wmjobs.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://help.wmjobs.co.uk/</a> If the WM Jobs Help Page does not resolve your issue then please contact the HR Resourcing Team via <a href="mailto:HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk" target="_blank">HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk</a> Dudley Council will check the information that you have provided against any details already held for accuracy and completeness. The Council will check, share and cross match your information both internally within the council and with external organisations to protect public funds and prevent or detect crime, only where the law allows us to do so. The Council's full Privacy and Disclaimer Statement can be accessed on the website at <a href="https://www.dudley.gov.uk/privacy-disclaimer-statement/" target="_blank">https://www.dudley.gov.uk/privacy-disclaimer-statement/</a> N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications #LI-DMBC2019 Attached documents Operations Officer PS.docx Operations Officer JD.docx Employee Benefits List.pdf

Operations Officer

Housing Officer - Estates Services Team Permanent Grade 4 - £33,366 - £40,476 (consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review) Working 36.5 Hours per week We are looking for someone with great motivational and leadership skills to join the estate services team and support the improvement of estate-based services to our tenants and leaseholders. A key responsibility of the role is working closely and constructively with colleagues across City Housing, the wider council, partners, contractors, external stakeholders and tenants/leaseholders. We are looking for someone who enjoys working as part of a team, is committed, motivational, enthusiastic and dynamic to develop and improve our estate-based services to our tenants and leaseholders. Supporting service improvements across the city is a fundamental driver for success in this role linked to the framework set out in the Social Housing Regulation Act 2023. We need someone with a passion for the housing service, and the resilience to identify and deliver on improvements. The role will include a range of responsibilities including the direct line management of a large team (deployed across several locations), supporting workforce development, developing service improvements that enhance estate-based services, monitoring performance and implementing action plans, inspecting and monitoring high rise blocks and housing land, and responding to councillor, tenant and leaseholder enquiries. This is a great opportunity to have a real influence on a high-profile front-line service. There will be opportunities for personal growth and development, training for the role will be provided. This is part of a public facing service within housing management, and you will have the desire to provide a first-class customer experience. You will need excellent communication skills as you will be working in and around neighbourhoods interacting with tenants/leaseholders and estate-based teams. We have several vacancies based in our busy inner city housing estates (for example Ladywood, Nechells, Newtown, Alum Rock), and also housing estates on the South side of Birmingham. Requirements of the role include: <ul><li>Working flexibly across a range of sites/locations</li> <li>Attending training sessions for the role is mandatory</li> </ul>For any informal enquires please contact: Please upload an up-to-date CV and Personal Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Personal Statement should outline how you meet the essential criteria for the role through your personal qualities, skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached. Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application. We are dedicated to supporting internal mobility and the development of our people. As such, applications from internal employees and those under S118 will be given priority and reviewed before external applications are considered. We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with , before any employment offer can be confirmed. We strive to advertise all roles for a minimum of two weeks. However, due to high application volumes vacancies may close earlier than the stated deadline. We encourage you to submit your application without delay to ensure consideration.

Neighbourhood Coordinator Based: Scheme office, B30 1BH Hours: Part time, 17.5 hours a week. Wednesday mornings essential, remaining hours flexible. Salary: £14,675.58 (FTE £29,351.17) Areas covered: Walsall, Birmingham area About Us People come to work for Habinteg because they believe in what matters to us. Inclusion drives all that we do, be that the services we offer to tenants, the environments we create or the homes we deliver. One in four people in this country are disabled but most homes are designed to exclude them. We believe in designing homes and creating neighbourhoods that everyone can share and enjoy. We have 3200 homes across the country from Tyneside to Cornwall. We provide expert training and consultancy through our Centre for Accessible Environments (CAE) in-house team. About the Role You will be responsible for delivering housing services to our tenants in the Walsall &amp; Birmingham area. This is a generic and rewarding housing management role - and a challenging one. You will be letting properties, carrying out scheme inspections, including key health and safety checks, helping tenants to keep up to date with their rent, and liaising with social services and occupational health services to ensure tenants can successfully maintain their tenancy and live independently. You will also be supporting tenants to maintain their tenancies, including managing reports of anti-social behaviour. You will be working as part of a small team managed by the Neighbourhood Manager and will be expected to achieve stretching and ambitious targets. Tenant engagement is key to Habinteg's success, and you will work closely with tenant representatives and tenant groups. At times, you may be asked to travel to sites outside of your normal working area to support the wider team to carry out essential void works/sign-ups. About You You will be committed and enthusiastic, thriving on the challenges of working independently and the responsibility and rewards that brings. You will have some experience and knowledge of housing management in the social housing sector and will be committed to Habinteg's inclusive housing mission. Computer literacy is needed, as are sound written and verbal communication skills. You will be flexible and agile in your approach, being able to adapt your approach to different circumstances and service demands. We understand that one person can't always meet every area of a job description so if you are interested and feel you may be suitable, please do get in touch or apply using the details below. Finally, make sure to read all about us. If you're looking to work for a company that makes a difference to society, we might just be the place for you. To apply: Please visit Work for us | Habinteg Housing Association Closing date: This role will remain open until the position has been filled so don't miss submitting your application! Interview date: TBC We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and welcome candidates with disabilities, long-term health conditions to apply for our roles. We encourage jobseekers from all backgrounds and experiences to express their interest, and to contact us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@habinteg.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@habinteg.org.uk</a> if you would like to chat to us or discuss reasonable adjustments for your application or interview process. If you have any questions, or you would like to request a copy of the full job description please e-mail: <a href="mailto:recruitment@habinteg.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@habinteg.org.uk</a>

Neighbourhood Coordinator

We're Centrick - residential property experts with a clear mission: to make lives better, every day. Since 2005, we've grown into a nationwide business with a global reach, managing buildings and estates of all shapes and sizes. From property management, sales, and lettings to on-the-ground services like cleaning, caretaking, and maintenance - we deliver quality, end-to-end solutions. With our headquarters in central Birmingham and teams across the UK, we're powered by dedicated professionals working collaboratively across operations, marketing, finance, and beyond. We reinvest in our people, technology, and culture to drive continuous improvement and long-term impact - for our clients, customers, and communities. So, who are we looking for? As Tenancy Operations Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving operational success across a varied portfolio of residential properties - including social housing schemes, private rented, and mixed-use assets. You will lead an in-house team of 4+ tenancy professionals alongside a network of partner agents nationwide, ensuring key performance indicators such as void control, proactive/reactive maintenance, tenancy sustainment, and regulatory compliance are consistently achieved. You'll act as the primary point of contact for clients, including housing associations, local authorities, and private investors, ensuring tenancy operations meet social housing standards, including adherence to the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) codes, Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS), and Equality Act requirements. What you'll be doing No two days are the same, but the tasks below offer a glimpse of what to expect. If you don't meet every point but believe you have the skills to succeed, we encourage you to apply. <ul> <li>Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing tenancy team, including operational coordinators, ensuring excellent service delivery aligned with social housing tenancy management principles.</li> <li>Oversee portfolio KPIs including void minimisation, tenancy sustainment initiatives, timely maintenance interventions, and compliance with statutory and contractual obligations.</li> <li>Ensure tenancy operations uphold the highest standards of social housing compliance, including tenancy audits, rent collection protocols, safeguarding vulnerable tenants, and anti-social behaviour management.</li> <li>Manage escalated complaints and resolve tenancy disputes with sensitivity and fairness, ensuring compliance with the Housing Ombudsman's complaint handling code.</li> <li>Collaborate closely with Asset Managers and social housing clients to align tenancy services with strategic objectives and social value outcomes.</li> <li>Lead the smooth onboarding and integration of new social housing portfolios, HMOs, and mixed-tenure schemes, ensuring regulatory compliance and tenant engagement.</li> <li>Oversee all core tenancy functions: applicant registration, property viewings, tenancy agreements, inventory management, rent arrears control, and deposit administration.</li> <li>Coordinate with maintenance teams and contractors to ensure health &amp; safety compliance, responsive repairs, and planned maintenance aligned with social housing standards.</li> <li>Champion a culture of tenant engagement, wellbeing, and community integration, supporting tenancy sustainment and reducing turnover.</li></ul>What you need to succeed <ul> <li>Minimum 2 years' team leadership experience in social housing tenancy management, asset management, or residential lettings operations.</li> <li>Strong knowledge of social housing legislation, including tenancy law, the Regulator of Social Housing's standards, HHSRS, and safeguarding.</li> <li>Proven track record of managing operational teams delivering high-quality tenancy services and driving continuous service improvement.</li> <li>Experience working with vulnerable tenants, applying tenancy sustainment best practices and compliance frameworks.</li> <li>Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.</li> <li>A proactive approach to problem-solving, risk mitigation, and performance monitoring.</li> <li>Passionate about delivering social value and improving tenant outcomes.</li></ul>Why join us? <ul> <li>Time to Recharge: 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays</li> <li>Future Security: Enhanced pension scheme based on role</li> <li>Extra Holiday: Your holiday allowance grows with your length of service-because loyalty deserves rewards</li> <li>Health &amp; Wellbeing: Medicash virtual GP, therapies, dental and optical support</li> <li>Sick Pay Boost: Company sick pay increases over time to support your wellbeing when you need it most</li> <li>Learning &amp; Development: Study support and access to our dedicated academy to help you grow professionally and personally</li> <li>Mental Health Support: 24/7 mental health services</li> <li>Birthday Bonus: Enjoy an extra day off on your birthday to celebrate your way</li> <li>Giving Back: One volunteer day annually to support a charity or cause close to your heart</li> <li>Reward Platform: Monthly perks how you like</li></ul>At Centrick, diversity and inclusivity are fundamental to who we are. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a respectful and supportive hiring experience. If you need any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know-we're here to help you succeed.

Housing Operations Manager

Service Charge Manager Permanent Grade 5 - £41,511 - £49,764 Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review Working 36.5 hours per week This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Service Charge Manager to join Birmingham City Councils' Housing Management service to lead a new Service Charge Team who will be responsible for all tenant and leasehold charges across the city. Birmingham City Council manages over 6500 leaseholders and 59,000 Council tenants. We are looking for an experienced Service Charge Manager with extensive knowledge in service charges for tenants and leaseholders. This role will be responsible for managing the service charge functions for the Council ensuring maximum income to the HRA, overseeing and developing new ways of working, embedding new IT systems, whilst working closely with various Housing teams and Finance. Experience working with property-related finances, especially in service charge accounting, is required. This role is both strategic and operational. Key responsibilities: <ul><li>ensuring financial deadlines are met</li> <li>ensuring compliance within relevant legislation and service delivery to customers</li> <li>accurate calculation and reconciliation of service charges, responsible for inputting charges into the Housing Management System.</li> <li>collaborate on end-to-end process mapping and ensure proper controls are in place and strengthened</li> <li>advising senior stakeholders</li> <li>driving process improvements while supporting team development </li> <li>a thorough understanding of Regulatory and Legislation Requirements specifically for Service Charge accounting, the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and Section 20.</li> <li>manage a small team,</li> <li>provide expert advice to both service owners, budget holders, and customers</li> <li>work with auditors/finance as part of the service charge reconciliation process.</li> <li>ensure policies and procedures remain complaint with legislation and best practice. </li> <li>strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.</li> <li>a sound understanding of tenancy agreements and lease interpretation.</li> <li>respond to any complaints and queries from residents relating to service charges</li> <li>produce and review periodic financial reports for senior management</li> <li>review and optimize legacy data to support transparency and accuracy.</li> </ul>Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application. For any informal enquires please contact: We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with , before any employment offer can be confirmed. We strive to advertise all roles for a minimum of two weeks. However, due to high application volumes vacancies may close earlier than the stated deadline. We encourage you to submit your application without delay to ensure consideration.

Service Charge Manager

Job Description Service Charge Manager Permanent Grade 5 - £41,511 - £49,764 Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review Working 36.5 hours per week This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Service Charge Manager to join Birmingham City Councils' Housing Management service to lead a new Service Charge Team who will be responsible for all tenant and leasehold charges across the city. Birmingham City Council manages over 6500 leaseholders and 59,000 Council tenants. We are looking for an experienced Service Charge Manager with extensive knowledge in service charges for tenants and leaseholders. This role will be responsible for managing the service charge functions for the Council ensuring maximum income to the HRA, overseeing and developing new ways of working, embedding new IT systems, whilst working closely with various Housing teams and Finance. Experience working with property-related finances, especially in service charge accounting, is required. This role is both strategic and operational. Key responsibilities: <ul> <li>ensuring financial deadlines are met</li> <li>ensuring compliance within relevant legislation and service delivery to customers</li> <li>accurate calculation and reconciliation of service charges, responsible for inputting charges into the Housing Management System.</li> <li>collaborate on end-to-end process mapping and ensure proper controls are in place and strengthened</li> <li>advising senior stakeholders</li> <li>driving process improvements while supporting team development </li> <li>a thorough understanding of Regulatory and Legislation Requirements specifically for Service Charge accounting, the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and Section 20.</li> <li>manage a small team,</li> <li>provide expert advice to both service owners, budget holders, and customers</li> <li>work with auditors/finance as part of the service charge reconciliation process.</li> <li>ensure policies and procedures remain complaint with legislation and best practice. </li> <li>strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.</li> <li>a sound understanding of tenancy agreements and lease interpretation.</li> <li>respond to any complaints and queries from residents relating to service charges</li> <li>produce and review periodic financial reports for senior management</li> <li>review and optimize legacy data to support transparency and accuracy.</li></ul>Job Description and Person Specification Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application. For any informal enquires please contact: <a href="mailto:resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk</a> We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. We strive to advertise all roles for a minimum of two weeks. However, due to high application volumes vacancies may close earlier than the stated deadline. We encourage you to submit your application without delay to ensure consideration. About Us We are a disability confident employer and we encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. We also welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) may need to apply for a visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and may require a Certificate of Sponsorship from Birmingham City Council for a skilled worker visa (if the job is eligible).

Job Description Localities Housing Officer Permanent Grade 4 - £33,366 - £40,476 Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review Working 36.5 hours per week We are a Living Wage Employer, and all our roles will be paid as such where the pay scales are below the Living Wage rate. This is an exciting opportunity to join our Housing Management team, supporting our council tenants and overseeing the management of our 59,000 council properties. City Housing is embarking on a transformation journey to improve the services provided to residents, the Housing Officer role is key to developing that relationship with our residents to ensure they feel safe and supported within their homes. As a front facing customer role, you will be the main contact for our tenants and will deal with a wide range of issues to enable residents to sustain their tenancies. You will be responsible for conducting tenancy visits, dealing with anti social behaviour, resident engagement and addressing ongoing tenancy issues. This role is very much about working with our residents, the community, and partners within your designated locality to deliver an excellent Housing Management service. You will be expected to work face to face with customers and provide a visible presence within your area. If you are someone who places the customer at the heart of what you do we would love to hear from you. These are several city wide locations available 3 x South Based from Northfield Office, Vineyard Road 3 x North Based from College Road 2 x East Based from Kings Road, Tysley Job Description and Person Specification Please upload an up-to-date CV and Personal Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Personal Statement should outline how you meet the essential criteria for the role through your personal qualities, skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application. For any informal enquires please contact: <a href="mailto:resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk</a> We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. We strive to advertise all roles for a minimum of two weeks. However, due to high application volumes vacancies may close earlier than the stated deadline. We encourage you to submit your application without delay to ensure consideration. About Us We are a disability confident employer and we encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. We also welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) may need to apply for a visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and may require a Certificate of Sponsorship from Birmingham City Council for a skilled worker visa (if the job is eligible).

Overview Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options. Our core values are 'Be open, be compassionate and be bold' and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential. We have an exciting opportunity for a Recovery Coordinator at our South Birmingham Service who has the skills and experience to assess and engage with our service users, ensuring that they access the right intervention at the right time, in a way that best meets their needs. No two days are the same and we treat every person who comes into our service as an individual, so being flexible, curious and a good listener are key. Where: Birmingham - South Birmingham Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week Full Time Salary: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 (depending one experience, pro rata for part time hours) Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours. Responsibilities About the role: <ul><li>Supporting service users from point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey </li><li>Provide flexible assertive outreach support to engage service users into treatment across the South Birmingham Service.The key role will be to increase the number of Service Users from within the community who at present do not enter treatment services</li><li>Providing screening, assessment, and recovery planning and onward referral </li><li>Reducing drug and alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community</li><li>Be prepared to work assertively visiting local hostels, community venues, and partners</li><li>Support the daily delivery of an open access/walk in assessment service as well as structured appointment system </li><li>Providing advocacy for access to partnership services </li><li>Working with service users to support social (re)integration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: promoting recovery, resilience, peer support and self-determination</li><li>Support the collation and allocation of incoming referrals and appointments for those requiring an assessment </li><li>Deliver structured content within group settings to service users at various stages of recovery</li></ul>About you: <ul><li>Have a strong understanding of substance misuse issues and experience of working within a similar field</li><li>Experience in delivering substance misuse interventions </li><li>Experience in carrying out assessments of need and risk </li><li>Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written with good IT skills </li><li>Have a good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and good practice </li><li>Be a supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in partnership with a wide range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders </li><li>Ability to manage change successfully in a way that prioritises the needs of service users </li><li>Understand the importance of information governance processes and commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguards </li><li>Seek out learning opportunities to improve and broaden your professional knowledge and skills and to contribute and oversee the learning and development of others </li></ul>What we will give to you: <ul><li>25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Additionally, you'll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years, therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us</li><li>Paid 'Wellness' hour each week along with a 'Wellness' hub and Employee Assist Programme </li><li>Contributory pension scheme </li><li>Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc. </li><li>A friendly and supportive team </li><li>Generous Refer-a-Friend scheme</li><li>Training, career development &amp; progression opportunities </li></ul>Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role. 'If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (<a href="http://www.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.gov.uk</a>) If this sounds like you and you would like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live, then we would love to talk to you. Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35) ILW / OLW /Fringe N/A - Outside London Weighting Area Closing Date 31/7/2025 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Nicola Mcalister | <a href="mailto:nicola.mcalister@cgl.org.uk" target="_blank">nicola.mcalister@cgl.org.uk</a> This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

Recovery Coordinator

Social Housing Solicitor - Salary +Supervison bonus - Birmingham Job Description: Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): Regulated by the Solicitor's Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers &amp; Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas - "a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients". A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos. Recognised among The Times 200 Best Law Firms, we have been awarded Law Firm of the Year at the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards, reflecting our dedication to legal expertise and client service. We hold Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation for over 15 years, showcasing our commitment to professional development. Duncan Lewis is also Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 27001 certified, ensuring excellence in practice management and data security. We are committed to recruiting dedicated and talented professionals and welcome applications from exceptional candidates. At Duncan Lewis, we value training and diversity, and we take pride in our inclusive workforce. Housing Department Background: Noted for its "sustained legal conviction combined with outstanding advocacy" our Housing team, is ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 and Chambers &amp; Partners UK for its services in social housing UK-wide, providing assistance to both landlords and tenants on all housing issues. We handle both publicly funded (legal aid) and privately funded legal services in homelessness, disrepair, eviction, succession for tenants, neighborhood problems, debt issues and possession proceedings. Our solicitors are highly experienced in finding solutions to housing disputes and aim to address the issues quickly and effectively. The department regularly represents clients at all court levels (including the Higher Courts) and is extensively experienced at handling all housing related judicial review claimant matters at the High Court. Main Responsibilities of the Role <ul> <li>Report directly to Department Director</li> <li>Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients' needs</li> <li>Responsible for all aspects of Housing work and on occasions, where appropriate providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members</li> <li>Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities</li> <li>Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of public and private housing cases including Homelessness; Disrepair; Eviction; Possession; Property Ownership Disputes; Succession for Tenants; Neighbourhood Problems matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy</li> <li>Ability to manage and supervise caseworkers and trainees.</li> <li>Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases</li> <li>Dealing with correspondence</li> <li>Maintaining accurate time costing procedures</li> <li>Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly</li> <li>Ensuring compliance with file management.</li> <li>Willingness to attend Housing Court Duty Scheme.</li> </ul>Key Skills Required: <ul> <li>Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying</li> <li>Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals</li> <li>Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators</li> <li>Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Housing issues</li> <li>Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business</li> <li>Excellent analytical and organisational skills</li> <li>Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment</li> <li>Working knowledge of the publicly funded Housing work including legal representation and legal help and have the ability to service privately funded cases</li> <li>Have extensive experience in dealing with all Housing related work</li> <li>Experience in own advocacy is an advantage</li> <li>Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills</li> </ul>What we offer <ul> <li>A fantastic supportive team</li> <li>Strong career progression with support for legal awards and professional recognition</li> <li>Attractive salary package with supervision bonus</li> </ul>SALARY STRUCTURE - SOCIAL HOUSING SALARY (London) (Outside London) NQ + Supervision Bonus * £46,000 £44,500 1 Year PQE + Supervision Bonus * £48,000 £46,500 2 Years PQE + Supervision Bonus * £50,000 £48,000 3 Years Plus PQE + Supervision Bonus * £52,000 £50,500 Supervision Bonus up to * + up to £8,000 up to £7,400 * Terms and Conditions apply. Supervisor Bonus Per Annum:- Supervise 1 Paralegal £1,250 £1,150 Supervise 2 Paralegals £1,750 £1,600 Supervise 3 Paralegals £2,250 £2,100 Supervise 4 Paralegals £2,750 £2,550 Total £8,000 £7,400 The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. Equal Opportunities: Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THE ABOVE VACANCY

Social Housing Solicitor - Salary +Supervison bonus - Birmingham

Social Housing Solicitor-Director - Salary £68K per annum - Birmingham Job Description: Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): Regulated by the Solicitor's Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers &amp; Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas - "a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients". A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos. Choosing a career with Duncan Lewis is choosing a law firm that is the largest provider of publicly funded (legal aid) legal services in the country and has a growing private client practice. We have been Investors in People Gold Standard accredited for over 15 years and are continuously applauded nationally for the work that we do. Having demonstrated unparalleled legal expertise and a commitment to justice, we were awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards. We are named as one of the Times 200 Best Law Firms. In 2021 we were celebrated by the Chambers Europe Award as an 'outstanding firm' for diversity and inclusion. In previous years we have been awarded a number of awards, including the Law Society Excellence Award for Large Law Firm of the Year in 2020, Access to Justice at the UK Legal Diversity Awards in 2019 and the Family Law Firm of the Year at the 2015 Family Law Awards, to name just a few. Duncan Lewis is Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 Information Management accredited. We are committed to recruiting dedicated and talented professionals and welcome applications from exceptional candidates. At Duncan Lewis, we value training and diversity, and we take pride in our inclusive workforce. If you are passionate about our areas of law and eager to advance your career with us, please submit your CV and application online. Housing Department Background: Noted for its "sustained legal conviction combined with outstanding advocacy" our Housing team, is ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 and Chambers &amp; Partners UK for its services in social housing UK-wide, providing assistance to both landlords and tenants on all housing issues. We handle both publicly funded (legal aid) and privately funded legal services in homelessness, disrepair, eviction, succession for tenants, neighborhood problems, debt issues and possession proceedings. Our solicitors are highly experienced in finding solutions to housing disputes and aim to address the issues quickly and effectively. The department regularly represents clients at all court levels (including the Higher Courts) and is extensively experienced at handling all housing related judicial review claimant matters at the High Court. Main Responsibilities of the Role <ul> <li>Report directly to and collaborating with the Board to ensure performance targets are met</li> <li>Responsible for all aspects of Housing work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members</li> <li>Significant experience in representing clients as Housing Court Duty Scheme over the last 2 years.</li> <li>Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities</li> <li>Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department</li> <li>Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Housing cases including Homelessness; Disrepair; Eviction; Possession; Property Ownership Disputes; Succession for Tenants; Housing adaptations; Social Housing; Neighbourhood Problems matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy</li> <li>Dealing with emergency cases and identifying and carrying out strategic litigation.</li> <li>Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency</li> <li>Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence</li> <li>You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company</li> </ul>Key Skills Required: <ul> <li>3 Years+ PQE with proven experience of Housing and Litigation, including court representation essential</li> <li>Must have experience as Duty Advisor under Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme over the last 2 years</li> <li>Must meet the 2013 SQM Supervisor standard in Housing, or willing to work towards this</li> <li>Experience in welfare rights and community care issues Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying</li> <li>Strong management skills</li> <li>Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals</li> <li>Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators</li> <li>Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Housing issues</li> <li>Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business</li> <li>Working knowledge of the publically funded Housing work including legal representation and legal help and have the ability to service privately funded cases</li> <li>Have extensive experience in dealing with all Housing related work</li> <li>Experience in own advocacy is an advantage</li> <li>Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and able to use HR systems</li> <li>Experience within the legal sector is preferable</li> <li>Ability to manage social media activity to promote the Company</li> </ul>What we offer <ul> <li>A fantastic supportive team</li> <li>Excellent progression opportunities</li> <li>Support for appropriate legal awards/recognition</li> </ul>The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. Equal Opportunities: Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THE ABOVE VACANCY

Social Housing Solicitor-Director - Salary £68K per annum - Birmingham

Job Description VOIDS &amp; LETTINGS ASSISTANT HOUSING OFFICER Lateral Move Internal Applicant's only <ul> <li>Please do not apply unless you are currently an internal applicant under S188</li></ul>Permanent Grade 3 - £26,409 - £32,654 We are a Living Wage Employer, and all our roles will be paid as such where the pay scales are below the Living Wage rate. Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review Working 36.5 hours per week Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application. For any informal enquires please contact: Ian Hegarty <a href="mailto:ian.hegarty@birmingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">ian.hegarty@birmingham.gov.uk</a> We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Job Description and Person Specification We strive to advertise all roles for a minimum of two weeks. However, due to high application volumes vacancies may close earlier than the stated deadline. We encourage you to submit your application without delay to ensure consideration. About Us We are a disability confident employer and we encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. We also welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) may need to apply for a visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and may require a Certificate of Sponsorship from Birmingham City Council for a skilled worker visa (if the job is eligible).

Assistant Housing Officer Lateral Move

Job Description #internal Please note this vacancy is only available for Birmingham City Council employees that are under a S188 (Priority Movers and Lateral Movers). Please note this vacancy is only available to Birmingham City Council employees. Permanent 36.5 hour per week Grade 4 - £33,366 - £40,476 - Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review We are a Living Wage Employer, and all our roles will be paid as such where the pay scales are below the Living Wage rate. This is an exciting opportunity to join our Housing Management team, supporting our council tenants and overseeing the management of our 59,000 council properties. City Housing is embarking on a transformation journey to improve the services provided to residents, the Housing Officer role is key to developing that relationship with our residents to ensure they feel safe and supported within their homes. As a front facing customer role, you will be the main contact for our tenants and will deal with a wide range of issues to enable residents to sustain their tenancies. You will be responsible for conducting tenancy visits, dealing with anti social behaviour, resident engagement and addressing ongoing tenancy issues. This role is very much about working with our residents, the community, and partners within your designated locality to deliver an excellent Housing Management service. You will be expected to work face to face with customers and provide a visible presence within your area. If you are someone who places the customer at the heart of what you do we would love to hear from you. You must upload a Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. This is required for shortlisting; you need to describe how your experience and skills fit the essential criteria for the role as specified in the Person Specification. If you do not attach your Supporting Statement, your application will not be considered. Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.: . For any informal enquires please contact: Rachael Goodman - <a href="mailto:Rachael.Goodman@birrmingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Rachael.Goodman@birrmingham.gov.uk</a> We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) would be required to hold a relevant Visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). Job Description and Person Specification 2388 Housing Officer JDPS.doc About Us We are a disability confident employer and we encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. We also welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) may need to apply for a visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and may require a Certificate of Sponsorship from Birmingham City Council for a skilled worker visa (if the job is eligible).

Housing Officer Lateral Move

Job Description #internal Please note this vacancy is only available for Birmingham City Council employees that are under a S188 (Priority Movers and Lateral Movers). Housing Officer - Lateral Move Permanent Grade 4 - £32,076 - £39,186 Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review Working 36.5 hours per week This is an opportunity to join Birmingham City Council's Housing Management Service and provide a real difference for the tenants of this city. This is a vital role ensuring the environmental cleanliness, maintenance and appearance of our neighbourhoods, estates, communal sites, blocks and associated assets. Managing staff and resources and working with partners, tenants and citizens to positively affect the local environment, to both internal and external areas. Managing the associated health and safety of staff, assets and service delivery ensuring that required procedures are in place and followed accordingly. The role will report to a Housing Manager and will work as part of a team. You must upload a Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. This is required for shortlisting; you need to describe how your experience and skills fit the essential criteria for the role as specified in the Person Specification. If you do not attach your Supporting Statement, your application will not be considered. Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application. For any informal enquires please contact: Peter.Barratt via email <a href="mailto:peter.barratt@birmingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">peter.barratt@birmingham.gov.uk</a> We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check may be undertaken Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Job Description and Person Specification: TH0046BX Housing Officer GR4 JDPS.doc About Us We are a disability confident employer and we encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. We also welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) may need to apply for a visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and may require a Certificate of Sponsorship from Birmingham City Council for a skilled worker visa (if the job is eligible).

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