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Housing Standards Officer or Senior Housing Standards OfficerSalary £35,081 to £52,595 p.a. (dependent on experience) plus essential car user allowanceFull-time (36 hours per week, flexible working patterns will be considered in line with service requirements.We are looking for an officer to join our busy but friendly and supportive Environmental Health team. You will work in the Residential team, and will be responsible for the licensing of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) as well as undertaking programmed and reactive inspections including compliance visits to rented properties and caravan sites, in addition to the investigation of complaints about housing conditions.You will be enthusiastic, committed, self-motivated and have a positive attitude. You must be an excellent communicator and team player with sound time management skills and be confident in dealing with members of the public.&nbsp; You must be able to demonstrate your ability to adapt to changing priorities and work to tight deadlines.In addition to the car user allowance, we can offer excellent conditions of service with a benefits package that includes pension scheme, free parking, payment of professional fees and flexible working arrangements.For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Susan Turp, Principal Environmental Health Officer on 01784 446258, or you can email on <a href="mailto:s.turp@spelthorne.gov.uk" target="_blank">s.turp@spelthorne.gov.uk</a>.This post is identified as a hybrid post supporting both office and home working in line with Spelthorne Borough Council’s policy. The post holder will be required to attend the office in line with a rota and any service requirements.The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for customer facing posts.&nbsp; These posts fall within the scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers.&nbsp; The Council, therefore, has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. If you have any queries or would like to discuss this further, please contact Human Resources.Please note as part of the employment checks this post will subject to a basic Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Closing date: Monday 15 December 2025 (Noon)Interviews: week commencing 12 January 2026Previous applicants need not apply.To apply please use the ‘apply online’ at the bottom of the page.CVs can only be accepted in support of a completed application form.Unfortunately, we are unable to reply to all candidates.&nbsp; If we have not contacted you within 3 weeks of the closing date then your application has been unsuccessful.All shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email after the closing date.Working towards equal opportunitiesStrictly No Agencies<h4>Downloads</h4><ul><li><a href="https://www.surreyjobs.info/vacancy_documents/771562/download" target="_blank">1284 Housing Standards or Senior Housing Standards Officer Job Pack</a></li><li><a href="https://www.surreyjobs.info/vacancy_documents/771563/download" target="_blank">https://www.surreyjobs.info/vacancy_documents/771563/download</a></li></ul><h4>How to Apply</h4>Please apply online via the 'Apply online' button which will take you to the Applicant Tracking System ('ATS') where, once you have applied, you can log on to your account to view the status of your application.&nbsp;Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.Please contact Recruitment Services on 01784 444263 (24hr answer phone) or email <a href="mailto:recruitment@spelthorne.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@spelthorne.gov.uk</a> if you are having difficulty applying online.

Housing Standards Officer or Senior Housing Standards Officer

Join our new team transforming how we handle repairs and resolve complaints!This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly established Technical Complaints Resolution Team within PA’s busy Assets Directorate. The team has been created to ensure swift, professional, and comprehensive responses to repair-related complaints and to strengthen collaboration across key service areas such as Gas, Repairs, and Damp &amp; Mould.As a Technical Complaints Resolution Officer, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring residents receive a prompt, empathetic, and fair response when raising complaints about repairs. You’ll use your strong technical knowledge to diagnose issues accurately, coordinate resolutions, and rebuild trust and satisfaction through clear, transparent communication. Acting as a link between residents, contractors, and internal teams, you’ll ensure complaints are managed effectively in line with the Housing Ombudsman’s Complaint Handling Code.We’re looking for someone who can balance technical expertise with genuine care for residents, someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about improving housing services.We are also looking for a Complaints Business Partner (CBP) to drive organisational learning through complaints, managing our most complex cases and embedding processes and capabilities across teams to ensure insights inform strategy and improve resident outcomes.Please check out our website for all our current opportunities.What’s in it for you….In addition to the salary, we offer a number of benefits, including:<ul><li>High street discount schemes</li><li>Health cash plans</li><li>26 days’ annual leave, increasing to 29 after three years, with the opportunity to buy more</li><li>Flexible bank holidays – take them when it suits you</li><li>Car leasing scheme</li><li>Hybrid working – offering you the flexibility to thrive in your role. You'll have the opportunity to blend the best of both worlds, spending approximately two to three days per week in the office once settled in the role. This is flexible and depends on meeting cycles and board activity. We also offer an optional nine-day fortnight scheme, allowing you to compress your hours if it suits the role.</li></ul>What you’ll be doing……Repairs Complaint Handling &amp; Customer Care<ul><li>Act as a main contact for residents raising repair complaints, ensuring they feel heard and informed.</li><li>Investigate issues using inspection reports, photographs, and technical insight to diagnose causes.</li><li>Manage a caseload from receipt to resolution, ensuring timely updates and clear communication.</li><li>De-escalate challenging situations calmly and professionally, ensuring residents feel valued.</li><li>Support vulnerable residents through reasonable adjustments and signposting to other services.</li></ul>Collaboration &amp; Continuous Improvement<ul><li>Work closely with contractors, surveyors, and internal teams to resolve complaints efficiently.</li><li>Hold teams accountable where service falls short and promote learning from outcomes.</li><li>Monitor complaint trends, identify areas for improvement, and feed insights into process and policy changes.</li></ul>Technical &amp; Organisational Excellence<ul><li>Apply strong technical knowledge of repairs (plumbing, electrics, roofing, damp/mould, etc.) to recommend effective solutions.</li><li>Prioritise workloads effectively in a fast-paced environment while meeting strict deadlines.</li><li>Maintain accurate documentation, ensuring compliance with data protection and the Housing Ombudsman’s Code.</li></ul>Communication &amp; Relationship Management<ul><li>Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, adapting your style to suit diverse audiences including residents, contractors, and senior stakeholders.</li><li>Provide clear, empathetic, and solution-focused updates that build trust and confidence.</li><li>Handle sensitive or complex information with discretion and professionalism, ensuring accuracy and transparency in every interaction.</li><li>Foster positive relationships through proactive engagement and a genuine commitment to customer satisfaction. What we’re looking for:</li><li>Recognised qualification in housing construction, building maintenance, or equivalent experience.</li><li>Strong technical knowledge across multiple trades (e.g. plumbing, electrics, joinery, roofing, damp/mould).</li><li>Evidence of training in customer service, complaint handling, or conflict resolution.</li><li>Good IT skills, including housing/repairs management systems, Microsoft Office, and digital tools.</li><li>Experience in social housing, property, or construction environments.</li><li>Proven ability to diagnose issues from inspection reports and photographs.</li><li>Excellent de-escalation and conflict resolution skills.</li><li>High integrity, empathy, and a commitment to putting residents first.</li><li>Solid understanding of housing legislation, landlord obligations, and the Housing Ombudsman’s Complaint Handling Code.</li><li>A proactive mindset; always looking for ways to improve processes and resident satisfaction.</li><li>A calm, professional communicator who can handle challenging situations with confidence and care.</li></ul>If specific qualifications are required, please upload them with your application to demonstrate your eligibility.

Technical Complaints Resolution Officer

The Vacancy FULL TIME - 37hrs Portsmouth Core Homelessness provides support to up to 62 adults, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. This service operates across three locations, each is tailored to the needs of the clients and offer various levels of support. Our aim is to support clients with their individual needs to enable them to gain the life skills to move on to lower or independent supported living. If you are looking for a fast paced, exciting role, where you can make a real difference to the lives of those who you support, then this is the role for you! JOB PURPOSE To lead on the case management of clients and be part of a team that supports them in keeping them safe and helping them achieve their goals. To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES <ul> <li>To assess the needs of each client, helping to develop their individual support plan to achieve their goals</li> <li>To produce and regularly review comprehensive client-based risk assessments</li> <li>To manage a caseload of clients on a one-to-one basis </li> <li>To support clients to gain and/or maintain accommodation or achieve outcomes defined by the service specification</li> <li>To engage with local authorities, health providers and other agencies, creating and maintaining constructive working relationships to maximise the opportunities available to clients</li> <li>To lead on client activities to help them gain practical life skills and encourage their engagement with the running of the service</li> <li>To support clients with managing their finances, paying rent, managing arrears and accessing benefits</li> <li>To encourage and signpost clients to the local community and to resources relevant to their aspirations including education, training, employment activity or volunteering </li> <li>To support clients in trauma informed and psychologically informed ways</li> <li>To adhere to safeguarding responsibilities, following our safeguarding policy and procedure</li> <li>To help maintain health and safety, ensuring clients, visitors and buildings are safe in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, policy and procedures</li> <li>To provide basic first aid assistance until help arrives (full training is provided)</li> <li>To work confidently and efficiently when lone working</li> <li>To maintain accurate records on our client management system and ensure these are stored in line with GDPR</li> <li>To maintain confidentiality</li> <li>To represent the organisation in a professional manner </li> <li>To carry out any other reasonable duties required in the interest of the organisation</li></ul>ROLE REQUIREMENTS <ul> <li>This role will require an Enhanced with Barred List(s) disclosure and barring service check is a requirement for this role. This would be completed on appointment of the role</li> <li>This role will require a full drivers' licence and access to a vehicle</li> <li>This role will require you to work flexibly across several sites </li> <li>This role will require you to work with clients on a one-to-one basis</li> <li>This role will require you to work nights and/or weekends</li> <li>This role will require you to lone work</li></ul>ESSENTIAL CRITERIA <ul> <li>Strong communication skills, both verbal and written</li> <li>Clear verbal and written English </li> <li>Good keyboard skills for data inputting</li> <li>Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word</li> <li>Confident and assertive manner</li> <li>Ability to self-motivate as you will work on your own</li> <li>Effective team working </li> <li>Ability to respond calmly to crisis</li> <li>Deal promptly with and effectively react to challenging situations</li> <li>Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues</li></ul>DESIRABLE CRITERIA <ul> <li>Experience of managing a caseload of clients </li> <li>Understanding of risk assessment and person-centred, outcomes-based delivery</li> <li>Understanding of the support needs of people experiencing homelessness or those with complex needs</li> <li>Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies, housing regulations and the benefits system</li></ul>We reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Two Saints is committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment. We carry out pre--employment checks such as DBS checks, Overseas police checks (where appropriate), reference checks, and CV gap querying for all new staff members. About Us We offer support to people who are homeless, vulnerable or at risk of becoming homeless and need help rebuilding their lives for a brighter future. Our services include safe, flexible and reliable client led housing and support with a focus on reducing homelessness, improving health and wellbeing and building on individual's skills and resilience to break the cycle of homelessness, poverty and exclusion. We work in partnership with multiple agencies and authorities to deliver support and accommodation needs across Berkshire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Dorset. We are dedicated to safeguarding all young people and adults with our services. We follow safer recruitment practices for all our vacancies to assure that all successful candidates are suitable to work with our clients. We're committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that embodies our values and promotes a tolerant and respectful environment where everyone can feel empowered to succeed. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and will support with any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. Our vision To be a safety net for people in tough times and the springboard to a brighter future. Our mission To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. Our values Everyone matters We know we're stronger together We do the right things, for the right reasons We never give up Our Gallery Previous Next Our Benefits Extra mile awards Pension with life cover Blue Light Card Champions of equality Employee assistance programme Staff discounts via Wider Wallet Dedication to wellbeing GP helpline Length of service awards Generous and flexible holiday Refer a friend scheme

Homeless Recovery Worker

<ul><li>Sheltered_Housing_Officer__Dispersed__1986_-_Job_Description_and_Person_Specification</li></ul>Please apply online via the link provided. Closing date: Monday22 December 2025 Interview date: Thursday8 January 2026 Contract type: Fixed-Term for 2 years Please apply online via Winchester City Council's website. The Role: This is an exciting role within Winchester City Council's Landlord Services team. We are looking for an experienced, knowledgeable and enthusiastic individual to play a key role in delivering a customer focussed, high quality housing management service within our sheltered housing portfolio. You will have a good understanding of emergency lifeline equipment and take the lead in upgrading existing analogue equipment to digitally ready lifelines. In this role, you will be one of 6 Housing Officers responsible for delivering housing management services to our customers within our sheltered properties across the district. This includes supporting customers with viewings, signing up for their new tenancies, making appropriate referrals to tenancy support and sustainment and providing assistance with rent arrears and estate management when required. Working with colleagues in the wider housing team to manage nuisance and anti-social behaviour. You will have a good knowledge of sheltered housing management, evidenced ability to understand and meet customer needs whilst managing difficult conversations to ensure service providers are held to account for the services they provide to the vulnerable customers and communities we serve. What You'll Need to Succeed: It is essential that you have experience of working in housing, knowledge of sheltered housing and lifeline equipment. The role of the Housing Officer will: <ul><li>Be the point of contact for customers in the dispersed bungalow schemes, ensuring they receive timely advice, guidance and support to manage their homes and sustain their tenancies.</li><li>Working with other Housing Officer teams (Income, Neighbourhoods Services, Tenancy Sustainment, Sheltered and Extra Care) and other Housing sections (Property Services, Rents, Allocations, Housing Options).</li><li>Carry out sign-ups and home visits for new tenants and mutual exchanges ensuring that all rights and responsibilities of the tenancy agreement are explained and understood. </li><li>Ensure tenancies are conducted in a satisfactory manner and undertake tenancy visits to properties to ensure compliance with tenancy conditions.</li><li>Assist with collection of tenant information for tenant records, profiling, reviewing and determining housing services.</li><li>Pro-active management of all nuisance and anti-social behaviour (ASB) cases including neighbour nuisance, harassment, hate crime, domestic abuse, violence and illegal or immoral activity working with housing officers in the tenancy teams to ensure speedy resolution of issues using appropriate remedies in line with departmental policies and procedures.</li><li>Investigate complaints of ASB, ensuring all stages of case management are accurately recorded on the Orchard Housing System. Where escalation is required, work proactively with the ASB Officer to enable timely case reviews, handover and escalation.</li><li>Ensure that tenants who have difficulties sustaining their tenancies and/or paying their rent are offered appropriate advice, support and assistance. </li><li>Work closely with housing colleagues, the CAB, Social Services, Health and other specialist agencies to support vulnerable tenants to sustain their tenancies.</li><li>Proactively promote, facilitate and support tenant involvement.</li><li>Undertake a landlord liaison role with tenant groups, events and meetings providing information on all aspects of housing management services when required.</li></ul>Qualification requirements for the role: <ul><li>A good level of education and knowledge of housing services.</li><li>Current full Driving Licence.</li></ul>We offer an excellent package of benefits including: <ul><li>Employer paid health cash plan </li><li>Salary sacrifice scheme for cars and bikes </li><li>26 days annual leave per year rising to 33 days - dependent on length of service </li><li>13 days additional flexi leave per year (subject to operational requirements) </li><li>Option to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave </li><li>Free parking (during work hours) at any Winchester Park and Ride </li><li>Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme </li><li>Discounts at a range of major high street brands and the two leisure centres in the district </li><li>Season Ticket loans </li><li>Excellent working environment </li><li>Support for continuous professional development </li></ul>Vetting Requirements: This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. If you are keen to make a difference in our communities, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to be part of a team making a difference to our customers every day. For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Sarah Turpitt, Area Housing Manager (Sheltered and Extra Care) via email at <a href="mailto:sturpitt@winchester.gov.uk" target="_blank">sturpitt@winchester.gov.uk</a> or Claire Scott, Housing Officer (Sheltered) Team Leader via email at <a href="mailto:cscott@winchester.gov.uk" target="_blank">cscott@winchester.gov.uk</a>. Salary range <ul><li>£32,597 - £36,363 per year</li></ul>

Sheltered Housing Officer (Dispersed)

Do you have a passion for good customer service? The Housing Needs Service is looking for a professional and enthusiastic person to join our innovative Housing Needs Service. We are looking for an ambitious and motivated person to join a busy team who deliver basic front line housing advice to customers and provide office support to the Homelessness Prevention Team. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. Occasional home working may be permitted however this front line role is based at the civic centre in central Reading due to the needs of the Service About the role You'll be the first point of contact for customers experiencing housing difficulties, offering advice and signposting to appropriate services. You'll also provide essential support to the Homelessness Prevention team. Key responsibilities include:<ul> <li>Delivering excellent customer service in a busy, pressurised environment.</li> <li>Assisting with diary management, home visit bookings, and emergency accommodation placements.</li> <li>Updating and monitoring personalised housing plans.</li> <li>Providing administrative support, including case logging, scanning documents, and processing invoices.</li> <li>Responding to email and telephone enquiries, ensuring accurate case notes and updates.</li> <li>Using IT systems to maintain accurate records and data.</li> </ul>About you You'll be someone who thrives in a customer-facing role and can remain calm under pressure. You'll have strong organisational skills and a commitment to preventing homelessness. We're looking for:<ul> <li>Experience working in a customer-driven service and busy office environment.</li> <li>Excellent communication skills - face-to-face, written, and over the phone.</li> <li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team, prioritising tasks effectively.</li> <li>Strong IT skills and attention to detail when updating records.</li> <li>A proactive approach to problem-solving and building relationships with internal and external partners.</li> </ul>You'll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you'll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance - striving to be even better - and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed Our offer We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you'll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment. A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:<ul> <li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 30 days after 5 years' service and 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li> <li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities</li> <li>Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li> <li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li> <li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li> <li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li> <li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li> </ul>To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact <a href="mailto:katy.long@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">katy.long@reading.gov.uk</a> Closing Date: Friday 26th December 2025 Interview Date: To be confirmed in January 2026 Interview Process: Depending on number of applicants there may be an initial phone call or group session prior to individual interviews.

Housing Needs Customer Access Officer

The Vacancy We're VIVID! -We offer a vibrant, friendly, inclusive culture that supports, develops and attracts the best people! We're recruiting for an Income Recovery Officer to join our team in Basingstoke! This is a permanent, full time role, working 37 hours a week with a minimum of 20% of this to be office based to promote collaboration and team working. Want to know what we can offer you? <ul> <li>26 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with the opportunity to buy or sell annual leave </li> <li>A productivity-related bonus scheme to enhance your take-home </li> <li>A generous contributory pension of 6%. We'll match employee contributions between 7% and 10% </li> <li>Life assurance paid at x 3 annual salary </li> <li>Private medical insurance </li> <li>Health care cash plan called Medicash </li> <li>Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave </li> <li>Access to counselling, legal and financial information </li> <li>Electric car scheme </li> <li>Huge variety of in-house &amp; e-learning courses and a range of coaching and mentoring programmes </li></ul>Here's the facts about the role: We're looking for a proactive and customer-focused Income Recovery Officer to join our team. You'll manage a caseload of rent arrears accounts, working through the recovery process while ensuring customers receive the right support to sustain their tenancies. Eviction will always be the last resort, and you'll play a key role in helping customers maintain their homes. Key Responsibilities will include: <ul> <li>Managing a caseload of rent arrears accounts in line with agreed procedures</li> <li>Engaging with customers to record contacts, agreements, and referrals</li> <li>Providing tailored support and advice to help customers sustain tenancies</li> <li>Developing a strong understanding of benefits and payment processes</li> <li>Working collaboratively with internal teams such as neighbourhoods and tenancy support, and external agencies, including housing options, the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), and homelessness services</li> <li>Ensuring business and customer impacts are considered in all recovery actions.</li></ul>You'll bring a wealth of experience in dept recovery and working in a customer-centred environment. You'll also have demonstrable awareness and knowledge of the social housing sector. You'll have strong communication and relationship building skills as well as the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders. This role is subject to a satisfactory DBS check which will be carried out upon successful appointment. Interviews are due to take place 15 December (subject to change). The Company We're a leading provider of affordable homes and extensive support services in the south of England. We believe that everyone has the right to a safe and secure place to call home, and from the moment customers move into their VIVID home we're here to help with that and more. Our customers have access to a wide range of tailored advice to sustain their tenancies and look after their wellbeing. We invest in our homes and communities for the long-term, and this means in the quality, safety and energy efficiency of existing homes and neighbourhoods, with a firm focus on improving services so they're easy to use and access by our customers. We're addressing the shortage of affordable housing in the south, building the right type of homes to meet the needs of our local communities. We're the sixth largest developer of new homes amongst housing associations in England, having built over 1,500 last year. This is summed up in our vision "More homes, bright futures". Living VIVID As a 'people' business, we work hard to create a high-performing and fun working environment. We invest in our people's development, whilst looking after their wellbeing with our award-winning initiatives. Buy / sell annual leave Pension scheme Smart working From 26 days holiday per year Private medical / medicash benefits Enhanced paternity / maternity leave Qualification funding support Electric car scheme Previous Next We're committed to diversity and inclusion, and want people from all walks of life to apply for our vacancies. We're a disability confident leader with disabled-friendly offices and we'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to help you; please note your needs on your application form. If you need additional support with your application, please get in touch with us on 02392 896758 or email <a href="mailto:HRrecruitment@vividhomes.co.uk" target="_blank">HRrecruitment@vividhomes.co.uk</a>. We'll be happy to help.

Income Recovery Officer

Housing Assistant £24,638 per annum (pro rata) and great benefits including Health Cash Plan Permanent, part time (20 hpw) - must be a driver with a vehicle Reading and Berkshire area We can't offer CoS for this role Home, a place where you belong This is a great job opportunity for a Housing Assistant to join Home Groups awesome housing team in our Reading Office . As our Housing Assistant (known by us as Community Housing Assistant - CHA) you'll provide friendly, face to face support to our communities. If you like variety, meeting and supporting customers, and want to develop a career in housing, then this is the perfect job for you! What you'll do <ul><li>Through visibility, engagement with customers and proactivity on our estates, you'll build strong connections and gain a deep understanding of our communities</li><li>You'll support our housing managers to look after their patches and through this, help us to improve our local neighbourhoods.</li><li>You'll support with tasks such as managing our voids processes which includes liaising with local authorities, estate inspections, engaging and meeting with contractors on site.</li><li>You'll carry out and record the routine safety and compliance checks in our buildings and communities.</li><li>You'll also manage the admin updating records, ordering, and arranging payment for works to be done.</li></ul>Why join us This is more than a job, it's a place where you feel valued. With our learning and development offer, and support from friendly colleagues, you'll make a real difference every day! If you're ready to leave behind the ordinary, do something that really matters. Be part of one of the UK's top 10 Great Places to Work! You have <ul><li>A "can do" positive attitude, you're proactive and well organised, able to work on your initiative.</li><li>A real passion for delivering excellent customer service and a genuine desire to help your customers.</li><li>Confidence working collaboratively with colleagues in other parts of the business and external partners</li><li>An understanding of housing management, housing law and universal credit would be ideal, but they're not deal breakers!</li><li>The ability to use technology to navigate our systems and update customer records</li></ul>Stronger together We do our best work when we're ourselves. That's why inclusion, wellbeing, and our diversity networks help make Home Group a great place to work! The practical bits <ul><li>This is a hybrid role however, you'll spend most of your time in our Reading Office and in the community. We do all get together regularly 1 day a week.</li><li>Once you are fully up to speed there will be opportunities to work from home, along with some flexibility to adapt your working hours.</li><li>We work Monday to Friday and work occasional evenings to meet with customers. The great news is that you'll be able to shape your own diary.</li><li>To get from A to B, you'll need a vehicle insured for business purposes. The great news is that we'll pay your mileage!</li><li>You'll need an Advanced DBS check done and we pay for that.</li></ul>What's in it for you? <ul><li>Enjoy 2 days volunteering, 34 days leave (this includes bank holidays and a "me day"!), increasing to 39</li><li>Health cash plan saving you from £1140 per annum. We'll cover your costs (and kids if you have them) towards dental, optical, prescriptions, alternative therapies and lots more.</li><li>Over 800 high street discounts on groceries, holidays and days out. Looking for a new phone, bike or car? Save money with us.</li><li>We Grow Our Own colleagues (not literally of course!), when you're ready for the next step in your career, you can grow with us!</li><li>Colleagues really matter to us, that's why we're the 10 th Best place in the UK for Wellbeing. Our tools and support help you when you need them.</li></ul>Find out more Click APPLY NOW to see our Community Housing Assistant job description , find out about us and for help to apply . S ometimes we close a job early, so don't delay or you might miss out. Finally, do let us know if there's anything we can do, to help you shine in our process by making reasonable adjustments at <a href="mailto:recruitment@homegroup.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@homegroup.org.uk</a> South West Rented Portfolio 1

Housing Assistant

<ul><li>Information_for_Candidates</li><li>Organisational_Culture_framework</li><li>Reference_Form_11B_for_posts_requiring_DBS</li><li>Reference_Form</li><li>Specialist_Neighbourhood_Housing__Rents_____002_</li></ul>Our preferred method is online application however if you do require a hard copy application pack please contact Human Resources, Guildford Borough Council, Millmead, Guildford GU2 4BB. Telephone (01483) 444111 (24-hr). Alternatively e-mail <a href="mailto:PeopleandOD@guildford.gov.uk" target="_blank">PeopleandOD@guildford.gov.uk</a> quoting the relevant post number. Please note that we do not accept CVs, please ensure that you complete the application form fully. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment. To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers. Follow us on Twitter @GuildfordBC Specialist Neighbourhood Housing (Income) Would you like to work for a high performing Income management service? We are looking for an individual who is self-motivated and enthusiastic with excellent communications skills. A passion for delivering excellent customer service, who has a "can do" attitude and is a good team player. You will need to be an excellent problem solver, whilst offering a balance between enforcement and support in all areas of Income management. The Housing Income Specialists provide a vital link to other service units enabling the Council to deliver a comprehensive housing and income service. We are seeking an experienced individual to join our team of four front line Housing Income Specialist, within the Neighbourhood Housing, Income Collection Team. Acting as the first point of customer contact, the role of Housing Income Specialist is to be responsible for rent income collection and associated charges in a defined geographical area within the borough of Guildford. The role involves dealing with sensitive issues, often within a pressurised environment where strong negotiation skills and having assertiveness in difficult situations are essential requirements. Previous experience of giving debt advice and/ or welfare benefit advice would be desirable. In return we offer a range of benefits including agile working, incremental progression related pay, highly competitive annual leave allowances, flexible working, staff discount scheme and membership of the local government pension scheme. If you would like further details about this role please telephone Joanne Figg, Income Manager, on (01483) 444280 or 07970 518815. If you would like to apply for this role, please log on to <a href="http://www.guildford.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.guildford.gov.uk</a> and click Contact us, then click on Jobs. Closing date for applications: 19/12/2025 Interview and test: week commencing 05/01/2026 Salary range <ul><li>£36,699 - £42,272 per year</li></ul>

Specialist - Neighbourhood Housing (Income)

<ul><li>Housing_Officer_1985_-_Job_Description_and_Person_Specification</li></ul>Please apply online via the link provided. Closing date: Sunday 21 December 2025 Interview date: Wednesday 7 January 2026 Please apply online via Winchester City Council's website. The Role: This is an exciting role within Winchester City Council's Landlord Services team. We are looking for an experienced, knowledgeable and enthusiastic individual to play a key role in delivering a customer focussed, high quality housing management service within our housing portfolio of 5000 general needs and sheltered housing properties. In this role, you will be one of 6 Housing Officers responsible for delivering housing management services to our customers within a designated patch in the Winchester district. This includes supporting customers signing up for their new tenancies, managing tenancy changes and enforcement, managing complex tenancy cases and cases of nuisance and anti-social behaviour, preparing and serving legal paperwork, representing the Council at Court, making appropriate referrals to tenancy support and sustainment and providing assistance with rent arrears and estate management when required. You will have a strong housing management background, evidenced ability to understand and meet customer needs whilst managing difficult conversations to ensure service providers are held to account for the services they provide to the vulnerable customers and communities we serve. What You'll Need to Succeed: It is essential that you have experience of working in housing management and can evidence your knowledge and understanding of housing law and regulatory obligations. The role of the Housing Officer will: <ul><li>Be the point of contact for customers on the patch, ensuring they receive timely advice, guidance and support to manage their homes and sustain their tenancies.</li><li>Provide effective management of secure and introductory tenancies for general needs and sheltered units in liaison with other Housing Officer teams (Income, Neighbourhoods Services, Tenancy Sustainment, Sheltered and Extra Care) and other Housing sections (Property Services, Rents, Allocations, Housing Options).</li><li>Carry out sign-ups and home visits for new tenants and mutual exchanges ensuring that all rights and responsibilities of the tenancy agreement are explained and understood. </li><li>Effectively manage requests for tenancy changes such as successions, assignments and joint to soles.</li><li>Provide assistance to tenants wishing to downsize or mutually exchange their tenancy. Oversee the process from receipt of application, liaising with both the tenants and other landlords, through to the sign up.</li><li>Ensure tenancies are conducted in a satisfactory manner and undertake tenancy visits to properties to ensure compliance with tenancy conditions.</li><li>Assist with collection of tenant information for tenant records, profiling, reviewing and determining housing services.</li><li>Ensure both the Council and tenants fulfil their obligations as set out in the Housing Acts, ASB Crime &amp; Policing Act and the tenancy agreement. </li><li>Pro-active management of all nuisance and anti-social behaviour (ASB) cases including neighbour nuisance, harassment, hate crime, domestic abuse, violence and illegal or immoral activity ensuring speedy resolution of issues using appropriate remedies in line with departmental policies and procedures.</li><li>Carry out risk assessments and manage complaints of ASB from inception through to case closure, ensuring all stages of case management are accurately recorded on the Orchard Housing System. Where escalation is required, work proactively with the ASB Officer to enable timely case reviews, handover and escalation.</li><li>Understand working practices of other organisations, for example Premises Closures and Community Protection Notices, and work alongside the ASB Officer in partnership with the Police to gather evidence to take appropriate action in such cases. </li><li>To maintain up to date knowledge of current relevant legislation (civil and criminal) and best practice in relation to anti-social behaviour and tenancy breaches. </li><li>Carry out interviews and prepare with accuracy notices, statements and other paperwork required for Court hearings, attending Court as necessary and giving evidence in support of possession proceeding when required. </li><li>Ensure that tenants who have difficulties sustaining their tenancies and/or paying their rent are offered appropriate advice, support and assistance. </li><li>Work closely with housing colleagues, the CAB, Social Services, Health and other specialist agencies to support vulnerable tenants to sustain their tenancies.</li><li>Proactively promote, facilitate and support tenant involvement.</li><li>Undertake a landlord liaison role with tenant groups, events and meetings providing information on all aspects of housing management services when required.</li></ul>Qualification requirements for the role: <ul><li>Professional Diploma in Housing or equivalent through relevant training/experience.</li><li>Current full Driving Licence.</li></ul>We offer an excellent package of benefits including: <ul><li>Hybrid-working (50% in the office, 50% at home - after first 3 weeks in office) </li><li>Employer paid health cash plan </li><li>Salary sacrifice scheme for cars and bikes </li><li>26 days annual leave per year rising to 33 days - dependent on length of service </li><li>13 days additional flexi leave per year (subject to operational requirements) </li><li>Option to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave </li><li>Free parking (during work hours) at any Winchester Park and Ride </li><li>Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme </li><li>Discounts at a range of major high street brands and the two leisure centres in the district </li><li>Season Ticket loans </li><li>Excellent working environment </li><li>Support for continuous professional development </li></ul>If you are keen to make a difference in our communities, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to be part of a team making a difference to our customers every day. For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Jo Elliott, Area Housing Manager (Neighbourhood and Community) via email at <a href="mailto:jelliott@winchester.go.uk" target="_blank">jelliott@winchester.go.uk</a> or Sarah Turpitt, Area Housing Manager (Sheltered and Extra Care) via email at <a href="mailto:sturpitt@winchester.gov.uk" target="_blank">sturpitt@winchester.gov.uk</a>. Salary range <ul><li>£39,152 - £44,075 per year</li></ul>

Housing Officer 1985

The Vacancy We're VIVID! -We offer a vibrant, friendly, inclusive culture that supports, develops and attracts the best people! We're looking for a Neighbourhood Manager (Leasehold &amp; Estates lead) to join our team! Contractually based out of either our Portsmouth or Basingstoke offices, this is a 12-month FTC position, working 37 hours a week with the flexibility of a mix of home and office working. Want to know what we can offer you? <ul> <li>27 days holiday (plus bank holidays), with the opportunity to buy or sell annual leave</li> <li>A productivity-related bonus scheme to enhance your take-home</li> <li>A generous contributory pension of 6%. We'll match employee contributions between 7% and 10%</li> <li>Private medical insurance </li> <li>Health care cash plan called Medicash</li> <li>Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave</li> <li>Access to counselling, legal and financial information</li> <li>Electric car scheme</li> <li>Huge variety of in-house &amp; e-learning courses and a range of coaching and mentoring programmes</li></ul>Here's the facts about the role: We're looking for a Neighbourhood Manager to lead 3 Neighbourhood teams based in North Hampshire, ensuring that our customers receive top-quality housing services while driving forward improvements to customer satisfaction and value for money. You'll lead teams focused on delivering responsive and proactive services that reflect the actual needs of our residents across our communities. You'll make sure that our customers' voices are heard, and customers have real influence in shaping our services. Also managing the Leasehold and Service Charge team, you'll also oversee the service charge process, ensuring transparency, accuracy, and effective management of customer queries and complaints. You'll work closely with stakeholders and managing agents to guarantee service standards are met and that our leasehold and shared ownership customers are fully engaged and satisfied with the services VIVID are providing. In addition to leading the team, you'll collaborate with other departments across the organisation, and external partners to deliver comprehensive neighbourhood services. You'll ensure that we maintain our estates to a high standard, ensuring that all relevant H&amp;S standards are met. You'll foster a culture of continuous improvement, making sure our services not only meet but exceed regulatory and best practice standards. We're looking for a Neighbourhood Manager who will have a real impact in a dynamic and supportive environment, and who is keen to lead a team that is committed to delivering excellent service and making a difference in our communities. You'll have a proven track record in housing management, leasehold and service charges, experience in a customer-centric environment, and sound knowledge of housing legislation. As this role involves travel a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use is a requirement. Business mileage will be paid. This role requires a basic DBS check. First stage interviews are due to take place Tuesday 16 Dec Second stage interviews are due to take place Friday 19 Dec (subject to change). The Company We're a leading provider of affordable homes and extensive support services in the south of England. We believe that everyone has the right to a safe and secure place to call home, and from the moment customers move into their VIVID home we're here to help with that and more. Our customers have access to a wide range of tailored advice to sustain their tenancies and look after their wellbeing. We invest in our homes and communities for the long-term, and this means in the quality, safety and energy efficiency of existing homes and neighbourhoods, with a firm focus on improving services so they're easy to use and access by our customers. We're addressing the shortage of affordable housing in the south, building the right type of homes to meet the needs of our local communities. We're the sixth largest developer of new homes amongst housing associations in England, having built over 1,500 last year. This is summed up in our vision "More homes, bright futures". Living VIVID As a 'people' business, we work hard to create a high-performing and fun working environment. We invest in our people's development, whilst looking after their wellbeing with our award-winning initiatives. Buy / sell annual leave Pension scheme Smart working From 26 days holiday per year Private medical / medicash benefits Enhanced paternity / maternity leave Qualification funding support Electric car scheme Previous Next We're committed to diversity and inclusion, and want people from all walks of life to apply for our vacancies. We're a disability confident leader with disabled-friendly offices and we'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to help you; please note your needs on your application form. If you need additional support with your application, please get in touch with us on 02392 896758 or email <a href="mailto:HRrecruitment@vividhomes.co.uk" target="_blank">HRrecruitment@vividhomes.co.uk</a>. We'll be happy to help.

Neighbourhood Manager

The Vacancy FULL TIME - 37hrs Hampshire Social Inclusion Test Valley and Eastleigh provides supported accommodation to adults, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, across two locations. Our aim is to provide person-centred support to our clients, empowering them to gain the life skills they require to move on to more independent living. We also work with a range of agencies to maximise the support and opportunities for clients. We also provide community support to individuals who are or have been rough sleeping to access and maintain emergency accommodation. Although this can be a challenging role, it's also very rewarding. This is an exciting role, where no two days will be the same, you will take part in various tasks, such as running client activities and life skills projects. If you love working with people and want to make a difference in the lives of those you support, then please apply. JOB PURPOSE To lead on the case management of clients and be part of a team that supports them in keeping them safe and helping them achieve their goals. To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES <ul> <li>To assess the needs of each client, helping to develop their individual support plan to achieve their goals</li> <li>To produce and regularly review comprehensive client-based risk assessments</li> <li>To manage a caseload of clients on a one-to-one basis </li> <li>To support clients to gain and/or maintain accommodation or achieve outcomes defined by the service specification</li> <li>To engage with local authorities, health providers and other agencies, creating and maintaining constructive working relationships to maximise the opportunities available to clients</li> <li>To lead on client activities to help them gain practical life skills and encourage their engagement with the running of the service</li> <li>To support clients with managing their finances, paying rent, managing arrears and accessing benefits</li> <li>To encourage and signpost clients to the local community and to resources relevant to their aspirations including education, training, employment activity or volunteering </li> <li>To support clients in trauma informed and psychologically informed ways</li> <li>To adhere to safeguarding responsibilities, following our safeguarding policy and procedure</li> <li>To help maintain health and safety, ensuring clients, visitors and buildings are safe in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, policy and procedures</li> <li>To provide basic first aid assistance until help arrives (full training is provided)</li> <li>To work confidently and efficiently when lone working</li> <li>To maintain accurate records on our client management system and ensure these are stored in line with GDPR</li> <li>To maintain confidentiality</li> <li>To represent the organisation in a professional manner </li> <li>To carry out any other reasonable duties required in the interest of the organisation</li></ul>ROLE REQUIREMENTS <ul> <li>This role will require an Enhanced with Barred List(s) disclosure and barring service check is a requirement for this role. This would be completed on appointment of the role</li> <li>This role will require you to work with clients on a one-to-one basis</li> <li>This role will require you to work nights and/or weekends</li> <li>This role will require you to lone work</li></ul>ESSENTIAL CRITERIA <ul> <li>Strong communication skills, both verbal and written</li> <li>Clear verbal and written English </li> <li>Good keyboard skills for data inputting</li> <li>Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word</li> <li>Confident and assertive manner</li> <li>Ability to self-motivate as you will work on your own</li> <li>Effective team working </li> <li>Ability to respond calmly to crisis</li> <li>Deal promptly with and effectively react to challenging situations</li> <li>Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues</li></ul>DESIRABLE CRITERIA <ul> <li>Experience of managing a caseload of clients </li> <li>Understanding of risk assessment and person-centred, outcomes-based delivery</li> <li>Understanding of the support needs of people experiencing homelessness or those with complex needs</li> <li>Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies, housing regulations and the benefits system</li></ul>We reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible. About Us We offer support to people who are homeless, vulnerable or at risk of becoming homeless and need help rebuilding their lives for a brighter future. Our services include safe, flexible and reliable client led housing and support with a focus on reducing homelessness, improving health and wellbeing and building on individual's skills and resilience to break the cycle of homelessness, poverty and exclusion. We work in partnership with multiple agencies and authorities to deliver support and accommodation needs across Berkshire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Dorset. We are dedicated to safeguarding all young people and adults with our services. We follow safer recruitment practices for all our vacancies to assure that all successful candidates are suitable to work with our clients. We're committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that embodies our values and promotes a tolerant and respectful environment where everyone can feel empowered to succeed. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and will support with any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. Our vision To be a safety net for people in tough times and the springboard to a brighter future. Our mission To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. Our values Everyone matters We know we're stronger together We do the right things, for the right reasons We never give up Our Gallery Previous Next Our Benefits Extra mile awards Pension with life cover Blue Light Card Champions of equality Employee assistance programme Staff discounts via Wider Wallet Dedication to wellbeing GP helpline Length of service awards Generous and flexible holiday Refer a friend scheme

Homeless Support Worker

Premises officer - Lettings 30 Hours, 52 weeks a year, 26 days annual leave Salary WSCC Grade 5, pt 7 £26,403 FTE Pro rata Salary £21,408 Chichester High School is a thriving and aspirational secondary school in Chichester West Sussex providing high quality education from the ages of 11 through to our Outstanding 6th form. We are looking to appoint a Premises officer who will be responsible for the lettings and evening management of the school site keeping it at the heart of the community The successful candidate will be required to ensure that the schools extensive grounds and buildings are maintained and secure throughout the evening and be the main point of contact for the external lettings whilst they are using the premises, locking up at the end of the evening. They will also: • Contribute to the smooth running of the school by carrying out a range of caretaking duties including security and supervision of the site in the evening, along with other caretaking duties including general porterage and maintenance. • Be conscientious, motivated and able to work flexibly. • Be able to deal with reactive and planned maintenance • Be able to problem solve and put forward the best solution. • Will be adaptable and flexible to meet the many school demands. In return, we can offer you: • A varied and interesting role which has a positive impact on children's education, • A supportive, hard-working and committed team of staff and governors • Free parking on school site • DAS Employee Assistance Programme • Free Eye Tests at Specsavers • Cycle to work scheme • TKAT Wider Wallet (our employee discount site). We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications. Safeguarding TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check. Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic. We have a whole school approach to flexible working to promote a positive work life balance. Flexible working TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to support and value wellbeing. Access to interview Should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the interview environment. If we can accommodate practical workplace adjustments to assist, we will.

Lettings Officer

Tenancy Manager Location: Reading Town Centre (just opposite the train station) Contract: Full-time, Permanent We're looking for a Tenancy Manager to join a growing property management team based in Reading town centre. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven, customer-focused professional to play a key role in delivering exceptional tenancy services and ensuring residents enjoy a smooth, high-quality experience throughout their tenancy. About the Role As a Tenancy Manager, you'll oversee all stages of the tenancy lifecycle, from move-ins and renewals to move-outs, ensuring processes are handled efficiently, compliantly, and with great attention to detail. You'll communicate clearly and empathetically with tenants, manage documentation and legal notices, and collaborate closely with colleagues across departments to maintain high service standards. Key Responsibilities <ul> <li>Manage all tenancy processes including move-ins, renewals, and terminations.</li> <li>Handle tenant queries and complaints professionally, providing timely, effective resolutions.</li> <li>Ensure all tenancy documentation and records comply with current legislation.</li> <li>Conduct and follow up on property inspections.</li> <li>Liaise with internal teams such as Maintenance, Lettings, and Customer Service for smooth operations.</li> <li>Contribute to data accuracy, reporting, and continuous service improvement initiatives.</li></ul>About You <ul> <li>Experience in residential tenancy management or property administration.</li> <li>Strong understanding of UK tenancy legislation and compliance requirements.</li> <li>Excellent communication and organisational skills with a proactive, detail-oriented approach.</li> <li>Confident decision-maker able to work both independently and collaboratively.</li> <li>Committed to providing an outstanding customer experience.</li> <li>ARLA qualification (or willingness to work towards one) desirable.</li></ul>What You'll Gain You'll be part of a supportive team, with opportunities to grow in a rapidly expanding company that values professionalism, collaboration, and exceptional service delivery.

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