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About the job Salary: £30,024 - £32,597 a year pro rata Hours per week: 18 &amp; 14 Contract type: Permanent We're seeking an individual experienced in working with older people in dedicated care environments. You will often work alone and coordinate with external agencies and caring services to support vulnerable adults Your role will involve tenancy management, addressing nuisance and antisocial behaviour, and enforcing actions as needed. Additionally, you'll conduct building inspections focusing on health and safety and necessary repairs. Proficiency in using various software packages, writing concise reports, and effective communication with a diverse range of people is essential. You must manage your time and workload efficiently, using resources effectively. Engaging with tenants face to face is a critical part of this role and as such homeworking is not applicable to this post. Please note this role does not attract sponsorship. About you You have a strong background in assessing and supporting tenants' needs, with a keen understanding of housing legislation, welfare reform, benefits, and sustaining tenancies. Your experience includes working with diverse cultural groups and recognising their unique needs within a caring context. You're proficient in communicating with a wide range of individuals, remaining calm under pressure, and handling sensitive situations. Your education includes being a member of the Chartered Institute of Housing or holding equivalent qualifications or experience. Flexibility, the ability to work as part of a team, and a valid driving license with access to a car for travel across the Borough are crucial. You're also open to ongoing training to meet service requirements. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those you support while growing with a dedicated and passionate team. This is a public facing role so you'll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English About us Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents. The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision? We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough Application Process Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. Benefits We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel How to apply We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our 'How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application: How to apply Available documents Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li>download: 020661405P 202303 L5 Sheltered Housing Officer.docx</li><li>download: Luton Values Flyer.pdf</li></ul>Salary range <ul><li>£30,024 - £32,597 per year</li></ul>

Sheltered Housing Officer

Job Description Job Title: Housing Officer Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £26,549.63 per annum (pro rata) (£27,722.51 is achieved after 18 months successful performance in the role) Working Hours: 30 hours per week, part time Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday Location: The Springs, Cambridge If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description. The difference you will make as a Housing Officer Working collaboratively as part of a committed team that puts the customer first by delivering an outstanding housing management service across several defined properties, you will contribute to the day-to-day service by undertaking a range of tasks to ensure the safe operational management of our care and support services. About you We are looking for someone with: <ul> <li>Experience of working within housing management</li> <li>An understanding of the barriers faced by vulnerable and diverse customer groups and individuals with complex needs </li> <li>Previous experience in positively resolving incidents</li></ul>Why Riverside? At Riverside, we're a housing association with a difference - enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we've been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us. Working with us, you'll enjoy: <ul> <li>Competitive pay &amp; generous pension </li> <li>28 days holidays plus bank holidays (pro rata) </li> <li>Flexible working options available</li> <li>Investment in your learning, personal development and technology</li> <li>A wide range of benefits</li></ul>Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside: We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview. Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be considered Role Profile Deliver an Allocation &amp; Letting Service: <ul> <li>Liaise with external stakeholders to deliver an effective referral pathway into the service/properties</li> <li>Ensure occupancy targets are met, through lettings and refurbishment of empty properties in line with the scheme's re-allocation procedures</li> <li>Allocate properties ensuring customers meet the criteria, affordability and required landlord checks</li> <li>Meet with customers to provide practical support with setting up a new tenancy, ensuring all documents are complete and liaising with external stakeholders if required</li> <li>Show new customers the accommodation and communal amenities, clearly communicating tenant responsibilities and compliance to enable them to fulfil and maximise their tenancy</li> <li>Visit new customers to make sure they are settling into their accommodation and are being supported to follow their tenancy agreement</li></ul>Deliver a Housing Management Service: <ul> <li>Be responsible for ensuring empty properties are referred to Asset colleagues for void works, following the void procedure to ensure rooms are ready-to-let</li> <li>Report and monitor the delivery of reactive repairs within properties to ensure they are maintained and health and safety compliant</li> <li>Liaise with contractors and colleagues around planned maintenance programmes, ensuring that on-site delivery is well co-ordinated and in line with customer requirements</li> <li>Undertake day-to-day housing management duties, ensuring high standards of cleanliness are maintained within services and that rooms are prepared, ready for site inspections</li> <li>Proactively support customers experiencing issues that may put their accommodation at risk; where appropriate issuing warnings and Notices to Determine (NTDs) in consultation with Service Managers</li> <li>Prepare files and case notes in readiness for court</li> <li>Deliver a tenancy sustainment advice service to support customers to maintain their accommodation, e.g. claiming correct benefits</li> <li>Work directly with customers to monitor or reduce issues of anti-social behaviour within the service</li> <li>Meet regularly with customers to discuss ways to improve their accommodation, promoting involvement and consultation on matters impacting their housing</li> <li>Ensure the safety of our customers by recognizing and acting on any risk by following local safeguarding procedures and escalating appropriately</li> <li>Monitor and assist in maintaining health and safety requirements standards</li></ul>Deliver an Administration Service: <ul> <li>Carryout administrative tasks to support efficient running of the service</li> <li>Produce reports and other written documentation as required to support housing management delivery</li> <li>Maintain and update clear, accurate and strength-based records on the appropriate digital platform</li> <li>Assist schemes in daily operational tasks, including answering phones and working on Reception, as required</li></ul>Other Information <ul> <li>You will be required to work flexible hours to meet customer and business needs, which may not include normal office hours</li> <li>You will be required to travel to different properties within the defined area as and when required</li> <li>Use the Lone Worker system as and when necessary</li> <li>Ensure customers are safe at all times - carrying out all of your duties within Riverside's Policy and Procedure Policy and Procedure framework e.g. health &amp; safety, safeguarding, dignity at work, GDPR opportunities, cash handling, etc</li> <li>Deliver your role in line with Riverside company values - "Our Riverside Way"</li> <li>Participate in team meetings, attend regular supervisions and reflecting practice sessions</li> <li>Undertake regular training and take responsibility for continuous development to enable you to deliver your role safely</li> <li>From time to time you may be required to undertake additional duties and responsibilities in consultation with your Line Manager</li></ul>Person specification Essential <ul> <li>An understanding of the barriers faced by vulnerable and diverse customer groups and individuals with complex needs</li> <li>Experience of working within house management</li> <li>Be a team player with a caring, empathetic, flexible and have a resilient, can-do attitude.</li> <li>Previous experience in positively resolving incidents</li> <li>Demonstrate initiative and confidence to make and act on decisions</li> <li>Competent administrative and IT skills (to be able to produce reports and other communications)</li></ul>Desirable <ul> <li>Knowledge of current benefit systems</li> <li>Knowledge of Housing regulations</li> <li>Experience of working in challenging environments with the ability to plan, prioritise, organise tasks to achieve results </li> <li>Experience of working within a care &amp; support environment</li></ul>About Us Riverside is one of the UK's leading not-for-profit social housing and regeneration organisations, owning or managing around 75,000 homes from Irvine to Kent. We are a leading provider of supported housing services, particularly for those affected by homelessness, and our track record of transforming lives and revitalising neighbourhoods dates back over 90 years. We have plans to build over 15,000 affordable homes over the next decade. Our Values and Behaviours Creating an Inclusive Environment

Housing Officer

The role Are you seeking a new challenge where you can truly make a difference? If so, Southern Housing has an exciting opportunity for a Scheme Housing Officer to join our team at Spring Court - PO13 8LA. Reporting to a Team Manager, you will play a crucial role in providing support to our Independent Living Sheltered Schemes. Your responsibilities will include offering a front line service while ensuring the safety and well-management of our schemes to support residents in living independently within active communities. To excel in this role, you must possess a full clean UK driving license with access to your own vehicle, and be willing to work 5 days a week on schemes, demonstrating an understanding of the diverse needs of older people, exceptional customer service skills, and the ability to work collaboratively under pressure. If you are a proactive, self-motivated individual who thrives on delivering outstanding customer care and can meet deadlines with minimal supervision, we want to hear from you. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of our dynamic team. What you'll be doing <ul> <li>Deliver an effective customer focused housing management and support service working with multi-agency partners which embraces Southern Housing culture, current and future legislation, policy, procedure and best practice. </li> <li>Deliver the service in line with agreed parameters for the role. </li> <li>Conduct assessments of risk and need and provide personalised support to residents. - replace with - Providing a customer facing service to residents, have regularly contact with them, including making daily welfare calls.</li> <li>Understand the housing management performance targets relevant to your scheme(s) and take action to contribute to their achievement. </li> <li>Work closely with other agencies to ensure residents are able to access a full range of services and support. </li> <li>Maintain administration systems and databases, processes and accurate records and provide monthly performance reports and information for other reports, as required. </li></ul>What you'll need <ul> <li>Understanding of the diverse needs of older people </li> <li>Able to develop partnership working internally and with other agencies to generate effective solutions to problems </li> <li>Ability to manage time &amp; tasks effectively, work well under pressure both individually and in a team </li> <li>Customer-focused and experience of providing excellent customer care </li> <li>Able to take responsibility for a scheme, the residents who live there and the service provided to them.</li> <li>Willingness to learn housing management tasks as required e.g. rent arrears, ASB, Fire safety</li> <li>Able to receive and respond to customer feedback and complaints professionally at all times </li> <li>A commitment to taking personal responsibility for sharing information and an understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries.</li></ul>In your supporting statement, it is important that you address how you meet each of the above criteria, providing real examples. Closing Date: 5th September 2025 About us At Southern Housing, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own!We also understand the difference that safe, secure, and affordable homes can make to people's lives. A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work. Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too. One team together Internal mobility In line with our Recruitment Policy, colleagues are able to apply for internal roles once they've passed their probation. Interviews will only be arranged once this has been confirmed. Colleagues who have recently started a new internal role won't be able to apply for another internal move for at least 12 months. Please refer to the Recruitment Policy for more detail.

Scheme Housing Officer

About the job Resident Liaison Officer Role Overview: Founded over 20 years, Lawtech have become a leading principal contractor specialising in cladding remediation. We deliver high-quality, compliant, multi-million-pound cladding repatriations &amp; regeneration contracts throughout London and the wider Southeast. Lawtech believe that communication is key in delivery of a successful project, and as such our Customer Service Team are a valuable asset to our delivery team and the company. Your key responsibilities are: <ul><li>Facilitate the smooth running of projects by building and maintaining positive relationships between the residents, sub-contractors, client representatives and the Lawtech team.</li><li>Work closely with Project and site management team to ensure quality of customer service is maintained to a high level, including resolution of issues raised.</li><li>Maintain working relationships with client representatives to reduce duplication and ensure consistency of information and approach.</li><li>Maintain Lawtech customer service processes and systems as relevant for the site and residents.</li><li>Respond to all resident issues, working closely with project and site management team to ensure resolution of issues raised to ensure prompt resolution and recommend changes, in line with Lawtech policies.</li><li>Provision of outstanding and closed Customer Service issues to the Assistant Customer Service Managers monthly.</li></ul>Role Responsibilities: <ul><li>Work closely with the Project Manager and Design &amp; Quality teams.</li><li> Set up and maintain Lawtech customer service systems, site records and local documentation and communication plans.</li><li>Draft responses and communication for residents and other parties</li><li>Mail merge letters to be sent to residents for surveys and installation dates etc, as directed by the Customer Service Manager/ Assistant Customer Service Manager</li><li>Answering of phone calls and making any necessary appointments.</li><li>Liaise with individual residents and establish individual requirements.</li><li>Arrange site surveys as required to each property within the project.</li><li>Manage surveys and work appointments with residents and comply with local key-holding and security requirements.</li><li>Maintain Lawtech's record of all issues raised and resolutions and report progress as required for weekly, fortnightly, and monthly meetings.</li><li>Work with site and project management to identify and resolve issues and make recommendations for changes where appropriate.</li><li>Observe all H&amp;S rules and ensure resolution of service issues comply with all such rules.</li><li>Escalate unresolved issues to CSM, when appropriate to do so.</li><li>Basic site administration including data entry of the in house 'probe' system for the below:</li></ul>• Delivery receipts - Once a week update deliveries on probe and ensure hard copies are sent/collected for the attention of Accounts Team • Site stock takes - Every Thursday stock takes are undertaken by the Site Manager. Information needs to be updated and sent to head office by you once a week following this stock take. • Update and close out alerts - Manage alerts on probe by reviewing every three days, chasing for response from individuals who are down to provide this. • Right to Work Checks - Checking of right to work for subcontractors including taking copies of passport or checking settlement status on the government website. • Maintain ID system for operatives - following procedure already started by Site Manager <ul><li>To perform any other administrative duties as directed by CSM.</li><li>Obtain satisfaction surveys for all residents, collating responses, and work with project staff to use feedback to improve our service</li></ul>Skills and Qualifications <ul><li>Excellent written English.</li><li>Experience with customer service, ideally resident liaison experience within construction/social housing sector.</li><li>Ability to manage resident expectations.</li><li>DBC check (standard).</li></ul><ul><li>Competent MS Excel, MS Word, Microsoft Outlook email and calendars.</li></ul><ul><li>Competent use of Project Probe and SharePoint</li></ul>

Resident Liaison Officer

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we don't discriminate based on any protected attribute. In fact, we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees. So, what are you waiting for? Join a Community that cares about you! More about your role You will take an active role to engage with residents to promote safe and secure independent living, ensuring an engaging vibrant environment to reduce isolation. Providing advice on rent and service charges, assisting with benefits claims and supporting customers with their financial needs. You will work with the internal Places for People income recovery team to reduce rent arrears. The role is part time 18 hours a week and travel within local geographical area's will be required. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring service. For more information please download our job profile available on our website. More about you It is essential that you have experience/knowledge of housing management, social care and/or wellbeing of Retirement living services. You will possess good computer skills with knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Effective communication skills both written and verbal, with the ability to build great relationships with both customers and colleagues is required. It is important that you have a good mix of 'team player' attributes but also the ability to work effectively using your own initiative; as their will, be an element of lone working. You will also have an awareness of Health &amp; Safety. The ideal applicant will have experience of manging anti-social behaviour and challenging situations. A driving license and own car for business use is essential for this role. Commitment to Trauma Informed Practice At Places for People, we are committed to creating safe and supportive environments for individuals who have experienced trauma. We understand that trauma can have a profound impact on individuals, and we are dedicated to recognising the signs and symptoms of trauma, practicing empathy and respect, and using trauma-informed language. We are also committed to providing individuals with choice and autonomy, and to working collaboratively to empower them to re-establish control of their lives. Benefits We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include: <ul> <li>Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Pension with matched contributions up to 7% </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Excellent holiday package - 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Cashback plan for healthcare costs - up to £500 saving per year </li> </ul> <ul> <li>A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2% </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Training and development </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more. </li> </ul>

Housing and Wellbeing Coordinator

Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history: Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary's, Queen Charlotte's &amp; Chelsea and Western Eye. With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career. We are an NHS Trust of approximately 16,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year. We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities. With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education. We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health. Job overview Are you a motivated, dynamic, and enthusiastic housing officer with significant experience of working with people that are homeless or rough sleeping? Would you like to work within an acute hospital supporting patients that are homeless or at risk of homelessness? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to be involved in our specialist Homeless Health team at a critical time in its development. We have a Band 5 Homeless Health Housing Coordinator post within the team that we are recruiting to as we are awaiting news as to whether our team will be funded beyond its initial 3 year term. The Homeless Health team is multi-disciplinary and operates a reactive and fast- moving service. It aims to provide enhanced inpatient care and ensure safe, appropriate, and sustainable hospital discharges that meet the needs of individual homeless patients. Through this approach, the team also aims to reduce delayed and premature discharges, and reduce unscheduled admissions, repeat admissions and A&amp;E attendances. You will receive specialist support from a multi disciplinary network of partners and stakeholders and supervision from within the Imperial Homeless Health team. Main duties of the job The post holder will work with patients on our wards, in Accident and Emergency (A&amp;E) and may need to outreach into the community to support patients post discharge for follow ups. The post holder will be expected to work on site Monday to Friday. The post holder will undertake detailed housing assessments that will help prove a patient's homelessness, eligibility, priority for housing and established local connection. The post holder will escort patients to Housing Options departments to provide advocacy as necessary. The post holder will build relationships and liaise with Local Authorities Housing departments to achieve the best results for the patients. Working for our organisation At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. Detailed job description and main responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert. Person specification Education/Qualifications Essential criteria <ul><li>Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.</li><li>Good general knowledge base in the health issues surrounding homeless people e.g. mental health, drug and alcohol misuse, impact of health needs of no recourse to public funds patients.</li></ul>Desirable criteria <ul><li>Completed formal education / specialist course in a relevant area e.g. addictions.</li></ul>Experience Essential criteria <ul><li>Direct work experience with homeless clients or clients with addictions</li><li>Experience of independent practice with homeless people and within a team</li><li>Experience of case management</li><li>Experience of working in partnership and negotiating with a wide variety of agencies</li><li>Experience of dealing with complex housing issues</li></ul>Desirable criteria <ul><li>Experience of working in partnership with voluntary/ statutory agencies</li><li>Experience of working in partnership with voluntary/ statutory agencies</li><li>Experience of working directly with statutory homeless agencies e.g. Local Authority Homeless Persons Units</li></ul>Skills Essential criteria <ul><li>Good IT skills (WORD, POWERPOINT etc.)</li><li>Highly developed written communication skills</li></ul>Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process. If you are shortlisted you will be contacted by email and text message (if you provide a mobile contact number). Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Documents to download <ul> <li> Job description (PDF, 606.2KB) </li> <li> FRF Form (PDF, 528.0KB) </li> <li> Our Strategy 2023-25 (PDF, 230.4KB) </li> </ul>

Homeless Health Housing Coordinator

Job description Part Time 22.5 hours per week, Fixed Term for 18 months. Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Bristol City Council is seeking a dynamic and dedicated professional to join our Youth Homelessness Prevention team. This strategic role is pivotal in promoting and supporting the Council's objective of improving accommodation transitions for those leaving care. This is an exciting new role, funded by a Department for Education grant to promote innovative solutions to prevent care leaver homelessness. The role will focus on developing better systems across housing and children's social care to achieve systemic change which maintains improved outcomes for care leavers. This will include creating multi-agency meetings / forums, scrutiny of data to understand our child in care population and future accommodation commissioning needs, understanding the holistic needs of children approaching 18, championing them within the accommodation pathway, creating systems to prioritise the right young people for in demand accommodation, quality assurance of practice around care leaver accommodation and homelessness, and full review and implementation of the Joint Housing Protocol for Care Leavers. You will work alongside commissioners to lead on our innovative project to house care leavers in shared supported housing, matching young people to the accommodation and holding risk management / provider meetings as required. The role will be managed within the Youth Homelessness Prevention Project team, working across both City Hall and B-Bond offices, to achieve the balance between strategic and operational work that the post requires. We are looking for someone who can successfully bring stakeholders together to improve accommodation transitions for young people leaving care. You will be able to confidently act as a champion for best outcomes for care leavers in relation to accommodation and will be able to lead challenging negotiations with a range of partners across differing priorities, including developing and delivering training and briefing sessions across a multi-agency workforce. You will have well developed skills in data analysis (including use of large spreadsheets and various databases) and report writing, an understanding of commissioning processes, and will be able to identify and address operational gaps in service delivery in the context of youth housing. You will also have an excellent understanding of the challenges, needs and risks that affect young people in and leaving care and will act as an advocate for young people leaving care, working in a tenacious, creative and dynamic way to find bespoke solutions to meet their housing needs. Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check. Why Bristol City Council? At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working. Join us and you'll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you'll be working in a supportive environment where you'll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future. How do I apply? If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below. To be shortlisted for interview you'll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application. For permanent Bristol City Council employees, this post will be a secondment. For employees who are currently on a fixed term contract with Bristol City Council, the secondment must not extend beyond the end of the fixed term period to ensure there is a substantive post to return to. If you are currently a casual worker or a member of an employment agency (currently working with Bristol City Council) this post will be a fixed term contract. We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career. Should you wish to have an informal discussion about the role prior to application, please contact Jo Essex - Service Manager for Care Leavers: <a href="mailto:Jo.Essex@bristol.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jo.Essex@bristol.gov.uk</a> Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit. The personal information section (including your name) you'll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.

Through Care Homelessness Prevention Manager

The role Supported Housing Assistant £26,069 - 27,441 To be part of a small and highly experienced team providing a high quality housing management service to supported housing customers in Metropolitan Thames Valley owned/managed properties in Central and North London, Monday- Friday 0900-1730. Our team is growing due to winning a number of new Care &amp; Support contracts. For the right candidates this role will equip you with a wide range of skills and knowledge to help launch a career in housing. The role is varied and tasks will include health &amp; safety checks, void inspections, tenancy sign-ups, and regular face-to-face contact with a range of customers. There is a mix of office-based tasks and scheme visits, with some opportunities to work from home. We work in partnership with other teams across MTVH, as well as external organisations providing support. You will be provided with a range of training to help you grow your knowledge and professional skills, with access to support and mentoring to put you on the path to a fulfilling career in housing. What you'll need to succeed<ul><li>Previous experience of working with adults with support needs is essential, combined with a passion for making a real difference to the lives of vulnerable people.</li></ul><ul><li>You'll need good IT skills, including Microsoft Office, to help you manage your workload and make full use of our comprehensive range of resources.</li></ul><ul><li>An ability to provide advice and practical assistance to customers in order to sustain their tenancies, including rent arrears, budgeting, utilities, personal and home safety and access to appropriate services.</li></ul>At MTVH we care about what we do and dare to think differently in our approach, we are therefore seeking individuals with drive and ambition to deliver excellent service. Please note :- we do not currently offer visa sponsorship. What's in it for you? Our benefits include:-<ul><li>28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time) per year </li><li>2 volunteering days per year for things like helping out in local communities</li><li>An additional 'Beliefs day' once a year to have an extra a day off</li><li>Supported family friendly approach with extended parental leave</li><li>Enhanced pension with matched contributions of up to 9%</li><li>Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave per year</li><li>Life assurance cover 3 x your salary</li><li>Cycle2work scheme</li><li>Hybrid Working - Dependent on job role and department</li><li>Health cash plan scheme for your everyday healthcare needs which you can add your family members too</li><li>Tenancy deposit - interest free loan to help with rental deposits and season Ticket loan</li><li>Access to extensive learning and training opportunities with Wisebox platform</li><li>Colleague virtual social platform with our workplace pages where you can keep up to date with the organisational activity and link in with colleagues</li><li>Career progression across the organisation with our mentoring/coaching programmes, apprenticeships and career planning support</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme- We are committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues and support this as an organisation</li></ul>About us We are committed to developing and implementing or maintaining sustainability initiatives to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable practices within MTVH. Learn more about our benefits and organisation by viewing our attached document Our promise Here at Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH) we want to capture the value that difference brings and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We work collaboratively 'Serving people better every day' to educate, support and develop all of our diverse employees and the communities that we serve. We are also part of the disability confident employer scheme. We want every employee and every customer to feel comfortable enough to be their true self and are working tirelessly in the background to create an environment that encourages our employees to challenge non-inclusive behaviours and to be mindful of their own and other's wellbeing. We provide a platform of Network groups for employees to share views, tell us what we're doing well and recommend improvements. We want to create a real sense of community and a workforce who feel that their opinions are valued. Our Networks groups are:-<ul><li>Gender</li><li>Ethnicity</li><li>LGBTQ+</li><li>Disability</li></ul>Our core values of Dare, Care and Collaborate demonstrate that we are a people focused business, solving social issues by working together! We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found so we do encourage you to complete the application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Supported Housing Assistant

There is no better time to start a career within residential childcare than now! Would you like secure employment where you can progress your career? If you would like to build a career that gives you genuine sense of achievement and fulfilment knowing that you can have a positive impact on the young people we support, then look no further and apply today! Children's home Ribbleton are recruiting for a Assistant House Manager-r. We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Assistant House Manager-to become an integral part of our support team. In this role, you will support and care for our young people and be responsible for a small staff team. Our benefits include exclusive access to reward and discount scheme, comprehensive induction, commitment to your ongoing training and career progression, pension scheme, paid for enhanced DBS, wellbeing support, cycle to work scheme and more! As part of Aspris Children's Services, we are immensely proud of the career pathway and training we can offer you. We ask that you can demonstrate the values needed for a role, transferable skills, and life experience and in return we will give you all the training and support you need to progress. If you can demonstrate the values needed for a role within residential childcare, we will give you all the training and support you need to become a dynamic Assistant House Manager-. A Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People is essential for this role and you should be willing to study towards the Level 5 Diploma. The ideal candidate will have experience and the following characteristics to be successful in this role: Resilience - We support some of the most vulnerable children in society who have varying degrees of emotional behavioural difficulties, autism, ADHD and associated difficulties so there will be times where your resilience is challenged. Communication - Communicating with our young people is vital to understand their needs. Positive working relationships, good teamwork and communication plays a key part in ensuring important information is relayed to other staff. Organisation - Overseeing the effective implementation of care and independence programmes for our young people through the effective line management of the staff team, and manage shift patterns on a rota basis. Caring - Our young people require the best care we can offer. If you are a naturally caring and compassionate person, this is the role for you. Attentive - No young person is the same so being attentive to understand them and identify areas where we can support is important. Above all, we provide a supportive and collaborative working environment where you can flourish in your career and feel incredibly rewarded by helping those who need it most. If you want to progress your career in Children services, Aspris will help you get there. Aspris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure &amp; Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.

Assistant House Manager

Julian House is a charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. We run several projects and every year we help thousands of people out of homelessness, into employment, away from domestic abuse, and more. If you'd like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects, and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we're looking for! Job Role: Supported Housing Worker Salary: £25,235 per year Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract type: Permanent Location: Bath Additional information: <ul><li>Participation in an on-call, out-of-hours rota</li></ul>About the Role: We're looking for a passionate Supported Housing Worker to join our dedicated team, supporting individuals with complex needs who may have experienced trauma, mental health challenges, substance misuse, domestic abuse, or involvement with the criminal justice system. You'll be working within a dynamic service that offers medium to high-level support, tailored to each person's unique journey. With a caseload of up to 10 clients, you'll build meaningful relationships, deliver person-centred support, and empower individuals to recognise their strengths, grow in confidence, and move towards independent living. If you thrive in a role where every day brings new challenges, and you're ready to be part of a team that truly makes a difference-this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. Responsibilities include: <ul><li>Create and deliver personalised support plans and risk assessments to help clients thrive.</li><li>Champion safeguarding by following policies and procedures to keep everyone safe. </li><li>Empower clients by offering advice, information, and support to connect them with the right services. </li><li>Maintain accurate client records using our system, INFORM.</li></ul>Since job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the post holder may be required to undertake other duties, which are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities Qualifications / Requirements: <ul><li>Experience working with people who may have complex needs and/or challenging behaviours. </li><li>Able to build effective relationships with clients and services.</li></ul>There are many great reasons to join our team! <ul><li>Access to our Rewards Platform, which includes an Employee Assistance Programme and Health Cash Plan</li><li>Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators</li><li>27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays - increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment (pro rata for part-time staff)</li><li>30% staff discount at Julian House charity shops</li><li>20% staff discount at Julian House bike workshops</li><li>A generous and competitive pension scheme</li><li>A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted</li><li>Reflective Practice sessions from objective, external facilitators </li><li>For all the fantastic and valuable work you'll be doing, you'll be eligible for the Blue Light Card which offers amazing discounts on thousands of brands</li></ul>Our Ethos As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion &amp; Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter. If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. We accept CVs and applications in all formats. DBS Checks We welcome applications from people with lived experience. All applicants working with our clients will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from becoming an employee, the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role. If you would like to discuss any convictions you may have, please contact the person named in the advert. All information will be dealt with according to our Data Protection Policy. Get in touch If you have any questions about this role, please get in touch with the recruitment team at <a href="mailto:recruitment@julianhouse.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@julianhouse.org.uk</a>. We look forward to speaking with you soon! Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies once the perfect candidate has been found. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible so that you don't miss out!

Supported Housing Worker

Do you have experience supporting vulnerable young people living in semi-independent accommodation? Would you like to make a real difference in young people's lives? We may have just the role for you..... The Role We are looking for Bank Support Workers to join our growing Independent Living Services Team, supporting young people aged 16-18 under Local Authority Care across Bristol. This is an Ofsted regulated service, delivering support across several areas of Bristol. Shifts are on a rota basis and can include days, nights or sleeps. You'll play a vital role in helping young people develop independent living skills, whilst being part of a charity that is committed to creating positive change in their lives. What You'll Do <ul><li>Help young people build life skills and independence</li><li>Safeguard against harm, abuse and exploitation</li><li>Keep detailed records and support seamless communication with your team</li><li>Maintain a resilient, calm and positive approach even when things get tough</li></ul>While the role can present challenges, the rewards of witnessing the positive impact of your guidance and support on these young lives are truly extraordinary. Whether you have experience, or are just getting started, we are looking for people who are compassionate, with a calm and caring demeanour, and who are flexible, positive, approachable, and resilient. Come and join a Charity focused on people rather than profit About Us Established in 1989, Caring for Communities and People (CCP) is a registered charity propelled by an unwavering commitment to addressing homelessness, family breakdown, and social exclusion. We are driven by our values-based approach, caring deeply about the individuals and families we serve. Our supportive programs aim at developing long-term solutions to societal challenges. Over the years, we've consistently made tangible impacts in communities across Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, South Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire, Dorset, and Devon. What We Offer At CCP, you're not simply entering a workplace; you're immersing yourself in an exceptional and nurturing environment. Our unwavering commitment to your growth is evident in our meticulously designed, personalised training pathways aimed at propelling your career to new heights. Join a community of seasoned professionals who are genuinely excited about supporting your progress. Make the transformative choice for your career-choose CCP. Benefits <ul><li>Choose to work shifts available which suit you</li><li>Paid induction and ongoing training</li><li>£12.60 per hour </li><li>Accrue holiday pay for every hour your work</li></ul>Why choose CCP <ol><li>Investors in People Gold accredited employer, committed to making the workplace better for you.</li><li>Excellent training and support to help you excel in your role.</li><li>Be part of an organisation that delivers social value; check out our latest Impact Report <a href="https://impact.ccp.org.uk/" target="_blank">https://impact.ccp.org.uk/</a> </li></ol> Are Your Values Aligned with Ours? We look for staff who embody our SPIRIT values: Show gratitude and appreciation of others. Demonstrate personal and professional pride. Integrity is everything. Reflect and learn. Continuous improvement. Take your best self wherever you go. How to Apply If you're ready to make a meaningful difference and share our values, click the apply button to start your journey with CCP. Position: Bank Support Worker (Job ID 1005) Hours: Vary week to week, as and when needed Contract: Bank/Casual Agreement Location: Bristol Pay: £12.60 per hour Closing Date: 11:59pm 4th September 2025 - CCP reserves the right to close the job advert early if needed. CCP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. Our robust Safeguarding Policy guides our recruitment process. We believe in the rehabilitative power of employment and working toward a purpose, so a prior conviction will not necessarily prevent you from joining CCP. Please note this role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and also an enhanced check by the Disclosure &amp; Barring Services, paid for by CCP. Please review the attached job attachments for further insights. INDHP

Bank Support Workers - Independent Living Services (16-18 year olds)

Job Title: Community Engagement Officer Location: Worcester, Droitwich &amp; Malvern Contract: Full-Time Salary:from £28,000 Join our mission At Radfield Home Care, it's our mission to make ageing a more enjoyable and rewarding experience for all involved and our "Community Engagement officers" have a huge role to play in making this happen. The community engagement officer will play a key role in raising awareness of Radfield Home Care within local communities, building relationships with partner organisations, and supporting client growth &amp; staff recruitment through engaging local networking &amp; marketing activity. This role is focused on community-based engagement and digital communications to ensure our services are well promoted, understood, and accessible. You will help strengthen Radfield's reputation as a trusted care provider, ensuring our values and brand are visible across Worcester, Droitwich &amp; Malvern areas What You'll Be Doing Community Engagement: Identifying and building relationships with local groups, charities, healthcare professionals, and community organisations to promote Radfield Home Care's services. Events &amp; Outreach: Support the planning, promotion, and delivery of local events such as information sessions, coffee mornings, community day trips, and networking events. Content Creation: Creating content for social media, website and the local press to share stories, promote services, and highlight Radfield's work in the community. Brand Awareness: Distribute leaflets, posters, and other promotional materials across Worcester and surrounding villages to maintain a strong local presence. Administration: Keep accurate records of community contacts, enquiries, and event activity. Support the team through the creation of marketing and engagement reports. Who We're Looking For <ul> <li>A confident communicator who thrives on building relationships and networking</li> <li>A self-starter with experience in marketing, sales, PR or business development</li> <li>A goal-driven professional who enjoys working towards clear targets and KPIs</li> <li>Someone with knowledge of the care sector (preferred but not essential)</li> </ul>Why Join Us? <ul> <li>A rewarding career with a company that truly makes a difference in people's lives</li> <li>A supportive and values-driven team culture</li> <li>The opportunity to lead business growth in a high-demand sector</li> <li>Competitive salary</li> </ul>Make a difference in your local community Interested in joining the team? Department Care Operations Role Care Assistant Locations Worcester, Droitwich &amp; Malvern (Worcestershire)

Community Engagement Officer

Sanctuary manages rented and shared ownership homes and supports community initiatives for thousands of customers across England. Our staff help make a real difference to the quality of people's lives. Housing Officer Banbury - Primarily covering Banbury and the surrounding areas but on occasion the wider Cherwell area £34,531 - £36,348 per year plus £600 car allowance 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday - 9:00am to 5:00pm We have an opportunity for a Housing Officer to join the Cherwell Housing team. The patch will be based in Banbury and the surrounding area but on occasions cover will be required for the whole of the Cherwell patch which includes Bicester, Kidlington, Daventry and all surrounding villages. You will be responsible for providing a high-quality housing management service that meets the identified needs of customers and the wider community. You will be working in a professional manner to resolve problems and improve services. Each day will involve working as part of a team to respond to resident tenancy related queries in person, email and telephone as well as addressing concerns involving residents homes, the environment and neighbour relations. The role of Housing Officer will include: <ul><li>Providing clear, proactive advice and support to tenants and leaseholders regarding their rights and responsibilities </li><li>Responding to enquiries and effectively resolving issues related to tenancies, leases, service charges, and occupancy</li><li>Playing a key role in fostering strong relationships with residents, ensuring their voices are heard and actively involving them in shaping the services and communities they live in</li><li>Monitoring the condition of properties and communal areas to maintain high standards of safety, cleanliness, and overall upkeep, ensuring residents enjoy a well-managed and secure living environment</li><li>Responding promptly to reports of anti-social behaviour and neighbour disputes, conducting thorough investigations, facilitating mediation, and taking appropriate enforcement action in line with policy and procedures</li><li>Collaborating with colleagues and external agencies and support services to ensure residents receive appropriate assistance, including safeguarding, financial support or wellbeing services</li><li>Collaborating with colleagues across service areas to support the organisation in meeting its compliance obligations, including fire safety, water hygiene, gas safety, and data protection</li><li>Working closely with administrative colleagues to complete a range of tenancy management processes</li></ul>Skills and experiences: <ul><li>Proven experience of undertaking a similar role</li><li>Prior experience of delivering high quality tenancy services</li><li>Excellent skills in analysing and diagnosing problems and implementing solutions</li><li>Ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external customers</li><li>Excellent customer service and negotiating skills</li><li>Proven experience of good practice resident involvement activities</li><li>NVQ Level 3 in relevant area though may not be essential if you have relevant experience</li><li>An understanding of Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel and Outlook</li><li>Excellent communication skills both verbal and written</li><li>Working knowledge of relevant regulations and good practice</li><li>Occasional travel may be a requirement of the role, therefore a full valid driving license is essential</li></ul>Why work for us? We are a not-for-profit housing association, and own and manage around 125,000 homes. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture, and nurture and reward talent. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people's lives. Our Benefits As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering: <ul><li>25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays</li></ul><ul><li>A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary</li><li>Life Assurance</li><li>Employee Advice Service including counselling</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Voluntary health plans </li><li>Employee discounts </li><li>Wellbeing support and tools</li><li>Employee recognition scheme</li><li>Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues</li></ul><ul><li>Role salary is £34,531 (rising to £36,348 after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance) </li></ul>View the job profile (if the link is unavailable please visit the Sanctuary careers website) Closing Date: 10 September 2025 If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you - <a href="mailto:housing.recruitment@sanctuary.co.uk" target="_blank">housing.recruitment@sanctuary.co.uk</a> We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application. View more detail about what it's like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at - <a href="http://www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team" target="_blank">www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team</a> Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers' needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary's commitment to our Disability Confident employer status. Building Equality and Diversity Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working. A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Housing Services Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.

About Us Job Title: Homelessness Prevention &amp; Solutions Officer Contract Type: 1 Permanent &amp; 1 Fixed-Term (12 Months) Salary: £38,976 - £47,229 per annum Location: Wandsworth Are you ready to take on a role where your work directly impacts lives? Join our dedicated team in Wandsworth and help prevent homelessness before it happens. We're looking for two passionate and proactive Homelessness Prevention &amp; SolutionsOfficers to support individuals and families at critical moments in their housing journey. Whether someone is facing eviction, fleeing domestic violence, or sleeping rough, you'll be there to provide expert advice, practical solutions, and compassionate support. What You'll Be Doing <ul><li>Empowering people: Deliver tailored housing advice and create personalised housing plans that help people stay in their homes or find new ones.</li><li>Taking action: Provide interim accommodation when needed and issue statutory homelessness decisions in line with legislation.</li><li>Collaborating: Work closely with landlords, support services, and other agencies to resolve complex cases and prevent homelessness.</li><li>Managing cases: Own your caseload, conduct thorough assessments, and maintain accurate records using our IT systems.</li><li>Working flexibly: Enjoy a hybrid working model that supports your work-life balance while keeping customer needs at the heart of what you do. </li></ul>What We're Looking For We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and are especially interested in your transferable skills. You don't need direct homelessness experience, what matters is your ability to: <ul><li>Listen actively and apply what you hear to legal frameworks.</li><li>Assess and analyse information to make sound decisions.</li><li>Communicate clearly with applicants, colleagues, and external partners.</li><li>Stay organised and manage changing priorities with confidence.</li><li>Negotiate and persuade to prevent and relieve homelessness.</li><li>Write high-quality case notes and decision letters.</li><li>Work collaboratively and contribute positively to a team environment. </li></ul>Essential Skills &amp; Experience <ul><li>Understanding of why people become homeless and how to prevent it.</li><li>Ability to interpret complex legislation and guidance.</li><li>Experience working in fast-paced, customer-facing environments.</li><li>Strong interpersonal and organisational skills.</li><li>Confidence in supporting people with complex needs.</li><li>Resilience and adaptability in challenging situations.</li></ul>Indicative Recruitment Timeline: <ul><li>Closing Date: Sunday 7th September 2025</li><li>Shortlisting: Week commencing 8th September 2025</li><li>Interview Date: To be confirmed</li></ul>We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Useful Information: Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer, if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan. For more details, please click here Richmond and Wandsworth Councils

Homelessness Prevention and Solutions Officer

About Us Deputy Manager - Homelessness Prevention and Solutions Salary: £46,206 - £55,992 per annum Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31 March 2028 Location: Housing Customer Centre, 90 Putney Bridge Road, Wandsworth SW18 1HR Are you passionate about preventing homelessness and driving innovative housing solutions? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment where your leadership can directly impact lives? If so, we invite you to join our dynamic Prevention and Solutions Service as a Deputy Manager. Objective of Role As Deputy Manager, you will lead a team of Homelessness Prevention and Solutions Officers to deliver high-impact, person-centred housing advice and support. You will play a key role in preventing and relieving homelessness across Wandsworth and Richmond boroughs, ensuring statutory duties under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 are met. You will be instrumental in shaping service delivery, driving innovation, and improving outcomes for vulnerable residents. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated team of seven officers within a service that is expanding to meet growing demand and is central to the Council's priorities. You'll be at the forefront of shaping how we support residents at risk of homelessness-through early intervention, tailored advice, and collaborative working with internal and external partners. About the Role <ul><li>Lead and manage a team of Homelessness Prevention and Solutions Officers, ensuring high standards of performance, conduct, and customer care.</li><li>Supervise complex casework and ensure compliance with the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.</li><li>Use data dashboards and performance indicators to monitor outcomes and drive service improvements.</li><li>Participate in the Duty Manager rota, making key decisions on housing assistance and temporary accommodation.</li><li>Collaborate with statutory and voluntary agencies and take the service into the community through housing surgeries and outreach.</li><li>Handle corporate complaints and embed lessons learned into service delivery.</li></ul>What We're Looking For We're seeking a confident, knowledgeable, and empathetic leader who can: <ul><li>Demonstrate a deep understanding of homelessness legislation, housing options, and prevention strategies.</li><li>Interpret complex guidance and case law to support robust decision-making.</li><li>Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and partners.</li><li>Manage and motivate staff, conduct appraisals, and support career development.</li><li>Navigate high-pressure situations and respond to emergencies with professionalism and care.</li></ul>Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience <ul><li>Significant experience in housing needs assessment and homelessness prevention.</li><li>Proven ability to lead frontline teams and manage performance.</li><li>Strong organisational, IT, and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Minimum of 2 A Levels (Grade C or above) or equivalent qualifications.</li></ul>Indicative Recruitment Timeline Closing Date: Sunday 07th September 2025 Shortlisting Date: Week commencing 8th September 2025 Interview Date: Week commencing 22nd September 2025 Test/Presentation: May be required as part of the interview process We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Useful Information Richmond &amp; Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan. Richmond and Wandsworth Councils

Deputy Manager Homelessness Prevention and Solutions

Are you passionate about helping people access affordable, safe homes? Can you stay calm and solution-focused during challenging conversations and complex situations? At Lincolnshire Housing Partnership, we're proud to be a forward-thinking, community-focused organisation. We're now recruiting a Neighbourhood Officer to join our growing team in Grimsby. You'll work closely with residents to support tenancy sustainment, tackle anti-social behaviour, maintain neighbourhood standards, and reduce empty homes. You'll be the first point of contact for our customers, delivering high-quality housing management services that reflect LHP's mission of building stronger communities and improving lives. Why Join LHP? We're deeply rooted in our Grimsby and Boston communities, with many of our team living in the areas we serve. This local connection drives our commitment to creating positive, lasting change for our customers. This is an exciting time to join us. We're investing in a major transformation programme - Everyday Better - and expanding our neighbourhood teams to deliver more tailored, community-first services. As a Neighbourhood Officer, you'll play a vital role in bringing this vision to life. Want to know what it's like to work at LHP? Check out our YouTube channel for real team stories! What You'll Get: <ul><li> £32,293.92 salary</li><li> Up to £1,200/year employee wellbeing package via Westfield Health</li><li> Discounted shopping vouchers</li><li>Access to our corporate training and development programme</li><li>Generous pension scheme (up to 12% employer contribution)</li><li>24 days holiday (plus bank holidays), rising with service</li><li>Additional leave for full attendance</li><li>Mental Health First Aiders across the business</li><li>Career development and internal progression opportunities</li></ul>A Typical Week Might Include: <ol><li>Visiting estates and tenants to resolve housing concerns</li><li>Tackling local issues like fly-tipping or antisocial behaviour</li><li>Working with partner agencies like police and social services</li><li>Supporting customers at risk of eviction with practical advice and payment plans</li><li>Attending court or preparing documentation for enforcement when required</li><li>Signposting customers to community services and resources</li><li>Leading neighbourhood walkabouts and community engagement events</li></ol> We're Looking For Someone Who: <ul><li>Has experience delivering empathetic, customer-focused services</li><li>Can build strong partnerships with teams, residents, and external agencies</li><li>Communicates clearly and effectively in person, in writing, and digitally</li><li>Is confident, resilient, and calm under pressure</li><li>Understands housing-related policies, tenancy management, and safeguarding</li><li>Is organised, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently</li><li>Has a full driving licence and access to a vehicle</li><li>Has up-to-date knowledge of housing regulations and best practice</li></ul>Career Pathways At LHP, we invest in our people. We support your personal development and career growth through training, mentoring, and promotion opportunities. Many of our team members have progressed into leadership roles - including Neighbourhood Team Leader - and we're proud to grow our talent from within. Ready to Apply? We're reviewing applications as they come in, so don't delay, we may close this role early if we receive strong interest. Finally some key Information At Lincolnshire Housing Partnership, we're committed to maintaining a fair, transparent, and accessible recruitment process. Upon request, reasonable adjustments will be made for all candidates. It's important to ensure that the role you're applying for is the right fit for you. If you have any questions or need more information, please feel free to reach out to our recruitment team at <a href="mailto:Recruitment@lincolnshirehp.com" target="_blank">Recruitment@lincolnshirehp.com</a> for a friendly chat Please be aware that we may close the vacancy early if we receive a large number of applications or if there are changes in business priorities. To be eligible for employment with us, you must reside in the UK for the entire duration of your employment. You will be required to provide evidence of your Right to Work during the recruitment process All offers of Employment is subject to a DBS Check and Satisfactory References

Neighbourhood Officer

The Vacancy Join Our Team as a Housing Support Worker! Do you enjoy empowering young people to overcome homelessness and build independent lives? As a Housing Support Worker, you'll work directly with young people aged 16-25 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. You'll provide housing-related support in a mix of hostel and dispersed accommodation settings, helping clients develop the skills and confidence they need to move on successfully into independent living. Who we're looking for: • Someone with experience supporting vulnerable young people • A great communicator who can build positive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries. • A strong team player who can manage a caseload, complete accurate records, and work independently. • Hold a valid UK driving licence (or one permitting driving in the UK) and access to a vehicle for work purposes. Why Join Us? We understand that when people feel supported and valued, they can achieve great things - and we want you to be part of that. Here's what you'll enjoy as part of our team: <ul> <li>Flexible working options to help you balance work and life in a way that suits you.</li> <li>Hybrid working - enjoy the best of both worlds!</li> <li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service - because your time off matters.</li> <li>A wealth of learning and career development opportunities, with paid and tailored training to support your growth.</li> <li>Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, including access to counselling and GP services - your wellbeing is a priority.</li> <li>Employer contributory pension scheme to help secure your future.</li> <li>Great maternity, paternity and adoption benefits to support you and your family.</li> <li>Exclusive care workers discounts to make life a little easier.</li> <li>Access to a range of Employee Networks including People of Colour, LGBT+, Mental Health and Accessibility - we embrace and celebrate diversity.</li> <li>A variety of health and wellbeing initiatives to keep you feeling your best.</li> <li>Cycle to Work Scheme to help you stay active and reduce your carbon footprint.</li> <li>Access to a Corporate Health Plan to support your physical and mental health.</li></ul>We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment where everyone can thrive by being their true self. Join us in driving this important agenda forward and help shape a workplace where all voices are valued! If you're ready to use your skills to help others succeed, we'd love to hear from you. For an informal chat about the role please contact Beth Grindrod, Team Leader via <a href="mailto:beth.grindrod@inspirenorth.co.uk" target="_blank">beth.grindrod@inspirenorth.co.uk</a> 01423 521666. Apply Now! The closing date for applications is 14th September 2025, but we may close it early if we receive a high number of strong candidates, so don't delay! Good Luck! Interviews will take place on 23rd September 2025 The Company The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.

Housing Support Worker

Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance Wigan Town Hall Town Hall Library Street Wigan WN1 1YN Salary: Grade 7, £32,597 - £36,363 per annum. 37 hours per week Temporary for 12 months We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough. We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you! Your role: This an exciting opportunity for an individual looking to join a forward-thinking Housing Standards Team and be part of the journey as we look to the next chapter. You will work as part of a proactive and innovative team who are responsible for regulating the standard of the private sector housing stock within the Borough, and ensuring the housing stock makes a significant positive contribution to the health and wellbeing of our residents. You will also help increase the profile of the empty homes work already being undertaken and play a significant role in reducing the number of long-term empty homes in the Borough. You will assist the team in the cyclical inspection of HMO properties and assist in the licencing process. The role will require you to provide excellent customer care to a wide range of customers and stakeholders - from private tenants to landlords, letting agents and local businesses/developers. You will contribute to the ongoing enforcement of rogue landlords and disrupting the criminal use of property by applying innovative ways of working and dealing with a wide range of legislation. About you You will ideally have good experience of working within a busy Housing Standards team or similar regulatory services with an in depth knowledge of the Housing Act and other relevant legislation. You will have a good knowledge of building enforcement cases and gathering evidence in line with both the Police and Criminal Evidence Act as well as the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act. You will be self-motivated, driven, with the ability to work both as part of a team and operate on your initiative. You will be experienced in dealing with people and be able to find resolutions to difficult and challenging situations. You will have a desire to work with our tenants to promote safety within their properties. You will have experience in providing excellent collaborative partnerships working with internal and external organisations. About us: Wigan Council has been voted 'Overall Council of the Year' at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations. The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them. The Housing Standards team is a busy but supportive team. We are looking for an individual who will make a valuable contribution. You will be part of an exciting service in which no two days are the same and you will have an opportunity to drive up the standards of the housing stock within our Borough. You can learn more about the work of the Housing Standards team via our website - <a href="https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Resident/Housing/Private-Housing/Private-Housing.aspx" target="_blank">https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Resident/Housing/Private-Housing/Private-Housi…</a> Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits click here to find out more about working for #TeamWigan. To be appointed to this role you must be able to prove your right to work in the UK. Please visit the link below to check you qualify to apply. Please note, at present we are not a licenced sponsor. Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK (<a href="http://www.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.gov.uk</a>) Prove your right to work to an employer Should you wish to discuss the role in further detail, please contact Neil Tonge (Housing Standards Manager) on 07887824428. Interview dates: Priority Candidates: 16/09/2025 All other Candidates:17/09/2025 To view the details relating to this position, please click the links below:

Housing Standards Officer

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. 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 An exciting opportunity has arisen within the City Housing Directorate of Birmingham City Council. As one of the largest landlords with a retained housing stock, we deliver a range of services across the city and work in partnership with our communities to provide well managed homes and neighbourhoods. This Housing Officer role will be working in the Central and North parts of the city, reporting to the Housing Manager. You will need to be flexible to respond to demand across the entire area when called upon. This position is responsible for supervising Neighbourhood Visiting Officers on a daily basis, responding to emergency situations when they arise. You will be required to supervise staff which will include Case Reviews, Managing Performance, setting targets/priorities, One to One's, Appraisals, Monitor Sickness, Return to Work Interviews, Risk Assessments, Attendance, Annual Leave, Health and Safety etc. You will be required to help identify training needs for those staff you manage/supervise, in partnership with your supervisor/manager, develop strategies to enable you to meet those needs, in line with the objectives of the organisation. The successful applicant will also be required to deal with emergency situations that arise such water leaks in Tower Blocks, Gas Forced Entries and Safe and Well Checks as necessary. Relevant experience in dealing with issues relating to Housing and problem-solving skills. The ability to communicate with our various stakeholders and hold partners to account. There is a need to effectively tackle concerns raised by tenants in order to seek the best possible solution. Experience of working in collaboration with partner agencies to deal with sensitive issues such as Safeguarding, dealing with vulnerable tenants, etc. A full valid driving licence is a requirement for this post. 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. 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. For any informal enquires please contact: <a href="mailto:resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk</a> 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).

Housing Officer - Lateral Move

A bit about the role ... We are currently looking for dynamic Resident Liaison Officers/ Tenant Liaison Officers with a Social Housing background to join our ever-growing team here at Connollys! We are currently recruiting for a number of positions across the North West and Yorkshire. We are hiring across Manchester/ Bury/ Bolton A bit about us ... Connolly is a leading construction refurbishment and development company, with family values at our core. We operate within the social housing sector, providing holistic housing services to local authorities and housing associations throughout the Northwest, North Wales and West Yorkshire What you will be responsible for... <ul><li>Liaising with residents about the works being undertaken on their property</li><li>Contacting neighbourhood housing associations and establishing working relations with them</li><li>Attending and chairing tenant forum meetings to advise tenants of works being carried out</li><li>Monitor customer complaints and resolve any potential issues</li><li>Monitor customer satisfaction</li></ul>Ideally the successful candidate will have previous experience of working in a social housing or customer service environment with residents and leaseholders whose homes are undergoing works. What we'd like from you... <ul><li>Must be an excellent communicator and a natural problem solver with excellent interpersonal skills</li><li>Must be confident polite and courteous when communicating and building relationships with residents, clients, and site operatives</li><li>Must be able to work independently as well as being a team player</li><li>Excellent organisational skills and a strong work ethic</li><li>Good IT skills with competency at Microsoft Word and Excel</li><li>Must hold a full clean driving licence</li></ul>What we'll give you ... This is a great opportunity to work for a family business that is experiencing strong growth within the Social Housing Sector, supported by a strong diverse senior team. At Connolly Ltd, we know that when you feel valued and you enjoy your working environment, you perform better in your role and your overall morale and well-being improves. In this role you will receive an attractive rewards package that will include a comprehensive pension; generous holiday entitlement plus other benefits including training and development. Ready to join Team Connolly? If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment. We are an Equal Opportunities employer. No applicant will be excluded on the grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race, marital status, disability, age, religion, belief or sexual orientation.

A bit about the role ... We are currently looking for dynamic Resident Liaison Officers/ Tenant Liaison Officers with a Social Housing background to join our ever-growing team here at Connollys! We are currently recruiting for a number of positions across the North West and Yorkshire. We are hiring across North West regions. A bit about us ... Connolly is a leading construction refurbishment and development company, with family values at our core. We operate within the social housing sector, providing holistic housing services to local authorities and housing associations throughout the Northwest, North Wales and West Yorkshire What you will be responsible for... <ul><li>Liaising with residents about the works being undertaken on their property</li><li>Contacting neighbourhood housing associations and establishing working relations with them</li><li>Attending and chairing tenant forum meetings to advise tenants of works being carried out</li><li>Monitor customer complaints and resolve any potential issues</li><li>Monitor customer satisfaction</li></ul>Ideally the successful candidate will have previous experience of working in a social housing or customer service environment with residents and leaseholders whose homes are undergoing works. What we'd like from you... <ul><li>Must be an excellent communicator and a natural problem solver with excellent interpersonal skills</li><li>Must be confident polite and courteous when communicating and building relationships with residents, clients, and site operatives</li><li>Must be able to work independently as well as being a team player</li><li>Excellent organisational skills and a strong work ethic</li><li>Good IT skills with competency at Microsoft Word and Excel</li><li>Must hold a full clean driving licence</li></ul>What we'll give you ... This is a great opportunity to work for a family business that is experiencing strong growth within the Social Housing Sector, supported by a strong diverse senior team. At Connolly Ltd, we know that when you feel valued and you enjoy your working environment, you perform better in your role and your overall morale and well-being improves. In this role you will receive an attractive rewards package that will include a comprehensive pension; generous holiday entitlement plus other benefits including training and development. Ready to join Team Connolly? If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment. We are an Equal Opportunities employer. No applicant will be excluded on the grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race, marital status, disability, age, religion, belief or sexual orientation.

A bit about the role ... We are currently looking for dynamic Resident Liaison Officers/ Tenant Liaison Officers with a Social Housing background to join our ever-growing team here at Connollys! We are currently recruiting for a number of positions across the North West and Yorkshire. We are hiring in Oldham/ Rochdale and Bradford areas. A bit about us ... Connolly is a leading construction refurbishment and development company, with family values at our core. We operate within the social housing sector, providing holistic housing services to local authorities and housing associations throughout the Northwest, North Wales and West Yorkshire What you will be responsible for... <ul><li>Liaising with residents about the works being undertaken on their property</li><li>Contacting neighbourhood housing associations and establishing working relations with them</li><li>Attending and chairing tenant forum meetings to advise tenants of works being carried out</li><li>Monitor customer complaints and resolve any potential issues</li><li>Monitor customer satisfaction</li></ul>Ideally the successful candidate will have previous experience of working in a social housing or customer service environment with residents and leaseholders whose homes are undergoing works. What we'd like from you... <ul><li>Must be an excellent communicator and a natural problem solver with excellent interpersonal skills</li><li>Must be confident polite and courteous when communicating and building relationships with residents, clients, and site operatives</li><li>Must be able to work independently as well as being a team player</li><li>Excellent organisational skills and a strong work ethic</li><li>Good IT skills with competency at Microsoft Word and Excel</li><li>Must hold a full clean driving licence</li></ul>What we'll give you ... This is a great opportunity to work for a family business that is experiencing strong growth within the Social Housing Sector, supported by a strong diverse senior team. At Connolly Ltd, we know that when you feel valued and you enjoy your working environment, you perform better in your role and your overall morale and well-being improves. In this role you will receive an attractive rewards package that will include a comprehensive pension; generous holiday entitlement plus other benefits including training and development. Ready to join Team Connolly? If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment. We are an Equal Opportunities employer. No applicant will be excluded on the grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race, marital status, disability, age, religion, belief or sexual orientation.

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