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Housing Options Officer Braintree District Council Temporary, Full Time £31.19 ph (umbrella) Location: Braintree Closing Date: 2nd December 2025 Essex County Council (ECC) are delighted to be supporting Braintree District Council to recruit a Housing Options Officer on a 3-month temporary basis. The Role: The purpose of this role is to provide a front-line, customer-focussed service to individuals and families experiencing housing difficulties. To assess housing needs and provide specialist advice in respect of all housing options in order to prevent and relieve homelessness. When prevention opportunities have been exhausted, to undertake investigations to determine the Council's duties under PtV11 Housing Act 1996, as amended, and ensure that statutory obligations are carried out. Please note you will be required to work on site a minimum of 2 days per week. Please note that this role will be based on site 2-3 days per week and will require you to be on site full time during the initial training period. Accountabilities: The main accountabilities will include, but not be limited to: <ul><li>To provide a comprehensive frontline service to customers seeking advice and assistance</li><li>with regards to their housing needs, irrespective of tenure, either in person or by telephone</li><li>To participate in the Housing Options duty rota (including Triage) and respond to</li><li>emergencies as required</li><li>To take action to prevent and relieve homelessness, including visits to applicants' parents, negotiation with landlords and mortgage companies, referral to other agencies and use of the Council's Homelessness Prevention Fund.</li><li>To provide customers with expert, professional, comprehensive advice and information on</li><li>all aspects of housing options work specific to their assessed needs: including undertaking basic financial and benefits assessments.</li><li>To produce Personalised Housing Plans following assessment of needs; to monitor customers' actions and to perform the authority's actions.</li><li>To help customers access a range of housing opportunities, including social housing, private rented accommodation, supported housing and shared/home ownership and to assess customers' suitability for the Council's Deposit Bond and/or Rental Loan schemes</li><li>To liaise, establish, maintain and develop links with Social Care teams, health providers, Registered Providers, private landlords and other statutory or voluntary agencies as appropriate and ensure that referrals are made as necessary, recorded and followed up as required</li><li>To attend case conferences and joint assessment interviews with Social Care teams or other organisations as necessary</li><li>To facilitate Housing Advice Surgeries and provide out-reach services at other venues as required</li><li>To undertake formal investigations under Pt V11 Housing Act 1996 (as amended) and associated guidance and legislation when homelessness cannot be prevented, and to issue cogent s184 decision letters within required timescales</li></ul>The Experience You Will Bring: To be successful in this post you will need: <ul><li>Good interviewing and interpersonal skills, excellent organisational and communication skills coupled with an empathetic style. Strong IT skills and letter writing skills are also important.</li><li>Experience of providing housing advice to the public and of liaising with other statutory, voluntary or private sector organisations</li><li>Previous experience of working in a housing service or a similar area of work</li><li>Experience of issuing Personalised Housing Plan (PHP)</li><li>Experience of writing s184 decisions</li><li>Willingness to carry out face to face housing options interview with homeless applicants.</li><li>Ability to manage own workload, be proactive while working within a team to achieve team objectives.</li><li>Experience of using Civica (Abritas)</li></ul>Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative, innovative and forward thinking approach which is led by our staff. We are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it. What should you do next? If you are interested in finding out more about this role, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Braintree District Council website or apply using the link below Please Note-Essex County Council is advertising this role on behalf of Braintree District Council and if successful you will be employed by Braintree District Council If you have any queries regarding submitting an application or require anything further, please email <a href="mailto:louise.butler@essex.gov.uk" target="_blank">louise.butler@essex.gov.uk</a>

Housing Options Officer

Sanctuary manages rented and shared ownership homes and supports community initiatives for thousands of customers across England. Our staff help make a real difference to the quality of people's lives. Housing Officer Rumsey House - Rochford £17,265 per year (pro rata) 18.75 hours per week 2.5 days a week either Monday - Wednesday or Wednesday - Friday Temporary position for up to 6 months We have an opportunity for a hardworking and committed Housing Officer, who has sound knowledge of the local area, to join our team in Rochford, working alongside 8 other Housing Officers. This role is offered on a part time temporary basis until the end of May 2026. You will be responsible for providing a high-quality housing management service that meets the identified needs of customers and the wider community. The job sits within Sanctuary Housing Services which manages homes across England, providing general rented housing, housing for older people, market rent properties, shared ownership and home ownership accommodation. It also provides housing related services including lettings, debt management, compliance, tenancy management and customer services support. The role of Housing Officer will include: <ul><li>Provide effective tenancy and resident management in line with the prescribed internal policies and good practices to build community cohesion</li><li>Meet all legislative and regulatory requirements for housing management activities, ensuring the provision of quality and safe homes for Sanctuary Housing Services' current and future customers and to minimise potential risks</li><li>Ensure the effective management of complaints in line with policy, focusing on first contact resolution and the identification of future learning opportunities to achieve customer service excellence</li><li>Develop, build and maintain relationships with current and future customers and other key internal and external stakeholders to ensure the effective management of housing management services, identifying any shortfalls in service delivery and ensure these are acted upon</li><li>Support the service charge setting and scheme accounts production processes. Including ensuring that customer queries are investigated and responded to in a timely manner </li></ul>Skills and experiences: <ul><li>Proven experience of delivering high quality tenancy services</li><li>Proven experience of good practice resident involvement activities</li><li>Working knowledge of relevant regulations and good practice</li><li>Proven experience of analysing and diagnosing problems and implementing solutions</li><li>Experience of using housing management software</li><li>Travel is a requirement of the role, therefore a full valid driving licence is essential</li></ul>Why work for us? We are a not-for-profit housing association, and own and manage around 125,000 homes. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture, and nurture and reward talent. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people's lives. Our Benefits As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering: <ul><li>25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays (pro rata)</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><li>£17,265 per annum (pro rata)</li></ul><ul><li>The full time equivalent salary for this role is £34,531 based on 37.5 hours per week</li></ul>View the job profile (if the link is unavailable please visit the Sanctuary careers website) Closing Date: 7 December 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.

Housing Officer

The Vacancy Role Overview - House Manager As House Manager, you'll be the friendly, professional point of contact for homeowners and their families. Your key focus will be supporting a safe, welcoming and independent lifestyle for our residents. Key responsibilities include: <ul> <li>Welcoming new homeowners and helping them settle into their new homes</li> <li>Providing a front-of-house service and engaging warmly with all visitors</li> <li>Being the first point of contact for residents and offering assistance, guidance, or support</li> <li>Managing supplier relationships to ensure smooth day-to-day operations</li> <li>Acting as the face of McCarthy Stone for homeowners' families and friends</li> <li>Handling resident concerns with sensitivity, confidentiality, and respect</li> <li>Overseeing estate management, including communal areas, gardens, and grounds</li> <li>Supporting the development of a strong community through organising social events and regular resident meetings</li> <li>Ensuring compliance with all Health and Safety requirements</li></ul>About You - What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who: <ul> <li>Has excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude</li> <li>Has previous experience in a customer-facing or service management role</li> <li>Demonstrates professionalism and a commitment to high-quality service</li> <li>Enjoys variety and takes initiative in a busy environment</li> <li>Can solve problems effectively and remain calm under pressure</li> <li>Is comfortable using Microsoft Word, Outlook, and other basic digital tools</li> <li>Has an awareness of basic Health and Safety (training will be provided)</li> <li>Holds or is willing to obtain first aid qualifications (training provided)</li></ul>Training &amp; Development You'll receive full support and professional training through our in-house development programmes, which include: <ul> <li>First Aid certification</li> <li>Dementia Friends training</li> <li>Workplace safety courses</li> <li>Ongoing development and progression support</li></ul>Apply Now If you're looking for a meaningful part-time role that combines responsibility, variety, and community impact - we'd love to hear from you. Applications are reviewed as soon as they're received. We may appoint before the closing date, so early application is encouraged. Please note: McCarthy Stone is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We do not currently offer sponsorship - applicants must have the right to work in the UK. #LI-GM1 INDHP About Us As the UK's leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of January 2025, McCarthy Stone operates over 545 developments across the UK for more than 24,200 people. We believe in championing the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected, recognised, and valued than ever. In late 2020 we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain. We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list! Our Customers The Benefits 24 days annual leave Pension plan Life assurance Employee assistance helpline Health screening Eyecare voucher scheme Long service award Testimonials "I enjoy working for McCarthy and Stone as a House Manager because I am very well supported in my Role by my manager. I am able to make the day to day decisions but always have immediate support on the rare times I need help. It's a breath of Fresh Air working for a focused dynamic company who know what they are trying to achieve as a team." Linda Diamond - House Manager "Only at McCarthy Stone can you start in the middle of a pandemic and feel at home within a couple of weeks ... it's all about our great people and how welcome they make you feel ... even if it was through a screen!" Andrea Waldron - Senior HR Business Partner "From my first week I felt like part of the team, everyone is helpful and pro-active, which is crucial in a fast paced environment. I've had the opportunity to work on some exciting projects, it's a very 'hands-on' approach here with plenty of opportunity to be involved and play a part in delivering developments." Emily Bishop - Principal Planning Associate "Working for McCarthy Stone is a very fulfilling experience. The staff here are all empathetic and professional. Guiding people in purchasing an apartment, watching them settle in and make friends, and then watching them lead a happy and carefree retirement is very rewarding." Caroline Craig-cordel - Sales Consultant "I found it inspiring how working in McCarthy Stone gives you a chance to make so many people happier, every day. And what we do is so important to our homeowners! In my marketing career before I couldn't dream about customers sharing their thoughts about my campaigns, but here it happens all the time." Stan Smolyar - Head of Brand Previous Next

House Manager

Housing Officer (2 year fixed term) Harlow District Council Harlow District Council Fixed Term, Full Time £37,280 - £39,152 per annum, Grade 11 Location: Harlow Closing Date: 26th November 2025 Essex County Council are delighted to be supporting Harlow District Council in recruiting a Housing Officer (2 year fixed term contract). Please do NOT click apply on the Working or Essex site as you application will not go through OR click on any of the APPLY buttons. Please click here to apply directly to Harlow District Council. Working hours: 37.5 hours per week (banking 30 minutes per week to be used towards the shut down between Christmas and New Year) Are you a motivated professional looking for an opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives of Harlow tenants and their families? Harlow Council is on a mission to transform Harlow's housing. As a Housing Officer you will work as part of a team responsible for management of the councils housing stock, ensuring that customers are given help and support in sustaining their tenancies. You will be directly responsible for the people and property service delivery of areas such as: <ul> <li>Dealing with breaches of tenancy conditions.</li> <li>Responding to reports of anti-social behaviour, including working with our partner agencies to take effective action to tackle unacceptable behaviour.</li> <li>Carrying out tenancy audits, ensuring we understand the needs of our tenants, and addressing any issues arising</li> <li>Dealing with tenancy related issues including successions, assignments and estate related incidents in line with relevant Housing law and the Councils policies.</li> <li>Assisting residents with enquiries regarding their tenancies and leases and providing support where required.</li> <li>Engaging with customers and encouraging their involvement in decisions relating to the Housing Service.</li></ul>The post holder will be responsible for ensuring service standards are achieved and high levels of customer satisfaction are maintained. A good working knowledge of housing management, experience in social housing or the voluntary sector and a qualification in housing or a related subject would be advantageous together with an understanding of current Housing Legislation and experience of landlord and tenant working. Good knowledge of statutory responsibilities and clear understanding of equality issues in relation to service delivery is required. You will possess excellent people skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically at all levels and have a proactive and solution focused approach to problem solving. You will also have good administration and IT skills and be able to work effectively within a pressurised, customer focused environment. You will need to be available to work or attend meetings outside of normal working hours. A driving licence and access to a vehicle or other satisfactory means of transport is required for this post. For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Jennie Kitteridge, Estates and Tenancy Team Leader, on 01279 446294 HTML cleaned and optimized with WordToHTML.net

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