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The Vacancy A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a positive individual to join us in the role of Rent Housing Officer the Housing department at Caredig. The successful candidate will ensure efficient rent collection and income management whilst supporting our tenants to maintain sustainable tenancies. You will play a key role in minimising arrears, providing financial advice, and working collaboratively to sustain tenancies for our residents. A key aspect of the role is to encourage independence and support those tenants who are at risk of losing their tenancies to manage and resolve their own problems. You will work collaboratively with your patch team, other departments, tenants and our partners in a positive and proactive manner, building relationships to create sustainable communities. The right person will be committed to working within our values and to contributing to our continuous improvement as a team and as an Association. Our ideal candidate will be focused and possess excellent customer care skills gained within a housing environment. With a broad knowledge of housing law relevant to tenancy management you will possess a keen awareness of current social housing issues. A housing qualification would be desirable but is by no means essential. We offer excellent terms and conditions including annual leave allowance that starts at 28 days plus bank holidays and additional days for long service (pro rata), and comprehensive training. Please feel welcome to contact Stuart Middleton our Operational Manager for Housing on 01792 482440 or <a href="mailto:stuart.middleton@caredig.co.uk" target="_blank">stuart.middleton@caredig.co.uk</a> who will be happy to answer any questions you may have about this role. To learn more about the benefits we offer, please read the Recruitment Pack which is available to download via the link below. Find more information and apply by clicking on the 'apply now' tab found on this job vacancy on our website current vacancies page: <a href="https://www.caredig.co.uk/work-for-us/current-vacancies/" target="_blank">https://www.caredig.co.uk/work-for-us/current-vacancies/</a> We do not currently offer sponsorship. Closing date: Wednesday 16th July 2025 at 12 noon Interview date: Friday 1st August 2025 We strive to be a diverse and inclusive organisation, a place where we can all be ourselves. Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our organisation stronger. About Us We are a registered social landlord (RSL) based in Swansea. We were established in 1975 to meet the housing needs of families, older and more vulnerable people. We manage over 2,800 high quality affordable homes, and provide a range of services - including the development of new homes - to people and communities across Swansea, Carmarthenshire, Neath and Port Talbot, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire. We are an ambitious and well-established independent housing association. We have strong local roots, a reputation for providing quality homes, and a track record for making a positive difference in our local communities. Employee Benefits Cycle to work scheme Flexible working opportunities Excellent annual leave Reduced gym membership Excellent training &amp; development opportunities Enhanced sickness &amp; maternity

Housing Officer (Income & Inclusion) 35 hours

The Vacancy A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a positive individual to join us in the role of Community Housing Officer in the Housing Management Team at Caredig. The role involves a wide range of duties such as leading on allocations, estate management, managing anti-social behaviour and community safety. A key aspect of the role is to encourage independence and support those tenants who are at risk of losing their tenancies to manage and resolve their own problems. You will work collaboratively with your patch team, other departments, tenants and our partners in a positive and proactive manner, building relationships to create sustainable communities. The right person will be committed to working within our values and to contributing to our continuous improvement as a team and as an Association. Our ideal candidate will be focused and possess excellent customer care skills gained within a housing environment. With a broad knowledge of housing law relevant to tenancy management you will possess a keen awareness of current social housing issues. A housing qualification would be desirable but is by no means essential. Please feel welcome to contact Stuart Middleton our Operational Manager for Housing on 01792 482440 or <a href="mailto:stuart.middleton@caredig.co.uk" target="_blank">stuart.middleton@caredig.co.uk</a> who will be happy to answer any questions you may have about this role. To learn more about the benefits we offer, please read the Recruitment Pack which is available to download via the link below. Find more information and apply by clicking on the 'apply now' tab found on this job vacancy on our website current vacancies page: <a href="https://www.caredig.co.uk/work-for-us/current-vacancies/" target="_blank">https://www.caredig.co.uk/work-for-us/current-vacancies/</a> Closing date: Wednesday 16th July 2025 at 12 noon Interview date: Thursday 31st July 2025 We strive to be a diverse and inclusive organisation, a place where we can all be ourselves. Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our organisation stronger. About Us We are a registered social landlord (RSL) based in Swansea. We were established in 1975 to meet the housing needs of families, older and more vulnerable people. We manage over 2,800 high quality affordable homes, and provide a range of services - including the development of new homes - to people and communities across Swansea, Carmarthenshire, Neath and Port Talbot, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire. We are an ambitious and well-established independent housing association. We have strong local roots, a reputation for providing quality homes, and a track record for making a positive difference in our local communities. Employee Benefits Cycle to work scheme Flexible working opportunities Excellent annual leave Reduced gym membership Excellent training &amp; development opportunities Enhanced sickness &amp; maternity

Community Housing Officer - 35 hours - fixed 2 years

The Vacancy Do you take pride in delivering excellent customer service? Do you get satisfaction from a role that involves multi-tasking and finding solutions? Do you enjoy organising and facilitating social events? McCarthy Stone is the leading UK's retirement living providers. We are recruiting for a House Manager to join our team at our Birch Court development based in Morriston, Swansea. Built in 2016, Birch Court is a Retirement Living development that consists of 49 apartments with the over 60's in mind, providing excellent on-site facilities and set within beautiful grounds. Hours: 30 hours per week - Monday to Friday. Hourly rate: £21,490.34 per annum Contract Type: Permanent Benefits: Group personal pension, life assurance, Employee Assist Scheme, and flexible working hours working in the most beautiful surroundings, generous annual leave entitlement. About the Role of a House Manager We are seeking a customer centric House Manager to exemplify the high-quality customer standards that we are renowned for. Our House Manager's key role is to enhance our Homeowner's quality of life and enable them to maintain their independence. This is a diverse role encompassing high level customer service and front of house and facilities management. The successful candidate will be responsible for building a strong community with our homeowners through event coordination, and regular meetings to report company updates and address the priorities of our residents. Some of the House Manager duties within this role include: <ul> <li>Welcoming new Homeowners and supporting them to settle into their apartments.</li> <li>Providing a professional front of house service and dealing all visitors in a friendly manner.</li> <li>Being the first point of contact for all our Homeowners and offering them help, support and advice as necessary.</li> <li>Working in collaboration with our partners and suppliers to ensure the smooth running of the estate</li> <li>Being the 'face' of McCarthy Stone for the families and friends of our Homeowners.</li> <li>Dealing with Homeowners issues with sensitivity and understand the need for confidentiality and respect their privacy.</li> <li>Managing the development -gardens and grounds - in an efficient and effective manner, providing our Homeowners with a safe, secure, well maintained, and pleasant environment</li> <li>Facilitating social interaction and helping Homeowners to enjoy retirement living to the full.</li> <li>Ensuring that all Health and Safety requirements are adhered to.</li></ul>The successful candidate will have the following key competencies: <ul> <li>Excellent communication skills with a real "can do" attitude.</li> <li>Extensive experience in a professional customer service orientated position.</li> <li>A professional approach with high quality standards.</li> <li>Thrives in a busy a varied role, where every day will be different.</li> <li>Be resilient and can problem solve effectively.</li> <li>An awareness of basic Health and Safety will be a distinct advantage.</li> <li>A good level of computer literacy including Microsoft Word and Outlook.</li> <li>Previous/current work based first aid qualifications will be an advantage although successful candidates will receive all the necessary training on commencement of the role.</li></ul>As part of McCarthy &amp; Stone Management Services, a successful and fast expanding national company, you'll get all the training and support you need to help you meet your career goals from our internal experts. This includes courses such as basic first aid, working safely in the workspace, Dementia Friends training and many more. Could this role be the perfect job for you? Apply now! All applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we hold the right to appoint before the closing date. McCarthy Stone celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst our colleagues. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background. We do not offer sponsorship; we will only be considering UK based applications. 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 Support Worker - Nights Here at North Wales Housing, we make a difference to people's lives every day. If you're committed to helping us achieve this, we'll make sure we make a positive difference to your life too. Let's work together to build on 50 years of providing quality homes across North Wales, investing into communities and supporting those facing homelessness. Our team of around 230 individuals mean a lot to us, too. We're proud to say that we're a Gold Standard Investors in People employer, testament to our desire to care for our colleagues. Our People Strategy focuses on creating an environment where our people are proud to work at a place they want to be, supported to achieve their potential, give their best, and feel valued for their contribution. The Package <ul><li>Temporary contract</li><li>36 hours per week (Nights - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9pm to 9am)</li><li>Salary of £23,609 pro rata</li><li>Minimum of 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)</li><li>Benefits platform with savings on groceries, high-street shopping, new tech, holidays etc.</li><li>Further studies support and career development opportunities</li><li>Employee health assistance and Annual Leave purchase scheme</li><li>Enhanced maternity and paternity pay </li><li>Generous contributory pension scheme</li></ul>The Role - Housing Support Worker - Night Shifts Working at Noddfa hostel in Colwyn Bay, you'll support people with their housing needs and life skills in a person-centred, trauma informed way and contribute to the safe running of the hostel. This will involve: <ul><li>Supporting service users with mental health and wellbeing, by encouraging healthy activities and lifestyles, and signposting to services</li><li>Assisting with claims for housing and associated benefits to support residents' financial stability</li><li>Organising and managing a range of engaging activities to promote social inclusion</li><li>Playing a hands-on role in responding to incidents, completing room checks and ensuring properties are maintained</li><li>Maintaining accurate service user records and files</li><li>Performing regular security and fire safety checks</li></ul>Our Requirements - Housing Support Worker <ul><li>Ability to hold everyday conversations in Welsh or willingness to learn</li><li>Experience working in a client centred environment such as housing, care or similar (e.g., supporting individuals in reporting maintenance issues, making healthcare appointments, pursuing hobbies, securing training and employment, etc.)</li><li>Knowledge of the support needs of vulnerable people</li><li>Good verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Hard working, with a positive 'can do attitude'</li><li>At least have basic IT skills, with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook</li></ul>Although not essential, an awareness of issues and support needs connected to homelessness and awareness of fire safety and security systems would be highly advantageous. As would an awareness of specialist agencies, including drug, alcohol and mental health services. At North Wales Housing we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of service users. You must be willing for an enhanced DBS disclosure to be undertaken by our organisation. North Wales Housing is an equal opportunities organisation who particularly welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds. All Black, Asian and ethnic minority candidates, as well as disabled applicants who meet our essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. How to Apply North Wales Housing website - All applications for the Housing Support Worker role are to be submitted online, and strictly no agency calls or agency CV submissions. Please complete the application form via the Apply button. We will not accept CVs without a completed application form.

Housing Support Worker (Nights)

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

Social Housing Solicitor - Salary +Supervison bonus - Swansea

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

Social Housing Solicitor-Director - Salary £68K Per Annum- Swansea

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

Social Housing Solicitor - Salary +Supervison bonus - Cardiff

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

Social Housing Solicitor-Director - Salary £68K Per Annum- Cardiff

Housing Support Worker Nights - St Mary's x 2 &amp; Pendinas x 1 Here at North Wales Housing, we make a difference to people's lives every day. If you're committed to helping us achieve this, we'll make sure we make a positive difference to your life too. Let's work together to build on 50 years of providing quality homes across North Wales, investing into communities and supporting those facing homelessness. As a Gold Standard Investors in People employer, we're committed to providing an environment where our people can thrive and be proud of where they work, in a culture enabling them to fulfil their potential and feel valued for their contribution. The Role - Housing Support Worker (St Mary's) - Night Shifts Our St Mary's Hostel in Bangor is a self-referral hostel providing support and accommodation to 13 homeless people, creating support plans based on individual needs whilst helping them to find somewhere more permanent to live. You will be committed to putting the customer at the heart of everything you do by contributing towards the delivery of a person-centred trauma informed support in a 24-hr homeless hostel. This will involve: <ul><li>Supporting service users with mental health and wellbeing, by encouraging healthy activities and lifestyles, and signposting to services</li><li>Assisting with claims for housing and associated benefits to support residents' financial stability</li><li>Organising and managing a range of engaging activities to promote social inclusion</li><li>Playing a hands-on role in responding to incidents, completing room checks and ensuring properties are maintained</li><li>Maintaining accurate service user records and files</li><li>Performing regular security and fire safety checks</li></ul>The Role - Housing Support Worker (Pendinas) - Night Shifts Working at Pendinas Hostel in Bangor, you'll support people with their housing needs and life skills in a person-centred, trauma informed way and contribute to the safe running of the hostel. This will involve: <ul><li>Supporting service users with mental health and wellbeing, by encouraging healthy activities and lifestyles, and signposting to services</li><li>Assisting with claims for housing and associated benefits to support residents' financial stability</li><li>Organising and managing a range of engaging activities to promote social inclusion</li><li>Playing a hands-on role in responding to incidents, completing room checks and ensuring properties are maintained</li><li>Maintaining accurate service user records and files</li><li>Performing regular security and fire safety checks</li><li>In the absence of the Housing Support Officer (Pendinas), during out of hours, deputising the support of care leavers in 277 projects</li></ul>The Package <ul><li>Permanent contract </li><li>24 hours per week (Friday and Saturday Night) St Mary's Hostel / 24 hours per week (Sunday and Monday Night) St Mary's Hostel / 24 hours per week (Friday and Saturday Night) Pendinas Hostel</li><li>Salary of £23,609 pro rata</li><li>Minimum of 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)</li><li>Benefits platform with savings on groceries, high-street shopping, new tech, holidays etc.</li><li>Further studies support and career development opportunities </li><li>Employee health assistance and Annual Leave purchase scheme</li><li>Enhanced maternity and paternity pay </li><li>Generous contributory pension scheme</li></ul>Our Requirements - Housing Support Worker <ul><li>Either have the ability to hold at least basic conversations in Welsh (although you may struggle to keep up fully) or be currently learning / willing to learn Welsh</li><li>Experience working in a client centred environment such as housing, care or similar (e.g., supporting individuals in reporting maintenance issues, making healthcare appointments, pursuing hobbies, securing training and employment, etc.) for individuals suffering or recovering from mental illness.</li><li>Experience of supporting people to make benefit claims.</li><li>Good verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Hard working, with a positive 'can do attitude'.</li><li>At least have basic IT skills, with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook</li></ul>Although not essential, experience of general housing management gained in either public or private sector, as well as experience providing engagement / social inclusion activities would be desirable. Candidates must hold a valid UK driving licence and have a vehicle available for work purposes. At North Wales Housing we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of service users. You must be willing for an Enhanced DBS disclosure to be undertaken by our organisation. North Wales Housing is an equal opportunities organisation who particularly welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds. All Black, Asian and ethnic minority candidates, as well as disabled applicants who meet our essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. How to Apply North Wales Housing website - All applications for the Housing Support Worker roles are to be submitted online, and strictly no agency calls or agency CV submissions. Please complete the application form via the Apply button -We will not accept CVs without a completed application form.

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