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Are you passionate about helping people?Are you able to lead a team, helping them to achieve success in the field of homelessness prevention?Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is investing in homelessness services and is looking for someone to lead the expanding team of Housing Options. You will be one of two Housing Options Team Leaders for the Housing Options team and a member of the Housing Needs management team with operational responsibility for both the day-to-day service and the out-of-hours homelessness service.You will be in a key role, working with the Housing Options Manager to develop the service in a way which promotes and prioritises the prevention of homelessness whilst also ensuring that there are resources in place for the relief of homelessness when prevention is not possible.With line management responsibilities for up to eight officers, you will ensure consistency in decision-making whilst also providing advice and guidance to help develop and strengthen team members’ own decision-making skills.You will be responsible for maintaining and updating the key homelessness prevention pathways, working with partners and colleagues to ensure the Council has the necessary housing options for successful, sustainable outcomes.As the primary point of contact for colleagues and partners in the day-to-day operation of the service, you will enable the swift resolution of cases that require a quick response and help colleagues without specialist knowledge.You will demonstrate your ability to deal with emotionally challenging cases in difficult situations, dealing with cases that require escalation from members of the Housing Options team and identifying outcomes in complex cases.We are looking for someone with:<ul><li>An interest in providing high-quality public services to the local community</li><li>Experience of working in housing options and homelessness, making detailed homelessness decisions and providing detailed housing advice</li><li>The ability to negotiate with others and find solutions to complicated situations</li><li>High levels of ability working with IT systems and confidence in using Microsoft software</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>The ability to manage the effective operation of Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council’s Housing Options service</li></ul>Contract:&nbsp;1 x permanent role (PO1769), 1 x 12-month fixed-term role (PO1615).Hours:&nbsp;37 hours per week (hybrid working).Salary:&nbsp;Starting at £40,689 per annum with potential progression to £43,690 per annum on achieving the designated skills and experience.Our ValuesOur values are important to us, and we’re looking for someone who can live our values and help embed them into the services we deliver. Our values are Collaborative, Open, Responsible and Excellent.If you are passionate about helping people and assisting those in housing need, and if you also thrive under pressure and enjoy team working, we want to hear from you.For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.Closing date: 6 July 2025.Assessment date: 14 July 2025.Interview date: 18 July 2025.

Housing Options Team Leader

Location: South London – Brixton / Oval&nbsp;A Chartered Institute of Housing qualified professional to lead the strategic development and tactical delivery of our comprehensive housing management service to tenants and leaseholders.About UsEstablished over 25 years ago, Cowley Resident Management Organisation (RMO) runs a mixed tenure estate of 560 properties in South London. We are a thriving and culturally diverse community that encourages resident participation and helps staff and residents to work together to make Cowley a better place to live.&nbsp;It’s a friendly place to work – with a committed team who enjoy seeing the difference they can make to people living in a local community, including vulnerable and older residents.About the roleYou will be a pivotal point of contact between our tenants and internal teams, working alongside colleagues to manage our portfolio of properties and take full responsibility for all aspects of planning, resident engagement and the upholding tenancy terms and conditions. This includes responsibility for letting empty properties and the recovery of arrears.&nbsp;&nbsp;It will be important to build effective relationships with all teams in Cowley to ensure we provide a joined-up housing service.&nbsp; You will work with your team to managing anti-social behaviour cases and positively contribute to our community development and engagement agenda.You will be tasked with producing and delivering a service plan for the organisation with clear targets and performance indicators, as well as developing a strategy for managing anti-social behaviour.&nbsp;About you&nbsp;<ul><li>Comprehensive knowledge of housing management and a recognised qualification issued by the CIH. </li><li>Experience gained in a senior leadership role in a social housing setting</li><li>Knowledge of issues affecting the provision of a customer focused service to a diverse community and key issues concerning local government and social housing</li><li>Knowledge of tenancy conditions and arrears recovery procedures</li><li>Able to lead and chair meetings with multiple stakeholder audiences, including preparation of agendas, schedules and supporting documentation</li><li>Ability to manipulate data and numbers to create reports, updates, schedules and budget documents.</li><li>Effective oral communication, with ability to convey information in a clear, concise manner, leading, coaching and developing the team around you.</li></ul>For more information about us please visit https:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.cowleyrmo.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.cowleyrmo.co.uk</a>To apply, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:cowley@wdad.co.uk" target="_blank">cowley@wdad.co.uk</a> and we will send you a full job description and further details on how to apply. Please quote CRMOHSM on all correspondence.&nbsp;For a confidential conversation about this role please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:aayoola@lambeth.gov.uk" target="_blank">aayoola@lambeth.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;(NB - please do NOT send applications to this address)Closing date: 4th July 2025Short listing: 11th July 2025Interviews: 17th &amp; 18th July 2025Up to £52k may be available for an exceptional candidate

Housing Services Manager

Strategic Lead: Benefit &amp; Homeless PreventionJob Number: HCAA02487Agreement Type: Permanent - Full TimeSalary: £66,336 - £67,500Hackney is London's most diverse and dynamic borough. Stretching from the edge of the City to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, it is an area of rapid economic growth, particularly in the tech, media, fashion, and other creative industries. Hackney has more green space than any other inner London borough, some of the capital's best schools, and first-class transport connections, which combined with excellent local public services and a thriving arts, cultural and retail sector, are fast making it one of London's most popular areas to live, work and visit.Our challenge is to make sure that our borough's economic growth provides benefits for everyone who lives here, and to create opportunities that will transform the lives of local people.We know that staff are key to our success, and we are seeking people with ambition, creativity, and commitment to our values to help us achieve the best for the people of Hackney.Our Benefits and Homeless Prevention Service has responsibility for all areas of homelessness; from rough sleeping to housing allocations as well as the assessment of Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction and the Here to Help Service. This innovative approach is helping us provide a more joined up service and more focused support for those in Hackney that are at risk of homelessness.We are currently recruiting for an additional Strategic Lead to join a team of 7, specifically to manage our Housing Supply area. The Housing Supply area is responsible for the procurement and contract management of temporary accommodation providers, as well as sourcing privately rented homes for homeless households.A large part of this role is negotiation, contract management and establishing and maintaining good relationships with landlords. You will be the face of the Service to private rented sector landlords nationwide and you will lead on the development to source new properties, both in and out the borough. You will have good commercial acumen, and be financially astute exercising effective control over budgets, quality, and performance.The Council regularly tenders for new providers under a Dynamic Purchasing System and this role is responsible for leading on the evaluation and scoring of new tenders and bringing them on to the framework. Part of the role is managing a team who are responsible for visiting and inspecting properties.With the introduction of the Renters Reform Act this year, you will also lead on implementing changes to ensure compliance and closer working with Private Sector Housing colleagues on enforcement, inspections, licensing, and tenancy sustainment for tenants. We are looking for those with significant knowledge and experience managing within a housing supply environment.The new manager will possess strong negotiating skills and knowledge of relevant legislation which must include a working understanding of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System. You will need to be confident and passionate about outstanding customer service and making sure delivery standards are achieved providing critical support for local people.You will possess good political awareness skills and be articulate, organised, and resilient. The ability to multi-task and be a strategic thinker is imperative. Strong contract management experience is essential encompassing a strong and professional attitude delivering creative and innovative solutions.As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation.If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values, so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s.To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application.As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency-based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.Closing date for applications: 08 July 2025 (22.59).Interview and assessment date: W/C 21 Jul 2025We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included, and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk" target="_blank">hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk</a>

Strategic Lead: Benefit & Homeless Prevention

We are Hestia. We make a difference. At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Specialist Homelessness Coordinator to play a pivotal role in our Homelessness Service in London . Sounds great, what will I be doing? This service is a payment-by-results initiative that centres on achieving specified outcomes for a caseload of single homeless refugees. This involves providing holistic support in formulating and executing integration plans, securing and sustaining accommodation in the private rented sector and promoting integration into their new community. What do I need to bring with me? You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application. Here's what the team will be looking for To be successful in this role, you will have a strong understanding of housing and homelessness legislation, including the Homelessness Reduction Act, private rented sector regulations, eviction processes, and tenants' rights. You will bring knowledge and experience of welfare benefits legislation, welfare reform, and health and safety requirements. You should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the causes of homelessness and the ability to design effective interventions that support clients in sustaining or securing accommodation. You will thrive in a fast-paced, outcome-focused environment, with the ability to manage a busy caseload while meeting service targets and deadlines. Strong communication, negotiation, and customer service skills are essential, along with a solution-focused, proactive attitude and excellent organisational skills. You will be confident using databases and IT systems as part of your daily work, ensuring accurate and timely record-keeping. A flexible, socially conscious team player with a 'can-do' approach, you will be skilled at building positive relationships with clients, colleagues, and external partners, all while working in line with our values to deliver meaningful outcomes. Interview Steps We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect. <ul> <li> Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do! </li> <li> Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based. </li> </ul>Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation. We are a disability confident employer Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us. Safeguarding Statement Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia. Documents <ul><li> Specialist Homelessness Prevention Coordinator.pdf (1.55 MB) </li></ul>

Specialist Homelessness Prevention Coordinator

<ul><li>Salary: £23,500 per annum, plus excellent benefits</li><li>Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 am to 17:00 pm with 1 hour for lunch</li><li>Location: Beeches Lodge, Burnham, SL1 8FD</li></ul>About the role Churchill Estates Management are recruiting for an exceptional Lodge Manager for our retirement development. We seek someone who loves working with people, with a background in administration and customer service. This varied and interesting role will see you co-ordinating the development and related activities, making a positive difference every day to the lives of our Home Owners and providing a hassle and worry-free retirement living lifestyle. Reporting to the Area Manager, you'll be managing both the maintenance of the property and providing a first-class service to Owners. In this autonomous role, you'll be the trusted, 'go-to' person on-site and a 'friendly neighbour' for Owners. You will liaise with a range of customers and suppliers, managing contractors, scheduling maintenance, completing health and safety checks, organising activities and events for Owners and much more! This role is pivotal to the success of the Lodge, the enjoyment of Owners and is hugely rewarding. About you This position is ideally suited to people with experience of similar backgrounds such as retirement living, social housing, hospitality, uniformed services, charity and health &amp; social care sectors. A successful Lodge Manager is someone who loves to work 'front of house' and is focused on providing a first-class customer service with excellent administration skills. Your passion for excellent customer service is vital. With the focus on providing a happy and fulfilling lifestyle for the Owners, you'll have an outgoing and friendly personality with a love of people. You'll know when to act with sensitivity and diplomacy but also have the efficiency and assertiveness to manage the safety and the security of the development, displaying good judgement and the ability to be calm under pressure. Despite the high levels of social contact with residents, you will be happy working alone and independently, using your own initiative. To support with the organisation of events and to effectively administer the maintenance of the site, you'll be an accomplished administrator, computer literate, with previous experience of using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Outlook. How you'll be rewarded <ul><li>Annual holiday entitlement of 24 days + Bank Holidays</li><li>A day off on your Birthday</li><li>Life Assurance</li><li>Eye Care reimbursement</li><li>Colleague Introduction reward scheme</li><li>Professional development and qualifications</li><li>Thorough induction and ongoing training</li><li>Immensely rewarding work</li></ul>About us We are Churchill Estates Management, a progressive managing agent of privately owned leasehold Retirement Living accommodation. We manage over 220 developments nationally. That means we oversee more than 9,000 apartments, providing property services and customer care to over 11,000 retired people. However, we are not stopping there, as we are rapidly growing and have ambitious plans for the future. Join us and be part of a professional, award winning, customer focused team. Our Company Values TORCH: Trust/Openness/Respect/Communication/Honesty We are looking for the very best people to join our business and adopt our values so if you want to be part of our success story apply today. We understand the importance of protecting your personal data when you submit a job application. For more information on how we process your personal data please read our Privacy Policy.

Housing Manager

Overview Exciting Opportunity: Recovery Coordinator At CGL we are driven by a purpose: to transform lives. With compassion, respect, and determination, we provide tailored care that meets the unique needs of every individual, helping them reclaim their futures and embrace brighter tomorrows. We stand by our core values: open, compassionate, bold. These values guide everything we do-empowering people to grow, change, and thrive. We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Recovery Coordinator to join our vibrant team. In this role, you'll be at the heart of supporting individuals, ensuring they receive the right interventions at the right time to help them achieve their goals. You'll work as part of a passionate team, delivering person centred care and providing one-to-one and group-based support. Together, we'll help people take control of their recovery and build brighter futures. If you're ready to bring your skills, resilience, and passion to a role where every day matters, then we want you on our team. Location: Waltham Forest Full Time Hours: 37.5 hours per week Full Time Salary Range: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 (dependent on experience, pro rata for part-time hours) Allowances: £2,195.72 Outer London Weighting (pro rata for part time hours) * Pease note: Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours. Responsibilities What You'll Do: <ul><li>Support people from their first contact with our service through their entire recovery journey.</li><li>Provide screening, assessments, and recovery planning, tailoring interventions to meet each person's unique needs.</li><li>Support individuals, families, and communities by reducing the harms associated with substance use.</li><li>Facilitate group sessions and one-to-one interventions, helping people engage with their individual treatment plans.</li><li>Advocate for those we support, ensuring access to partner agencies and community resources.</li><li>Promote recovery, resilience, and peer support, enabling people to rebuild their lives.</li></ul>Who We're Looking For: <ul><li>A strong understanding of substance misuse and experience in a related field.</li><li>Excellent communication skills-both written and verbal-alongside strong IT proficiency.</li><li>Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks effectively, and manage a caseload.</li><li>Knowledge of mental health services, interventions, and best practices.</li><li>A team player with great interpersonal skills, able to collaborate with internal and external partners.</li><li>Someone open to learning and development, committed to improving their skills and helping others grow.</li></ul>Why Join Us? <ul><li>Work-Life Balance: 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing to 30 days over five years.</li><li>Well-being Support: A paid wellness hour each week and access to our Wellness Hub and Employee Assistance Programme.</li><li>Career Growth: Training, development, and progression opportunities to support your professional journey.</li><li>Perks &amp; Benefits: Discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays, and more. </li><li>A Supportive Team: Work alongside passionate people who care about making a difference.</li><li>Refer-a-Friend Scheme: Earn rewards for recommending great people to join us.</li></ul>Ready to Make a Difference? If you're passionate about supporting people to make positive changes in their lives, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help us build a healthier, more empowered community in Waltham Forest. Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role. If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (<a href="http://www.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.gov.uk</a>) Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35) ILW / OLW /Fringe Outer London Weighting (£2,195.72) If you have any questions or concerns on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Sharon Murphy | <a href="mailto:sharon.murphy@cgl.org.uk" target="_blank">sharon.murphy@cgl.org.uk</a> This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

Recovery Coordinator

Job description Contract Terms Contract Type: Full -Time, Permanent Salary:PO3 £44,331 - £47,532per annum Interview: w/c 14th July 2025 Closing Date: Sunday 29th June 2025 About Haringey Haringey is a fantastic place to live and work - the world in one borough. A place brimming with creativity, personality, radicalism, and community. It is a place where we stand up for each other. A place that is proudly distinctive. We'll be celebrating all this and more as the "rebel borough" when we are the 2027 London Borough of Culture. Our history champions change-makers and everyday rebels; revelling in our differences, battling discrimination, championing equality, and doing things our own way. Haringey's people are a huge asset, with knowledge, expertise, and passion. Our staff members embody our organisational values: Caring, Creative, Courageous, Collaborative and Community-focused. These values keep us looking forward, ambitious for the future, and continuously striving to do our very best for all of our residents. About the role A Senior Housing Needs Practitioner works on highly complex activities. You will be expected to hold a caseload, to supervise the casework of Housing Needs Officers, and to line-manage administrative staff. As a Senior Housing Needs Practitioner, you will support the Housing Needs Team Managers in delivering a high quality homeless prevention and assessment service; ensuring outstanding customer service and service delivery standards are achieved and providing a critical source of support for local people seeking help with their housing needs. About you To support staff in working with customers to deliver housing services that work for them; utilising Homes for Haringey resources and those within the local community to make a real difference in the quality of resident's lives. To maximise opportunities to provide broad and holistic housing advice which encompasses employment and welfare benefits. To hold a pro-rata caseload which may include sensitive or complex cases and to provide weekly casework supervision to Housing Needs Officers. Working for Haringey At Haringey Council we are committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included, and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce so welcome applications from all ethnicities and communities so that we continue to make a difference to our residents and community. Our benefits package includes a leave entitlement up to 31 days + bank holidays, potential hybrid working opportunities, health and wellbeing support, a generous local government pension scheme and a range of discount schemes across leisure and culture that provide both financial and money-saving discounts. Please note: we reserve the right to end this advert before the noted deadline if we receive sufficient applications. If you wish to apply for this role please ensure that you do so as soon as possible. Additionally, we are aware that automated emails may end be diverted through to junk email folders. Please continue to check these through the application process. If you have any questions about the status of you application please contact <a href="mailto:ResourcingHub@haringey.gov.uk" target="_blank">ResourcingHub@haringey.gov.uk</a> Attachments <ul> <li> JE878 Senior Housing Needs Practitioner_07.04.24_v4.pdf </li> </ul>

Senior Housing Needs Practitioner

Job description Contract Terms Starting salary: PO2 (£41,442- £44,331) - PO4 (£47,532 - £50,574) Hours per week: 36 per week, Hybrid Working Contract type: Permanent Closing date: 29th June 2025 Interviews: w/c 7th July 2025 (Expected) About Haringey Haringey is a fantastic place to live and work - the world in one borough. A place brimming with creativity, personality, radicalism, and community. It is a place where we stand up for each other. A place that is proudly distinctive. We'll be celebrating all this and more as the "rebel borough" when we are the 2027 London Borough of Culture. Our history champions change-makers and everyday rebels; revelling in our differences, battling discrimination, championing equality, and doing things our own way. Haringey's people are a huge asset, with knowledge, expertise, and passion. Our staff members embody our organisational values: Caring, Creative, Courageous, Collaborative and Community-focused. These values keep us looking forward, ambitious for the future, and continuously striving to do our very best for all of our residents. About the Role 1. To achieve compliance with statutory requirements through investigation, inspection and property Licensing. 2. To achieve Council and service unit objectives by improving the living conditions for households privately renting 3. To ensure non-compliant landlords are enforced against using the most appropriate legislation. About the Team The private sector housing team is currently a small group of people passionate about improving conditions in the private rented sector of our Borough. We are a very friendly team and will aim to ensure the successful candidate is very happy and supported. About You <ul> <li>Proven experience in a similar, comparable role within the housing sector, ideally as a Private Sector Housing Officer or in a related regulatory capacity.</li> <li>A strong understanding of housing legislation, landlord and tenant law, and enforcement procedures.</li> <li>Ideally, an Environmental Health degree or a related qualification.</li> <li>Exceptional communication skills, able to engage effectively with a diverse range of people and organisations using verbal, non-verbal, and written communication to influence, persuade, negotiate, and disseminate information.</li> <li>Acute self-awareness, demonstrating an understanding of your strengths and weaknesses and how to interact effectively with others.</li> <li>Strong research and evaluation skills, enabling you to gather, analyse, and interpret information effectively.</li> <li>A demonstrable understanding of professional ethics, consistently taking into account the wider consequences of your actions.</li> <li>A meticulous approach to record-keeping and case management.</li> <li>The ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing a varied caseload efficiently.</li> </ul> Working for Haringey At Haringey Council we are committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included, and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce so welcome applications from all ethnicities and communities so that we continue to make a difference to our residents and community. Our benefits package includes a leave entitlement of 31 days + bank holidays, potential hybrid working opportunities, health and wellbeing support, a generous local government pension scheme and a range of discount schemes across leisure and culture that provide both financial and money-saving discounts. Please note: we reserve the right to end this advert before the noted deadline if we receive sufficient applications. If you wish to apply for this role, please ensure that you do so as soon as possible. Additionally, we are aware that automated emails may be diverted through to junk email folders. Please continue to check these through the application process. If you have any questions about the status of your application, please contact <a href="mailto:ResourcingHub@haringey.gov.uk" target="_blank">ResourcingHub@haringey.gov.uk</a> . Attachments <ul> <li> JE168A_Private Sector Housing Enforcement Officer 1.pdf </li> </ul>

Private Sector Housing Officer

London Borough of Tower Hamlets are seeking 2 enthusiastic and motivated Housing Disrepair Surveyors to join our Repairs Team. The roles require a good understanding of building pathology, especially hazards, defects and their causes. The successful candidates will be technically astute, and good communicators, focusing on solution-based outcomes. The main purpose of the roles is to deliver a full range of professional surveying services to maintain Tower Hamlets owned properties, meet statutory and regulatory compliance and achieve industry standard best practices. You will also provide expert technical advice on building related matters, and to act as an expert witness in cases of Disrepair Litigation. You will also contribute to the continuous improvement of service delivery and make a difference for the residents of Tower Hamlets. Duties Include (but not limited to): • Carrying out physical pre and post inspections as required to properties within our stock, communal areas, external works and works to our estates and raising works orders via the competitive schedule of rates. • Having a good knowledge of the Disrepair Protocol and policy, diagnosis skills to enable resolution to complex repair and disrepair cases. • Basic contract management including failing and passing post inspections as required and raising recalls as necessary and dealing with external contractor partners whilst forming strong and professional relationships with same. • Dealing with a Disrepair case load and monitoring and progressing this case load. • Arranging and taking the lead at joint visits with contractors and other agencies as and when required. • Having a sound knowledge of the Northgate (SX3) repairs system and an understanding of usual Microsoft IT packages such as Word and Excel. • Providing non-technical stakeholders with technical advice where required including solutions and recommendations in order to resolve complex repair and technical related problems. • such as dampness and mould growth management and subsequent accurate diagnosis of causes and remedies. • To attend court as required as a representative of the Repairs Team and Tower Hamlets. • To ensure that repairs and Voids are delivered within specific timelines and to a suitable standard by engaging with the contractor on a co-location basis. All Disrepair Litigation claims will be case managed in accordance with Tower Hamlets Council's repairing obligations, and Maintenance Policy. This will involve researching the history of the response records and contact logs and undertake surveys, fundamental in determining the validity of any legal claims. The Surveyor will be responsible for ordering any agreed works, undertaking supervision of works in progress and managing the works through to completion. On occasion you will be required to attend court and give evidence under oath of your findings, where the council dispute the validity of any individual legal claims. Our offer to applicants: In return for you choosing to work with us, we will offer you a range of great benefits, including: • 26 days' paid holiday each year, plus 8 bank holidays. • Hybrid working with a minimum 2 days per week either on site or in office (you will also be expected to attend court appearances and the office, especially for training and other corporate run events) • An excellent career-average pension scheme. • Salary Sacrifice schemes. • Amazing commercial discounts, including discounts at many gyms, shops and restaurants. • Your voice heard through our staff forum and networking groups for women and LGBTQ+ staff. • Newly refurbished offices, with free tea, coffee, milk and sugar, breakout and shower facilities. • Interest-free season ticket loans. • Accreditation as a 'disability confident employer'. How to apply? If you are interested in applying, please complete the recruitment application form by clicking 'apply'. The closing date for applications is Friday 4th July 2025. Shortlisting for this role will take place week commencing Monday 7 th July with interviews likely to be held week commencing Monday 14 th July. The Selection Process: The selection process will include a Technical Assessment and Formal Interview. If this is You and You would like to arrange an informal discussion please contact Paul Clifford <a href="mailto:Paul.Clifford@towerhamlets.gov.uk" target="_blank">Paul.Clifford@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a>

Disrepair Surveyor

Scheme Manager - Weymouth Street, Hemel Hempstead £33,054 Are you a compassionate and dynamic leader ready to make a meaningful impact? We're looking for a dedicatedScheme Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our service, supporting homeless young people on their journey toward stability and independence. In this rewarding role, you'll play a key part in creating a safe, supportive environment where young people can thrive-developing innovative approaches to help them build brighter futures. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of management experience and two years' experience working in care or supported housing, particularly with young people. Key Responsibilities: <ul><li>Empowerment and Support: Lead and inspire a dedicated team to support vulnerable young people in achieving independence and fulfilling lives, collaborating with social workers and other professionals.</li><li>Skill Development: Utilise a positive approach to help young people develop essential life skills such as cooking, cleaning, budgeting, and confidence-building, enabling them to transition successfully.</li><li>Meaningful Engagement: Facilitate access to education, employment, training opportunities, and volunteering, empowering young people to engage in meaningful activities.</li><li>Collaboration: Liaise with external agencies to ensure a smooth and supportive journey for each young person.</li><li>Team Leadership: Manage and support a team of Senior Support Workers, Support Workers, and Night Supervisors.</li><li>Operational Management: Oversee staff rotas, including organising annual leave and covering sickness.</li></ul>Qualifications and Experience: <ul><li>Educational Background: NVQ Level 5 in Children &amp; Young People or equivalent, or willingness to achieve this qualification within the workplace.</li><li>Relevant Experience: Proven experience working with young people facing complex challenges such as behavioural issues, mental health concerns, or substance misuse.</li><li>Asylum Process Experience: Experience supporting young people navigating the Home Office asylum process in the UK.</li><li>Commitment to PIE: Demonstrated commitment to the principles of Psychologically Informed Environments (PIE).</li><li>Interpersonal Skills: Strong ability to adapt communication to meet the individual needs of young people, fostering engagement and motivation.</li><li>Flexibility: Willingness to work across various community locations and respond to diverse needs.</li><li>Professional Development: Commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice.</li><li>Driving Requirements: Must be a car driver with access to a vehicle and possess business car insurance.</li><li>Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of, or willingness to learn, Ofsted regulations and standards, with experience ensuring compliance in a youth support setting.</li></ul>Benefits: <ul><li>Supportive and inclusive working environment</li><li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service pro rota</li><li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li><li>Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary</li><li>Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing</li><li>Opportunity for professional development and training to deliver outstanding support</li><li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li><li>Access to the Employee assistance helpline</li></ul>The Young Peoples Separated Migrant Children Services (SMC) are a dedicated team committed to providing supporting and empowering environments for young people aged 16 - 18 years who are under the care of the Local Authority. Our approach is rooted in the principles of psychologically informed environments (PIE), ensuring that our services are tailored to meet the psychological and emotional needs of those we support. We believe in creating safe, welcoming spaces that foster growth, resilience and positive change, whilst adhering to Ofsted regulations. Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and therefore we may close the vacancy early. Interested applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure they are considered. Hightown is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will need to have a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, together with any other relevant recruitment checks. We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

Scheme Manager

Vacancy Name Recovery Coordinator Vacancy No VN5175 Employment Type Permanent Hours Per Week 37.00 Work Pattern Monday to Friday Location The Claverings Industrial Estate, London, N9 0AH Location Region London Location City London Location Postal Code N9 0AH Interview Date 15 Jul 2024 Job Details About The Role We are looking to recruit a Recovery Coordinator for the Enable Service in the London borough of Enfield The post holder to work as part of a team to provide collaborative recovery planning and case management to people who misuse drugs and alcohol across all stages of individuals' recovery journeys, from assessment and engagement through to sustained recovery. Manage a service user caseload, devising, implementing and reviewing on-going recovery plans and treatment, liaising closely with the full range of workers and skills within the service team, including family members and significant others as appropriate. Enable is a free and confidential service offering recovery focussed advice, information and structured treatment to Enfield residents, over the age of 18, who are facing problems with drugs and/or alcohol. We offer a range of clinical, therapeutic and recovery interventions, including.<ul><li>Substitute prescribing and community alcohol detoxification.</li><li>Providing a range of group programmes and workshops to help people to make positive changes.</li><li>Providing access to funded treatment for detox, residential rehab or structured day programmes.</li><li>Arrest Referral, Court work, ATR, DRR</li></ul>We will help people to improve their health including health &amp; wellbeing sessions, BBV testing/vaccinations, and complementary therapy. This service is delivered in partnership with NLFT Please be advised, if you are viewing this role on Indeed, the link to the job description will not work. Please click the 'Apply via Company Website' button to be redirected to our careers page, where you will be able to view the job description in full. 'The salary advertised above demonstrates the full earning potential for this role, starting salaries will allow for pay progression within the pay band' Please read the full Job Description and Person Specification prior to applying for this position. For full person specifications and job details, please visit this link. Who are we... Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support. We have almost 200 services around England - and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people. Bringing together two big organisations is not a small task and it'll take a while to fully integrate our systems, processes and approaches. That's why you will notice the jobs here are still branded 'Humankind'. Next year we'll be fully integrating our recruitment systems but for now they are separate. Thanks for bearing with us - and don't forget to check out the Waythrough jobs on the Richmond Fellowship and Aquarius job site <a href="https://recoveryfocus.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Recovery_Focus_Careers" target="_blank">https://recoveryfocus.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Recovery_Focus_Careers</a>. What can Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) offer you...🏖Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years' service)📅Annual leave purchase scheme💰Enhanced occupational sick pay %Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension👪Death in service benefitFree Will writing👓Eyecare vouchers🛍Blue light card discount💡Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses🏠Work-life balance- flexible working and family friendly policies🏃 Happy, Healthy You! - our wellbeing offers for our workforce🤝Employee Assist Programme and Waythrough Support Networks Waythrough is an equal opportunities employer We value unique perspectives and experiences that everyone can bring, and fully understand the strength in diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. If you have a genuine passion for working for us, we want to hear for you. We also welcome applications from people with lived experience with substance use. If you require support with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at <a href="mailto:people.recruitment@waythrough.org.uk" target="_blank">people.recruitment@waythrough.org.uk</a> Salary Period Vacancy Salary Range £26,250 - 34,650 DBS Requirement Enhanced Does role require Police/Prison vetting? Not Applicable Driving licence required for role? No Applications Close Date 06 Jul 2025

HOUSE MANAGER Be the Heart of the Guest Experience at Beaverbrook At Beaverbrook, we don't just welcome guests - we create extraordinary, lasting memories in a setting of English elegance and charm. We are seeking a charismatic and emotionally intelligent House Manager to lead our Front Office operations and shape unforgettable guest experiences across our beautiful estate. The Role As House Manager, you will be the ever-present host of Beaverbrook - visible, approachable, and deeply engaged with guests and Members alike. You'll lead a dynamic team inspiring them to deliver service that is warm, personalised, and always one step ahead. Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Personally welcome and connect with guests, Members, and VIPs throughout their stay.</li> <li>Oversee the guest journey from pre-arrival through to departure.</li> <li>Lead from the floor-spending at least 70% of your time in guest-facing areas.</li><li>Create bespoke guest itineraries. </li><li>Curate VIP amenities.</li><li>Drive service excellence in line with LQA standards.</li> <li>Enhance the atmosphere of the estate by ensuring lighting, music, décor, employee grooming and seasonal set ups are adhered to.</li> <li>Mentor and develop your team, setting the tone for service and professionalism.</li><li>Direct reports include Reception Manager, Guest Relations Manager, Night Manager, Activities Coordinator and Duty Managers.</li><li>Support Estate site visits in conjunction with the Sales Team - leading show rounds, as required.</li> <li>Strong knowledge of Opera Cloud, Fourth, Flow, and other hotel systems.</li> <li>A Front Office expert with a high level of knowledge of Housekeeping, Reservations and understanding of Events and F&amp;B operations.</li> <li>Collaborate across departments to ensure seamless service.</li> <li>Deputise for the Rooms Division Manager in their absence.</li> <li>Take a key role in health, safety, and wellbeing within the department.</li><li>Develop our programme of onsite and offsite activities.</li></ul>About You: <ul> <li>A minimum of 5 years' experience in 5-star hotel management, ideally within a landmark London property or luxury country house hotel.</li> <li>Proven track record in guest-facing leadership roles across Rooms Division functions.</li> <li>Expert in luxury service standards (LQA/Forbes) with an innate understanding of our target demographic.</li> <li>Highly emotionally intelligent, impeccably groomed, and detail oriented.</li> <li>Confident communicator and inspirational team leader.</li> <li>Familiarity with luxury travel programs (e.g. Amex Fine Hotels &amp; Resorts, Leading Hotels of the World) is a plus.</li> <li>A hospitality degree or equivalent is preferable.</li> <li>A full clean driving license is essential.</li> </ul>Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum, plus tronc and management bonus scheme Why Join Beaverbrook? This is your opportunity to make a real impact in a guest-centric, forward-thinking environment where your ideas and leadership will help shape the future of one of the UK's most unique luxury destinations. Benefits In addition to a competitive reward, we are committed to investing heavily in your development and helping you grow a long-term career with Beaverbrook. As a member of our team, you can expect to receive: <ul><li>Competitive salary</li><li>Discounts on retail, gym memberships, cinema tickets and many more with Hospitality Rewards App</li><li>Personal development support</li><li>Wide range of recognised qualifications and development opportunities</li><li>Discounted rates on Food &amp; Beverage</li><li>28 days annual leave(including Bank Holidays), rising by 1 day each year for 5 years</li><li>Pension</li><li>Life Insurance </li><li>Sick Pay</li><li>Long Service Awards</li><li>Earn a thank you bonus through our recommend a friend scheme</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Uniforms</li><li>Free parking</li><li>And other local benefits</li></ul>Ready to lead with charm and purpose? Apply now and become a part of the Beaverbrook story.

House Manager

Job Description Housing &amp; Homelessness Review Officer £44,331 - £47,532 About the Role: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced S202 Review Officer to join our dynamic Homelessness Prevention &amp; Advice Service (HPAS). You will be responsible for carrying out statutory reviews under Section 202 of the Housing Act 1996, ensuring that all decisions are legally robust, fair, and comply with the relevant legislation, guidance, and case law. You will work closely with housing needs officers, legal representatives, and external agencies, providing written decisions that reflect detailed analysis and sound judgement. Your expertise will help shape outcomes that directly affect the lives of those facing housing challenges in our borough. Your workload will vary between PVI and PVII Reviews, experience in both areas preferable. Key Responsibilities: Conduct thorough and independent reviews of homelessness decisions under S202 of the Housing Act 1996 Ensure that all decisions are legally compliant, clearly reasoned, and communicated effectively Liaise with internal teams and external partners to gather relevant evidence and ensure procedural fairness Keep up to date with housing legislation, case law, and statutory guidance Contribute to continuous service improvement and policy development within the housing service About You: We're looking for someone who has: In-depth knowledge of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended), Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, and associated case law Proven experience of carrying out complex statutory reviews Excellent analytical, decision-making, and written communication skills Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities A commitment to delivering high-quality, customer-focused services in a diverse borough Why Work with Us? We've been working hard to make Newham a great place to work. We will offer you: <ul> <li>A competitive package of up to £47,532</li> <li>Flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to work from home</li> <li>Permanent and stable senior leadership with a consistent vision.</li> <li>Tailored, on the job training developed through personal 1-2-1's and analysis of cases, in order to create a culture of continual learning</li> <li>Wellbeing service, leisure and discount benefits (Council scheme).</li> <li>Travel season ticket loan, cycle scheme, Local Authority pension.</li></ul>TO APPLY To apply please submit your CV and a supporting statement through our recruitment portal. The supporting statement should demonstrate how you meet the relevant requirements listed in the person specification section of the job description. This should be no more than 3 sides of A4. ***Applications containing only a CV or those with less than 24 months experience in a Local Authority Housing Needs Service are likely to be rejected*** To view the Job Description and Person Specification please click the link below: Please view JD here Shortlisting decisions will be based on candidates' relevant experience and on candidates' suitability for the role in line with the person specification, as described in your supporting statement. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x3 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. Closing date for applications is 8th July 2025. Please contact <a href="mailto:Olcay.Aniker-Lumley@newham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Olcay.Aniker-Lumley@newham.gov.uk</a> for further information regarding the role Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that's all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>. About Us The London Borough of Newham is located only 5 miles east of London. It is well positioned with access to all major networks in London and the south east. It is well connected by public transport with, bus, tube and DLR. When the Crossrail service opens it will call at Custom House close to our council offices and also Stratford station and from there to central London. The London City Airport which serves major European cities is located at Royal Albert Dock. Newham has the youngest overall population in the country. It was one of the six host boroughs for the 2012 Summer Olympics and contains most of the Olympic Park including the London Stadium. It has a thriving arts quarter with the Theatre Royal Stratford East offering excellent entertainment for all the family. There is the University of East London which has two campuses in Newham, one in Stratford and another next to the regenerated Royal Albert Dock. It also has a large Westfield shopping Centre in Stratford which has all the major retailers there.

Housing & Homelessness Review Officer

Housing Officer (Neighbourhood Management) X2 £37,741 to £41,182 per year inclusive + essential car user up to 19.7% employer pension contribution Job Ref P1287 - Permanent Full-time,37 hours per week Job Ref P1291 - 12 Months Fixed term, providing cover for an internal secondment, 37 hours per week Flexible working options, Hybrid Working with Partial home working available About the role Our Housing Service are responsible for managing and maintaining 5000 properties including sheltered housing, temporary accommodation as well as general needs tenancies. This post is based within our Neighbourhood Management Team within Tenancy Services section. About you In these posts you will be responsible for several functions related to estate and tenancy management for secure and introductory tenants. Main duties within the role includes management of nuisance cases, tenancy breaches and successions and assignments with a strong emphasis on tenant and leasehold consultation and participation within the responsibilities of these posts. You will work with a wide range of stakeholders as well as voluntary sector agencies who provide support and advice to tenants and with Councillors on issues related to their ward. You must be educated to degree level or have 3 years previous experience of working in social housing in a front line service managing casework. Working knowledge of relevant legislation and legal procedures relating to tenancy management is essential for this role. A BTEC or equivalent in a Housing related subject is desirable as is demonstrable experience and commitment to tenant involvement and empowerment. You must be an excellent communicator, be IT literate and ideally be able to use a housing software system. You will be required to attend occasional evening meetings and evening working as needed from time to time. There is a requirement for you to also be available as part of the councils emergency planning arrangements subject to service requirements. Post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check. St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and thriving villages. Our centrally located offices in the city are near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is a great place to live and work. In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to: <ul><li>28.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays.</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme - current employer contribution up to 19.7 percent employer contributions</li><li>Flexible working options</li><li>Staff Parking Permit</li><li>Reimbursement of professional fees</li><li>Comprehensive development and training</li><li>Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres</li><li>Access to discounts and benefits via online platform</li></ul>This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check. Please select the apply button on the vacancy and follow the steps below: <ul><li>Complete an online application and in the supporting statement section, ensure you explain what you would bring to the role and how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification. </li><li>Provide an up-to-date CV (no more than three sides of A4), explaining any gaps in employment.</li></ul>A detailed job description and person specification are published on the advert for this role. The person specification sets out the criteria we use to assess applicants. The Council reserves the right to reject applicants at the shortlisting stage, where the application process has not been completed correctly. For further information and to learn more about the council visit our website. Closing date for applications: Monday 30 June 2025 Interviews are scheduled for w/c: 7th July 2025 NOTE: Interviews are conducted throughout the application process. We reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date and we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. REF-222 327

Housing Officer (Neighbourhood Management) X2

Home Ownership Coordinator London Bridge Up to £27,500 Permanent Hyde is looking to recruit a Home Ownership Coordinator. Hyde is a leading provider of affordable homes, dedicated to helping people access safe and high-quality housing. With a strong focus on community impact, we work to create sustainable, thriving neighbourhoods while supporting our customers build better futures. As a Home Ownership Coordinator at Hyde you will be working within the Home Ownership Team to provide operational support, manage incoming correspondence, oversee income processes, and coordinate team procedures to support Hyde's Homeowners. Responsibilities • Manage incoming correspondence and assign it in line with procedures and timescales • Support accurate data entry and monitoring of Homeowner records • Generate key performance data for team reporting • Oversee payment management, banking, and income reconciliation • Contribute to financial processes to maximise income and minimise spend • Support procedure reviews and provide guidance to team colleagues Skills and Experience Required • Proven administration experience, ideally in an office setting • Previous housing sector experience desirable but not essential • Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database systems • Excellent communication skills, written and verbal • Strong problem-solving ability and adaptability Benefits • A fantastic pension • Life assurance • Great holidays • An award-winning flexible benefits package • Volunteering days At Hyde, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where inclusivity is embedded in our ways of working, not just a standalone initiative. We believe that the best ideas and solutions arise from a rich mix of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Our commitment is to create a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve, where everyone feels valued, respected, and proud to bring their authentic selves to work. Hyde is a disability confident employer and we are here to support you with any reasonable adjustments that you need throughout the recruitment process. We reserve the right to close this advert as soon as a suitable candidate has been identified.

Home Ownership Coordinator

The Vacancy Community Safety Co-Ordinator (12m FTC) Location: High Wycombe / Hybrid (2 days in office, 3 days from home) Salary: £30,438 + Excellent Benefits Full Time ¦ 12m FTC, 37 hours per week. Are you passionate about making communities safer and improving the lives of residents? Do you thrive in a customer-focused environment and enjoy working collaboratively to resolve issues? If so, we'd love to hear from you. We're looking for a Community Safety Co-Ordinator to join our dedicated Community Safety Team. Based in High Wycombe with flexible hybrid working, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to our residents lives. About the Role As a Community Safety Co-Ordinator, you'll play a key role in supporting our Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) service. You'll be the first point of contact for residents reporting ASB, assessing risk levels, agreeing action plans, and ensuring timely and effective communication throughout the process. You'll manage a caseload of low-risk ASB cases, attend joint visits with Community Safety Officers, and help ensure our service meets and exceeds customer expectations. You'll also be responsible for managing the ASB inbox, handling calls, and maintaining accurate records. What You'll Be Doing <ul> <li>Providing excellent customer service to residents reporting ASB via phone, email, app, or online.</li> <li>Managing the ASB inbox and telephone enquiries.</li> <li>Conducting risk assessments and allocating cases appropriately.</li> <li>Supporting the team with administrative tasks and correspondence.</li> <li>Attending joint visits with ASB Officers.</li> <li>Contributing to service improvement by identifying trends and providing feedback.</li></ul>What We're Looking For <ul> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li> <li>Strong interpersonal skills, especially in challenging situations.</li> <li>Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.</li> <li>A proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving.</li> <li>Strong IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint; Power BI desirable).</li> <li>Previous experience in ASB or a customer-facing role in a regulated environment (desirable).</li> <li>Lived experience of social housing (desirable).</li></ul>Before you apply: We've put together a short video to give you a clearer insight into the role, the team structure, and what to expect. Click here to watch it: <a href="https://vimeo.com/1095629009/3184722394?ts=150933&amp;share=copy" target="_blank">https://vimeo.com/1095629009/3184722394?ts=150933&amp;share=copy</a> Where could this role take you? Whilst this role is fixed term for 12 months, in a business our size; circa 630 employees and turnover £150m+ (which is growing) and with the transformation we are going through, there is a possibility that this could either be extended, made permanent or other suitable opportunities may arise. Many of our talented colleagues started at Paradigm as temporary/interim and have gone on to forge successful careers with us. However, if something longer term doesn't materialise, you will still gain valuable experience which will add to your employability in this and similar fields Why Join Us? We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional development. You'll be part of a team that values your input and is committed to delivering outstanding service to our communities. For the full job description and person specification, please see the attachment at the bottom of this page. If you have any queries, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@paradigmhousing.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@paradigmhousing.co.uk</a> and we'll be happy to help. As part of your application, please submit a CV and covering statement outlining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the job description and person specification. Thank you for your interest in Paradigm Housing Group. Shortlisting will be based on the criteria outlined in the person specification. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is identified. About us We are Paradigm Housing Group. We manage more than 17,000 homes across the South East. We know that house prices in the areas where we work are high, both to buy and rent. We want to help more people have a safe and sustainable home that they can afford. As a charity, the money we make goes into building new homes and providing an excellent service for residents. We are a Best Companies two-star accredited organisation in recognition of our high employee engagement and commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is free to be themselves and feel like they belong. We are clearly focused on the delivery of our five-year corporate plan with ambitious and challenging objectives including delivering one of the sector's largest digital transformation programmes, improving our environment and sustainability targets and delivering more quality homes to people who need them. Our benefits Please click for more... <ul> <li>Holidays - 25 days rising to 30 with length of service (30 days starting for senior roles) plus an extra three paid days off between Christmas and New Year, and the opportunity to buy up to another five days.</li> <li>Pension scheme: a defined contribution scheme with employer contributions of 7.5% or 9.5% depending on the employee's contribution rate.</li> <li>Car leasing scheme.</li> <li>Annual bonus potential.</li> <li>1 paid professional subscription per year.</li> <li>Family friendly policies including generous paternity, maternity, shared parental and adoption leave, sabbaticals and more.</li> <li>Health cash plan - worth over £1,800 per year. Includes dental, optical, prescriptions and flu jabs, physiotherapy, chiropractic therapy, reflexology, Sports massage and more.</li> <li>Hybrid working for many roles.</li> <li>Up to three paid Giving Back (volunteer) Days a year.</li> <li>Modern collaborative offices, with free parking and charging points for electric vehicles.</li> <li>Opportunities for career development and progression.</li> <li>Social events such as quiz nights, Christmas Party, Summer BBQ.</li></ul>Our Vision We provide excellent services to customers. And build new homes to help more people. We make sure our homes are safe and sustainable. And strive to do more by making the most of our resources. Working For Us Our Values Safer Together The safety of our customers, colleagues and ourselves is a priority in everything we do. Driving Improvement We seek to do things better and deliver value to our customers. Working As One We work collaboratively with others and also take personal responsibility for delivering outcomes for our customers, colleagues and stakeholders. Acting Thoughtfully We make ourselves aware of our customers' and colleagues' circumstances, and consider this thoughtfully and respectfully, and with attention to the impact on the environment, when taking action. Being Clear We will communicate in a clear and consistent manner so that our customers, colleagues and stakeholders understand the high standards that we work to. Please note that customer facing roles may be subject to a DBS check.

Community Safety Co-Ordinator

Job Description Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Directorate: Place / Housing Grade: SO2 Salary: £38,934 - £40,755 Contract Type: Full-time Permanent Working hours per week: 36 hours Application Deadline: 07/07/2025 Proposed Interview Date(s): TBC Reference: 1746 About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the Mayor of London's Good Work Standard employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method. About the role: We have a fantastic opportunity for a new Tenancy Officer to join our existing Tenancy Management Service. This role offers a real opportunity to make a difference to people's lives on a daily basis. We're looking for someone who focus on delivering a responsive and efficient tenancy management service to our residents. You'll need to have excellent customer care skills and focus on delivering the best outcomes for all the resident in the area you support. You'll need to be highly organised and proactive as this is a busy customer facing service. The role of a Tenancy Officer is varied, no two days will be the same, so it's important that you can think on your feet. To be successful in the role attitude and behaviour is key, there will be training available for the right candidate if they don't have previous tenancy management experience. The key duties of this role include: <ul><li>Working with residents experiencing a change in their circumstances to make sure they receive the necessary support.</li><li>Delivering an outstanding service to residents taking the lead on responding to and managing a course of actions where a breach of tenancy has occurred. </li><li>Maintain a have a high level of expertise on legislation and current good practice relating to tenancy and lease management.</li><li>Manage a caseload of tenancy related activity to a professional standard and in line with policies and procedures. </li><li>Lead on cases of anti-social behaviour (ASB), domestic abuse (DA), hoarding and safeguarding</li><li>Making the best use of the valuable assets we have by supporting tenancy fraud initiatives and ensuring any empty homes are brought back in to use as quickly as possible.</li></ul>We offer a great flexible benefits package, a fantastic pension, and the opportunity to work flexibly. Diversity and Inclusion is integral to Waltham Forest and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace, reflecting our customer profile where everyone is proud to be unique. Click here to download the Role Profile Key Responsibilities: To apply for this role you should be able to demonstrate the following: <ul><li>Able to demonstrate knowledge of relevant housing legislation.</li><li>Experience of housing management applied in a multi-cultural environment. </li><li>Able to manage a complex workload and demonstrate experience of using the various tools to deal with tenancy breaches. </li><li>Knowledge of current housing and public sector issues. </li><li>Able to balance the needs of all key stakeholders and the ability to explain complex decisions taken by the service in a clear and concise manner. </li><li>Creative thinking and ability to persuade influence and convince others. </li><li>Prioritises work, manages own time productively and identifies areas requiring attention in order to achieve targets, </li><li>Strong written, verbal and presentation skills and ability to promote the service. </li><li>Doesn't make assumptions, listens carefully and makes every effort to help customers to understand the advice and information given. </li><li>Recognises confidential and sensitive information and handles discreetly and with tact. </li><li>Looks to resolve complaints effectively at the earliest opportunity. </li><li>Commitment to high standards of customer care and the ability to deal sensitively with a wide range of customers. Ability to draft and write complex correspondence and reports. Ability to ensure all work/actions is updated on system and uploaded on house files to enable excellent record keeping.</li></ul>Qualifications and Requirements: To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements: <ul><li>Numeracy and literacy qualification e.g., GCSE English and Maths or equivalent. Relevant professional qualification</li></ul>Terms and conditions: The below terms and conditions apply to this role: <ul><li>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; </li><li>Satisfactory declaration of interest;</li><li>This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; </li><li>Satisfactory DBS check; </li><li>Suitable driver's license;</li></ul>As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Equal Opportunity Employer: Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us" target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-…</a>. Contact Information: If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Khemba Ankhrah, Tenancy Team Leader at <a href="mailto:khemba.ankhrah@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">khemba.ankhrah@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> or 0208 496 3000. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. Click here for further information on the Human Resources recruitment privacy notice.

Tenancy Officer

Scheme Manager - Oysterfields, St Albans £33,054 Are you a compassionate and dynamic leader looking to make a difference? We are seeking a dedicated Scheme Manager to join our team. In this role, you will support the management team to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of our home and contribute to the development of innovative ideas to advance our services. Ideally candidates will have 1 years' management experience and at least 2 years' experience working within the care &amp; supported housing field/with young people. Key Responsibilities: <ul><li>Empowerment and Support:Lead and inspire a dedicated team to support vulnerable young people in achieving independence and fulfilling lives, collaborating with social workers and other professionals.</li><li>Skill Development: Utilise a positive approach to help young people develop essential life skills such as cooking, cleaning, budgeting, and confidence-building, enabling them to transition successfully.</li><li>Meaningful Engagement: Facilitate access to education, employment, training opportunities, and volunteering, empowering young people to engage in meaningful activities.</li><li>Collaboration: Liaise with external agencies to ensure a smooth and supportive journey for each young person.</li><li>Team Leadership: Manage and support a team of Senior Support Workers, Support Workers, and Night Supervisors.</li><li>Operational Management: Oversee staff rotas, including organising annual leave and covering sickness.</li></ul>Qualifications and Experience: <ul><li>Educational Background: NVQ Level 5 in Children &amp; Young People or equivalent, or willingness to achieve this qualification within the workplace.</li><li>Relevant Experience: Proven experience working with young people facing complex challenges such as behavioural issues, mental health concerns, or substance misuse.</li><li>Asylum Process Experience: Experience supporting young people navigating the Home Office asylum process in the UK.</li><li>Commitment to PIE: Demonstrated commitment to the principles of Psychologically Informed Environments (PIE).</li><li>Interpersonal Skills: Strong ability to adapt communication to meet the individual needs of young people, fostering engagement and motivation.</li><li>Flexibility: Willingness to work across various community locations and respond to diverse needs.</li><li>Professional Development: Commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice.</li><li>Driving Requirements: Must be a car driver with access to a vehicle and possess business car insurance.</li><li>Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of, or willingness to learn, Ofsted regulations and standards, with experience ensuring compliance in a youth support setting.</li></ul>Benefits: <ul><li>Supportive and inclusive working environment</li><li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service pro rota</li><li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li><li>Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary</li><li>Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing</li><li>Opportunity for professional development and training to deliver outstanding support</li><li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li><li>Access to the Employee assistance helpline</li></ul>The Young Peoples Separated Migrant Children Services (SMC) are a dedicated team committed to providing supporting and empowering environments for young people aged 16 - 18 years who are under the care of the Local Authority. Our approach is rooted in the principles of psychologically informed environments (PIE), ensuring that our services are tailored to meet the psychological and emotional needs of those we support. We believe in creating safe, welcoming spaces that foster growth, resilience and positive change, whilst adhering to Ofsted regulations. Hightown is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will need to have a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, together with any other relevant recruitment checks. We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

About Us Job Title - Temporary Accommodation Officer Salary Range - £37,766 - £45,763 per annum Permanent - Full-Time (36 hours) Location- Putney Bridge Rd/Twickenham Civic Centre As with many other Boroughs in the capital, tackling homelessness is a high priority. The Temporary Accommodation Procurement Officer will be required to source new business to increase the supply of properties based on the demand by building relationships with landlords, agents and developers. You will be joining a busy and hardworking team during a time of transformational change where every day offers an opportunity to make a positive difference. We are looking for a committed individual with strong communication and excellent negotiation skills. We invite people who share our passion, commitment, and enthusiasm. You will allocate temporary accommodation and ensure agreements are signed with tenants for all Temporary Accommodation types, in accordance with Richmond and Wandsworth's Temporary Accommodation policy, guidance and procedures. Providing appropriate information, advice and guidance to vulnerable applicants with a focus on managing customer's housing expectations. Ensuring properties are allocated and agreements signed with tenants as quickly as possible so that void turnaround times are kept to a minimum. Setting up tenancies and accounts for the properties allocated. Carry out home visits to clients in temporary accommodation. Managing clients in temporary accommodation including issuing warning letters and Discharging Interim and Full Housing Duty. About the role Customer service skills: Some service users are vulnerable or come from challenging backgrounds so being able to listen and support is essential whilst remaining calm and professional. The main objective is to deliver the best service we can to those that need it. Writing Skills: Accurately recording on the management system, writing letters and reports, you will need to be able to write clearly and to a high standard as regular contact with residents and other stakeholders is a feature of the role. Proactive and organised: You will need to effectively manage cases to completion, making sure that actions are taken in a timely manner and communication is regular. Taking pride and ownership of cases and focusing on delivering an excellent service. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience - Ability to work independently, motivated and put people first - Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to adapt to a diverse range of clients - Excellent customer service skills - Excellent organisation skills and the ability to prioritise - Commitment to maintaining and improving the quality of services provided. -Must have access to a vehicle or be able to use public transport and carry out property inspections in line with current guidance and law If you are passionate about making a positive impact on Richmond and Wandsworth's ability to deliver services, possess the required skills, and thrive in a challenging yet highly rewarding environment, we invite you to apply for this opportunity. Indicative Recruitment Timeline Closing Date: Sunday 06 July 2025 Shortlisting Date: W/C 07 July 2025 Interview Date: TBC 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 click here Richmond and Wandsworth Councils

Temporary Accommodation Officer

An exciting opportunity for an Estate Coordinator to join our Facilities team on a permanent basis. The role can be based out of our Darlington or London office (hybrid working). Railpen currently occupy two offices across the UK, this role is to support both of our locations and travel between them all is a must. Our current locations are London and Darlington. Who we are Railpen is responsible for the safekeeping and investment of around £34 billion in assets and the administration of several pension schemes, including the Railways Pension Scheme, one of the UK's largest and longest established pension funds. Our heritage of looking after the pension needs of the rail industry and its employees gives us our name and our unique outlook on how we serve our members. Railpen takes a holistic view, focusing on how we serve members today and how we can positively impact the communities and the world they will retire into. To learn more about Railpen including our values, culture and purpose, visit our LinkedIn Life page here The role As the Estate Coordinator you will ensure our office spaces are a suitable environment for all Railpen colleagues, visitors and contractors to a standard that complies with all regulations and aligns to our values. Within this role, you will be responsible for coordinating the planned preventative maintenance schedule for all locations and general facilities maintenance including coordinating with external vendors for specialised maintenance and repair services, liaising with contractors regarding repairs and over seeing work completed and conducting regular inspections to ensure are offices and locations are safe, clean and well maintained. The person The successful candidate will have experience of working within a similar role and will be up to date with H&amp;S regulations and requirements. You will be highly skilled in verbal and written communication and have excellent organisation skills with the ability to manage number of conflicting priorities. We are looking for a person who is people-focused and who is able to engage with internal and external customers in a professional and efficient manner. The ability to multi-task is key along with having a positive attitude, a strong work ethic with a passion for going the extra mile. Our values of integrity, community and alignment are the guiding principles that influence our behaviour. They help us make decisions and shape our relationships with others. They're what we stand for. You will actively demonstrate our values, helping to create a safe environment, to place the needs of the community above oneself and, through a culture of 'fair challenge', align to the best interests of our members. What we can offer you Rewarding you <ul><li>A competitive salary (depending on experience)</li><li>28 days annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Generous annual bonus plan</li><li>We provide membership of the Railways Pension Scheme, a Defined Benefit arrangement under which you get a pension for life and a lump sum when you retire, based on your length of service and pay</li><li> 4x Life Assurance cover</li><li>Colleague referral scheme</li></ul>Heath &amp; Wellbeing <ul><li>Private Medical Insurance</li><li>Employee assistance programme</li><li>Health cash plan</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Flu vaccination</li></ul>Lifestyle <ul><li>We support hybrid and flexible working along with very generous family leave including 12 months full pay maternity leave and 6 months full pay paternity leave</li><li>Buy and sell holidays</li><li>Give as you earn scheme</li><li>Paid volunteering days</li><li>Flexible half days leave</li><li>Electric vehicle leasing</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li></ul>Next Steps If you would like to apply, please click on the apply button or visit our Careers Page by 4th July 2025. Railpen is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment, we value diversity and welcome people from all backgrounds and walks of life

Estates Co-Ordinator

Job Description Directorate: Place Job Title: Sheltered Housing Officer (2 posts) Salary: £37,815 - £43,083 per annum Grade: E Permanent Contract 37 Hours per Week The Sheltered Housing service is looking for proactive Officers who will work closely with services users over 50 years of age to provide housing related support and estate management. We are committed to providing a safe and secure living environment for our older residents in Thurrock. We require dedicated professionals who enjoy working with older people to make sure that they can live their lives to the full in an independent setting. You will need to be able to participate in the assessment of prospective service users, including the completion of needs and risk assessments, to complete property wellness check ins onsite and in the wider community, to regularly review plans, to maintain regular contact with service users, to consult with service users on issues relating to Sheltered Housing Services and to provide day to day tenancy management at the complexes. Thurrock has 29 Sheltered Housing Sites and each officer manages at least 2 sites. The role will include, tenancy management, Health and safety, visits to older people within the wider community as part of our Outreach service and engaging and facilitating activities on sites to encourage social inclusion. A knowledge or experience of housing and housing IT systems will be beneficial to the role. If you have a passion for this type of satisfying work, you may be the right person for us. A DBS Check at basic level will be required for this post. Advert Closing Date: Redeployment Only: 19th June 2025 Internal &amp; External Applications: 6th July 2025 Interview Date: TBC Please contact Sian McCarthy <a href="mailto:smccarthy@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">smccarthy@thurrock.gov.uk</a> for more information about these posts. For full details on this and other vacancies in the Thurrock area and to apply online please go to: <a href="http://www.thurrock.gov.uk/jobs" target="_blank">www.thurrock.gov.uk/jobs</a> If you do not have Internet access, please call 0870 787 1176 (Mon-Fri, 8am-7pm or Sat, 9am - 2pm) Download Job Profile (PDF Document) About Us Why Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve. Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough. Our location Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road. Staff benefits We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome. Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council

Sheltered Housing Officer

Job Description Homeless Prevention Assistant - Housing Solutions Salary: £28,344 - £31,719 per annum Grade: C Permanent Contract 37 Hours per week Do you have passion and drive to help those currently faced with homelessness? Do you thrive in working in a challenging and fast-moving environment? Can you demonstrate a keen eye for detail and accurate record keeping? If so, we would love to hear from you. We are seeking an exceptional and committed individual to join us as a Homeless Prevention Assistant. The role is a varied and exciting opportunity to support the Temporary Accommodation Team within the Housing Solutions Service. Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Monitoring and processing all invoices/payments requested by the service.</li> <li>Being the first point of contact for our suppliers regarding all payment issues.</li> <li>Liaising closely with financial departments to ensure payments are made quickly and efficiently.</li> <li>Responsible for the daily administration and monitoring of various reports within the service.</li> <li>Supporting the various teams within the service with financial and administration tasks.</li> <li>To provide general administrative support to the Housing Solutions Service including undertaking word processing tasks such as letter and reports as required.</li> <li>To ensure that the date input into IT systems is accurate for the Council to report on Homelessness activity and effectively assist the government in its work to capture the true picture of homelessness and its impact on society.</li></ul>Skills and experience required: <ul> <li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.</li> <li>Able to keep accurate and factual case notes and statistics.</li> <li>Able to prioritise workload and work on own initiative.</li> <li>Able to problem solve and find solutions.</li> <li>Able to organise and undertake administrative tasks within a deadline.</li> <li>Experience of working within a financial setting, processing invoices and making payments.</li></ul>Please contact Tracy Reid, Rehousing Manager at <a href="mailto:treid@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">treid@thurrock.gov.uk</a> if you require any further information regarding the post. Closing Dates: Redeployment Only: 19th June 2025 Internal &amp; External Applications: 6th July 2025 Interview Date: To be confirmed To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below: Download Job Profile (PDF Document) About Us Why Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve. Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough. Our location Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road. Staff benefits We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome. Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council

Homeless Prevention Assistant

Job Description Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities! We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK's first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants. Introduction At Lewisham Council, we believe in building on potential. As a Home Ownership Officer, your ability to proactively manage a variety of Right to Buy and home ownership functions within procedural &amp; legislative deadlines could have a real impact on people's lives. We aim to provide a better experience and more opportunities for residents, communities - and the dedicated people who join our growing team. What's the role? As a Home Ownership Officer, you will be responsible for providing a high quality, customer focused and responsive service to Lewisham Homes homeowners. If successful, the main duties of your role will be: • Proactively manage a variety of RTB and home ownership functions within procedural &amp; legislative deadlines and keep up to date with relevant legislation and good practice issues relating to the role. • Build good working relationships with the local Tenant and Residents' Associations. Attend court of hours meetings as required. • Respond to correspondence and complaints and provide drafts for member's enquiries and take legal action as necessary (attend court and tribunals as required). • Investigate complex cases, work collaboratively with other departments, partners and stakeholders to ensure multi agency responses to complex cases and carry out home / estate visits / inspections in a lone working capacity as required. What's in it for you? Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including: <ul> <li>Generous holiday allowance </li> <li>Local Government Pension scheme </li> <li>Flexible working and family friendly policies </li> <li>Season ticket and bicycle loans </li> <li>A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships </li> <li>Supportive staff networks</li></ul>What we're looking for You are flexible and have excellent peoples' skills. You will have an eye for accuracy and attention to detail. You will be keen to resolve enquiries and have good collaboration skills liaising with residents and other areas of the business. You are proactive and have experience of managing leasehold issues as well as having great people skills. Location The job is primarily based in Laurence House, 1 Catford Road, London SE6 4RU, but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis. The recruitment process is anonymous and we don't accept CV's. Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed. For an informal discussion about this job, please contact: Glenda Omogbai - <a href="mailto:HOS@lewisham.gov.uk" target="_blank">HOS@lewisham.gov.uk</a> Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification Salary £39,150 - £40,344 per annum (SO1) N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof. Diversity Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at <a href="http://www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply</a> The Council has a dedicated employment support service, Lewisham Works, which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email <a href="mailto:JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk" target="_blank">JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk</a> and an advisor will be in touch with you. The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response. Let's stay connected, follow us on social media: LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Instagram

Home Ownership Officer

At Beam, you get to do work that matters for the world. We're solving the world's toughest social problems with an incredible team, tech and AI. And we're growing fast It's not easy. Nothing worth doing ever is. But we take care of everyone who works here, from coaching and personal budgets to competitive pay. You'll be joining a company that's having a huge positive impact, with a high-performance culture where you can grow our business, enjoy your career and rapidly progress. About the role We're looking for a Housing Caseworker to transform the lives of disadvantaged people by supporting them into stable jobs and homes. You'll be joining a team of values-driven and creative caseworkers while being individually responsible for supporting a caseload of people referred to Beam - our "members". After an immersive training period, you'll help our members to picture a brighter future before guiding them through concrete steps to achieve their goals. That means everything from teaching critical skills - like CV writing or house hunting - to coaching and developing vital levels of self-confidence. Check out 'A day in the life' of a Caseworker on Instagram here and here ! As a Housing Caseworker at Beam, you will have the opportunity to support people into independence - this could be through securing a home or by helping them build on critical skills like IT, self-confidence and more, all the while leveraging your strengths and building innovative solutions to better support our members every step of the way. You'll be <ul> <li>Crafting personalised action plans - to support people into stable homes.</li> <li>Supporting vulnerable individuals - using our AI-powered caseworker technology and your excellent caseworker skills to empower members to reach their goals.</li> <li>Working towards targets - ensuring measurable progress and impact in the lives of our members through secured homes and more.</li> <li>Harnessing technology to amplify your impact - Homelessness is on the rise and we're supporting more people than ever before - you'll learn to harness platforms like G-Suite and AI tools to increase efficiencies and ultimately better support your members.</li> <li>Running remote and in-person meetings - you'll often be supporting your members in-person which might require some travel (up to several times per week).</li> <li>Wearing your problem-solving hat - the people we support have unique barriers and you'll regularly research and find creative ways to overcome them and hunt down the best opportunities for progression.</li> </ul>You are <ul> <li>Compassionate - you'll need to be equipped with strong listening skills, genuine compassion and a super positive attitude to support members navigating very challenging times.</li> <li>Confident and have strong communication skills - you'll set boundaries and clearly communicate with a diverse group of people, from members and landlords to internal stakeholders and our government partners.</li> <li>Adaptable and resilient - you're someone who's energised by ever-changing and fast-paced environments.</li> <li>An 'ideas person' - changing lives is not easy, and you're someone who loves hard challenge driven to find new and better ways of doing things.</li> <li>Experienced multitasker - you'll need to be comfortable managing numerous cases simultaneously, ensuring progress for each individual.</li> <li>Respect for data-driven decision-making - alongside your humanity, you'll appreciate the importance of acting on data.</li> </ul>Our benefits <ul> <li>Salary range of £29-36k London-based, or £27-33k remote-based (dependent on experience - we'll have an open discussion).</li> <li>Generous EMI-qualifying share options.</li> <li>Access to therapy, coaching, classes &amp; content - powered by Oliva .</li> <li>1:1 workplace coaching with More Happi.</li> <li>Your own financial well-being coach, through Bippit.</li> <li>Generous Holiday - 25 days 3 additional days over the Christmas period + bank holidays.</li> <li>Work remotely up to 6 weeks a year.</li> <li>Eligible for 6 weeks sabbatical after 3 years in service.</li> <li>Nursery scheme through Gogeta.</li> <li>Healthcare cover through Benenden Health.</li> <li>Enhanced parental leave: Primary Caregiver leave 18 weeks and Secondary Caregiver leave 4 weeks.</li> <li>£200 WellBeam budget for activities enhancing wellbeing and professional development.</li> <li>Regular team talks from leading UK tech entrepreneurs.</li> <li>Annual membership to Shoreditch Exchange gym.</li> <li>Pension scheme where we contribute 3% of your salary and you contribute 5%.</li> <li>Free subscription to Calm meditation app.</li> <li>Discounted bike and accessories with Cyclescheme, and tech products with Techscheme.</li> </ul>Application process We have a 4-stage interview process, giving you plenty of time to learn about Beam while we get to know you. <ol> <li>30-minute video call with a member of our team.</li> <li>Timed scenario-based tasks, giving you a better sense of the role.</li> <li>Role-play discussions with members of the team.</li> <li>Final interview with one of our Senior Leadership Team.</li> </ol> Please note: <ul> <li>We have a 6-month wait period before you can re-apply for this role.</li> <li>Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship to candidates.</li> </ul>Feeling excited? Start your journey to a more impactful career today. We're excited to hear from you! Department Operations Locations Beam HQ Remote status Hybrid

Housing Caseworker

The role This Role: Neighbourhood Manager known internally as Woking PFI Neighbourhood Manager Salary Range: £44,612 - £46,960 dependent upon experience Full Time Permanent Post based on 37.5hrs per week - Fully office based MTVH are recruiting for a highly skilled and experienced Housing Manager to be employed on a full-time permanent office-based role, to lead on the delivery of an enhanced housing management service. This role manages a Neighbourhood Officer who in turn supports the Neighbourhood Manager in the delivery and monitoring of all housing management related services and delivery of KPI's as directed by the Head of Service. We are looking for a natural leader with a passion for community and operational excellence. Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? If so, we want you to join our team at our Woking PFI scheme. This role involves working closely with residents, local partners, and internal teams to address community issues, improve housing services and enhance the quality of life for residents. This is a fast-paced, customer-facing management role that requires strong housing and property management expertise. What you'll need to succeed :<ul><li>Excellent leadership skills and significant experience &amp; knowledge in the delivery of a housing management &amp; repairs service.</li><li>Excellent knowledge of the Regulator of Social Housing requirements upon housing providers</li><li>Excellent knowledge of housing legislation across all tenues</li><li>Excellent knowledge of tenant satisfaction measurement</li><li>Understanding of PFI contracts</li><li>Experience of working in housing in a tenure blind setting</li><li>Experience of dealing with customers presenting with complex needs</li><li>Experience of contract management and holding contractors to account</li><li>Possess high levels of attention to detail and accuracy in writing and numeracy</li><li>Experience of working with internal &amp; external stakeholders</li><li>Significant experience of budget management</li><li>Excellent leadership skills and the ability to manage a varied and a very diverse &amp; demanding workload</li><li>Experience &amp; skills to use IT systems to deliver innovative services and ensure customer interactions are captured accordingly</li><li>Be an innovative self-starter who isn't afraid of challenge</li><li>Experience of managing &amp; reporting on projects against agreed targets.</li><li>Be willing to work flexible hours as required</li></ul> What you will be doing: <ul><li>Acting as the primary point of contact for residents within the neighbourhood.</li><li>Managing and monitoring housing services, including tenancy management, estate inspections, and anti-social behaviour cases.</li><li>Building strong relationships with residents, community groups, and local stakeholders to foster community engagement and empowerment.</li><li>Coordinating with internal departments (repairs, lettings, income, compliance etc.) to ensure a seamless service delivery.</li><li>Leading neighbourhood improvement initiatives and community development projects.</li><li>Monitoring and reporting on neighbourhood performance indicators, including resident satisfaction and service outcomes.</li><li>Responding to complaints and enquiries in a timely and professional manner.</li><li>Ensuring compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, and equality and diversity policies.</li></ul> Desirable <ul><li>Supervisory/Staff Management</li></ul>To meet our commitment to providing safe, high-quality services to our customers we will complete a Basic level background check with the Disclosure and Barring service once an offer of employment is made. Interview Diary Date: 29/07/2025 to be conducted at Premier House, 52 London Road, Twickenham, TW1 3RP 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.

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