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We are The Housing Network (THN), a private Limited Company with a purpose. We exist to provide 'More than a Roof', because when life is at its toughest, we believe everyone deserves a safe and stable place to rebuild their lives. Homelessness is a vast and complex issue that does not have a single solution. In understanding that reality, we've learned the importance of perspective; appreciating that if we continue to innovate, collaborate, and give our best, we are playing our part in making a vital difference. We are a team that is absolutely committed to innovate, excel and be dependable in all that we do. Working hard together to achieve our mission of providing Better Accommodation, Better Support, Better Partnerships, and as a result Better Business. Role Overview - What is it? This role will play a key part in our transformational journey, holding direct responsibility and accountability for operational performance and quality within the Housing &amp; Support (H&amp;S) department with a regional and national reach- including financial viability, safeguarding and stakeholder relationships. With ambitious growth targets embedded in our strategy this role will be integral to executing The Housing Network's (THN) Homelessness Strategy, at pace alongside strong sector knowledge. Working with Senior colleagues to leverage and build strong stakeholder relationships - to maintain provider of choice status. A key element of our strategic growth plan is the introduction of a Supported Exempt Rent based service. This role will lead the mobilisation, scaling up and continuous improvement of these new services which employ a trauma informed approach and a psychologically informed environment - in support of our defined homelessness prevention pathway. This is a fast moving, growing department looking for equally enthusiastic people to join us, who are self-motivated to improve outcomes for people experiencing homelessness and multiple disadvantage. Main Duties - What needs to be done? <ul><li>Lead responsibility for all aspects of the operational effectiveness and continuous improvement of our Housing &amp; Support (H&amp;S) department.</li><li>Lead responsibility for revenue and expenditure to ensure that the services operate within the financial envelope, ensuring payment of Housing and Council Tax Benefit across all units. </li><li>Lead responsibility for the mobilisation, scaling up and continuous improvement of our new Supported Exempt Rent service. </li><li>Lead responsibility for networking and developing local relationships with employers and the charitable sector to secure recreational/economic activities for residents</li><li>Lead responsibility for the development and management of a compliant Safeguarding Framework and process.</li><li>Manage and coach remote teams within a defined region to enhance cohesive working and embed a behavioural framework underpinned by THN's values. A frequent presence is required in the initial service mobilisation period, involving travel to locations such as Bristol and Liverpool.</li><li>Working alongside the Director of Housing and Support and Chief Operating Officer (COO) to maintain highly trusting and effective (Provider of Choice) commissioner relationships.</li><li>Support the Director of Housing and Support and the COO to further develop and improve the new Homelessness Prevention Pathway model.</li><li>Support the management and delivery of Housing &amp; Support (H&amp;S) departmental budgets and strategic objectives.</li><li>Lead on the accurate and effective management of relevant service budgets and performance to ensure optimum performance against organisational objectives.</li><li>Working collaboratively and innovatively with the Director of Housing and Support and COO to ensure successful delivery of the Strategy and meeting key targets</li><li>Working with the Director of Housing and Support COO and Director of People to embed a Sector Specific Language and trauma informed approach which aligns with MEAM.</li><li>Lead responsibility for the development and management of an adequate and appropriate Resident Feedback and Complaint Framework and process.</li><li>Lead responsibility for the further development and mobilisation of our Lived Experience Voice activities and focus.</li><li>Lead responsibility for the management, oversight, improvement and data compliance of Support Planning and Risk Management.</li><li>Lead responsibility for operational management, delivery and reporting against contractual obligations.</li><li>Contribute to the development of A Social Impact Measurement framework and data collation process.</li><li>Supporting the Director of Housing and Support alongside the COO and marketing function to ensure a maximised approach to communicating and highlighting our social impact. </li><li>Identify opportunities for the Executive Team to further engage with the sector to maximise growth.</li><li>Lead on the development and management of a high-performance Housing &amp; Support department team which consistently exceeds expectations.</li><li>Working alongside the Director of Housing and Support to act as subject matter experts for the sector, using that knowledge to identify opportunities and risks for the organisation.</li></ul>Scope and Accountability - Which bits are involved? <ul><li>Financial - Departmental Budget (Framework / Total Value in Development).</li><li>People - Direct Reports @ 4-5 / Overall Division @ circa 300</li><li>Legislation and compliance - Awareness of Regulator of Social Housing (RSL) Standards / Health &amp; Safety / Building Safety Act / Fire Safety Act / Housing Ombudsman/ Homelessness Act 1996 (as amended) Homeless Reduction Act 2017/Care Act/ Safeguarding</li><li>Risk - Departmental Risk Register (and mitigation) / Safeguarding / Complaints.</li><li>Governance - Internal Policies (e.g. Financial Regulations and Safeguarding) / GDPR and Data Protection.</li><li>Assets - Departmental Elements of Accommodation Portfolio.</li></ul>Relationships - Who will I be working / engaging with? <ul><li>Internal Stakeholders - Managing Directors / Senior Leadership Team / Direct Reports (and team members) / Internal Project Groups (e.g. Lived Experience Groups) / Staff Teams from across the Organisation (as required).</li><li>External Stakeholders - County and District local Authority Commissioners / Delivery Partners (e.g. YMCA Federation) / Advisors (e.g. Lawyers) / Auditors / / Emergency and Statutory Services / Various Clients and Customers</li></ul>Competencies - Who with and your skill level? <ul><li>Proven experience of working as a manager in a supported housing sector, preferably with people experiencing homelessness and multiple disadvantage</li><li>In depth knowledge and awareness of related housing regulations/ law and good practice</li><li>A broad knowledge of Housing and Council Tax Benefit</li><li>Working knowledge of Adults and Children's Safeguarding practices and reporting procedures, and contributing to Statutory Professionals meetings</li><li>Understand risk and performance management frameworks.</li><li>Experience of delivering face to face customer service with the ability to have honest conversations with customers and manage difficult conversations.</li><li>Ability to travel</li><li>Experience of developing partnership working with support agencies, local authorities and community groups.</li><li>Good knowledge of performance monitoring, people management and producing related reports to evidence housing, health and wellbeing outcomes</li><li>Experience of using ICT systems - housing management, CRM systems and Microsoft office software.</li><li>Commitment to delivering excellent customer services.</li><li>Understanding or experience of delivering Strengths based and Trauma Informed services.</li><li>Proven skill and ability to appropriately manage large complex functions in high pressure environments.</li><li>High levels of personal drive and ambition to deliver (and exceed) against strategic objectives.</li><li>Excellent communication skills and ability to work under pressure to foster and develop a collaborative and shared ownership culture.</li><li>Solution focused approach to delivering results, managing and mitigating risks and managing / resolving challenges.</li><li>Professional values and approach that support integrity, transparency, empathy and inclusion alongside the MEAM principles <a href="https://meam.org.uk/" target="_blank">https://meam.org.uk/</a></li></ul>General and Additional <ul><li>The responsibilities contained within this job description are indicative, but not exhaustive. As the role develops, the requirements of the post may change, and as such the post is subject to review in discussion with the post holder.</li><li>The post holder may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as the organisation may reasonably require which are commensurate with the grade of the post.</li><li>The post holder shall comply with the organisation's policies and procedures, ensuring appropriate actions and reporting protocols are followed at all times.</li><li>The post holder shall attend regular staff or other related meetings, contributing positively where appropriate and relevant.</li><li>Extensive travel across the UK will be required from time to time to support the delivery of role requirements.</li><li>An Enhanced Disclosure is required for this position.</li></ul>We believe our values should reflect in our behaviour towards our colleagues, partners and residents while we work to achieve our Strategy 2024&gt;29. These values are to be; Innovative, Dynamic, Dependable, Respectful, and Kind. The Housing Network is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst the workforce. We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. As an employer we welcome applications from candidates with lived experience, demonstrating our commitment to capturing the value of "expertise by experience" and providing More than a Voice for our residents. All job offers are subject to a DBS check (level to be advised through the hiring process) and references.

Head of Supported Housing

The Vacancy At Amplius, our goal is to help people live safe, independent and fulfilling lives in their own homes - as our Independent Living Team Leader for Visiting Services, you'll play a key role in making that happen. Leading a dedicated team of advisors, you'll ensure our customers receive outstanding support through welfare checks, housing-related services and advocacy that empowers their independence. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference every day while shaping and supporting a passionate team. Salary: £33,740 per year Contract: Permanent, full time Your week: 36.25 hours (Monday to Friday 8.45am - 5pm) Location: Hybrid, with a weekly presence in our Milton Keynes office. Snapshot of your role <ul> <li>Welcome new customers, helping them settle in and understand the support available.</li> <li>Respond to customer concerns and support Advisors with issues like ASB, neighbour disputes, and rent arrears.</li> <li>Support customers with property repairs, escalating issues when needed.</li> <li>Carry out and review risk assessments, raise safeguarding referrals, and monitor cases.</li> <li>Maintain accurate customer records, updating quarterly and keeping clear notes of interactions.</li> <li>Ensure customer engagement through forums, coffee mornings, and activities, signposting to other services.</li> <li>Oversee scheme audits, maintain Health and Safety standards, and monitor presentation, cleanliness, and supplies.</li> <li>Recruit, manage, and develop Life24 Advisors through 1:1s, training, and ongoing support.</li> <li>Monitor alarm equipment, arranging repairs, replacements, and escalating unresolved faults.</li> <li>Collaborate with colleagues on budgets, training, grant funding, and measuring service performance.</li></ul>Your toolkit for success <ul> <li>Experience using computer systems, smartphones, tablets, and MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, OneDrive)</li> <li>Proficient in Teams, including chat, meetings, collaboration, and screen sharing.</li> <li>Experience working independently and as part of a team.</li> <li>Ability to plan and manage workload with minimal supervision.</li> <li>Experience in a customer-facing environment and strong administrative skills.</li> <li>Flexible and adaptable to change.</li> <li>Excellent listening, problem-solving, and communication skills.</li> <li>Understanding of GDPR and customer confidentiality.</li></ul>A full UK driving licence is essential for this role. ️ DBS clearance is required for this role. Please read the attached Job Description before applying so you get the full scope of the role. Why join Amplius? There are loads of things that make Amplius a great place to be - every colleague has the chance to grow with us, make a real difference to our customers lives and ultimately be the most authentic version of themselves. <ul> <li>28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)</li> <li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave</li> <li>Paid qualifications and professional subscriptions</li> <li>Pension contribution up to 10%</li> <li>Health and wellbeing support</li> <li>Carers leave</li> <li>Cycle to work scheme</li> <li>Electric car lease scheme</li> <li>Paid fertility and maternity leave</li> <li>Financial Wellbeing support</li> <li>Free flu jabs</li> <li>Life assurance</li></ul>Grow with us Your development matters to us. With tailored training programs, ongoing feedback, and career progression pathways, we support you to advance as far as you want to go. ️Make a real impact Our mission is rooted in service and community. Your work will contribute directly to improving the lives of people in the communities we serve. Environmental and social impact We're dedicated to sustainability and social responsibility, taking real steps to protect our planet and foster inclusivity. Our values We're committed to inclusivity, respect, and integrity. We encourage all of our colleagues to embody these values, working together to create a positive, empowering environment. Important - We do not provide visa sponsorship; you must be eligible to work in the UK. You must reside in the UK for the duration of your employment and provide Right to Work evidence. Closing: 14 September Phone screening: 18 September Interviews: 22 September We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in response to an overwhelming number of applications or a change in business priorities. Have questions? Contact the Amplius Recruitment Team and we'll be in touch to support you with any questions, queries or conundrums! The Company Amplius is one of the largest housing providers across the Midlands, East and Southeast of England. We own and manage more than 37,000 homes and deliver a range of quality services, including care and support, specialist housing and home ownership options. We're a team of over 1,300 colleagues driven to have a positive impact on people's lives and provide affordable homes that make a difference. The Benefits Flexible working Pension contributions Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme State of the art IT equipment Volunteer days The Benefits Flexible Working Pension Scheme Life Assurance Health Cash Plan Generous Annual Leave Career Development

Independent Living Team Leader

<ul> <li>Employer: Borough of Broxbourne</li> <li>Salary: Salary £41,808.52 pa</li> <li>Location: Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9XQ. Bishops College, </li> <li>Contract: Permanent</li> <li> Working pattern:Full Time</li> <li>Hours: 37 hours per week.</li> <li>DBS check: Yes</li> <li>Closing date: 19/09/2025 at 23:55</li> <li>Reference: HAM</li> </ul>Housing Allocations Manager (Ref: HAM) Salary £41,808.52 pa This is your opportunity to join a busy and forward-thinking housing service, providing expert advice to customers to help prevent homelessness. The role is responsible for addressing housing needs in the Borough by managing all aspects of the Council's social housing register. You will be working with partners including housing associations to achieve successful lettings. As the Council does not hold its own housing stock, this role is key in working closely with housing association partners to make sure social rented homes are let in timely manner, in accordance with protocols, to those most in need. You will be responsible for overseeing the team that assesses and reviews applications, therefore you will need experience in applying housing law, policy and eligibility criteria to individual cases through careful assessment of circumstances and in a consistent and transparent way; attention to detail is key. The role is varied, dealing with a diverse client group, so the ability to converse at ease with members of the public is essential. If you are interested in this role, you must be computer literate and have a minimum of five GCSE or equivalent passes at least grade C, which should include English and Maths. Experience of working in the public sector is preferred, in a housing role. Essentially, you will have worked in a busy and varied customer facing environment, dealing with vulnerable or disadvantaged people. You should be able to demonstrate your commitment to working collaboratively as part of the wider housing team helping local people and families and making a difference to their lives. Training on specific policies and safeguarding protocols will be provided. A full driving licence would be advantageous. This role requires a disclosure and barring service check as it is working with children or vulnerable clients. We have adopted the core values of Teamwork, Innovation, Effectiveness and Respect (TIER). The values and their underlying behaviours, demonstrate our commitment to providing excellent customer care, working in a joined-up way, always showing respect and looking at innovation and forward-thinking solutions. We pride ourselves on recruiting, developing and retaining talent who share this commitment. We are committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Council's benefits package includes generous leave entitlement, a full training and development programme, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and free membership to the Council's local leisure centres, which includes free access to gyms, swimming pools, fitness classes, racket sport sessions, a health suite and a range of generous discounts across other leisure and culture services. Broxbourne Council is an Equal Opportunities employer. Details and application forms for all job vacancies are listed on the Council's website. Application forms must be submitted online by 19/09/2025 quoting the above reference. Borough Offices, Bishops' College, Churchgate, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9XQ. Telephone: 01992 785509, Email: <a href="mailto:personnel@broxbourne.gov.uk" target="_blank">personnel@broxbourne.gov.uk</a> Website: <a href="http://www.broxbourne.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.broxbourne.gov.uk</a> How to apply Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CV's submitted without a fully completed online application form. Further information on this vacancy <ul> <li>Applying for Employment Guidance </li> <li>Privacy Notice </li> <li>Job Description </li> <li>Person Spec </li> </ul>

Housing Allocations Manager

<ul><li>Applying_for_employment_Broxbourne_for_ATS_Sept__2015</li><li>4._Broxbourne_Job_Applicant_Privacy_Notice</li><li>HAM_-_Housing_Allocations_Manager</li><li>HAM_-_Housing_Allocations_Manager</li></ul>Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CV's submitted without a fully completed online application form. Housing Allocations Manager (Ref: HAM) Salary £41,808.52 pa This is your opportunity to join a busy and forward-thinking housing service, providing expert advice to customers to help prevent homelessness. The role is responsible for addressing housing needs in the Borough by managing all aspects of the Council's social housing register. You will be working with partners including housing associations to achieve successful lettings. As the Council does not hold its own housing stock, this role is key in working closely with housing association partners to make sure social rented homes are let in timely manner, in accordance with protocols, to those most in need. You will be responsible for overseeing the team that assesses and reviews applications, therefore you will need experience in applying housing law, policy and eligibility criteria to individual cases through careful assessment of circumstances and in a consistent and transparent way; attention to detail is key. The role is varied, dealing with a diverse client group, so the ability to converse at ease with members of the public is essential. If you are interested in this role, you must be computer literate and have a minimum of five GCSE or equivalent passes at least grade C, which should include English and Maths. Experience of working in the public sector is preferred, in a housing role. Essentially, you will have worked in a busy and varied customer facing environment, dealing with vulnerable or disadvantaged people. You should be able to demonstrate your commitment to working collaboratively as part of the wider housing team helping local people and families and making a difference to their lives. Training on specific policies and safeguarding protocols will be provided. A full driving licence would be advantageous. This role requires a disclosure and barring service check as it is working with children or vulnerable clients. We have adopted the core values of Teamwork, Innovation, Effectiveness and Respect (TIER). The values and their underlying behaviours, demonstrate our commitment to providing excellent customer care, working in a joined-up way, always showing respect and looking at innovation and forward-thinking solutions. We pride ourselves on recruiting, developing and retaining talent who share this commitment. We are committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Council's benefits package includes generous leave entitlement, a full training and development programme, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and free membership to the Council's local leisure centres, which includes free access to gyms, swimming pools, fitness classes, racket sport sessions, a health suite and a range of generous discounts across other leisure and culture services. Broxbourne Council is an Equal Opportunities employer. Details and application forms for all job vacancies are listed on the Council's website. Application forms must be submitted online by 19/09/2025 quoting the above reference. Borough Offices, Bishops' College, Churchgate, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9XQ. Telephone: 01992 785509, Email: <a href="mailto:personnel@broxbourne.gov.uk" target="_blank">personnel@broxbourne.gov.uk</a> Website: <a href="http://www.broxbourne.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.broxbourne.gov.uk</a> Salary range <ul><li>£41,808 per year</li></ul>

Scheme Manager - Hemel Hempstead £33,054 - Full Time (37.5 hours per week) Are you a compassionate and dynamic leader ready to make a meaningful impact? We're looking for a dedicated Scheme 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 will 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

Operations Manager - Care &amp; Supported Housing Hertfordshire - £43,446 per annum - Permanent/Full Time (37.5 hours per week) Make a Difference Every Day Are you passionate about empowering young people to thrive? At Hightown Housing Association, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to live independently, safely, and with dignity. We are seeking a dedicated Operations Manager to lead our Young People services and Separated Migrant Children (SMC) schemes across Hertfordshire. This is a unique opportunity to shape services that support young people facing complex challenges - whether transitioning out of care, experiencing homelessness, or needing tailored support to build life skills and resilience. What You Will Lead On <ul><li>High-quality, strengths-based support that promotes independence, safety, and personal growth.</li><li>Compliance with key legalisation and frameworks including Ofsted Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023, Children Act 1989 &amp; 2004, Care Act 2014.</li><li>Service development and transformation to meet evolving needs and commissioning priorities.</li><li>Recruitment, supervision, and development of passionate, trauma-informed staff teams.</li><li>Strategic partnerships with commissioners, social workers, and external agencies.</li><li>Performance monitoring, audits, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Registering as the Ofsted Registered Service Manager for your area</li></ul>What You Will Bring <ul><li>Proven leadership in young people's services, care, or supported housing.</li><li>Strong understanding of safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, and risk management.</li><li>Experience managing complex services and driving operational excellence.</li><li>A collaborative, compassionate approach to team and service development.</li><li>Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills.</li></ul>Why Hightown? <ul><li>Be part of a values-driven organisation that puts people first.</li><li>Lead services that truly change lives.</li><li>Enjoy a supportive culture of learning, reflection, and innovation.</li><li>Competitive salary and benefits package.</li><li>Opportunities to shape the future of care and supported housing.</li></ul> Make a Real Impact This is more than a management role - it's a chance to shape services that change lives. You will work closely with commissioners, social workers, and external partners to ensure our Young People and SMC services are responsive, compassionate, and effective. The Benefits: <ul><li> £43,446 per annum for a 37.5-hour week </li><li> 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), rising to 35 with service </li><li> Monthly attendance bonus and annual performance bonus </li><li> Workplace pension and life assurance (3x salary) </li><li> Refer-a-friend scheme (£130 bonus) </li><li> Ongoing professional development and support </li></ul>If you share our values, we would love you to work for us. Please note due to the nature of the services we run and the need to respond to business requirements, you may be required to work with different cohorts and/or within different geographical patch areas during your employment. The organisation reserves the right to make such changes in order to meet operational and service delivery needs. 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

Operations Manager

We are looking for a proactive and customer-focused Housing Options Officer to join our team, delivering frontline, customer focused service to residents in housing need. Your responsibilities will include receiving and assessing housing applications, managing the Council's Housing Register through the Hertsmere Homes Choice Based Lettings (CBL) scheme, and verifying shortlisted applications for nomination to housing associations and the private rented sector. You will handle enquiries from people approaching the Council for housing advice, providing initial support and where appropriate, referring clients to the Homelessness Prevention Team for ongoing casework. This is a varied and rewarding role that requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to helping residents access safe and suitable housing solutions. The right candidate will have at least 5 GCSEs (including English and Maths) and experience of working in a customer-facing role where you have provided clear advice both in person and in writing. You will bring strong problem-solving and negotiation skills, the ability to analyse and present information effectively, and a good general knowledge of housing issues such as allocations, homelessness, and housing advice. Excellent communication, IT proficiency, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are essential. A driving licence, access to a vehicle, and the ability to work occasionally outside of office hours are also required. The post is offered on a permanent full time basis (36 hours per week). Benefits include: <ul><li>27 - 32 days annual leave (depending on length of Local Gvt Service) - plus all bank holidays</li><li>Local government pension scheme</li><li>Flexi-Leave (opportunity to accrue up to two days per month additional leave)</li><li>Free gym membership</li><li>Cycle schemes (Cycle to Work Scheme and free Beryl Bike rides for staff)</li><li>Free wellbeing benefits (such as lunchtime yoga, flu jabs, health MOT)</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li></ul>The Council operates a hybrid working system where employees may work up to three days per week from home. Closing date: Tuesday 9th September No Agencies - Direct Applications Only How to apply Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CV's submitted without a fully completed online application form. Further information on this vacancy <ul> <li>Housing Options Officer - Job Description</li> </ul>

Housing Options Officer

<ul><li>Housing_Options_Officer_August_2025_JD__post_no_2227_2231_2237_</li></ul>Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CV's submitted without a fully completed online application form. We are looking for a proactive and customer-focused Housing Options Officer to join our team, delivering frontline, customer focused service to residents in housing need. Your responsibilities will include receiving and assessing housing applications, managing the Council's Housing Register through the Hertsmere Homes Choice Based Lettings (CBL) scheme, and verifying shortlisted applications for nomination to housing associations and the private rented sector. You will handle enquiries from people approaching the Council for housing advice, providing initial support and where appropriate, referring clients to the Homelessness Prevention Team for ongoing casework. This is a varied and rewarding role that requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to helping residents access safe and suitable housing solutions. The right candidate will have at least 5 GCSEs (including English and Maths) and experience of working in a customer-facing role where you have provided clear advice both in person and in writing. You will bring strong problem-solving and negotiation skills, the ability to analyse and present information effectively, and a good general knowledge of housing issues such as allocations, homelessness, and housing advice. Excellent communication, IT proficiency, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are essential. A driving licence, access to a vehicle, and the ability to work occasionally outside of office hours are also required. The post is offered on a permanent full time basis (36 hours per week). Benefits include: <ul><li>27 - 32 days annual leave (depending on length of Local Gvt Service) - plus all bank holidays</li><li>Local government pension scheme</li><li>Flexi-Leave (opportunity to accrue up to two days per month additional leave)</li><li>Free gym membership</li><li>Cycle schemes (Cycle to Work Scheme and free Beryl Bike rides for staff)</li><li>Free wellbeing benefits (such as lunchtime yoga, flu jabs, health MOT)</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li></ul>The Council operates a hybrid working system where employees may work up to three days per week from home. Closing date: Tuesday 9th September No Agencies - Direct Applications Only Salary range <ul><li>£33,784 - £38,096 per year</li></ul>

Transformation &amp; Compliance Strategic LeadCare and Supported HousingHemel Hempstead (Hightown House) £63,250 per annum - 35 hours per weekAre you a strategic thinker with a passion for service transformation and regulatory excellence? JoinHightown Housing Association, a leading charitable provider of housing and support, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of care and supported housing.About UsAt Hightown, we believe everyone should have a safe home and the support they need. Our Care &amp; Supported Housing (C&amp;SH) Directorate supports over 800 people across 90 services, including individuals with learning disabilities, mental health needs, and those experiencing homelessness. With around 1,000 dedicated staff, we are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred services.Your RoleAs Transformation &amp; Compliance Strategic Lead, you will report directly to the Director of Care &amp; Supported Housing and lead two key functions:<ul><li>C&amp;SH Support</li><li>C&amp;SH Housing &amp; Asset Management</li></ul>You will be responsible for driving innovation, ensuring regulatory compliance, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement across our services and properties.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Strategic Transformation: Design and implement a transformation strategy to enhance service quality, customer experience, and operational efficiency.</li><li>Compliance Leadership: Ensure full compliance with all regulations such as, but not limited to, CQC, Ofsted, HHSRS, and the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act.</li><li>Data &amp; Performance: Develop robust data systems to track outcomes, inform decisions, and support business intelligence.</li><li>Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong partnerships with commissioners, local authorities, and internal teams.</li><li>Growth &amp; Innovation: Identify funding and tendering opportunities, and lead key departmental projects.</li></ul>What You Will Bring<ul><li>A degree or equivalent experience in housing or social care.</li><li>Professional qualifications in compliance, leadership, or project management</li><li>CIH Level 5 in housing (or a commitment to undertake and complete this qualification if not already held)</li><li>Proven experience in regulated care or housing environments</li><li>A full UK driving licence with access to a car and business insurance.</li><li>Strong understanding of supported housing frameworks and regulatory standards</li><li>Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills</li><li>A collaborative, values-driven approach with a focus on equity and co-production</li></ul>Why Join Hightown?<ul><li>Be part of a purpose-led organisation making a real difference</li><li>Lead meaningful change across a diverse and impactful service portfolio</li><li>Work with a passionate, supportive, and forward-thinking leadership team</li><li>Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package</li></ul>What We Offer:<ul><li>A Supportive Environment: Join a team that values collaboration and mutual support.</li><li>Professional Growth: Opportunities for training and development to enhance your skills.</li><li>Annual leave: 33 days including Bank Holidays (increasing with service)</li><li>Competitive Salary: £63,250 per annum for a 35-hour week.</li><li>Monthly Attendance Bonus</li><li>Flexible working: Hybrid working</li><li>Workplace Pension Scheme: And life assurance cover of three times your annual salary.</li><li>Discounts and Savings: High street retailers, gyms, restaurants, and cinemas.</li><li>Employee Support: Health &amp; wellbeing services.</li><li>Free On-site Gym Access</li></ul>Ready to lead transformation and shape the future of supported housing? Apply now and bring your vision to life at Hightown.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.Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS and references.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer

Hightown Housing Association

Transformation & Compliance Strategic Lead

Building Safety Manager Working from our office in Welwyn Garden City, from home and travelling Permanent, full time (37.5 hpw ), Monday to Friday Earn circa £55,000 pa negotiable based on skills and experience plus brilliant benefits including health cash plan! Home, a place where you belong You want to make a real difference. You care about safety not just in theory, but in people's actual homes. This new Building Safety Manager role in our Building Safety Team gives you the chance to shape how safety is done from the start. It's hands-on, meaningful work that helps protect our customers and gives them peace of mind in the place they call home. You'll lead safety work across our higher-risk residential buildings, using your technical knowledge to guide decisions, manage risks and make sure we meet the standards set out in the Building Safety Act. This isn't just about ticking boxes. It's about understanding what people need to feel safe and making sure that's what they get. You'll work across your region, building strong relationships with colleagues and helping to join the dots between regulation, real life and what matters most to customers. What you'll do <ul><li> Lead Building Safety Cases from start to finish and keep them up to date </li><li> Use fire risk assessments to spot risks early and advise on smart, timely actions </li><li> Guide inspection and remediation work, making sure checks are done and issues are fixed </li><li> Help housing teams embed safety into everyday practice with clear, practical advice </li><li> Make sure golden thread data is collected and shared with the right people </li><li> Support walkabouts and meetings to help customers understand what's happening and why </li></ul>Why choose us Imagine finishing each day knowing you've made a real difference in our customers' lives. That's exactly what you'll do here, working for a top 10 Great Place to Work in the UK! You'll be part of a supportive team that takes pride in doing things right, with the autonomy to make decisions and the backing to follow them through. What you bring <ul><li> Strong experience leading building safety in high-risk residential settings </li><li> Confidence managing safety cases and golden thread data </li><li> Deep knowledge of fire risk assessments and remediation </li><li> Ability to turn complex findings into clear advice for others </li><li> Professional membership like RICS, CIOB or IFE, or equivalent experience </li><li> A calm, confident approach when working with contractors, regulators and colleagues </li></ul>We're sorry, but we can't offer sponsorship for this role due to certificate limits. We do review this regularly. Job details <ul><li> You'll work Monday to Friday </li><li> You'll manage your own diary, so if you want to take a longer lunch you can use your flexi time to manage that! </li><li> You will at times need to flex your working hours to meet with customers when it works best for them, so you may have occasional evening working. </li><li> This is a hybrid role and you'll spend some days each week out and about or in our offices, and the rest working from home. </li><li> You will cover a patch that includes Midlands and Central. </li><li> To get from A to B, you'll need a vehicle insured for business purposes. The great news is that we'll pay your mileage! </li><li> You need an Enhanced DBS check done and we pay for that. </li></ul>A place where you belong We do our best work when we can be ourselves. That's why inclusion and wellbeing shape our policies and daily practice. Our diversity networks, Multicultural, LGBTQIA , Women, and Disability, along with peers and allies, help us thrive. Together we make Home Group a great place to work ! What's in it for you? <ul><li> Enjoy 2 days volunteering, 34 days leave (this includes bank holidays and a "me day"!), increasing to 39, and the option to buy five days more (subject to criteria). </li><li> Save up to £1140 yearly with our health cash plan, covering dental, optical, and therapies. </li><li> 800 discounts or cashback on shopping, holidays, and more. </li><li> We're a top 10 UK Wellbeing employer, our tools and support are here when you need them! </li><li> Grow your career with us, we'll help you take the next step. </li><li> Generous pension and 3x salary life insurance. Check more benefits online! </li></ul>Ready to join us? Click APPLY NOW to see the Building Safety Manager job description , learn about us , and for help to apply . Don't wait, roles can close early, so apply and take the first step towards making a difference. To let us know how we can help you shine in our process, email <a href="mailto:recruitment@homegroup.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@homegroup.org.uk</a> to discuss your reasonable adjustments.

Building Safety Manager

The vacancy Permanent Full time (37 hours per week) We are seeking a proactive and experienced individual with a strong background in housing management to deliver high-quality tenancy and neighbourhood services. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on making a difference in communities, with a particular focus on managing anti-social behaviour, tackling rent arrears, and supporting tenancy sustainment. This is a home-based role with regular customer visits and occasional attendance at our Head Office in Bedford Heights for team collaboration and meetings. What you will be doing: <ul> <li>Taking ownership of rent collection and arrears management, supporting tenants to sustain their tenancies and reduce debt.</li></ul><ul> <li>Managing ASB cases effectively and sensitively, ensuring swift resolution and safeguarding awareness.</li></ul><ul> <li>Collaborating with Complex Case Housing Officers to deliver a consistent and customer-focused service.</li></ul><ul> <li>Conducting regular estate inspections, monitoring estate services, and completing fire safety checks.</li></ul><ul> <li>Working closely with internal teams and external partners to provide a joined-up, holistic service to residents.</li></ul><ul> <li>Ensuring tenancies are managed in line with household circumstances, including referrals and signposting for additional support.</li></ul>We'd love to meet someone with: <ul> <li>Previous experience in housing or tenancy management, ideally within a social housing setting.</li></ul><ul> <li>A strong understanding of ASB legislation and best practice in case handling.</li></ul><ul> <li>Proven ability to manage rent arrears and support financial wellbeing.</li></ul><ul> <li>Excellent customer service skills with a resident-first approach.</li></ul><ul> <li>Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and influencing skills.</li></ul><ul> <li>Effective communication, time management, and organisational abilities.</li></ul><ul> <li>Experience working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.</li></ul>Amongst what we offer you is: <ul> <li>A competitive salary of £35,500 per annum including car allowance</li></ul><ul> <li>28 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays</li></ul><ul> <li>A generous contributory pension scheme</li></ul><ul> <li>Private health care</li></ul><ul> <li>Free life assurance</li></ul><ul> <li>Access to a wide range of wellbeing services and tools, including a digital gym</li></ul><ul> <li>Opportunities for learning and development</li></ul><ul> <li>Discounted gym membership</li></ul><ul> <li>Retail discount scheme</li></ul>Please note: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Basic DBS application. We reserve the right to close this recruitment early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so early submission is encouraged. About us bpha is a Housing Association located in the Oxford to Cambridge arc, which is committed to providing its customers with high quality, value for money services whilst continuing to develop energy efficient, sustainable and affordable housing. We are a leading provider and developer of affordable homes - for rent, sheltered, residential care and shared ownership. We work together with communities - to improve opportunities, independence and quality of life for our residents, and to benefit the wider community. We bring people together, and run and support a wide range of community activities. All the money we make is used to invest in existing homes, to enable us to build new homes, and to deliver new and improved services. We own or manage over 19,500 homes and over 500 staff. Our vision and values To build communities where people can live happily in a home they can afford. Our values underpin the work that we do and are ingrained in our culture at bpha. We are looking for people who can share these values and translate them into day-to-day practices for the benefit of our communities, customers and fellow colleagues. So that we can realise our vision, together. We are ambitious We are better together We show empathy We take responsibility Benefits We believe that benefits should be more than just perks. For us, they aren't simply little extras added on at the end, they're fundamental parts of what we stand for, from the very beginning. As standard. That's why at bpha, we reward our employees by making sure we give them a supportive and caring environment, that empowers them to be happy, healthy and inspired, every day. Money &amp; Time <ul> <li>Holiday entitlement of 28-33 days a year, plus public holidays</li> <li>Contributory pension scheme</li> <li>Competitive pay</li> <li>Life assurance cover</li></ul>Health &amp; Wellbeing <ul> <li>Private healthcare</li> <li>Mental Health First Aid</li> <li>Counselling service</li> <li>Eye tests</li> <li>Discounted gym membership</li> <li>Cycle to Work scheme</li> <li>Free annual flu jabs</li> <li>Wellbeing activities and events</li> <li>Free fruit and refreshments</li></ul>Recognition <ul> <li>Long service award</li> <li>Annual staff recognition awards</li> <li>Discretionary reward scheme</li></ul>Lifestyle <ul> <li>Annual volunteering day</li> <li>Social events, clubs and activities</li> <li>Breakout areas</li> <li>Onsite cafe/restaurant at headquarters</li></ul>Development <ul> <li>Opportunities for professional training and qualifications</li> <li>Workshops and training sessions for new skills</li> <li>A fresh and modern eLearning platform</li></ul>

Housing Officer

Salary Range: £28,000 - £30,000 gross per annum, including car allowance, a fuel card is provided on top Contract type: Full-time, fixed-term 12-month contract Location: Watford, and surrounding areas (Northwest London) up to Stevenage We are seeking an enthusiastic, proactive, and experienced Resident Liaison Officer with excellent communication and customer service skills. In this role, you will be supporting a live project that requires coverage across North and Northwest London up to Stevenage and the surrounding areas. Regular travel within this region is expected, so access to your own vehicle is essential. You will be the main point of contact between the project team and residents, taking the lead in resident liaison work and ensuring minimal disruption, successful access arrangements, and a smooth refurbishment process for residents. Your responsibilities will include: <ul><li>Communicate with residents to organise property visits</li><li>Regularly visit residents' homes to conduct property surveys and establish what type of refurbishment work needs to be done</li><li>Be the bridge that minimises disruptions and ensures projects proceed seamlessly, generating resident satisfaction and loyalty</li><li>Collaborate with the site team to ensure that the refurbishment work required gets done based on the agreed timelines</li><li>Handle complaints patiently and efficiently </li><li>Keep project trackers updated in line with the program of works </li></ul>Do you have what it takes? <ul><li>Driving licence and access to your own vehicle (essential)</li><li>A customer-focused mindset</li><li>Comfortable using Microsoft Office and IT systems</li><li>Strong problem-solving and complaint-handling skills</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication</li><li>Reliable, punctual, and well-organised</li><li>Able to prioritise, multitask, and adapt to changing deadlines</li></ul>Desirable qualifications but not essential: <ul><li>Health &amp; Safety Awareness</li><li>First Aid qualification</li></ul>Why work with us? Here are some of the brilliant benefits you could get as a Resident Liaison Officer: <ul><li>23 days of holiday per year, excluding Bank Holidays (+ get more days with length of service)</li><li>Up to £2,000 reward for successful recommendationsas part of our referral scheme</li><li>Significant savings on daily shopping through our benefits portal</li><li>A welcoming office, snacks, beverages, friendly colleagues and team socials throughout the year</li><li>A supportive culture and a great team with exceptional talent and experience</li><li>Trained Mental Health First Aiders support</li><li>Annual training budget so you can focus on your personal and professional development and much more...</li></ul>About us: At PiLON, we're more than just a business. We are a trusted name in construction, known for our reliability and dedication to the quality of work. Specialising in planned maintenance and refurbishments within the social housing sector, we're excited to welcome you to our rapidly growing team. Apply today for an opportunity to create lasting legacies together! Our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. Taking our commitment to diversity seriously, we are proud members of the Black Professionals in Construction Network, a leading organisation focused on promoting inclusion in the built environment sector. If you are driven, reliable, and you aspire to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you. In return, you can expect support in achieving both your personal and career aspirations, as you'll work with a team that has a strong sense of motivation and pride in what we deliver.

Resident Liaison Officer

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

Social Housing Solicitor - Salary +Supervison bonus - Luton

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

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

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

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