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At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees. More about your role More about your role This role is a part time position of 16 hours per week and there will be a necessity for a Tuesday to be worked however the additional hours can be worked over any other day of your choice or split over three days. This can be discussed upon interview with the line manager. This role is based in Oldham and this will cover two sites that are in close proximity to one another. You will primarily support the Tenancy Enforcement and Communities Teams but may be asked to support other teams across the business. In this role you will provide a comprehensive administrative service for the Housing Management and Tenancy Enforcement Team. You will give advice and information to internal and external customer via the phone and email, delivering a high quality of customer service throughout. Your role will cover several administrative duties from updating and managing IT systems and tenancy records to logging and investigating complaints from customers. You will have contact with customers and within internal departments enabling us to provide high-quality customer service and administrative support For a full list of duties please download the attached Job Description. More about you It is essential that you have experience within a Customer facing housing role &amp; tenancy management. To be successful in this role you will have a good administration background and possess excellent customer service skills. With a 'Can do' approach to tasks you will have the ability to work under pressure and unsupervised as well as being able to contribute to a good team working environment You will have the ability to be empathetic with our customers and their situations when necessary and will take a pro-active approach to problem solving. At Places for People, we prioritise our dedication to safer recruitment. Therefore, an Enhanced DBS check is mandatory for this position. Benefits We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include: <ul> <li>Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Pension with matched contributions up to 7% </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Excellent holiday package - up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Cashback plan for healthcare costs - up to £500 saving per year </li> </ul> <ul> <li>A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2% </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Training and development </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more </li> </ul>

Housing Coordinator

Overview At Change Grow Live, we believe that with the right support, change is possible for everyone. We thrive by recruiting for success, recognising and rewarding effort, and creating safe, healthy, agile, and flexible workplaces where people can do their best work. Together as a team, we are always learning, developing, and growing - identifying future talent and supporting leaders of tomorrow. Everyone at Change Grow Live experiences a sense of belonging, where every voice counts. We are inclusive, we connect and engage at all levels, and we create the conditions for success for all who work and volunteer with us. This means we: <ul><li>Deliver world-class learning and organisational development services to foster growth and collaboration</li><li>Enable open, inclusive, and transparent cultures where we live our values</li><li>Ensure every colleague feels supported, valued, and part of something meaningful</li></ul>As a Prison Recovery Coordinator at HMP Buckley Hall, you will support individuals from the moment they enter the prison through their recovery, ensuring they have access to the right interventions at the right time. You will carry out assessments, develop personalised recovery plans, provide onward referrals, and deliver tailored group sessions on topics such as anger management, sleep, and relationships. Alongside reducing drug and alcohol-related harm, you will promote resilience, peer support, and self-determination, while advocating for access to partnership services and encouraging social reintegration. Your work will create a safe, supportive environment that empowers people to make lasting positive changes in their lives. Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week Full Time Salary* Range: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 *Please 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 About the Role We have an exciting opportunity for a Prison Recovery Coordinator to join our dedicated team at HMP Buckley Hall. You will work directly with people in prison to help them access the right interventions at the right time, in ways that meet their needs and promote positive change. This is a varied role where you will: <ul><li>Support individuals from the point they enter the service and throughout their recovery journey</li><li>Provide screening, assessment, recovery planning, and onward referrals</li><li>Reduce drug and alcohol-related harm to both individuals and the wider community</li><li>Promote carer, service user, and community involvement</li><li>Advocate for access to partnership services and promote social (re)integration</li><li>Facilitate and co-deliver structured group sessions tailored to the needs of participants, covering areas such as anger management, sleep, and relationships</li><li>Contribute to a safe and supportive environment that encourages recovery, resilience, peer support, and self-determination</li></ul>About You We're looking for someone who can bring a balance of compassion, professionalism, and resilience. You will have: <ul><li>A strong understanding of substance misuse issues and relevant experience in a similar field</li><li>Experience working with groups, including managing challenging behaviours in a constructive way</li><li>Excellent verbal, written, and IT skills</li><li>The ability to work proactively and manage your own workload effectively</li><li>A good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and good practice</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills to build partnerships with professionals, agencies, and stakeholders</li><li>The ability to manage change in a way that keeps service users at the heart of decisions</li><li>A commitment to confidentiality, safeguarding, and continuous learning</li><li>Please note that this post requires an Enhanced DBS check and Prison Vetting clearance as part of our safer recruitment process.</li></ul>What We'll Give You We want our people to feel valued and supported. You'll receive: <ul><li>25 days' holiday plus bank holidays (increasing annually up to 30 days)</li><li>A paid 'Wellness Hour' each week, access to our 'Wellness Hub' and Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Our full Benefits</li></ul>Please note: This role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route if you meet the minimum salary requirements. If you share our values and want to be part of a team that makes a real difference every day, we'd love to hear from you. Please make sure your application and supporting statement show how your skills and experience match the role. Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35) ILW / OLW /Fringe N/A - Outside London Weighting Area If you have any questions or concerns on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Jenny Leech | <a href="mailto:jenny.leech2@cgl.org.uk" target="_blank">jenny.leech2@cgl.org.uk</a> | 01706514383 This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

Recovery Coordinator

An exciting opportunity has become available to work within the Housing Standards team in the Strategic Housing service, to regulate housing conditions so everyone can have a safe home. The position is for 1.0 FTE (37 hours) per week, Monday to Friday. About you Housing Standards Officers play a critical role in ensuring rented housing across Cheshire East meets a safe living standard. The role is to educate, engage and encourage landlords to provide safe housing, and take enforcement action where it is needed to deal with breaches in legislation. For more information on this role please view the attached job description specification document. To be successful in this role, you will bring your construction / housing enforcement knowledge and your negotiation and interpersonal skills to effectively manage all stakeholders in the enforcement process, including tenants, private landlords, registered providers of social housing, other accommodation providers, Fire Service, Police, and other Council departments. The role will provide the opportunity to work on a diverse range of cases both in the office and on site in people's homes. You will need good organisational, report writing and IT skills and attention to detail. You will work as part of a team of 6 Housing Standards Officers, 2 Assistant Housing Standards Officers, a Duty Assistant and a Team Leader, as well as colleagues in the wider Housing service who deliver adaptations, domestic retrofit, hoarding support, affordable housing and housing options. The team works on a hybrid basis; predominantly working from home but also working in our Crewe office at least one day per week. The Council will provide the appropriate IT equipment to enable this. You will be asked to provide a satisfactory basic DBS check as part of the pre-employment checks. The successful candidate will have: <ul> <li>Construction knowledge and ability to analyse structural and technical reports</li> <li>Knowledge of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System and housing legislation</li> <li>Attention to detail and excellent record keeping skills</li> <li>Negotiation and interpersonal skills to converse at ease with residents, landlords and other professionals</li> </ul>To find out more about the essential and desirable criteria for the role please view the attached job description specification document. For an information discussion about the role, please contact Colin Wyatt on (01270) 685691 <a href="mailto:colin.wyatt@cheshireeast.gov.uk" target="_blank">colin.wyatt@cheshireeast.gov.uk</a> In return we are able to offer: <ul> <li>Enhanced annual leave - 34 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) from day 1, increasing up to 39 days after only 5 years' service;</li> <li>White goods salary sacrifice scheme - home and electronic items available for purchase via a salary sacrifice scheme, allowing you to spread the cost of big-ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets by deducting payments directly from your salary;</li> <li>Salary sacrifice green car scheme - a cost-effective, hassle-free way to lease a brand-new car via salary sacrifice. The Scheme offers you a brand-new car of UNCLASSIFIED your choice on a three-year lease. There are no credit checks or deposits, and the scheme provides access to exclusive offers;</li> <li>Enhanced public pension - a career average pension (contributions built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay;</li> <li>Flexible working pattern - 37-hour standard full time working week with flexi time and hybrid/remote working arrangements;</li> <li>Purchase of annual leave - the ability to purchase up to 10 days' extra annual leave each year in addition to your normal annual leave entitlements (this is pro-rata for part time staff);</li> <li>Cycle to work scheme - receive up Income Tax and National Insurance savings of up to 25-39% off the retail price of the bike and safety equipment package (savings dependent on the value of your chosen package and your tax status;</li> <li>Employee assistance programme - a completely free to use and confidential assistance service for all employees to help staff manage, reduce and overcome the impact of life issues which they may experience from time to time, both within work and their personal life;</li> <li>Discounted gym membership - access to corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure which includes;</li> <ul> <li>Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities</li> <li>Off-Peak Racket Sports</li> <li>Athletics Tracks</li> <li>Sauna/Steam/Spa</li> </ul> </ul>To find out more about our rewards and benefits package, please click here . Cheshire East is an amazing place to live and work. As one of the largest employers in the borough, we are able to offer you a wide range of challenging and rewarding career opportunities. At Cheshire East Council we are working for a brighter future - together and our commitment to you is that our workplace culture will provide a shared purpose, a well-led organisation with valued people succeeding together as one team and one council to deliver the best service for our customers and communities. If you want to be part of our award-winning council and contribute to our ongoing success, have the flexibility and drive to enable us to innovate, are committed to working as part of a team and striving to deliver exceptional service wherever you can, we would especially like to hear from you. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our local communities so that we can all work for a brighter future - together. Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application. Applicants should ensure that they complete all sections of the application form as failure to do so may result in their application being rejected. Cheshire East Council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults across the Borough. As such, any cautions, convictions, reprimands or final warnings that are 'not protected' as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) order 1975 (as amended in 2013) relating to the non-disclosure of spent convictions do not apply to this job. You must therefore, disclose whether you have any previous convictions where prompted to do so within the application process. If you require further information regarding the above role please get in contact with us at <a href="mailto:colin.wyatt@cheshireeast.gov.uk" target="_blank">colin.wyatt@cheshireeast.gov.uk</a> If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date then it is likely that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion, however, please do not be discouraged from applying again. For any technical enquiries please email <a href="mailto:sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk" target="_blank">sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk</a> Please quote job reference number in all correspondence.

Housing Standards Officer

The Vacancy Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week) Are you passionate about ensuring the safety and security of residents in their homes? Do you have a sharp eye for detail and a commitment to proactive risk management? If so, we want you to be a part of our team at Stockport Homes Group! As our Building Safety Manager, you'll lead efforts to create a safe living environment for our customers. Your key responsibilities will include: <ul> <li>Being the first point of contact for the building safety regulator, fire service and SHG colleagues</li> <li>Supporting and advising front-line employees on building and fire safety matters</li> <li>Engaging with customers including working with resident groups and individuals</li> <li>Ensuring that contractors working in the buildings are competent with relevant accreditations</li> <li>Lead the Building Safety Team to ensure all Building Safety Risk Assessments, routine inspections, and resident engagement activities are conducted promptly and effectively.</li></ul>What we're looking for in our ideal candidate: <ul> <li>Knowledge and experience in writing building safety cases and reports</li> <li>Experience in managing fire safety for residential and high-rise buildings</li> <li>Experience in writing and implementing a resident engagement strategy.</li> <li>Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND), or substantial relevant professional experience in a related field.</li> <li>A demonstrated ability to keep abreast of statutory compliance for building and fire safety</li> <li>People management experience, to be able to foster excellent working relationships to promote the best in the team.</li></ul>Our modern office is a bright, positive working environment with great collaborative working spaces. We also value hybrid working arrangements, and you will have the opportunity to shape and agree how you work between office and home to suit both your own and the business needs. The SHG "Be You" approach sums up our belief that everyone has the right to be who they are, and to be that person at work, in line with SHG's Values. We're always looking to improve diversity within our teams to enhance this culture and to be truly representative of the communities we work in. This role will be on Stockport Homes Limited terms and conditions. We understand that if you don't meet every requirement, you may be hesitant to apply but we still want to hear from you and encourage you to submit an application detailing your experiences, achievements, and the value you can bring to our team. If you require any reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please contact the People &amp; OD Team on <a href="mailto:humanresources@stockporthomes.org" target="_blank">humanresources@stockporthomes.org</a>. Please note that we do not accept applications through third-party websites. To ensure your application is reviewed, please apply directly through our careers page. We encourage you to apply early! We may close the vacancy sooner if we find the right candidate. If you are interested in discussing the role further then we'd like to hear from you, please contact Steve Mansey on <a href="mailto:steve.mansey@stockporthomes.org" target="_blank">steve.mansey@stockporthomes.org</a>. Closing date: 31st August 2025 Interview date: 10th September 2025 About Us Welcome to Stockport Homes Group (SHG), an umbrella organisation for four, socially responsible interdependent companies within the housing sector. What makes us unique is our vision: one where entrepreneurship and commercialisation go hand in hand with social impact. We are Stockport's largest landlord, managing over 12,000 properties on behalf of Stockport Council and Private Landlords, as well as our own growing portfolio of new build homes. As builders, landlords, architects and developers we believe in collective responsibility for more affordable housing. Equally, through a commitment to a range of wrap around services we look for ways to improve people's lives: from advice and support on health and wellbeing, to employment, educational opportunities and help in the home. All our profit is reinvested within the group to maximise opportunities for those who most need our help. Companies within SHG: Stockport Homes - Stockport Homes was formed in 2005, to manage housing stock across Stockport on behalf of Stockport Council. As a limited company, we operate as an ALMO which is an 'Arm's length management organisation', so whilst the company is owned by the Council, we operate independently on day-to-day matters and in delivering services to our customers. We are committed to providing quality homes across Stockport and listening to the voice of our customers to continually improve our services. Three Sixty - Three Sixty delivers innovative, high-quality construction, maintenance and facilities management services across Stockport, Greater Manchester and Cheshire. We are trades people who operate with a friendly, community-led approach. We get the balance right between excellent customer service and service delivery. We take pride in giving back to our local communities and each year we Gift Aid our profits to SKylight to support the work they do to help Stockport and the borough thrive. Skylight - SKylight is a Charitable Community Benefit Society, established in 2018, dedicated to transforming lives in Stockport. We work closely with local communities to support people into employment, alleviate poverty and enhance digital skills. Our services help individuals live independently while fostering strong community networks, particularly for those facing disadvantages. We are proud to contribute to making Stockport a great place to live and work. Viaduct Housing Partnership - Formed in 2017, Viaduct is a development partnership between Stockport Homes Group and Stockport Council, focusing on building more affordable homes in Stockport. SHG is proud to be an award-winning organisation dedicated to transforming the lives and communities of our customers and as a public-private sector fusion, SHG is focused on future growth and excellence - looking for the best people to join the Group to be on this exciting journey. 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Building Safety Manager

Sanctuary manages rented and shared ownership homes and supports community initiatives for thousands of customers across England. Our staff help make a real difference to the quality of people's lives. Director - Independent Living Flexible base location with a balance of home and office working £98,004 per year plus car allowance of £9,800 35 hours per week We have an exciting and newly created opportunity for a Director - Independent Living to manage and provide strategic leadership to Sanctuary's new Independent Living service, working closely alongside leaders in our regions. This role sits within our Housing England team, which manages homes across England, providing general rented housing, housing for older people, market rent properties, shared ownership and home ownership accommodation. Reporting to the Director of Housing and Customer Services you will provide strategic direction and operational leadership to support the ongoing development and effective delivery of the Group's Independent Living Housing services while bringing effective and inspirational leadership coupled with a quality-driven ethos. You will sit in the Affordable Housing Senior Management Team (SMT), with decision making ability into the national housing service. The role of Director - Independent Living will include: <ul><li>Providing strategic advice, tactical support and co-ordination to Group Directors, Director of Housing and Customer Services and Senior Managers in relation to the Group's Business and Strategic Plans for Independent Living</li><li>Leading and delivering on a range of strategic projects</li><li>Managing the development of local budgets and maintaining effective control to ensure compliance with all financial policies</li><li>Ensuring the delivery of high quality and value for money housing services throughout England, including London to meet the needs of customers</li><li>Providing effective leadership of all housing functions in the region(s) by promoting an effective organisational culture, safe working and performance focused environment</li></ul>Skills and experiences: <ul><li>Previous experience of leading a team located across several locations, with the customer at the heart of the business</li><li>Proven experience of implementing regional strategies for a similar type of organisation</li><li>Certificated Member of the Institute of Housing or similar coupled with a relevant degree is pivotal for success in this role</li><li>A knowledge and understanding of the political landscape of regions</li><li>Comprehensive experience of managing projects with strong project management skills</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills</li><li>This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence</li></ul>Why work for us? We are a not-for-profit housing association, and own and manage around 125,000 homes. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture, and nurture and reward talent. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people's lives. Our Benefits As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering: <ul><li>25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays</li></ul><ul><li>A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary</li><li>Life Assurance</li><li>Employee Advice Service including counselling</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Voluntary health plans </li><li>Employee discounts </li><li>Wellbeing support and tools</li><li>Employee recognition scheme</li><li>Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues</li></ul><ul><li>Role salary is £95,325 with an additional policy allowance of £2,678 per annum</li></ul>View the job profile (if the link is unavailable please visit the Sanctuary careers website) Closing Date: 28 August 2025 If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you - <a href="mailto:housing.recruitment@sanctuary.co.uk" target="_blank">housing.recruitment@sanctuary.co.uk</a> We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application. View more detail about what it's like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at - <a href="http://www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team" target="_blank">www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team</a> Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers' needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary's commitment to our Disability Confident employer status. Building Equality and Diversity Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working. Sanctuary Housing Services Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.

Director - Independent Living

Job description Post Ref: CC464 Please note: Internal at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance. The Safeguarding and QA Service are looking to appoint an Independent Reviewing Officer on a permanent basis to undertake the chairing of Child Protection Conferences and statutory reviews of Children who are Looked After in Calderdale. This post will provide an opportunity to participate in the quality assurance work which has been an invaluable contribution to the improvements to practice in the Borough. You will need demonstrable post-qualifying experience in statutory social work with children and families and experience of chairing meetings involving children and families. You will have a thorough working knowledge of the legal framework relating to child protection and looked after children, including Care Planning Regulations and the duties and responsibilities of the IRO as set out in the IRO Handbook (DfE 2010). You are required to hold a relevant Social Work qualification and SW England registration. The post holder will carry a combined caseload (CP/CLA) and be a member of a busy but supportive and committed team. You will play a full part in the teams work to ensure the effective safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of vulnerable children and young people in Calderdale. You will have an office base in the centre of Halifax however there is an opportunity for you to work flexibly from home and other offices within the local authority. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. For an informal discussion about this post please contact Simon Buttler 07734459562 or Kathryn Dempsey 07738785315. Previous applicants need not apply. Closing date: Sunday 17th August 2025 Interview Date: Tuesday 2nd September 2025 We may utilise digital interview methods. As part of our Vision <a href="https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/" target="_blank">https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/</a> we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities for both full and part time staff. Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel. For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub .

Independent Reviewing Officer

Job description Post Ref: CC518 Please note: Internal at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance. We're looking for a creative, enterprising, and enthusiastic person to join the CultureDale team as we continue to deliver an exciting and engaging creative programme with and for the communities of Calderdale. Be part of the team, be part of CultureDale. As our Community Engagement Officer, you will be responsible for devising and delivering a wide range of cultural participatory activities that engage and connect residents and community groups across Calderdale. You will work closely with local artists, cultural organisations, charities, and other partners to build positive relationships and create engaging events. With excellent communication skills, you will also represent the CultureDale team at relevant outside partnership bodies at local, regional, and national level. If you have experience in arts participation, planning and managing creative collaborative projects, and working with volunteers, we would love to hear from you. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact and leave a lasting legacy in our community. If you do not meet all the qualifications or experience listed in the job description, but you have relevant lived experience and are eager to learn, we will provide training and development opportunities to help you succeed in this role. If you're excited about the opportunity to celebrate the culture of Calderdale and want to be part of a dynamic team, we'd love to hear from you. Please download the full job description for more information on the role and how to apply. Closing Date: Sunday 17th August 2025 Interview Date: Wednesday 3rd September 2025 We may utilise digital interview methods. As part of our Vision <a href="https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/" target="_blank">https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/</a> we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities for both full and part time staff. On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change. Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel. For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub .

Community Engagement Officer

The Vacancy Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week) We are a values driven organisation committed to achieving our mission of 'One team, transforming lives'. Working for us means you can make a difference to the lives of vulnerable people in Stockport every day. It's also means you get to be part of a thriving and forward-looking organisation that prides itself on being a great place to work. We have a vacancy for a Housing Support Officer, to provide a service to customers with wide ranging needs, including some with complex needs, and facing multiple exclusion. All require intensive, personalised support to help them move forward with their lives and to sustain their tenancies and improve their mental health. Assessing risk and working effectively with in-house teams and external statutory and voluntary agencies (such as Social Care and Probation services) for the benefit of customers is key to success in this role. We are looking for someone whose previous experience of working with vulnerable individuals in a supportive capacity will empower customers to achieve successful outcomes &amp; sustain their tenancies. Passion, self-motivation, persistence &amp; determination are skills required from the successful candidate to engage &amp; support customers with a range of complex needs. You will have robust IT skills to effectively manage caseload as well as utilise Microsoft packages. Previous experience of clear &amp; accurate recording of customer interventions is also required. If you would like to informally discuss the Housing Support Officer role please contact Alison Williams, Housing Support Team Leader on 07866951160 or email <a href="mailto:alison.e.williams@stockporthomes.org" target="_blank">alison.e.williams@stockporthomes.org</a>. A driving licence &amp; access to a vehicle is necessary for this role. The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory enhanced clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service. This role will be on Skylight terms and conditions. The SHG "Be You" approach sums up our belief that everyone has the right to be who they are, and to be that person at work, in line with SHG's Values. We're always looking to improve diversity within our teams to enhance this culture and to be truly representative of the communities we work in. We understand that if you don't meet every requirement, you may be hesitant to apply but we still want to hear from you and encourage you to submit an application detailing your experiences, achievements, and the value you can bring to our team. If you require any reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please contact the People &amp; OD Team on <a href="mailto:humanresources@stockporthomes.org" target="_blank">humanresources@stockporthomes.org</a>. Please note that we do not accept applications through third-party websites. To ensure your application is reviewed, please apply directly through our careers page. We encourage an early application as we will interview suitable applicants throughout the campaign and close the advert once we have filled the vacancy. Closing date: Wednesday 27th August 2025 Interview date: Thursday 4th September 2025 About Us Welcome to Stockport Homes Group (SHG), an umbrella organisation for four, socially responsible interdependent companies within the housing sector. What makes us unique is our vision: one where entrepreneurship and commercialisation go hand in hand with social impact. We are Stockport's largest landlord, managing over 12,000 properties on behalf of Stockport Council and Private Landlords, as well as our own growing portfolio of new build homes. As builders, landlords, architects and developers we believe in collective responsibility for more affordable housing. Equally, through a commitment to a range of wrap around services we look for ways to improve people's lives: from advice and support on health and wellbeing, to employment, educational opportunities and help in the home. All our profit is reinvested within the group to maximise opportunities for those who most need our help. Companies within SHG: Stockport Homes - Stockport Homes was formed in 2005, to manage housing stock across Stockport on behalf of Stockport Council. As a limited company, we operate as an ALMO which is an 'Arm's length management organisation', so whilst the company is owned by the Council, we operate independently on day-to-day matters and in delivering services to our customers. We are committed to providing quality homes across Stockport and listening to the voice of our customers to continually improve our services. Three Sixty - Three Sixty delivers innovative, high-quality construction, maintenance and facilities management services across Stockport, Greater Manchester and Cheshire. We are trades people who operate with a friendly, community-led approach. We get the balance right between excellent customer service and service delivery. We take pride in giving back to our local communities and each year we Gift Aid our profits to SKylight to support the work they do to help Stockport and the borough thrive. Skylight - SKylight is a Charitable Community Benefit Society, established in 2018, dedicated to transforming lives in Stockport. We work closely with local communities to support people into employment, alleviate poverty and enhance digital skills. Our services help individuals live independently while fostering strong community networks, particularly for those facing disadvantages. We are proud to contribute to making Stockport a great place to live and work. Viaduct Housing Partnership - Formed in 2017, Viaduct is a development partnership between Stockport Homes Group and Stockport Council, focusing on building more affordable homes in Stockport. SHG is proud to be an award-winning organisation dedicated to transforming the lives and communities of our customers and as a public-private sector fusion, SHG is focused on future growth and excellence - looking for the best people to join the Group to be on this exciting journey. Our Benefits Personal Development Work/Life Balance Embrace Diversity Our Community Previous Next

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We're looking for a Learning and Development Advisor to join our Transportation team. Within this role, you can enjoy a fantastic, matched pension scheme, 24/7 virtual GP service for you and your family, a competitive annual holiday entitlement, with opportunities to buy/sell leave and even more. Can you envision a world without transportation links by land, sea, or air? Neither can we! Your journey is our journey. Join us at Kier Transportation, where we are working brilliantly together to make a difference, supporting the movement of people, goods, and equipment. Location: Nationwide, UK with remote / hybrid working available Hours: 37.5 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us What will you be responsible for? As a Learning and Development Advisor you will be supporting the Learning and Development Business Partner in delivering the learning and development strategy, including supporting bids, mobilisations and HR / L&amp;D projects. Your day to day will include: <ul> <li>Working with key stakeholders delivering and developing L&amp;D plans, providing advice and guidance on appropriate learning solutions, auditing and providing reporting against plans, increasing compliance levels</li> <li>Auditing and providing reporting against L&amp;D plans including the delivery of administration services for training records and other key activities</li> <li>Pro-actively supporting the business in developing and delivering fully integrated L&amp;D plans supporting business objectives, meeting legislative requirements, maximising employee capability and providing a future talent</li> <li>Supporting the implementation of group and divisional L&amp;D projects and initiatives, including facilitation of internal training</li> <li>Coaching and developing contract stakeholders maximising implementation effectiveness, promoting wellbeing of your team creating an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought, backgrounds and experience is actively encouraged and achieved</li> </ul>What are we looking for? This role of Learning and Development Advisor is great for you if: <ul> <li>You have experience in successfully advising on learning and development interventions in a commercial environment</li> <li>Can comfortably facilitate training</li> <li>Are willing and able to travel nationwide to visit contracts and projects</li> </ul>Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here . Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&amp;I action plan here . As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier #LI-MA1 <ul><li> Job Description - L&amp;D Advisor - Corporate.pdf </li></ul>

Learning and Development Advisor

Overview Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options. Our core values are 'Be open, be compassionate and be bold' and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential. We have an exciting opportunity for a Recovery Coordinator who has the skills and experience to assess and engage with our service users, ensuring that they access the right intervention at the right time, in a way that best meets their needs. No two days are the same and we treat every person who comes into our service as an individual, so being flexible, curious and a good listener are key. Where: HMP Hindley, Wigan Hours: Full Time, 37.5 per week Full Time Salary Range: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 (pro rata for part time hours) Contract Type: Permanent * Please 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 About the role: <ul><li>Supporting service users from point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey </li></ul><ul><li>Providing screening, assessment, and recovery planning and onward referral </li></ul><ul><li>Reducing drug and alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community </li></ul><ul><li>Promoting carer, service user and community involvement </li></ul><ul><li>Providing advocacy for access to partnership services </li></ul><ul><li>Working with service users to support social (re)integration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: promoting recovery, resilience, peer support and self-determination </li></ul><ul><li>Research, design and prepare subject matter and materials for groups / pods. </li></ul><ul><li>Deliver structured content within group settings to service users at various stages of recovery </li></ul><ul><li>Engage with debriefing and evaluations with co-facilitators after groups/pods have taken place, reviewing progress and identifying concerns with service users </li></ul><ul><li>Tailor specific workshops around the needs of the service users, such as: anger management, sleep disorders, relationships, etc </li></ul>About you: <ul><li>Have a strong understanding of substance misuse issues and experience of working within a similar field </li></ul><ul><li>Experience of working with groups/pods and managing group dynamics, such as conflict or challenging behaviour. </li></ul><ul><li>Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written with good IT skills </li></ul><ul><li>Proactive and able to work on own initiative with excellent time management and prioritising skills </li></ul><ul><li>Have a good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and good practice </li></ul><ul><li>Be a supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in partnership with a wide range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to manage change successfully in a way that prioritises the needs of service users </li></ul><ul><li>Understand the importance of information governance processes and commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguards </li></ul><ul><li>Seek out learning opportunities to improve and broaden your professional knowledge and skills and to contribute and oversee the learning and development of others </li></ul>What we will give to you: <ul><li>25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years' service "Capped at 30 days" </li></ul><ul><li>Paid 'Wellness' hour each week along with a 'Wellness' hub and Employee Assist Programme </li></ul><ul><li>Contributory pension scheme </li></ul><ul><li>Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc. </li></ul><ul><li>A friendly and supportive team </li></ul><ul><li>Training, career development &amp; progression opportunities </li></ul><ul><li>Generous Refer-a-Friend Scheme </li></ul>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. Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK The successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and obtain HMPPS security clearance. Direct applications only - we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35) ILW / OLW /Fringe N/A - Outside London Weighting Area Closing Date 17/8/2025 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Hannah Burns | <a href="mailto:Hannah.Burns@cgl.org.uk" target="_blank">Hannah.Burns@cgl.org.uk</a> This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

YMCA Trinity Group - Accommodation 'Inspiring communities, transforming young lives' Permanent Housing Support - Accommodation Night Worker Job Reference ANW-BSE-0725 Location Batt House, 56 Westgate Street, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1QG Our accommodation team plays a vital role in creating a secure and welcoming environment for young people with high needs. Now, we're looking for a compassionate and reliable Accommodation Night Worker to join our team in Bury St Edmunds. Job Role As an Accommodation Night Worker, you'll be the calm and reassuring presence overnight, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our residents, staff, and premises. Your responsibilities will include: <ul> <li>Supervising the building and ensuring all areas are clean, secure, and safe.</li> <li>Supporting the admittance of residents and staff during night hours.</li> <li>Minimising noise and disruption to maintain a peaceful environment.</li> <li>Assisting Accommodation Project Workers with any overnight needs.</li> <li>Responding appropriately to incidents and supporting residents with complex needs.</li></ul>What We're Looking For The successful applicant will have: <ul> <li>Experience working with young people with complex needs (not necessarily in a housing context).</li> <li>The ability to interact effectively with clients from diverse backgrounds.</li> <li>Strong interpersonal and organisational skills.</li> <li>Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team, particularly during unsociable hours.</li> <li>An understanding of current mental health issues and experience managing challenging behaviour.</li></ul>Download the Job Description in full in the Job Advert on our website In accordance with safer recruitment processes many of the roles we recruit for require successful candidates to undertake an appropriate criminal record background check. If an offer of work is accepted, YMCA Trinity Group will facilitate these checks on behalf of our staff and volunteers via the Disclosure and Barring Service. Days and hours- Night shifts-10:00pm -08.00am four days on 4 days off working pattern) What We Offer Annual salary is £25,396.80 per annum <ul> <li>5 weeks holiday plus public holiday allowance (pro rata for part-time)</li> <li>Competitive pay and pension scheme</li> <li>DBS check facilitated and paid</li> <li>Induction and on-the-job training</li> <li>Regular supervision and internal progression opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support</li></ul>YMCA Trinity Group strives to create a fulfilling and enjoyable place to work; we know how staff &amp; volunteers feel directly translates to the quality of service &amp; care we give our clients, and we also recognise the crucial role each and every one of us plays in helping to fulfil our Mission. Contact Us Please contact us if you would like to discuss further; E-mail Karen Attwood our Deputy Accommodation Manager on <a href="mailto:Karen.Attwood@ymcatrinity.org.ukrecruitment" target="_blank">Karen.Attwood@ymcatrinity.org.ukrecruitment</a>@ymcatrinity.org.uk or call on 07900787405 Closing date Applications will be assessed as received; therefore, should we fill the role sooner than expected we reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Early application is strongly advised. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of young people in Bury St Edmunds! Your role could be the difference they need. Additional Information Please note YMCA Trinity Group does not have a sponsored Licence to recruit non-UK workers and therefore all candidates are expected to be able to work in the UK. Unless stated otherwise, we do require an application form, completed in full, should you wish to be considered for a role with YMCA Trinity Group. Applications are scored against the relevant job description. CV's will not be considered as an application, merely an expression of interest. Occasionally we fill a role sooner than expected, we reserve the right to withdraw vacancies before an advertised closing date. Early application is advised. An email will be sent to confirm receipt of applications, please contact us if you have a problem submitting your application. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you soon! Ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals is paramount to our mission. As such, we are committed to upholding rigorous safeguarding practices in all aspects of our work. Join us in making a meaningful difference while adhering to the highest standards of care and protection for those we serve. Visit ymcatrinitygroup.org.uk to view our current work and volunteering opportunities

Housing Support - Accommodation Night Worker

Accommodation Assistant Start your career at Dalata Hotel Group! We are looking for team members to join us on an exciting journey. You will receive training through our Dalata Academy to help you learn important skills. You will also meet experienced team members who can help you grow. At Dalata, we believe in promoting from within. If you work hard, you can have new opportunities in the future. Join us and be part of a friendly team! Benefits <ul> <li>Free employee meals on duty</li> <li>50% Off F&amp;B in all properties</li> <li>€/£60 employee rate on rooms for all Dalata-owned hotels</li> <li>30% off Friends &amp; Family rate</li> <li>Extra AL day for every year worked (5 days to a maximum of 5 days)</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme.</li> <li>Cycle to Work Scheme/Transport Schemes</li> <li>SAYE (Save As You Earn Scheme)</li> <li>Pension access (Ask your HR Manager for local pension information)</li> <li>Development Opportunities through our Dalata Academy- support your career journey</li> <li>Staff Appreciation Initiatives, fun team-building activities and regular charity events</li> </ul>Your Job: <ul> <li>Ensure that all rooms and common areas are cleaned to the Dalata standard.</li> <li>Point out anything that needs fixing.</li> <li>Be ready to help in other departments.</li> </ul>What You'll Need: <ul> <li>Having experience in cleaning and housekeeping is good, but it is not needed.</li> <li>Friendly with customers</li> <li>Pay attention to details.</li> </ul>About Us Dalata Hotel Group - We bring the heart of hospitality to every hotel we own and operate. We see our growth and expansion plans as a way of spreading our unique way of caring for our guests further around the world, bringing better experiences to more people. Currently, the Dalata difference can be felt at each of our hotels in Ireland, the UK, Germany &amp; the Netherlands, and we'll keep expanding this further, focusing on key UK cities, Dublin and Continental Europe. Helping our people to grow and develop their careers is vitally important to us and is one of our highest priorities. We have many exciting and unique internal development programmes, each crafted to make sure our employees get the learning they need to be able to take the next step in their careers. Dalata Hotel Group Plc is an Inclusive Employer. We actively encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply to be part of our team. However, we understand everyone's needs are different; therefore, if you require any accommodations with this application process, please highlight your needs when you are completing your application process. Apply for this job

Accommodation Assistant

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

Social Housing Solicitor - Salary +Supervison bonus - Manchester 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 - Manchester

About the job PIA Co-Ordinator We are going through a fantastic period of growth and to support this growth we are looking to hire a PIA Coordinator to join our organisation. What were looking for? We are looking for an organised, self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Manchester Build Team. This hybrid role would suit someone who has previous experience with Openreach PIA processes. Sitting within the Project Management function the role will involve co-ordination of PIA activities between the planning, management and delivery functions and will play an integral part in the success of the PIA product deployment. As the department develops, opportunities for progression will arise. What will you be doing? <ul><li>Collaborating with our internal teams as point of contact for all aspects of the PIA journey.</li><li>Translate survey and design information to facilitate creation of NOIs</li><li>Undertake administration of the Openreach PIA CP portal along with and Joint User Pole agreements</li><li>Be responsible for the tracking and wider distribution of all NOIs, NAs, SPOs, MIs, Whereabouts</li><li>Communicate between multiple teams to ensure a coherent and efficient PIA journey is in place</li><li>Responding to queries and requests from across the business to support delivery</li><li>Supporting the development of project processes, workflows, and efficiency improvements in relation to PIA</li><li>General PIA Administration duties</li><li>Communication of updates/new releases to the wider business and maintenance of internal systems</li></ul>What is in it for you? <ul><li>28 days holidays per annum including bank holidays</li><li>Pension.</li><li>Life and disability cover</li><li>Were a young, dynamic and fast-growing business with excellent career progression opportunities on offer.</li></ul>

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