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Job Description About the Role Our Independent Living teams support older people living in their own homes by providing a warm and friendly housing management service. We have a new opportunity for an Independent Living Advisor to join our team in Newhaven. This part-time role (30 hours per week) is ideal for someone passionate about supporting older adults in maintaining their independence and well-being. Reporting to the Independent Living Manager, you'll provide intensive housing management services to residents in our sheltered housing schemes. Your responsibilities will include building strong relationships with customers, supporting new residents during viewings and move-ins, and helping them understand their tenancy rights and responsibilities. You'll also assist customers in accessing housing benefit support or financial advice, and make referrals for assistive technology, aids, and adaptations that promote independent living. Regular site inspections and health &amp; safety checks will be part of your routine, along with monitoring contractor performance to ensure high standards are maintained. While primarily based at our scheme in Newhaven, you'll need to be flexible to travel between local schemes and provide cover when required. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential. Please note, we are also looking for an Independent Living Advisor for our Newhaven scheme which is also a part-time position. What We're Looking For <ul><li>Experience working with older adults, promoting independence and community spirit</li><li>Strong commitment to Equality and Diversity</li><li>Adaptable communication skills, especially when explaining technical information</li><li>Solid administrative and numeracy skills</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office</li><li>Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle</li></ul>What You'll Get in Return <ul><li>Competitive salary £26,271 pro rata - (£22,518 for 30 hours per week)</li><li>Flexible hours: Monday-Friday between 9 am - 5 pm</li><li>Paid mileage: 45p per mile</li><li>Work mobile phone provided</li><li>Free DBS check</li><li>Company sick pay and life assurance (after qualifying period)</li><li>Up to 9% matched pension contributions</li><li>Lifestyle benefits portal: discounts at supermarkets, retailers, leisure activities &amp; more</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Simply Health cashback plan</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li></ul>If you are interested in joining us and would like to apply for this position, please review the role profile to view all the key responsibilities and submit a copy of your CV. TJTGP REEDTGP

Independent Living Advisor

We're building thriving communities as one of the UK's largest housing groups and a leading developer of affordable housing. We believe everyone is entitled to a good home they can afford, in a place they are proud to live. More than 100,000 people live in our homes. If you want to experience work that's truly rewarding, join us. Because when we achieve together, customers and communities thrive. Work for Orbit. Believe in people. The role We are looking for a customer focused individual to join a small team at one of schemes in Leamington Spa. Working onsite, this is a customer facing role and we are looking for someone with excellent communication skills. You will have strong PC skills, good attention to detail and be looking to provide excellent service to our older and vulnerable customer base. This is a busy site, and the ability to work at pace whilst delivering excellent service will be key This role is part of Customer &amp; Communities where you'll help us to lead the way keeping our promise to more than 100,000 customers. What you'll achieve <ul><li>Support the Scheme Manager in providing excellent service and ensuring a safe place for customers to live. Deal with issues round lettings, tenancy management, safeguarding etc.</li><li>Develop and maintain professional relationships with customers and leaseholders, and ensure adhering to code of conduct and professional boundaries.</li><li>Assist in all H+S requirements, following policy and procedure.</li><li>Create a lively and vibrant environment to reduce social isolation.</li><li>Monitor grounds / maintenance staff whilst onsite (internal and external teams)</li><li>Assist in ensuring customer safety checks are completed daily/weekly /monthly and within agreed timescales.</li></ul>What you'll bring Essential skills <ul><li>Knowledge and/or experience of the issues faced by older people or vulnerable groups.</li><li>Competent user of ICT, with the ability to send emails, compose and print letters, complete online forms and be able to use in-house IT packages.</li><li>Uses appropriate language when dealing with internal &amp; external people.</li><li>Able to have a customer perspective and respond effectively to their needs and expectations.</li><li>Able to build and maintain professional relationships with customers and colleagues to ensure the customer has a great experience of the services being delivered.</li></ul>Desirable skills <ul><li>CIH level 2 or 3 in Housing Practice, equivalent qualification, or the desire to undertake a professional qualification</li></ul>Why Orbit? Choosing us means being rewarded in every sense. Here's what you can expect to enjoy with us. A rewarding experience that works for you We strive to create an inclusive experience with benefits and wellbeing programmes designed to help you, and your loved ones, to thrive. For a better work life balance, we offer flexible working opportunities for many roles. A place to progress From training programmes to professional qualifications, we provide opportunities to learn and develop at every stage of your career. Whether you're a student, graduate or experienced professional we'll support you to grow. For leaders, our tailored development journeys are designed to stretch and strengthen your leadership skills. As well as practical training, we give you access to renowned business schools and experiential programmes for greater breadth and depth of learning. A purpose to feel proud of We're proud to make a difference to people together. We're values-driven with a commercial focus on performance - because the more profit we make, the more we can achieve for people. What brings us together is a passionate belief in progress and people. Read more about the values and purpose that drive us on our careers website. How we hire We aim to make our hiring process simple and fair: <ol><li>Online application</li><li>Interview(s)</li><li>Decision and offer</li></ol> We put the safeguarding of our customers, colleagues and contractors at the heart of everything we do and as such, certain roles will be subject to a DBS check.

Independent Living Scheme Assistant

The Vacancy House Manager - Retirement Living Location: Century Court estate in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire Hours: 30 hours per week (Monday to Friday, all year round) Salary: £22,557.60 ACTUAL per year plus benefits and bonus We do not currently offer sponsorship - applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Make a Difference Every Day Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer service? Do you thrive in a role that involves multi-tasking, problem-solving, and event organisation? McCarthy Stone, the UK's leading retirement living provider, is looking for a House Manager to lead our welcoming estate in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire. Why Work with McCarthy Stone? We offer a rewarding role with a range of employee benefits, including: <ul> <li>Group personal pension and life assurance</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme</li> <li>Flexible working hours</li> <li>Work in beautiful surroundings</li> <li>Generous annual leave (25 days, rising to 28 days) plus bank holidays</li> <li>Access to our employee discounts platform (gift cards, supermarkets, restaurants, and more)</li></ul>Role Overview - House Manager As House Manager, you'll be the friendly, professional point of contact for homeowners and their families. Your key focus will be supporting a safe, welcoming and independent lifestyle for our residents. Key responsibilities include: <ul> <li>Welcoming new homeowners and helping them settle into their new homes</li> <li>Providing a front-of-house service and engaging warmly with all visitors</li> <li>Being the first point of contact for residents and offering assistance, guidance, or support</li> <li>Managing supplier relationships to ensure smooth day-to-day operations</li> <li>Acting as the face of McCarthy Stone for homeowners' families and friends</li> <li>Handling resident concerns with sensitivity, confidentiality, and respect</li> <li>Overseeing estate management, including communal areas, gardens, and grounds</li> <li>Supporting the development of a strong community through organising social events and regular resident meetings</li> <li>Ensuring compliance with all Health and Safety requirements</li></ul>About You - What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who: <ul> <li>Has excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude</li> <li>Has previous experience in a customer-facing or service management role</li> <li>Demonstrates professionalism and a commitment to high-quality service</li> <li>Enjoys variety and takes initiative in a busy environment</li> <li>Can solve problems effectively and remain calm under pressure</li> <li>Is comfortable using Microsoft Word, Outlook, and other basic digital tools</li> <li>Has an awareness of basic Health and Safety (training will be provided)</li> <li>Holds or is willing to obtain first aid qualifications (training provided)</li></ul>Training &amp; Development You'll receive full support and professional training through our in-house development programmes, which include: <ul> <li>First Aid certification</li> <li>Dementia Friends training</li> <li>Workplace safety courses</li> <li>Ongoing development and progression support</li></ul>Apply Now If you're looking for a meaningful part-time role that combines responsibility, variety, and community impact - we'd love to hear from you. Applications are reviewed as soon as they're received. We may appoint before the closing date, so early application is encouraged. Please note: McCarthy Stone is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We do not currently offer sponsorship - applicants must have the right to work in the UK. #LI-GM1 About Us As the UK's leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of January 2025, McCarthy Stone operates over 545 developments across the UK for more than 24,200 people. We believe in championing the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected, recognised, and valued than ever. In late 2020 we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain. We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list! Our Customers The Benefits 24 days annual leave Pension plan Life assurance Employee assistance helpline Health screening Eyecare voucher scheme Long service award Testimonials "I enjoy working for McCarthy and Stone as a House Manager because I am very well supported in my Role by my manager. I am able to make the day to day decisions but always have immediate support on the rare times I need help. It's a breath of Fresh Air working for a focused dynamic company who know what they are trying to achieve as a team." Linda Diamond - House Manager "Only at McCarthy Stone can you start in the middle of a pandemic and feel at home within a couple of weeks ... it's all about our great people and how welcome they make you feel ... even if it was through a screen!" Andrea Waldron - Senior HR Business Partner "From my first week I felt like part of the team, everyone is helpful and pro-active, which is crucial in a fast paced environment. I've had the opportunity to work on some exciting projects, it's a very 'hands-on' approach here with plenty of opportunity to be involved and play a part in delivering developments." Emily Bishop - Principal Planning Associate "Working for McCarthy Stone is a very fulfilling experience. The staff here are all empathetic and professional. Guiding people in purchasing an apartment, watching them settle in and make friends, and then watching them lead a happy and carefree retirement is very rewarding." Caroline Craig-cordel - Sales Consultant "I found it inspiring how working in McCarthy Stone gives you a chance to make so many people happier, every day. And what we do is so important to our homeowners! In my marketing career before I couldn't dream about customers sharing their thoughts about my campaigns, but here it happens all the time." Stan Smolyar - Head of Brand Previous Next

House Manager

Exciting Housing Leadership Opportunities Be Part of Our City's Growth and Transformation Service Manager vacancies Are you an inspirational leader with a passion for making a real difference? Join Sheffield City Council, one of the UK's largest and most dynamic social landlords at the heart of a thriving, ambitious city. With a housing stock of nearly 40,000 tenanted and leasehold properties, our Housing &amp; Neighbourhoods Service is integral to Sheffield's continued success and growth. As we embark on delivering our new Housing Strategy, we have three Service Manager vacancies across Older People's Independent Living, Supported Housing and Temporary Accommodation, and Neighbourhood Services. This is your chance to play a crucial role in shaping the future for residents and communities throughout Sheffield. We are looking for exceptional individuals who are: <ul> <li>Experienced operational managers with a proven ability to deliver results</li> <li>Natural leaders who inspire teams and communicate effectively</li> <li>Committed to delivering exceptional customer service to diverse communities</li> <li>Performance-driven, with a record of achieving outstanding outcomes</li> <li>Change-makers, eager to drive continual improvement and innovative transformation</li> <li>Great listeners, ready to seek and act on feedback from residents and partners</li> <li>Skilled collaborators, able to build alliances and engage stakeholders for the benefit of Sheffield's people</li> <li>Strategic thinkers, capable of aligning operational delivery with the Council's political direction and vision</li> </ul>If you are ready to take on a high-profile role within a supportive and ambitious team, and want to help Sheffield's communities flourish, we would love to hear from you. Your leadership could be the key to unlocking new opportunities, delivering outstanding housing services, and driving positive change for thousands of residents. Service Manager -Older People's Independent Living OPIL (Older Persons Independent Living) service provides specialist housing and support for older adults (typically over 60) through schemes like sheltered housing, focusing on safety, independence, and integrated care, accessible via the council's housing options, Service Manager -Supported Housing and Temporary Accommodation This team works in meeting statutory duties for homeless individuals in priority need, towards more suitable, stable housing options, while preventing homelessness with multi-agency support, especially for vulnerable groups. Service Manager-Neighbourhood Services. The Neighbourhood teams manage the Customer access points, Tenancy Enforcement and Sustainment, Estate Services, Community Engagement, Lettings, and the delivery of our Housing Plus model, where we identify and refer for additional support, to allow tenants to live independently and achieve a sustainable tenancy. We are interested in hearing from candidates who are Chartered Institute of Housing level 4 qualified, but if not, we will support successful candidates to achieve it when in post. Achievement of this qualification is essential due to changes in legislation, and this is now a statutory requirement. These are politically restricted posts and require significant time in the office and/ or at locations around the city. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an online assessment on Friday 6th February and final interview, in person in Sheffield on either 10th, 11th or 12th February. Please indicate any restrictions with your availability on these dates on your application. For an informal discussion contact David Wilkinson, Service Manager on <a href="mailto:David.Wilkinson@sheffield.gov.uk" target="_blank">David.Wilkinson@sheffield.gov.uk</a> We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups. We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly. It is a great time to join us and we welcome your application. Under the Guaranteed Interview scheme, applicants who are disabled, care leavers, or armed forces veterans will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria and indicate their eligibility on the application form. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all individuals, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for everyone and where appropriate to the role the successful applicant will be required to undertake relevant safeguarding checks. Full-time employees work 37 hours for 52 weeks of the year and we offer a generous holiday entitlement. We are open to discussions about a wide range of flexible working opportunities which benefit you and the Council, including reduced hour contracts, working part time or as a job share. If you are appointed to this role, your starting salary will be at the bottom of the grade. If you provide payslip evidence that your basic pay is greater than the bottom of the grade, we will consider starting you at the point of minimum advantage within the grade. Equality of pay is extremely important to us. All roles at Sheffield City Council are going through an evaluation process which may result in changes to some pay arrangements from 2026. Find out more on our New job evaluation process to be introduced at Sheffield City Council | Sheffield City Council

Service Manager - Housing

Housing Support Specialist Application Deadline: 25 January 2026 Department: Housing Support Employment Type: Permanent Location: East Sussex - St-Leonards-On-Sea Reporting To: Team Manager Compensation: GBP 27,942 / year Description Location: Office base in Hastings (covering Hastings/Rother) Salary: GBP 27,942 per year (plus GBP 1,000 essential car user allowance, GBP 800 Rough Sleepers Allowance and Unsociable Hours shift allowance) Hours: 37 per week The working pattern includes two early morning shifts, starting at 5.00am (Summer) or 6.00am (Winter) Monday - Friday. Other working days are 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday - Friday. What you'll be doing: Are you passionate about ending the cycle of rough sleeping for people who are experiencing homelessness? Are you interested in a career in housing support, mental health recovery and wellbeing development? Southdown's Outreach and Move On teams support those who are rough sleeping to move away from homelessness by accessing accommodation options. As a Housing Support Specialist you'll work alongside a multiagency team, supporting people who have experienced the trauma of homelessness, to make positive and lasting changes in their lives. You'll provide early morning street outreach to people sleeping rough in Hastings/Rother, combined with move on / tenancy support as your clients take steps away from homelessness and into accommodation. You'll provide flexible, trauma-informed support, focusing on ending rough sleeping by identifying the support each person needs. This may include support with substance dependency, mental and physical health needs, domestic abuse, current or historical offending. We welcome applications from candidates with previous experience in roles such as Support Worker, Outreach Worker, Community Specialist, Case Manager, Social Worker, Housing Support Worker, Social Care Prescriber, Community Health Worker, Community Outreach Coordinator or Care Coordinator. However, this is not essential and we will provide a full induction and training programme for all successful candidates. Perks and benefits: You'll be joining one of the largest providers of care, support and housing services in Sussex, which we're proud to say we've been doing for over 50 years! In exchange we can offer some great benefits, including: <ul><li>Health cost cash-back scheme: access to our health insurance scheme which covers dental, optical, physical therapies and other medical treatments with the option to add greater levels of cover. </li><li>Interest-free loans: assistance with larger costs that arise such as tenancy deposits, season travel tickets or buying a car. </li><li>Access to the Easit Network: discounts and incentives on train, bus and car journeys such as 15% off eligible daily and season rail tickets. </li><li>Blue Light card: access to discount services for the social care sector with savings across thousands of online shops, restaurants, and high-street vendors. </li><li>Free advice and counselling service: confidential emotional support and practical guidance from our independent telephone service. </li><li>25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays. </li><li>Rough Sleepers Allowance - GBP 800 per year.</li><li>Essential car user allowance - GBP 1,000 per year.</li><li>Unsociable hours allowance - an extra GBP 4.40 per shift.</li></ul>Skills, knowledge and experience What you need for the role: <ul><li>Available to work unsociable hours (2 early morning shifts per week starting at 5am or 6am)</li><li>A personalised care approach, with empathy and understanding</li><li>An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which will be paid for by Southdown </li><li>A full driving Licence is essential along with access to your own car or a car insured for you</li></ul>What would be nice: <ul><li>Knowledge of complex and diverse support needs relating to homelessness, mental health and substance misuse</li><li>Awareness of the causes of rough sleeping and the barriers preventing people who are rough sleeping from engaging in services</li><li>Experience working in a supported housing or homelessness setting</li><li>Experience supporting individuals with complex mental health needs </li></ul>Training: Our award winning in house training team will help you to gain valuable qualifications, continually develop your skills and build a great career with the largest provider of housing, care and support in Sussex. How to apply:Please click on the 'Apply Now' button and fill out our simple one-page application form. Please note, if we receive a large number of applications then this position may close before the advertised application closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Housing Support Specialist

Job Description Housing Liaison Officer (Termination &amp; Sign Up Officer) £41,133 - £43,680 per annum 1 Permanent Post This position reports to the Termination &amp; Sign-Up Team Leader and is part of Strategic Void Management. This job has no direct line management of staff. The role will predominately be signing up applicants ensuring they are issued the correct tenancy and also at times carrying out Accompanied Viewings with tenants. Another function the post holder will be responsible for is ensuring tenancies are terminated speedily within housing law to ensure no delays in the voids process. This post will also be responsible for updating NEC property, voids module and other associated spreadsheet to allow the monitoring of void properties, sign-ups and tenancy termination. The post is based at Bridge Road Depot and is not a hybrid role with the post holder having to attend the office five days a week., It would be advantageous for the candidate to have knowledge of housing law, LBN's housing stock, voids and any qualifications relating to housing or housing law. Also, a knowledge of the allocations process would be helpful to the job role. Please view JD here closing date: 12th January 2026 Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that's all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>. About Us The London Borough of Newham is located only 5 miles east of London. It is well positioned with access to all major networks in London and the south east. It is well connected by public transport with, bus, tube and DLR. When the Crossrail service opens it will call at Custom House close to our council offices and also Stratford station and from there to central London. The London City Airport which serves major European cities is located at Royal Albert Dock. Newham has the youngest overall population in the country. It was one of the six host boroughs for the 2012 Summer Olympics and contains most of the Olympic Park including the London Stadium. It has a thriving arts quarter with the Theatre Royal Stratford East offering excellent entertainment for all the family. There is the University of East London which has two campuses in Newham, one in Stratford and another next to the regenerated Royal Albert Dock. It also has a large Westfield shopping Centre in Stratford which has all the major retailers there.

Housing Liaison Officer (Terminations & Sign Up Officer)

Housing Liaison Officer (Termination &amp; Sign Up Officer) £41,133 - £43,680 per annum 1 Permanent Post This position reports to the Termination &amp; Sign-Up Team Leader and is part of Strategic Void Management. This job has no direct line management of staff. The role will predominately be signing up applicants ensuring they are issued the correct tenancy and also at times carrying out Accompanied Viewings with tenants. Another function the post holder will be responsible for is ensuring tenancies are terminated speedily within housing law to ensure no delays in the voids process. This post will also be responsible for updating NEC property, voids module and other associated spreadsheet to allow the monitoring of void properties, sign-ups and tenancy termination. The post is based at Bridge Road Depot and is not a hybrid role with the post holder having to attend the office five days a week., It would be advantageous for the candidate to have knowledge of housing law, LBN's housing stock, voids and any qualifications relating to housing or housing law. Also, a knowledge of the allocations process would be helpful to the job role. Please view JD here closing date: 12th January 2026 Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that's all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.

The Vacancy House Manager - Retirement Living Location: Beaumaris Court estate in Sheringham, Norfolk Hours: 25 hours per week (Monday to Friday, all year round) Salary: £18,798.00 ACTUAL per year plus benefits and bonus We do not currently offer sponsorship - applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Make a Difference Every Day Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer service? Do you thrive in a role that involves multi-tasking, problem-solving, and event organisation? McCarthy Stone, the UK's leading retirement living provider, is looking for a House Manager to lead our welcoming estate in Beaumaris Court, Sheringham, Norfolk Why Work with McCarthy Stone? We offer a rewarding role with a range of employee benefits, including: <ul> <li>Group personal pension and life assurance</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme</li> <li>Flexible working hours</li> <li>Work in beautiful surroundings</li> <li>Generous annual leave (25 days, rising to 28 days) plus bank holidays</li> <li>Access to our employee discounts platform (gift cards, supermarkets, restaurants, and more)</li></ul>Role Overview - House Manager As House Manager, you'll be the friendly, professional point of contact for homeowners and their families. Your key focus will be supporting a safe, welcoming and independent lifestyle for our residents. Key responsibilities include: <ul> <li>Welcoming new homeowners and helping them settle into their new homes</li> <li>Providing a front-of-house service and engaging warmly with all visitors</li> <li>Being the first point of contact for residents and offering assistance, guidance, or support</li> <li>Managing supplier relationships to ensure smooth day-to-day operations</li> <li>Acting as the face of McCarthy Stone for homeowners' families and friends</li> <li>Handling resident concerns with sensitivity, confidentiality, and respect</li> <li>Overseeing estate management, including communal areas, gardens, and grounds</li> <li>Supporting the development of a strong community through organising social events and regular resident meetings</li> <li>Ensuring compliance with all Health and Safety requirements</li></ul>About You - What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who: <ul> <li>Has excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude</li> <li>Has previous experience in a customer-facing or service management role</li> <li>Demonstrates professionalism and a commitment to high-quality service</li> <li>Enjoys variety and takes initiative in a busy environment</li> <li>Can solve problems effectively and remain calm under pressure</li> <li>Is comfortable using Microsoft Word, Outlook, and other basic digital tools</li> <li>Has an awareness of basic Health and Safety (training will be provided)</li> <li>Holds or is willing to obtain first aid qualifications (training provided)</li></ul>Training &amp; Development You'll receive full support and professional training through our in-house development programmes, which include: <ul> <li>First Aid certification</li> <li>Dementia Friends training</li> <li>Workplace safety courses</li> <li>Ongoing development and progression support</li></ul>Apply Now If you're looking for a meaningful part-time role that combines responsibility, variety, and community impact - we'd love to hear from you. Applications are reviewed as soon as they're received. We may appoint before the closing date, so early application is encouraged. Please note: McCarthy Stone is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We do not currently offer sponsorship - applicants must have the right to work in the UK. #LI-GM1 INDM About Us As the UK's leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of January 2025, McCarthy Stone operates over 545 developments across the UK for more than 24,200 people. We believe in championing the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected, recognised, and valued than ever. In late 2020 we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain. We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list! Our Customers The Benefits 24 days annual leave Pension plan Life assurance Employee assistance helpline Health screening Eyecare voucher scheme Long service award Testimonials "I enjoy working for McCarthy and Stone as a House Manager because I am very well supported in my Role by my manager. I am able to make the day to day decisions but always have immediate support on the rare times I need help. It's a breath of Fresh Air working for a focused dynamic company who know what they are trying to achieve as a team." Linda Diamond - House Manager "Only at McCarthy Stone can you start in the middle of a pandemic and feel at home within a couple of weeks ... it's all about our great people and how welcome they make you feel ... even if it was through a screen!" Andrea Waldron - Senior HR Business Partner "From my first week I felt like part of the team, everyone is helpful and pro-active, which is crucial in a fast paced environment. I've had the opportunity to work on some exciting projects, it's a very 'hands-on' approach here with plenty of opportunity to be involved and play a part in delivering developments." Emily Bishop - Principal Planning Associate "Working for McCarthy Stone is a very fulfilling experience. The staff here are all empathetic and professional. Guiding people in purchasing an apartment, watching them settle in and make friends, and then watching them lead a happy and carefree retirement is very rewarding." Caroline Craig-cordel - Sales Consultant "I found it inspiring how working in McCarthy Stone gives you a chance to make so many people happier, every day. And what we do is so important to our homeowners! In my marketing career before I couldn't dream about customers sharing their thoughts about my campaigns, but here it happens all the time." Stan Smolyar - Head of Brand Previous Next

The Vacancy Do you take pride in delivering excellent customer service? Do you get satisfaction from a role that involves multi-tasking and finding solutions? Do you enjoy organising and facilitating social events? McCarthy Stone is the leading UK's retirement living providers. We are recruiting a permanent House Manager to join the team at our Martello Court development based in Eastbourne, East Sussex. Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday - We will consider a job share. Hourly rate: £26,317.20 per annum (Salary to be pro rata'd if job share) Benefits: Group personal pension, life assurance, Employee Assist Scheme, and flexible working hours working in the most beautiful surroundings, generous annual leave entitlement. About the Role of a House Manager We are seeking a customer centric House Manager to exemplify the high-quality customer standards that we are renowned for. Our House Manager's key role is to enhance our Homeowner's quality of life and enable them to maintain their independence. This is a diverse role encompassing high level customer service and front of house and facilities management. The successful candidate will be responsible for building a strong community with our homeowners through event coordination, and regular meetings to report company updates and address the priorities of our residents. Some of the House Manager duties within this role include: <ul> <li>Welcoming new Homeowners and supporting them to settle into their apartments.</li> <li>Providing a professional front of house service and dealing all visitors in a friendly manner.</li> <li>Being the first point of contact for all our Homeowners and offering them help, support and advice as necessary.</li> <li>Working in collaboration with our partners and suppliers to ensure the smooth running of the estate</li> <li>Being the 'face' of McCarthy Stone for the families and friends of our Homeowners.</li> <li>Dealing with Homeowners issues with sensitivity and understand the need for confidentiality and respect their privacy.</li> <li>Managing the development -gardens and grounds - in an efficient and effective manner, providing our Homeowners with a safe, secure, well maintained, and pleasant environment</li> <li>Facilitating social interaction and helping Homeowners to enjoy retirement living to the full.</li> <li>Ensuring that all Health and Safety requirements are adhered to.</li></ul>The successful candidate will have the following key competencies: <ul> <li>Excellent communication skills with a real "can do" attitude.</li> <li>Extensive experience in a professional customer service orientated position.</li> <li>A professional approach with high quality standards.</li> <li>Thrives in a busy a varied role, where every day will be different.</li> <li>Be resilient and can problem solve effectively.</li> <li>An awareness of basic Health and Safety will be a distinct advantage.</li> <li>A good level of computer literacy including Microsoft Word and Outlook.</li> <li>Previous/current work based first aid qualifications will be an advantage although successful candidates will receive all the necessary training on commencement of the role.</li></ul>Could this role be the perfect job for you? Apply now! All applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we hold the right to appoint before the closing date. About Us As the UK's leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of January 2025, McCarthy Stone operates over 545 developments across the UK for more than 24,200 people. We believe in championing the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected, recognised, and valued than ever. In late 2020 we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain. We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list! Our Customers The Benefits 24 days annual leave Pension plan Life assurance Employee assistance helpline Health screening Eyecare voucher scheme Long service award Testimonials "I enjoy working for McCarthy and Stone as a House Manager because I am very well supported in my Role by my manager. I am able to make the day to day decisions but always have immediate support on the rare times I need help. It's a breath of Fresh Air working for a focused dynamic company who know what they are trying to achieve as a team." Linda Diamond - House Manager "Only at McCarthy Stone can you start in the middle of a pandemic and feel at home within a couple of weeks ... it's all about our great people and how welcome they make you feel ... even if it was through a screen!" Andrea Waldron - Senior HR Business Partner "From my first week I felt like part of the team, everyone is helpful and pro-active, which is crucial in a fast paced environment. I've had the opportunity to work on some exciting projects, it's a very 'hands-on' approach here with plenty of opportunity to be involved and play a part in delivering developments." Emily Bishop - Principal Planning Associate "Working for McCarthy Stone is a very fulfilling experience. The staff here are all empathetic and professional. Guiding people in purchasing an apartment, watching them settle in and make friends, and then watching them lead a happy and carefree retirement is very rewarding." Caroline Craig-cordel - Sales Consultant "I found it inspiring how working in McCarthy Stone gives you a chance to make so many people happier, every day. And what we do is so important to our homeowners! In my marketing career before I couldn't dream about customers sharing their thoughts about my campaigns, but here it happens all the time." Stan Smolyar - Head of Brand Previous Next

The Vacancy Do you take pride in delivering excellent customer service? Do you get satisfaction from a role that involves multi-tasking and finding solutions? Do you enjoy organising and facilitating social events? McCarthy Stone is the leading UK's retirement living providers. We are recruiting a permanent House Manager to join the team at our Eadhelm Court development based in Edenbridge, Kent. Hours: 25 hours per week -Monday to Friday Hourly rate: £18,798 per annum Benefits: Group personal pension, life assurance, Employee Assist Scheme, and flexible working hours working in the most beautiful surroundings, generous annual leave entitlement. About the Role of a House Manager We are seeking a customer centric House Manager to exemplify the high-quality customer standards that we are renowned for. Our House Manager's key role is to enhance our Homeowner's quality of life and enable them to maintain their independence. This is a diverse role encompassing high level customer service and front of house and facilities management. The successful candidate will be responsible for building a strong community with our homeowners through event coordination, and regular meetings to report company updates and address the priorities of our residents. Some of the House Manager duties within this role include: <ul> <li>Welcoming new Homeowners and supporting them to settle into their apartments.</li> <li>Providing a professional front of house service and dealing all visitors in a friendly manner.</li> <li>Being the first point of contact for all our Homeowners and offering them help, support and advice as necessary.</li> <li>Working in collaboration with our partners and suppliers to ensure the smooth running of the estate</li> <li>Being the 'face' of McCarthy Stone for the families and friends of our Homeowners.</li> <li>Dealing with Homeowners issues with sensitivity and understand the need for confidentiality and respect their privacy.</li> <li>Managing the development -gardens and grounds - in an efficient and effective manner, providing our Homeowners with a safe, secure, well maintained, and pleasant environment</li> <li>Facilitating social interaction and helping Homeowners to enjoy retirement living to the full.</li> <li>Ensuring that all Health and Safety requirements are adhered to.</li></ul>The successful candidate will have the following key competencies: <ul> <li>Excellent communication skills with a real "can do" attitude.</li> <li>Extensive experience in a professional customer service orientated position.</li> <li>A professional approach with high quality standards.</li> <li>Thrives in a busy a varied role, where every day will be different.</li> <li>Be resilient and can problem solve effectively.</li> <li>An awareness of basic Health and Safety will be a distinct advantage.</li> <li>A good level of computer literacy including Microsoft Word and Outlook.</li> <li>Previous/current work based first aid qualifications will be an advantage although successful candidates will receive all the necessary training on commencement of the role.</li></ul>Could this role be the perfect job for you? Apply now! All applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we hold the right to appoint before the closing date. About Us As the UK's leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of January 2025, McCarthy Stone operates over 545 developments across the UK for more than 24,200 people. We believe in championing the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected, recognised, and valued than ever. In late 2020 we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain. We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list! Our Customers The Benefits 24 days annual leave Pension plan Life assurance Employee assistance helpline Health screening Eyecare voucher scheme Long service award Testimonials "I enjoy working for McCarthy and Stone as a House Manager because I am very well supported in my Role by my manager. I am able to make the day to day decisions but always have immediate support on the rare times I need help. It's a breath of Fresh Air working for a focused dynamic company who know what they are trying to achieve as a team." Linda Diamond - House Manager "Only at McCarthy Stone can you start in the middle of a pandemic and feel at home within a couple of weeks ... it's all about our great people and how welcome they make you feel ... even if it was through a screen!" Andrea Waldron - Senior HR Business Partner "From my first week I felt like part of the team, everyone is helpful and pro-active, which is crucial in a fast paced environment. I've had the opportunity to work on some exciting projects, it's a very 'hands-on' approach here with plenty of opportunity to be involved and play a part in delivering developments." Emily Bishop - Principal Planning Associate "Working for McCarthy Stone is a very fulfilling experience. The staff here are all empathetic and professional. Guiding people in purchasing an apartment, watching them settle in and make friends, and then watching them lead a happy and carefree retirement is very rewarding." Caroline Craig-cordel - Sales Consultant "I found it inspiring how working in McCarthy Stone gives you a chance to make so many people happier, every day. And what we do is so important to our homeowners! In my marketing career before I couldn't dream about customers sharing their thoughts about my campaigns, but here it happens all the time." Stan Smolyar - Head of Brand Previous Next

Title: Neighbourhood Housing Lead -East and East Anglia - Multiple Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time - 35 hours Salary: £35,951 per annum to £39,531 per annum (London weighted salary) dependant on experience, plus £1,300 ECU allowance* Grade: 7 Reporting Office: Stratford, London, E15 Working/Patch Location: Redbridge, Newham, Havering, Barking and Tower Hamlets. Persona: Agile: 20% - 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/working location (hybrid working) Working Pattern: Monday - Friday - 09:00 - 17:00 Closing Date: 14th January 2026 -23:00 Interview Dates: To be confirmed. Interviews may be held in person at our Stratford office. Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more... Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated. Previous applicants need not apply (if prior application regretted in the last 12 weeks) Role Profile - Neighbourhood Housing Lead.docx Join our East and East Anglia Team at L&amp;Q: Would you like to join our revamped Housing Management Team as a Neighbourhood Housing Lead and help us to deliver an excellent service for residents? This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who is a customer-focused team player. If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply! Your impact in the role, as the Neighbourhood Housing Lead, you'll be responsible for the following: <ul><li>Supporting the Housing Management team to deliver a reliable, repeatable, and consistent service for residents. </li><li>You will be key to improving resident satisfaction, building trust, and making sure that residents have a home that they're happy in</li><li>You'll be the primary relationship holder with the residents living in homes on your patch. Patches are being designed to align with local authority areas and are expected to cover around 500 - 600 homes.</li></ul>What you'll bring: <ul><li>You should have a proven track record of building relationships with people and be able to communicate well with colleagues and residents.</li><li>You'll be able to problem solve and will pride yourself on your grit and determination. You'll have a can-do attitude and be motivated by keeping promises to residents.</li><li>You'll be willing to push boundaries and challenge the business where needed to achieve the very best outcomes for residents.</li><li>You'll have excellent time management skills along with the ability to manage a complex workload whilst adhering to important deadlines.</li><li>Stakeholder management is also key to this role and an ability to engage with a diverse customer base is essential.</li><li>Have demonstrable experience in a similar role.</li><li>Have a valid license and access to a car for work use.</li></ul>Our customers are the most important part of our business and as a member of the Housing Management team, it is vital that you display passion and commitment to lead and deliver an excellent service every time. This will be measured against the high standards and values that we set across the organisation and department If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email <a href="mailto:lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk</a> About L&amp;Q: We're one of the UK's leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people's health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life. 250,000 people call our properties 'home', and we're proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England. People are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate values and behavioural framework, which outlines our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&amp;Q. At L&amp;Q, we know that diversity and inclusion make us stronger - and they're at the heart of everything we do. When we recruit, we look at what really matters: your skills, experience, and potential. We're proud to be recognised for creating an inclusive workplace. We're a Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) and we've introduced our own Recruitment Advocate scheme to make sure every step of our hiring process is fair, transparent, and consistent. It's all part of our commitment to ending discrimination and making L&amp;Q a place where everyone feels welcome. Find out more here. Sustainability is also at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK's largest housing associations. Click here to find out more about L&amp;Q and why you should join us! *ECU Allowance is paid in accordance with requirements of the relevantpolicy as updated from time to time. #TJ Salary range <ul><li>£35,951 - £39,531 per year</li></ul>

Neighbourhood Housing Lead - East and East Anglia - 7384

Salary circa £70,000 negotiable based on skills and experience, plus 34 days leave which includes bank hols, (rising to 39), family friendly policies and a car allowance of £5,000 per year Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hpw) Newcastle upon Tyne, covering the North East We can't offer a CoS for this role Home, a place where you belong Tired of roles where you can't make a real difference? This is your chance to take ownership of social housing rented and home ownership portfolios across the wider North East from Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead, South and North Tyneside and Northumberland. You'll lead an established, supportive team and put your own stamp on how we deliver for customers. If you want a role that mixes strategy, leadership and impact, this is it. What you'll do • Lead a mixed social housing portfolio, delivering our operational plan and strategy. • Drive financial and operational performance to hit key targets. • Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. • Ensure homes and communities are safe, high quality and meet regulations. • Coach and support teams to create a high-performing region and great place to work. Why join us You'll work in social housing with a portfolio that's as varied as it is rewarding. We're a team that cares about customers and each other, and we'll give you the flexibility to balance life and work. Be part of one of the UK's top 10 Great Places to Work! You have • A commitment and passion for the difference social housing makes to people's lives and communities • Strong established leadership skills and experience managing high-performing teams. • Strong knowledge of social housing sector and housing regulations • A sharp commercial eye and experience managing Profit and Loss accounts, driving value for money. • Ability to build stakeholder relationships and work collaboratively across teams. Stronger together We do our best work when we're ourselves. That's why inclusion, wellbeing, and our diversity networks help make Home Group a great place to work ! We welcome applications from everyone and are especially keen to hear from people currently underrepresented in our workforce including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, those who identify as female, LGBTQ or registered as disabled. The practical bits • You'll work Monday to Friday • Working a 7.5 hour day between 08:00 and 18:00 • We typically work on a hybrid basis with 2 days per week in our Newcastle office, the rest working in the wider patch or from home • You need a vehicle insured for business use, and we pay your mileage. • You need an Enhanced with barring list DBS check that we pay for. What's in it for you? • 2 paid volunteering days each year • Health cash plan saving you (and your children) £1140 each year covering dental, opticians, prescriptions and more • Matching pension contribution (up to 7% and life insurance of 3x basic salary) • 800 discounts on shops, holidays, days out, tech and more • Top 20 in the UK for Wellbeing Find out more Click APPLY NOW to see our Senior Operations Manager Job Description , find out about us, for help to apply and for all our benefits . Roles can close early, so don't wait. For reasonable adjustments email <a href="mailto:recruitment@homegroup.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@homegroup.org.uk</a>.

Social Housing Senior Operations Manager

Housing Manager Salary circa £32,000 per year depending on experience, skills and qualifications, plus great benefits including Health Cash Plan Permanent, full time 37.5hpw Stevenage and Ware We can't offer a CoS for this role Home, a place where you belong You'll be our face to face customer support to our estates, ensuring we provide safe homes and communities where people choose to live, while also ensuring our income is maximised. You'll provide first class customer service, delivering our customer promise every day! What you'll do <ul><li>Build strong connections with customers and take a proactive approach across our estates, so you can truly get to know our communities.</li><li>You'll look after a number of patches and neighbourhoods</li><li>Managing anti-social behaviours in our estates, responding to customer queries and complaints</li><li>Managing our voids process including liaising with local authorities</li><li>Carry out estate inspections, engaging and meeting with contractors on site, as well as carrying out and recording the routine safety and compliance checks in our buildings and communities</li></ul>Why join us This is more than a job, it's a place where you feel valued. You get great training, support from friendly colleagues and a chance to make a real difference every day. Be part of one of the UK's top 10 Great Places to Work! You have <ul><li>Experience in the housing sector and understand housing management, housing law and in an ideal world, universal credit too!</li><li>You have, or are willing to work towards Chartered Institute of Housing Level 3</li><li>Super organised and methodical in your approach, you're also a proactive self-starter with a "can do" positive attitude</li><li>This job can challenge, especially when we're dealing with complaints, but your resilience will help you through</li><li>Confident working with external partners and stakeholders such as local authorities, MP's etc.</li><li>Good knowledge of Safeguarding and procedures around this</li></ul>Stronger together We do our best work when we're ourselves. That's why inclusion, wellbeing, and our diversity networks help make Home Group a great place to work ! The practical bits <ul><li>This is a hybrid role and in an average week, you'll spend 3 days working from our community patches of Stevenage and Ware.</li><li>Although you'll spend time in our neighbourhoods, we do get together regularly, catching up at our Bishops Stortford Office, and 2 days working from home catching up on admin.</li><li>There may be some flexibility to adapt your working hours, do let us know about this when you meet us at the interview</li><li>We mainly work Monday to Friday and work occasional evenings to meet with customers. The great news is that you'll be able to shape your own diary.</li><li>To get from A to B, you'll need a valid driving license, and a vehicle insured for business purposes. The great news is that we'll pay your mileage!</li><li>You'll need a Standard DBS check done and we pay for that.</li></ul>What's in it for you? <ul><li>34 days leave, pro-rated (including bank holidays and a "me day")</li><li>Paid time off for volunteering</li><li>Matching Pension contributions (up to 7%, with life assurance of 3x Basic Salary)</li><li>Save up to £1140 yearly with our health cash plan, covering dental, optical, and therapies</li><li>Career path with development and an excellent training package</li><li>Excellent benefits and rewards including supermarket discounts and travel expenses</li></ul>Find out more Housing Manager Job description , find out about us and for help to apply . Roles can close early, so don't wait. For reasonable adjustments email <a href="mailto:recruitment@homegroup.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@homegroup.org.uk</a> Central Rented Portfolio 701

Housing Manager

Job Introduction Our Housing Solutions team provides vital support to residents who need temporary accommodation. As a Temporary Accommodation Officer, you'll help place and manage properties for people facing homelessness, working closely with colleagues and partners to make sure homes are safe and suitable. This role involves property visits, supporting licensees, and managing risks. This is a site-based role Interviews for this role will be held on 23 January Milton Keynes City Council is a modern and friendly place to work. Find out more about working with us here: <a href="http://www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk" target="_blank">www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk</a> Main Responsibility <ul><li>Allocate and manage temporary accommodation for homeless clients.</li><li>Work with landlords and providers to minimise empty properties.</li><li>Support residents with advice and access to grants and services.</li><li>Carry out property visits and manage low-level anti-social behaviour.</li><li>Keep accurate records and input data into housing systems.</li><li>Assess risks and work with colleagues to manage them effectively.</li></ul>The Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who shares our values: Dedicated, Respectful and Collaborative. You will: <ul><li>Have experience in housing or a similar field.</li><li>Understand housing legislation and safeguarding requirements.</li><li>Be able to assess accommodation and travel across Milton Keynes.</li><li>Communicate clearly and provide excellent customer service.</li><li>Solve problems creatively and work well in a team.</li><li>Show empathy and a non-judgmental attitude towards people in crisis</li></ul>If you are offered the role, we will carry out a Basic DBS check and BPSS referencing as part of the pre-employment process To be successful in this role, you'll need a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. If you're offered the position, we'll ask for proof of your licence and vehicle insurance, including business use cover. Unfortunately, we won't be able to confirm your appointment without these documents. Package Description In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including: <ul><li>Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.</li><li>Excellent pension - everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.</li><li>A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.</li><li>Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.</li><li>Salary sacrifice car scheme - low-cost leasing of electric and low emission vehicles.</li><li>Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.</li></ul>Why join us? Along with more on our Benefits, discover why Working at the City Council could be the right move for you here Working at the Council | Milton Keynes Our roles are either designated 'site based' or 'home based'. 'Site based' roles can include up to two days a week working from home whilst 'home based' roles are based at home four days a week. Of course, managers designate which category roles are in based on the needs of the service and the circumstances. About The Organisation Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live. We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference. We're very proud of our diversity and are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Whatever your background, you will be welcome here if you share our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative. We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it's time for a new role. If you'd like to know more about how we do things and what matters to us, take a look at our short booklet What makes us Milton Keynes City Council.

Temporary Accommodation Officer

Overview Believe in People? The best people have one thing in common. They care. At Change Grow Live, our commitment to making a difference in the lives of those who use our services is unwavering. We provide support, respect, and a safe environment, where we tailor our approach to each individual's needs to find the best treatment and support options. Guided by our core values of being open, compassionate and bold, our team embodies these principles daily, striving to empower individuals to reshape their lives, foster personal growth, and embrace life to its fullest. Are you wanting to develop your career in positively impacting the lives of individuals who use ourservices. If you are a team player genuinely interested in making a difference, we invite you to join our vibrant team. We have an exciting opportunity for a Recovery Coordinator to join our team 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. With this role you'll be working as part of our Dependency and Recovery team. Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire Part Time Hours: 30 per week Full time Salary Range: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35* per annum (pro rata for part-time roles) 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>Provide unwavering support to service users from their initial contact with our service throughout their treatment and recovery journey.</li><li>Implement tailored interventions aimed at reducing the harm caused by substance use, either through group sessions or one-on-one engagement.</li><li>Ensure service users receive a comprehensive, recovery-focused detoxification plan, including pre-detox preparation and post-care support.</li><li>Collaborate with other organisations and the community to enhance the recovery resources available to service users by referring them to mutual aid groups and other networks.</li><li>Advocate for the involvement of family members, service users, and the community.</li><li>Serve as a voice for service users in accessing partnership services.</li><li>Work closely with service users to facilitate their social (re)integration, enabling them to lead fulfilling and purpose-driven lives. This includes promoting recovery, resilience, peer support, and self-determination.</li></ul>About You: <ul><li>Possess knowledge and experience in delivering interventions for service users affected by substance use.</li><li>Excel in both verbal and written communication, with proficient IT skills.</li><li>Demonstrate proactive qualities, working independently with excellent time management and prioritisation skills.</li><li>Hold a strong understanding of mental health interventions, services, and best practices.</li><li>Thrive as a supportive team player with exceptional interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating with a diverse range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders.</li><li>Exhibit the ability to navigate change effectively, always prioritising the needs of service users.</li><li>Recognise the significance of information governance processes and commit to adhering to all necessary safeguards.</li><li>Pursue continuous learning opportunities to enhance your professional knowledge and skills, while also contributing to the growth and development of your colleagues.</li></ul>What We Offer: <ul><li>25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Additionally, you'll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years, therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us.</li><li>A dedicated 'Wellness' hour each week, access to a 'Wellness' hub, and an Employee Assistance Programme.</li><li>Participation in a contributory pension scheme.</li><li>A wide range of benefits, including discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, and more.</li><li>A warm and supportive team environment.</li><li>Extensive training, career development, and progression opportunities.</li><li>Refer a Friend Scheme.</li></ul>Please reflect the attached Job Description and Person Specifications in your application. 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. 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 If you have any questions or concerns on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Chantel Hopkin | <a href="mailto:chantel.hopkin@cgl.org.uk" target="_blank">chantel.hopkin@cgl.org.uk</a> | 07350365823 This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

Recovery Coordinator

Job Description About the Role Would you like to become part of our Estates team as an Estates Assistant and support us in delivering an excellent service to our residents? This is a valuable opportunity for anyone who is a customer-focused team player. We are pleased to offer a new position for a Estates Assistant to join our dedicated Estates team, serving the Basingstoke area on a full-time, permanent basis. The role involves working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. In this role, you will provide high-quality grounds maintenance, gardening, and cleaning services across a varied portfolio of sites. Your responsibilities will include caring for lawns, shrubs, and plants, removing refuse, and maintaining internal communal areas in accordance with agreed standards, specifications, and timelines. As the representative of Guinness onsite, you will foster positive relationships with customers, contractors, and colleagues. You will ensure access is maintained, report repairs, fly tipping, graffiti, and raise any safeguarding concerns. What We Are Looking For We are a customer-first organisation, and we believe that the manner in which we work is equally important as the outcomes we deliver. We are seeking an individual who brings both practical experience in estate maintenance and a proactive, service-oriented approach. You will be expected to demonstrate: <ul><li>Proven experience in grounds maintenance across a range of sites and garden types</li><li>Strong understanding of lawn, shrub, and plant care</li><li>A history of delivering excellent customer service</li><li>Physical capability to carry out tasks safely and effectively</li><li>Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team</li><li>Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations, including COSHH and PPE</li><li>A full UK driving licence</li></ul>Desirable Qualifications Although not essential, the following qualifications would be advantageous: <ul><li>NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture or equivalent (RHS, City &amp; Guilds, HND)</li><li>PA1 and PA6 NPTC Certificates</li></ul>To apply, please review the Role Profile and submit your application along with a CV in either Word or PDF format. INDTGP TJTGP REEDTGP About Us The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for nearly 160,000 residents nationwide. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our residents, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services. The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Estate Assistant

Job Description At The Guinness Partnership, the Rent, Service Charge, and Customer Accounts Team plays a vital role in protecting our income, enabling us to fulfil our social purpose: delivering high-quality homes and essential housing services to the residents who need them most. We are expanding our team have new opportunities for Customer Account Advisors to join us on a full-time basis (35 hours per week) for a 12-month fixed-term contract. About the Role Customer Account Advisors provide vital support to our customers, including those in vulnerable circumstances, by handling a wide range of queries relating to rent accounts. These queries are managed through multiple contact channels, including telephone, web chat, and email. We aim to resolve enquiries at the first point of contact while delivering an exceptional customer experience. Based within the Customer Service Directorate at our Oldham office, the team primarily engages with customers over the telephone. The central objective is to prevent customers from falling into debt and to support them in maintaining a healthy account balance. Responsibilities include setting up monthly direct debits for new customers, proactively contacting customers who have missed payments, arranging repayment plans to reduce arrears, and providing guidance on managing income to avoid future missed payments. The Customer Accounts team operates on a rotational shift pattern covering our core hours of 8:00 am to 8:00 pm and offers hybrid working opportunities. What are we looking for We welcome applicants from a variety of professional backgrounds, previous experience in housing or collections is not essential, but you should have demonstrable experience in delivering excellent customer service. To succeed in this role, candidates must demonstrate dynamism, enthusiasm, and a target-driven approach, combined with a strong aptitude for negotiation. You will be an accomplished communicator, capable of managing challenging conversations while maintaining a high standard of service. You will thrive in a target-driven environment and find motivation in achieving results. Skills/Experience <ul><li>Demonstrated experience in delivering excellent customer service.</li><li>Proven background in debt prevention, collection, and recovery.</li><li>Ability to work methodically, follow established procedures, and accurately record data and information.</li><li>Previous experience in a target-driven environment.</li><li>Strong oral and written communication skills.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.</li></ul>Application Process Candidates shortlisted for the first stage of the process will be required to complete a short video exercise, answering two questions. A link to this exercise will be provided following shortlisting. If you are interested in joining The Guinness Partnership and wish to apply for this role, please review the role profile to understand the full responsibilities and ensure you meet the essential criteria. Please note, interviews will be held in person at our Oldham office from the week commencing 19th January. TJTGP REEDTGP

Customer Accounts Advisor

Scheme Manager - Litslade Farm About the role Are you passionate about making a difference and thrive in dynamic environments? Join us as an experienced Scheme Manager to review support plans, supervise staff, manage change, and bring creative ideas to enhance our service. Litslade Farm is a learning disability residential care home that supports 8 people with various complex needs. We support people who are Non-Verbal, require nutrition, hydration and medication via a PEG tube, diabetics who require insulin injections, stoma care, hoisting and full personal care. This is a fast-paced scheme that requires an enthusiastic and energetic individual to manage and thrive. The scheme offers 24-hour care with 7 AM staff and 7 PM staff and 4 waking night staff. Key Responsibilities: <ul><li>Empowerment and Support: Lead and inspire a dedicated team to support vulnerable people in achieving independence and fulfilling lives, collaborating with social workers and other professionals.</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 Support Workers and Waking Night Workers.</li><li>Operational Management: Oversee staff rotas, including organising annual leave and covering sickness.</li></ul>You will be responsible for managing the scheme rota, recruitment and induction of new staff. This role may also require managerial shifts covering the weekend where necessary to ensure full and consistent cover of all shifts. It is essential that you have strong IT skills, the ability to empower and lead a team of support staff to deliver exceptional care and support, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Who we are looking for We are keen to recruit an individual who shares and demonstrates our values, which are: <ul><li>Putting the people we support first</li><li>Treating people with respect, promoting independence and choice</li><li>Developing passionate and committed teams</li><li>Being cost effective without compromising standards or safety</li></ul>If you share our values, we would love you to work for us. The benefits In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a considerable benefits package which includes: <ul><li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li><li>£33,054 pa for a 37.5 hour week</li><li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li><li>Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary</li><li>Annual salary and cost of living review</li><li>Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing</li><li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li><li>Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a £130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us</li><li>Employee assistance helpline</li></ul>If you share our values, we would love you to work for us. We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer

Scheme Manager

About the job Salary: £47,181 - £50,269 a year plus £3,203 car benefit allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent We are seeking an experienced and proactive Principal Private Sector Housing Officer - Licencing to provide professional leadership within our Private Sector Housing Enforcement Service. This is a key senior role for a skilled housing professional who will lead a multifunctional team of officers responsible for licencing relevant residential premises, providing expert advice, undertaking inspections, and enforcing all relevant housing legislation as delegated to the service. You will apply a high level of technical knowledge and professional judgement to ensure licencing functions are delivered effectively, consistently, and in line with statutory requirements. You will undertake and oversee complex licencing cases and investigations, providing clear supervision, guidance, and support to junior colleagues. A strong focus of the role will be maintaining high standards of practice, supporting staff development, and ensuring that licencing decisions and enforcement actions are robust and defensible. Working closely with the Private Sector Housing Manager, you will help to identify and implement service improvement initiatives and play a lead role in planning and delivering a range of Private Sector Housing Enforcement and service-specific projects. You will contribute to shaping service delivery, improving outcomes for residents, and ensuring the service responds effectively to legislative and operational challenges. This role is ideally suited to an experienced licencing or enforcement professional with strong leadership skills, excellent technical expertise, and a commitment to raising standards within the private rented sector. Please note this role does not attract sponsorship. About you You will have substantial experience of managing a broad range of complex licensing cases and investigations within a Private Sector Housing Enforcement environment, supported by in-depth knowledge across the full range of private sector housing licencing and enforcement matters. You will be able to demonstrate supervisory and management experience, including responsibility for staff performance monitoring, professional development, and the provision of clear guidance and support to a team. You will possess strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals, agencies, and professionals, demonstrating tact, discretion, and confidence when dealing with sensitive or challenging situations. You will be able to exercise sound professional judgement when undertaking complex investigations, analysing problems and infringements, establishing facts, and taking appropriate action in accordance with legislative requirements. You will be skilled in planning activities, prioritising workloads, and managing resources to meet deadlines and targets, and will have substantial and current knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and codes of practice, alongside specialist practical and operational expertise, including knowledge of Criminal Court procedures. You will be educated to Diploma or Degree level (or equivalent recognised qualification) and able to evidence a strong commitment to continuing professional and personal development. About us Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents. The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision? We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough Application Process Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. Benefits We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel How to apply We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our 'How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application: How to apply Available documents Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li>download: Principal Private Sector Housing Officer Licensing - JD.pdf</li><li>download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</li></ul>Salary range <ul><li>£47,181 - £50,269 per year</li></ul>

Principal Private Sector Housing Officer - Licencing

About the job Salary: £47,181 - £50,269 a year plus £3,203 car benefit allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Principal Private Sector Housing Officer - Enforcement to play a leading role within our Private Sector Housing Enforcement Service. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior professional to use their technical expertise and leadership skills to make a real impact on housing standards and regulatory compliance across the private sector. In this role, you will lead and contribute to a multifunctional team of officers responsible for providing advice, carrying out inspections, and enforcing relevant housing legislation as delegated to the Private Sector Housing Enforcement Service. You will be expected to apply a high level of professional judgement and technical knowledge to ensure effective and proportionate enforcement activity. You will undertake and oversee complex and sensitive investigations, providing clear direction and supervisory support to junior colleagues. A key part of the role will be mentoring and guiding staff, helping to develop their skills while ensuring work is delivered to a high professional standard. Working closely with the Private Sector Housing Manager, you will identify opportunities for service improvement and assist in the development and implementation of new initiatives. As lead officer, you will plan and deliver a range of Private Sector Housing Enforcement and service-specific projects, ensuring they align with legislative requirements, corporate priorities, and best practice. Please note this role does not attract sponsorship. About you You will bring substantial experience of undertaking a broad range of complex investigations within a Private Sector Housing Enforcement environment, supported by in-depth knowledge across the full scope of enforcement matters including single family dwelling condition of property cases and unlicensed HMO's. You will have demonstrable supervisory and management experience, including responsibility for staff development, performance monitoring, and providing professional guidance to a team. You will also have a proven track record of developing and managing projects, delivering outcomes within agreed timescales and legislative frameworks. You will possess excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including residents, landlords, partner agencies, and professional colleagues, demonstrating tact and discretion when managing sensitive or challenging situations. You will be able to exercise sound professional judgement when undertaking complex investigations, analysing problems and infringements, establishing facts, and taking appropriate action in line with legislative requirements. You will have substantial and current knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and codes of practice, alongside specialist practical and operational expertise, including knowledge of Criminal Court procedures. You will be educated to Diploma or Degree level (or hold an equivalent recognised qualification) and be able to evidence ongoing commitment to continuing professional and personal development. About us Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents. The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision? We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough Application Process Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. Benefits We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel

Principal Private Sector Housing Officer - Enforcement

About the job Salary: £47,181 - £50,269 a year plus £3,203 car benefit allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent We are seeking an experienced and proactive Principal Private Sector Housing Officer - Licencing to provide professional leadership within our Private Sector Housing Enforcement Service. This is a key senior role for a skilled housing professional who will lead a multifunctional team of officers responsible for licencing relevant residential premises, providing expert advice, undertaking inspections, and enforcing all relevant housing legislation as delegated to the service. You will apply a high level of technical knowledge and professional judgement to ensure licencing functions are delivered effectively, consistently, and in line with statutory requirements. You will undertake and oversee complex licencing cases and investigations, providing clear supervision, guidance, and support to junior colleagues. A strong focus of the role will be maintaining high standards of practice, supporting staff development, and ensuring that licencing decisions and enforcement actions are robust and defensible. Working closely with the Private Sector Housing Manager, you will help to identify and implement service improvement initiatives and play a lead role in planning and delivering a range of Private Sector Housing Enforcement and service-specific projects. You will contribute to shaping service delivery, improving outcomes for residents, and ensuring the service responds effectively to legislative and operational challenges. This role is ideally suited to an experienced licencing or enforcement professional with strong leadership skills, excellent technical expertise, and a commitment to raising standards within the private rented sector. Please note this role does not attract sponsorship. About you You will have substantial experience of managing a broad range of complex licensing cases and investigations within a Private Sector Housing Enforcement environment, supported by in-depth knowledge across the full range of private sector housing licencing and enforcement matters. You will be able to demonstrate supervisory and management experience, including responsibility for staff performance monitoring, professional development, and the provision of clear guidance and support to a team. You will possess strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals, agencies, and professionals, demonstrating tact, discretion, and confidence when dealing with sensitive or challenging situations. You will be able to exercise sound professional judgement when undertaking complex investigations, analysing problems and infringements, establishing facts, and taking appropriate action in accordance with legislative requirements. You will be skilled in planning activities, prioritising workloads, and managing resources to meet deadlines and targets, and will have substantial and current knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and codes of practice, alongside specialist practical and operational expertise, including knowledge of Criminal Court procedures. You will be educated to Diploma or Degree level (or equivalent recognised qualification) and able to evidence a strong commitment to continuing professional and personal development. About us Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents. The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision? We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough Application Process Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. Benefits We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel

About the job Salary: £47,181 - £50,269 a year plus £3,203 car benefit allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Principal Private Sector Housing Officer - Enforcement to play a leading role within our Private Sector Housing Enforcement Service. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior professional to use their technical expertise and leadership skills to make a real impact on housing standards and regulatory compliance across the private sector. In this role, you will lead and contribute to a multifunctional team of officers responsible for providing advice, carrying out inspections, and enforcing relevant housing legislation as delegated to the Private Sector Housing Enforcement Service. You will be expected to apply a high level of professional judgement and technical knowledge to ensure effective and proportionate enforcement activity. You will undertake and oversee complex and sensitive investigations, providing clear direction and supervisory support to junior colleagues. A key part of the role will be mentoring and guiding staff, helping to develop their skills while ensuring work is delivered to a high professional standard. Working closely with the Private Sector Housing Manager, you will identify opportunities for service improvement and assist in the development and implementation of new initiatives. As lead officer, you will plan and deliver a range of Private Sector Housing Enforcement and service-specific projects, ensuring they align with legislative requirements, corporate priorities, and best practice. Please note this role does not attract sponsorship. About you You will bring substantial experience of undertaking a broad range of complex investigations within a Private Sector Housing Enforcement environment, supported by in-depth knowledge across the full scope of enforcement matters including single family dwelling condition of property cases and unlicensed HMO's. You will have demonstrable supervisory and management experience, including responsibility for staff development, performance monitoring, and providing professional guidance to a team. You will also have a proven track record of developing and managing projects, delivering outcomes within agreed timescales and legislative frameworks. You will possess excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including residents, landlords, partner agencies, and professional colleagues, demonstrating tact and discretion when managing sensitive or challenging situations. You will be able to exercise sound professional judgement when undertaking complex investigations, analysing problems and infringements, establishing facts, and taking appropriate action in line with legislative requirements. You will have substantial and current knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and codes of practice, alongside specialist practical and operational expertise, including knowledge of Criminal Court procedures. You will be educated to Diploma or Degree level (or hold an equivalent recognised qualification) and be able to evidence ongoing commitment to continuing professional and personal development. About us Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents. The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision? We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough Application Process Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. Benefits We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel How to apply We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our 'How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application: How to apply Available documents Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li>download: Principal Private Sector Housing Officer - Enforcement JD.pdf</li><li>download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</li></ul>Salary range <ul><li>£47,181 - £50,269 per year</li></ul>

Job Description Salary: Grade 16 £60,573-£62,766 (pro rata if part-time) Permanent - 36 hours per week or part-time 21.6 hours per week Hybrid working Job Purpose The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a safeguarding and reviewing service to children and young people who are looked after. To provide advice and consultation on issues of care planning and quality of services to all agencies involved in caring for looked after children and young people. To ensure that children and young people who are looked after receiving the services to which they are entitled. Essential Requirements Expertise in working on looked after children cases. Skills in chairing complex meetings. The ability to manage complex information, contribute to plans and achieve excellent outcomes in service delivery. Research knowledge of the impact on children of domestic violence, parental drug abuse and mental health. Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and transfer chairing skills to a variety of settings and requirements. Advanced Social Worker. Experience of overseeing social work practice, preferably at managerial level. Working effectively on safeguarding and complex LAC cases. Experience of applying evidence-based interventions. Experience of contributing to service improvement initiatives. Experience of enabling and empowering others to develop their practice. To view the role profile, please click here. About Us Croydon Council's priorities The Council balances its books, listens to residents, and delivers good sustainable services <ul> <li>Get a grip on the finances and make the council financially sustainable</li> <li>Become a council which listens to, respects and works in partnership with Croydon's diverse communities and businesses</li> <li>Strengthen collaboration and joint working with partner organisations and the voluntary, community and faith sectors</li> <li>Ensure good governance is embedded and adopt best practice</li> <li>Develop our workforce to deliver in a manner that respects the diversity of our communities</li></ul>Key business plan outcomes: <ul> <li>Croydon is a place of opportunity for business, earning and learning</li> <li>Children and young people in Croydon have the chance to thrive, learn and fulfil their potential</li> <li>Croydon is a cleaner, safer and healthier place, a borough we're proud to call home</li> <li>People can lead healthier and independent lives for longer</li> <li>Croydon Council's new ways of working</li></ul>Equal Opportunities Statement Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role. Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, if the role requires one.

Independent Reviewing Officer

Title: Neighbourhood Housing Lead -East and East Anglia - Multiple Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time - 35 hours Salary: £35,951 per annum to £39,531 per annum (London weighted salary) dependant on experience, plus £1,300 ECU allowance* Grade: 7 Reporting Office: Stratford, London, E15 W orking/Patch Location: Redbridge, Newham, Havering, Barking and Tower Hamlets. Persona: Agile: 20% - 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/working location (hybrid working) Working Pattern: Monday - Friday - 09:00 - 17:00 Closing Date: 14th January 2026 -23:00 Interview Dates: To be confirmed. Interviews may be held in person at our Stratford office. Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more ... Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated. Previous applicants need not apply (if prior application regretted in the last 12 weeks) Role Profile - Neighbourhood Housing Lead.docx Join our East and East Anglia Team at L&amp;Q: Would you like to join our revamped Housing Management Team as a Neighbourhood Housing Lead and help us to deliver an excellent service for residents? This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who is a customer-focused team player. If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply! Your impact in the role, as the Neighbourhood Housing Lead, you'll be responsible for the following: <ul> <li> Supporting the Housing Management team to deliver a reliable, repeatable, and consistent service for residents. </li> <li>You will be key to improving resident satisfaction, building trust, and making sure that residents have a home that they're happy in</li> <li>You'll be the primary relationship holder with the residents living in homes on your patch. Patches are being designed to align with local authority areas and are expected to cover around 500 - 600 homes.</li> </ul>What you'll bring: <ul> <li> You should have a proven track record of building relationships with people and be able to communicate well with colleagues and residents. </li> <li> You'll be able to problem solve and will pride yourself on your grit and determination. You'll have a can-do attitude and be motivated by keeping promises to residents.</li> <li>You'll be willing to push boundaries and challenge the business where needed to achieve the very best outcomes for residents.</li> <li>You'll have excellent time management skills along with the ability to manage a complex workload whilst adhering to important deadlines.</li> <li>Stakeholder management is also key to this role and an ability to engage with a diverse customer base is essential.</li> <li>Have demonstrable experience in a similar role.</li> <li>Have a valid license and access to a car for work use.</li> </ul>Our customers are the most important part of our business and as a member of the Housing Management team, it is vital that you display passion and commitment to lead and deliver an excellent service every time. This will be measured against the high standards and values that we set across the organisation and department If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email <a href="mailto:lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk</a> About L&amp;Q: We're one of the UK's leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people's health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life. 250,000 people call our properties 'home', and we're proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England. People are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate values and behavioural framework , which outlines our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&amp;Q. At L&amp;Q, we know that diversity and inclusion make us stronger - and they're at the heart of everything we do. When we recruit, we look at what really matters: your skills, experience, and potential. We're proud to be recognised for creating an inclusive workplace. We're a Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) and we've introduced our own Recruitment Advocate scheme to make sure every step of our hiring process is fair, transparent, and consistent. It's all part of our commitment to ending discrimination and making L&amp;Q a place where everyone feels welcome. Find out more here . Sustainability is also at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK's largest housing associations. Click here to find out more about L&amp;Q and why you should join us! *ECU Allowance is paid in accordance with requirements of the relevant policy as updated from time to time. #TJ

Housing Manager - Home Ownership Income Starting salary £32,000, plus great benefits including Health cash plan Permanent, Full time (37.5 hpw), typically 9:00am - 17:00pm (Monday - Friday) Leeds, East Coast and Yorkshire We can't offer a CoS for this role Home, a place where you belong This is a great job opportunity for a Housing Manager to join Home Groups awesome housing team with the East Coast &amp; Yorkshire region. As our Housing Manager, you'll be the face-to-face customer support to our communities. This is the perfect job for you if you like variety and delivering excellent services to our customers and communities. It is an ideal job for someone who has a passion for income collection and sustaining communities. You may already have extensive experience as a generic Housing Manager, Leasehold Manager or experience of income collection within another sector. What's in it for you? <ul><li> 34 days leave, pro-rated (including bank holidays and a "me day") </li><li> Paid time off for volunteering </li><li> Matching Pension contributions (up to 7%, with life assurance of 3x Basic Salary) </li><li> Save up to £1140 yearly with our health cash plan, covering dental, optical, and therapies </li><li> Career path with development and an excellent training package </li><li> Excellent benefits and rewards including supermarket discounts and travel expenses </li></ul>What you'll do <ul><li>You will work through arrears cases for our general needs, shared ownership and leasehold customers including managing service charge accounts and other payments for homeowners, within East Coast &amp; Yorkshire Region and decide on the necessary course of action.</li><li>You will provide advice and support to residents regarding service charges and homeownership queries.</li><li>Work with finance teams to ensure service charges are correct and timely reconciliation of accounts</li><li>You will work on specific campaigns to reduce arrears, such as targeted work with customers in a locality.</li><li>You will work closely with our Financial Inclusion Telephone Team and Specialist Function Managers and external partners to discuss accounts and to support customers.</li><li>You'll progress legal paperwork such as notices and prepare witness statements for rent arrears cases and homeowners at court.</li></ul>Why join us This is more than a job, it's a place where you feel valued. You get great training, support from friendly colleagues and a chance to make a real difference every day. Be part of one of the UK's top 10 Great Places to Work! You have <ul><li>You will have a background in income protection &amp; arrears management processes including legal action for non-payment of service charges or rent.</li><li>You will have the ability to explain and manage annual service charge budgets, actuals and reconciliations.</li><li>Ability to interpret different types of tenures.</li><li>Understanding of responsibilities between landlord and leaseholder for repairs and upkeep.</li><li>You'll understand housing management, housing law, universal credit and housing benefit.</li><li>Knowledge of best practice in responding to leaseholder disputes and complaints</li></ul>Stronger together We do our best work when we're ourselves. That's why inclusion, wellbeing, and our diversity networks help make Home Group a great place to work ! The practical bits <ul><li>Hybrid working which involves working from home, in the community or your nearest local office.</li><li>You'll manage your own diary and be accountable for achieving KPI's.</li><li>You will need to be able to drive and have access to a vehicle insured for business purposes. Don't worry, we'll pay your business mileage to cover this use!</li><li>You'll need an Enhanced DBS check done and we pay for that.</li></ul>Find out more Click APPLY NOW to see our Housing Manager Job description , find out about us and for help to apply , find out about us and for help to apply . Roles can close early, so don't wait. For reasonable adjustments email <a href="mailto:recruitment@homegroup.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@homegroup.org.uk</a>

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