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£38,800 pa + benefits&nbsp;Houghton Regis&nbsp;LU5 5UZDo you have experience of managing caseloads of medium and high risk anti-social behaviour cases? Have you developed and maintained expert knowledge of ASB prevention and collaborated with key external partners through creating effective relationships, (including Police and Local Authorities) to resolve local community safety issues?If so, you could be the next Community Safety Specialist here at Peabody. You’ll manage a full range of community safety casework, ensuring Peabody’s Community Safety Service is delivered within agreed timeframes, collaborating with internal and external partners to ensure compliance with all necessary protocols, keeping accurate records and maintaining risk assessments. You’ll engage with Peabody’s internal and external legal teams on complex cases, preparing documentation and where needed representing Peabody at Court and external meetings.You’ll provide our Neighbourhood Managers with advice, support and all necessary tools and tactics to remedy cases with a key focus on prevention, intervention, and enforcement when necessary. To be successful in this role, you’ll work in the office one per week, and the rest of the week is spent between working from home and visiting estates/areas you work in. You will cover a patch spanning Luton and Central Bedfordshire.&nbsp;You’ll collaborate with colleagues in our Customer Services and Communities team to identify support needs, accessing relevant agencies for both victims and perpetrators of anti-social behaviour, completing referrals to mediation and other support services as appropriate.*This job is being advertised as Anti-Social Behaviour Officer but on appointment your job title will be Community Safety Specialist.Could it be you?To be a success in this role, you’re:<ul><li>experienced in working in community safety or ASB teams.</li><li>Experienced in working with survivors of domestic abuse. </li><li>knowledgeable of key issues and able to provide effective solutions.</li><li>knowledgeable of relevant ASB legislation and community safety solutions.</li><li>a strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills</li><li>confident in your ability to influence and negotiate, and have a track record of building effective partnerships with external agencies</li><li>experienced in a proactive, innovative, and solutions-focused approach to resolving community safety issues, showcasing problem-solving skills and efficient customer and neighbourhood support</li></ul>​This role will require a basic&nbsp;DBS check, a full UK driver’s licence and access to a vehicle.At Peabody, we’re all about making a difference to our community and helping people flourish.Here’s what you’ll get when you join us:<ul><li>Flexible and hybrid working</li><li>30 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays</li><li>Up to 10% pension contribution, matched 1:1</li><li>Two additional paid volunteering days each year</li><li>Flexible benefits scheme, including options for healthcare, dental care, and more</li></ul>Ready to apply?We encourage early applications as we may close the advert before the stated deadline.As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.Closing date: 25th March 2025.&nbsp;

Anti Social Behaviour Officer

Greenacre are pleased to be supporting a social housing organisation, based in North Hertfordshire, with their recruitment of a Development Administrator, to support the Development Team in the delivery of development projects and the development programme.What will you do in the role?&nbsp;<ul><li>Arrange training and regular team meetings and steering groups and minute these sessions before distributing documentation</li><li>Be responsible for the timely processing and recording of all invoices requiring payment, ensuring internal processes are followed</li><li>Assist in the completion of satisfaction surveys on newly built properties as and when required</li><li>Take responsibility for administrative support including archiving of old schemes, audit filing and scanning of incoming mail</li><li>Assist the After Care Manager in co-ordinating repairs during the Defects stage of a newly built scheme</li></ul>&nbsp;Who would excel in this role?&nbsp;<ul><li>Computer literacy – proficient in the use of Microsoft packages – Word, Excel</li><li>Experience of processing invoices and raising purchase orders</li></ul>&nbsp;To discuss this role in more depth, please phone Emma Carroll on 07736 161979.&nbsp;This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Greenacre Recruitment Ltd who are operating as a recruitment agency and business.

Greenacre Recruitment Ltd

Development Administrator

Employer:Woking Borough CouncilSalary Range - £28,714 - £39,717 (dependent on experience) plus a flexible benefits allowance of up to £2,007 per annum and a vehicle allowance of £2,600Location: WokingContract: PermanentWorking Pattern: Flexible Hours/Full TimeHours: 37 hours per week.DBS Check: YesClosing Date: 30/03/2025 at 23:55Reference: COM/25/305557Are you passionate about engaging with customers and giving them a voice? Are you someone who can help foster an open and positive complaints culture that doesn’t shy away from complaints and learns from resident feedback?We have a new and exciting opportunity to join the Housing Services team as a Housing Complaints &amp; Insight Officer. This role has been created to support our transformation journey particularly developing a resident centric and open approach to complaints handling and driving forward analysis of complaints data, developing a lessons learnt approach and contributing key insights that will help transform services and improve customer satisfaction.This is an exciting time to join Woking Borough Council as we continue to transform our Housing Service in line with our Housing Improvement Plan and resident feedback. The successful candidate will be joining at a time where they can play an important role in this journey and utilise their skills, experience and commitment to residents.We are seeking a motivated, flexible, and highly organised individual who will be responsible for managing all aspects of complaints handling including initial contact with residents, logging of complaints, liaising with investigating officers/Managers for complaints responses at all stages of the complaints process, as well as dealing with all cases referred to the Housing Ombudsman service.You will have a sound understanding of regulatory timescales and deadline and experience in all aspects of complaints handling and complex complaints resolution. The successful candidate will have a focus on handling complaints fairly, openly and providing a high-level of customer experience.The ideal candidate will also be able to demonstrate experience in analysing complaints data and trends and presenting this information to Housing Managers of all seniority levels and support the development of a “lessons learnt” culture within the Housing Service that focuses on service improvement through a variety of resident feedback sources including complaints.You will also require excellent written communication skills in order to support with report writing, policies and procedures and yearly Ombudsman self-assessment activities.You will be a confident and articulate individual who can lead regular complaints meetings and deliver training to investigating Managers/officers as required to ensure high standards of complaint management, customer focused responses and communicate changes to regulatory requirements.You will have a can do and positive attitude and understand the important of building collaborative, trusting relationships with all customers including tenants, agencies, stakeholders, families, and other departments within the Council to deliver the best outcomes for our tenants.In addition to complaints handling, you will also administer our Member/Councillor enquiries process, FOI’s and SARs.Effective communication is key and will allow you to get to the heart of issues and deal with sensitively, professionally, and courteously.You will also be an essential car user and be required to have access to a vehicle.The Council offers in return a generous flexi time scheme with the ability to take two flexi days a month, membership of the local government pension scheme, discounted health and leisure membership, plus many more excellent benefits. &nbsp;Please ensure you answer the application questions with the STAR method (situation, task, action and result) to explain how you meet the role criteria&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;DBS CheckWoking Borough Council takes a robust approach to thoroughly checking anyone who has applied to work with vulnerable groups including children.As this job involves contact with vulnerable groups, successful applicants will be required to obtain a Disclosure Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Assistance will be given by the Council and further details can be found in the job pack.Who to contact for informal discussion:For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Rosalynn Funnell, (Resident Engagement Team Leader) on 01483 743612Closing Date:&nbsp; 30 March 2025 - 23.55pmInterview Dates: &nbsp;14, 15 and 17 April 2025<h4>How to apply</h4>Woking Borough Council values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.Please apply online via the link provided.

Housing Complaints & Insight Officer

<h3>Location: Civic Centre, Southend-on-Sea Salary: £47,805 - £52,098 (Grade M3) Contract: Fixed term for 1 year Department:&nbsp;Corporate Services Closing Date:&nbsp;Friday 21st March</h3>About Us:&nbsp;South Essex Homes is dedicated to providing high-quality housing services to our community. We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Complaints and Data Protection Manager to join our team and ensure our services meet the highest standards of compliance and customer satisfaction.Role Overview:&nbsp;As the Complaints and Data Protection Manager, you will lead a team responsible for managing complaints and ensuring compliance with data protection legislation. You will act as the Data Protection Officer, oversee the complaints handling process, and provide training and guidance to staff on data protection matters.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Act as the Data Protection Officer, ensuring compliance with GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.</li><li>Develop and maintain data protection policies and procedures.</li><li>Conduct regular data protection audits and risk assessments.</li><li>Manage data breach incidents and report to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) as required.</li><li>Oversee the complaints handling process, ensuring timely and effective resolution.</li><li>Regularly review and update the Complaints and Compensation Policies.</li><li>Provide regular reports on data protection and complaints handling performance to senior management.</li></ul>About You:<ul><li>Strong understanding of GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.</li><li>Experience in data protection and complaints management, preferably within the social housing sector.</li><li>Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills.</li><li>Ability to manage conflicting priorities and work under pressure.</li><li>Commitment to delivering high-quality customer service and best practices.</li></ul>Why Join Us?<ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits package.</li><li>Opportunity to make a significant impact on our services and community.</li><li>Supportive and collaborative work environment.</li><li>Continuous professional development and training opportunities.</li></ul>How to Apply:&nbsp;If you are passionate about data protection and complaints management and want to make a difference in our community, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Daniel Lyons, Director of Finance and Corporate Services at <a href="mailto:daniellyons@seh.southend.gov.uk" target="_blank">daniellyons@seh.southend.gov.uk</a>You can download the full job description here:&nbsp;<a href="https://southessexpropertyservices.co.uk/download/complaints-and-data-protection-manager-jdpdf.pdf?ver=3639&amp;doc=docm93jijm4n2546.pdf" target="_blank"> Complaints and Data Protection Manager JD.pdf [pdf] 243KB</a>

Complaints & Data Protection Manager

Vacancy: Vocational Skills Coach - Housing Location: Field Based Contract Type: Permanent Hours per Week: 37.5 Working Hours: Flexibility required between 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM (core hours 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM) Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annumAbout the Role Our client is a national training and education specialist, dedicated to supporting further education providers, employers, and learners in achieving success. With a strong learner-focused approach, our client impacts over 100,000 learners annually. As part of their commitment to transforming lives through learning, they are seeking a Vocational Skills Coach (VSC) - Housing to support and inspire the next generation of professionals.As a Vocational Skills Coach, you will play a vital role in coaching and mentoring learners in the Social Housing sector (up to Level 4). Through monthly progress reviews and online training via Microsoft Teams, you will ensure learners receive high-quality teaching, assessment, and support. While delivery is primarily online, occasional in-person visits to learners and employers may be required.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Plan and deliver structured training programmes, ensuring a robust Individual Learning Plan (ILP) and continuous learner progress.</li><li>Maintain up-to-date learner records, ensuring compliance with management reporting and audit requirements.</li><li>Provide coaching in Functional Skills where required, ensuring learners receive the necessary support for progression.</li><li>Offer exit guidance to learners, supporting their career development and future goals.</li><li>Deliver high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment, ensuring consistency and fairness across the apprenticeship programme.</li><li>Meet key performance indicators (KPIs) in line with the client’s expectations.</li><li>Collaborate with business support teams to enhance the learner experience.</li><li>Participate in quality assurance activities and continuous professional development (CPD).</li><li>Foster and maintain strong relationships with learners, employers, and stakeholders.</li><li>Promote equal opportunities, diversity, and safeguarding practices in line with company policies.</li></ul>Essential Skills &amp; Qualifications<ul><li>Vocational experience in the Social Housing sector.</li><li>Proven track record of meeting performance targets.</li><li>Strong IT skills and ability to use e-portfolios for planning, marking, and tracking learner progress.</li><li>Excellent communication, coaching, and organisational skills.</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team.</li><li>Sector qualification in Social Housing.</li><li>Level 2 (or above) in Maths &amp; English.</li><li>Level 3 Teaching Qualification (AET, PTTLS) &amp; Level 3 Assessors Qualification (CAVA).</li></ul>Key Performance Indicators<ul><li>Manage a caseload of up to 42 learners.</li><li>Ensure high retention and achievement rates.</li><li>Maintain less than 5% of learners exceeding planned end dates.</li><li>Maintain consistent engagement with learners and employers.</li></ul>Why Join Our Client? Working for our client means becoming part of a team that values its employees and offers fantastic benefits, including:<ul><li>26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days)</li><li>Length of service annual leave increments (starting at 2 years)</li><li>Healthcare Scheme</li><li>Tech &amp; IKEA Schemes</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li><li>Paid Volunteer Day Annually</li><li>Early Finish Fridays (Last Friday of Every Month)</li><li>Student/Teacher Discounts</li><li>Uniform Provided</li></ul>Flexible Working If the working hours, days, or times don’t fully meet your needs, please get in touch to discuss possible flexible working arrangements.Interested? Apply today &amp; join our client in making a difference through education and career development!

Liquid Recruitment Solutions

Vocational Skills Coach – Housing

About Us Supported Housing Lead £55,399 - £69,974 Fixed Term Contract 12 Months/Internal Secondment Full Time Twickenham Richmond and Wandsworth Councils have a exciting opportunity for experienced Senior Manager to join the Adult Social Care and Public Health Commissioning team. We are recruiting a Supported Housing Lead to develop and implement a comprehensive commissioning strategy that will transform the accommodation based care services available locally. This position is well suited to someone who is innovative, motivated and passionate about ensuring people receive high quality housing and support. This is a 12-month fixed term contract. About the Role <ul><li>You will be responsible for co-designing innovative new service models and shaping the local provider market in a way that promotes the aspirations and ambitions of the people we support. </li><li>You will have in depth knowledge of the Supported Housing Regulations and expectations and demonstrable experience in developing new schemes and repurposing existing schemes in accordance with local need. </li><li>You will be highly motivated, creative, and persistent in seeking solutions and be open to learning from and with others and working with people to effect positive change. </li><li>The post holder will need to be confident in working with a range of internal and external partners to shape and deliver the local priorities including social landlords, care and support providers and local communities. </li><li>You will be able to negotiate and resolve complex problems and the ability to manage change well is a necessity. </li><li>You will be highly organised, able to manage multiple strands of work within deadlines and enjoy being involved in a variety of activities and projects. </li><li>You will have good communication and presentation skills, enjoy working with people and be able to lead and inspire your team. </li></ul>Launching our new Values - YouTube In return, you will be part of a wider Division with extremely supportive, collaborative and committed team members working together to improve the lives of local residents through innovation, learning together and new ideas. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience <ul><li>Educated to degree level or equivalent experience</li><li>You will be required to provide your work history and a supporting statement.</li><li>Evidence of continuous professional development</li><li>Proven experience of commissioning major contracts and making changes to service provision to improve quality and standards</li><li>Excellent literacy and the ability to prepare clear concise written reports (e.g. strategies, business cases, service reviews, specifications, bids) A/I Well-developed analytical, data analysis, problem solving skills</li></ul>Indicative Recruitment Timeline Closing Date: Monday 14th April 2025 Shortlisting Date: W/C 22nd April 2025 Interview Date: W/C 28th April 2025 For a discussion, please contact Elizabeth Pepper, Assistant Director of Specialist Commissioning, Learning via Disabilities: <a href="mailto:elizabeth.pepper@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk" target="_blank">elizabeth.pepper@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk</a> We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Richmond &amp; Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan. Richmond and Wandsworth Councils

Supported Housing Lead

Company Description United Living is a leading infrastructure, construction, and property services company in the UK. We help our customers and the communities they serve benefit from resilient infrastructure, affordable homes, and improved living spaces that are fit for the future. Our mission is to be the partner and employer of choice for designing, building, maintaining, and connecting communities and critical infrastructure, to create a more sustainable and inclusive society. United Living Group is comprised of four complementary businesses, all dedicated to realising our vision of creating a connected, sustainable future: Property Services - We revitalise homes and communities through the regeneration of living spaces, breathing new life into neighbourhoods. From delivering large programmes of work for social housing providers, to ensuring the highest building safety standards, we provide a range of services for public sector clients. Job Description As a vital member of our team, you will make a genuine difference to the lives of the people we work with, and can seize the opportunity to develop your career in property services. As an experienced Resident Liaison Officer you will be a visible point of contact for customers, engaging through newsletters, meetings, visits and open days. You will ensure residents are aware of the works processes and communicate updates / changes accordingly. In addition you will coordinate handover of keys to site teams and provide a high standard of customer aftercare, ensuring works are completed satisfactorily and managing expectations between residents, the client and our operations teams. Qualifications With the confidence to manage sometimes difficult situations, as Resident Liaison Officer you will be a naturally excellent communicator who can work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders. We are ideally looking for somebody who has worked for a Contractor or in a client-side resident liaison / community engagement role, preferably within planned / reactive maintenance or asset management. You will be resilient under pressure and understand the need for discretion and respect in a public facing role. You must have a UK driving licence, and own your car. Additional Information If you are a Resident Liaison Officer seeking a dynamic and diverse work environment, we're offering: <ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits package</li><li>Opportunities for career progression aligned with the company's growth</li><li>Immediate interview for qualified candidates</li></ul>How to Apply: If you are ready to be part of our expanding team and contribute to our success, apply today for immediate consideration. Join us on this exciting journey of growth and innovation! As a business United Living prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if we require support. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable.

Resident Liaison Officer

Job Advert Chestertons Estate Agency Tenancy Coordinator Hours: 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday (Hybrid working after settling in period) Location: Tower Bridge Salary: £26,000 - £31,000 + 5% commission (DOE) We are looking for an exceptional Coordinator to contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the department, assisting the team in effectively executing administrative aspects of tenancy associated administration. This will include new deals, change of sharers, renewals and tenancy terminations. Main Duties: • Preparation of tenancy agreements and other associated documentation within specified time frame • Dealing with basic / standard client and tenant queries. • Referring complex negotiation queries promptly to the relevant negotiator/Tenancy Consultant • Notifying team leader / head of department of any negotiation or compliance issues • Regular review of lettings processes to ensure these are followed at all times • Awareness and application of non-standard tenancy processes: third party deposit payer, landlord own deposits, landlord own agreement, deed of assignment etc • Monitoring of right to rent documentation and ensuring time limited visas are recorded for re-checks Attributes: • Proactive, highly motivated and confident • Strong organisational, time management and customer service skills • Ability to work as part of a team - both tenancy services team and also branches • Good working knowledge of lettings and tenancy legislation and contract requirements About The Company Chestertons: Established for over 200 years, Chestertons is a successful London-based estate agency with over 30 branches across the capital. We are a highly-respected authority on London property and take pride in our reputation as an innovative and dynamic business. Campions: Campions is one of the fastest growing sales and lettings agency groups in the UK. It currently includes the Chestertons, Chase Buchanan, Retirement Homesearch and Campions Lettings &amp; Management brands which collectively sell, rent and manage thousands of properties across the country every year. Perks That Make a Difference: Benefits: Employee assistance programme, competitive holiday allowance + public holidays, charity matching and payroll giving, contribution towards eye care tests, annual flu vaccination vouchers, birthday leave, health cash plan plus a range of other additional benefits that are linked to specific job grades. We are an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from everyone who is excited by the opportunity to join us. At Campions, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We will thoroughly consider all applications without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran status, neurodiversity status, or disability status.

Tenancy Coordinator

Vacancy Name Recovery coordinator Vacancy No VN4895 Employment Type Permanent Hours Per Week 37.00 Work Pattern Monday to Friday Location Lorraine Hewitt House, London, SW9 8DG Location Region London Location City London Location Postal Code SW9 8DG Interview Date 24 Mar 2025 Job Details Recovery Coordinator - Full Time, Permanent 37 hours per week Located at Lorraine Hewitt House, London, SW9 8DG About the role We are currently looking to appoint a Recovery Worker to provide holistic support to adult service users entering the service and to coordinate their treatment including assessment, co-ordination of clinical treatment, PSI delivery and multi-agency working. This role includes working with Chemsex and Party Drug users. Ideally applicants will have some experience within the sector working with similar issues. As directed by the Team Leader, the Recovery Worker will be an integral member of the dynamic multi agency team developing and delivering Main duties and responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage a service user caseload and review on going care and treatment liaising closely with the full range of specialist workers within the multi-agency team, including family members and significant others as appropriate.</li><li>Work in partnership and carry out joint key working to enable movement from semi structured to structured psychosocial interventions in order to improve recovery and social capital.</li><li>Support service users to access resources and services to increase their recovery capital to help them achieve their recovery goals and promote family, carer and service user involvement</li><li>To exercise excellent communication skills and therapeutic skills when dealing with service users, carers, and caring agencies</li><li>To work closely and in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team from across the partnership and externally and provide advice and guidance to managers and other colleagues, through attendance at reviews, team meetings and group supervision and via the telephone</li><li>To provide effective coordination of the individual's recovery plan and promote family, carer and service user involvement</li><li>To improve the outcomes for children of service users by reducing the impact of drug and alcohol related harm on family life and to promote positive family involvement in treatment</li></ul>For full person specification and job details, please visit this link. Who are we... Waythrough(Formerly Humankind) launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support. We have almost 200 services around England - and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people. Bringing together two big organisations is not a small task and it'll take a while to fully integrate our systems, processes and approaches. That's why you will notice the jobs here are still branded 'Humankind'. Next year we'll be fully integrating our recruitment systems but for now they are separate. Thanks for bearing with us - and don't forget to check out the Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) jobs on the Richmond Fellowship and Aquarius job site <a href="https://recoveryfocus.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Recovery_Focus_Careers" target="_blank">https://recoveryfocus.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Recovery_Focus_Careers</a>. What can Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) offer you...🏖Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years' service)📅Annual leave purchase scheme💰Enhanced occupational sick pay %Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension👪Death in service benefitFree Will writing👓Eyecare vouchers🛍Blue light card discount💡Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses🏠Work-life balance- flexible working and family friendly policies🏃 Happy, Healthy You! - our wellbeing offers for our workforce🤝Employee Assist Programme and Waythrough Support Networks Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) is an equal opportunities employer We value unique perspectives and experiences that everyone can bring, and fully understand the strength in diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. If you have a genuine passion for working for us, we want to hear for you. We also welcome applications from people with lived experience with substance use. If you require support with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at <a href="mailto:people.recruitment@waythrough.org.uk" target="_blank">people.recruitment@waythrough.org.uk</a> Salary Period Vacancy Salary Range £26,250 34,650 DBS Requirement Enhanced Does role require Police/Prison vetting? Not Applicable Driving licence required for role? No Applications Close Date 19 Mar 2025

Recovery coordinator

Salary: £46,920 - £51,403 (London) / £42,373 - £45,000 (National) per annum Hours: Full time (but open to proposals including part time, job shares etc) Contract: Permanent Benefits: <ul><li>27 days' annual leave + statutory holidays + three closures days over the Christmas period.</li><li>Flexible working for all staff including working from home/hybrid working, and flexitime/TOIL scheme.</li><li>Attractive family friendly policies.</li><li>Private healthcare cover.</li><li>Season ticket loans.</li><li>Employee awards, and training and development opportunities.</li></ul>For more information about our benefits please visit our website. Office locations: London or Bristol Please note, the successful candidate will be expected to carry out two days in-person working per week on average which will include attendance at your office location. Flexible working arrangements can be discussed and agreed with the line manager subject to role and business needs. Nb within the NHF this role is known as 'Policy Leader' but it is equivalent to a Senior Policy Advisor in other settings. An exciting opportunity has arisen at the National Housing Federation (NHF) for a senior policy advisor to lead our policy and strategy work on housing supply, development and planning, at a critical time for social housing supply. The NHF is the voice of housing associations in England. We are the trade body to almost 600 housing associations, who have grown from philanthropic roots to provide 2.6 million homes to around six million people. You can find further information about the NHF here: <a href="https://www.housing.org.uk/about-us/" target="_blank">https://www.housing.org.uk/about-us/</a> This role is a crucial and exciting one within our policy team, the wider organization and the social housing sector. Social housing supply is high on the political agenda and housing associations are working closely with the government on the policy and funding environment needed to allow us to deliver the biggest boost to social and affordable housebuilding in a generation. This role will put you at the heart of this national issue. Whether this is making a persuasive and evidence-based case to the government for additional grant funding to build new homes, or working with sector experts on the detail of planning, development or regeneration policy, or meeting with civil servants, developers, planners, local government and other stakeholders on behalf of our members, this role is central to our work influencing national social housing policy. Please scroll down to the bottom of the page to download the full job profile and person specification for this role. Key elements of the role: <ul><li>Shape and lead our policy work on key strategic issues for housing associations around housing supply - including planning, funding, development management, skills;</li><li>Develop evidence and ideas on technical policy areas into salient policy solutions that will make a difference for the sector and influence government;</li><li>Represent the NHF to senior colleagues in government, members and external stakeholders with credibility, expertise and political judgement;</li><li>Communicate with and provide advice to members on critical changes to policy and the external environment.</li></ul>The successful candidate: The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate: <ul><li>An ability to lead the development of credible, robust, evidence based policy, including on complex and technical policy areas;</li><li>An ability to communicate credibly, clearly and persuasively in writing and in person including to Chief Executives, senior government officials and development professionals;</li><li>An ability to draft, oversee, adapt and deliver complex plans for the delivery of multiple projects or programmes of work;</li><li>A strong interest in and passion for social housing and for social housing supply, through previous experience in either development or housing roles, and capacity to quickly learn the technical details of housing association development and operating models.</li></ul>Equality, diversity and inclusion The NHF has published its equality, diversity and inclusion strategy, which was co-created with staff - <a href="https://www.housing.org.uk/about-us/transparency/who-we-are/" target="_blank">https://www.housing.org.uk/about-us/transparency/who-we-are/</a>. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we value the contribution each individual makes to our work. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and are working to increase the diversity profile of our workforce. We are currently under-represented by ethnic minorities, people with a disability or disabilities and LGBTQ+, and would particularly welcome applications from people in these groups. Disability confident employer We are a disability confident employer and if you are a disabled person who demonstrates you meet the skills and experience we consider essential for the role, we will offer you an interview. We are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process if you have a disability or have a condition that you feel may affect your performance during the recruitment process. Please email Stephanie Green, People Manager at <a href="mailto:hradmin@housing.org.uk" target="_blank">hradmin@housing.org.uk</a> with your request or to arrange a time to discuss in more detail. Our role profile and job advert can also be requested in large print or in accessible format via this email address. Uploading your CV and cover letter If you decide to apply for this role, when requested, please upload a version of your CV that does not include any personal details, such as name, gender, age etc. You should also ensure that you do not add your name at the end of the cover letter. This will help us to shortlist candidates for interview based solely on their knowledge, skills and experience. Right to work in the UK/UK VISA sponsorship You must have the right to work in the UK and it is important to note that the NHF does not sponsor individuals to work in the UK. Closing date for applications: Wednesday, 26 March 2025 Interview date: w/c 31 March 2025

Senior Policy Advisor (social housing supply and planning)

The role Housing Officer known internally as a Local Housing Manager Location: Southwark/Lamberth - SE16 2JX Salary: £40,915 - Full Time 37.5hr working week - Permanent Position This role MTVH are recruiting for a skilled and experienced Local Housing Manager who can provide excellent housing &amp; estate services to our rented properties within a defined geographical patch. The locality of these properties is based within Southwark but also includes parts of Lambeth. As our Local Housing Manager, you will be the front facing representative of MTVH, co-ordinating internal &amp; external services to meet the diverse range of needs of our customer base by delivering services both on an individual &amp; local basis to a high standard. It is essential that the ideal candidate has proven previous experience of dealing with customers presenting with complex or challenging needs. This role is predominantly based within office hours of 9-5.30pm (flexibility with hours to be discussed at interview) working a 37.5hr week Monday to Friday. You will be expected to be out on-site 3 days per week with 2 days being spent in-house at our Clapham Park office coupled with home working. As with any community-based role, occasional flexibility with working hours will be required and part of your job role role will see you participating in supporting our customers with local initiatives and on occasions can involve weekend work, although this is not common. This role will also require you to manage relationships with the Local Authority and other Housing Association partners. You will also be the point of contact for customers with respect to general ASB complaints, estate services, tenancy management, tenancy enforcement and lettings management. What you'll need to succeed :<ul><li>Essential car user</li><li>Experience of working in a social housing setting is essential</li><li>Experience of working within a supported housing environment is desirable</li><li>Whilst good working knowledge of housing practice, housing law and the principles of service charge management is essential, to really succeed it will be your values and passion that will set you apart.</li><li>At MTVH our values of care, dare and collaborate run through all that we do, we're looking for people who can demonstrate these behaviours every day of the week.</li><li>At a time of continuing change, you should be able to demonstrate the ability to adapt and be flexible</li><li>Ability to collaborate, network and be a strong team player</li><li>Experience of dealing with customers from different backgrounds, presenting with complex or challenging needs is essential</li><li>Experience of excellent administration skills &amp; analysing customer feedback to achieve service improvements</li><li>Attention to detail and accuracy in writing, reporting and numeracy</li><li>Experience of dealing with customers face to face and responding to customer enquiries on the phone and in writing</li><li>Ability to self-manage a varied and demanding workload, prioritising and organising too</li><li>A self-starter who isn't afraid of challenge, shows innovation, initiative, empathy &amp; passion</li><li>The ability to manage and report on projects against agreed targets</li><li>Must possess excellent office management skills, managing inboxes, keys etc</li><li>Must be willing to work flexible hours as required </li></ul> Desirable <ul><li>Housing qualification</li></ul>To meet our commitment to providing safe, high-quality services to our customers we will complete a basic background check with the Disclosure and Barring service once an offer of employment is made. As this is part of MTVH's onboarding process the cost will be paid for by the organisation and a new checked performed every three years. Please note :- we do not currently offer visa sponsorship. What's in it for you? Our benefits include:-<ul><li>28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time) per year </li><li>2 volunteering days per year for things like helping out in local communities</li><li>An additional 'Beliefs day' once a year to have an extra a day off</li><li>Supported family friendly approach with extended parental leave</li><li>Enhanced pension with matched contributions of up to 9%</li><li>Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave per year</li><li>Life assurance cover 3 x your salary</li><li>Cycle2work scheme</li><li>Hybrid Working - Dependent on job role and department</li><li>Health cash plan scheme for your everyday healthcare needs which you can add your family members too</li><li>Tenancy deposit - interest free loan to help with rental deposits and season Ticket loan</li><li>Access to extensive learning and training opportunities with Wisebox platform</li><li>Colleague virtual social platform with our workplace pages where you can keep up to date with the organisational activity and link in with colleagues</li><li>Career progression across the organisation with our mentoring/coaching programmes, apprenticeships and career planning support</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme- We are committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues and support this as an organisation</li></ul>About us We are committed to developing and implementing or maintaining sustainability initiatives to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable practices within MTVH. Learn more about our benefits and organisation by viewing our attached document Our promise Here at Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH) we want to capture the value that difference brings and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We work collaboratively 'Serving people better every day' to educate, support and develop all of our diverse employees and the communities that we serve. We are also part of the disability confident employer scheme. We want every employee and every customer to feel comfortable enough to be their true self and are working tirelessly in the background to create an environment that encourages our employees to challenge non-inclusive behaviours and to be mindful of their own and other's wellbeing. We provide a platform of Network groups for employees to share views, tell us what we're doing well and recommend improvements. We want to create a real sense of community and a workforce who feel that their opinions are valued. Our Networks groups are:-<ul><li>Gender</li><li>Ethnicity</li><li>LGBTQ+</li><li>Disability</li></ul>Our core values of Dare, Care and Collaborate demonstrate that we are a people focused business, solving social issues by working together! We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found so we do encourage you to complete the application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Housing Officer

Job Title Neighbourhood Housing Lead Contract Type Permanent Hours Full time - 35 hours Persona Agile 2 days in the office with travel to sites required. Patch Location Hornsey - Haringey, London Reporting Office West Ham Lane,London, E15 4PH Salary £34,904 plus Essential Car User Allowance (if Criteria Met) Closing date for completed applications 27th March 2025 - 23:00pm Interviews will be held on a date to be determined. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated Role Profile - Neighbourhood Housing Lead.docx 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. Why choose L&amp;Q? We offer a competitive annual salary and staff benefits package. <ul> <li> Strong family-friendly policies </li> <li> Committed Learning &amp; Development </li> <li> Annual leave starting from 28 days rising to 31 PLUS bank holidays </li> <li> Excellent Pension Scheme - double contribution up to 6% </li> <li> Generous non-contributory life assurance </li> <li> An Employee Assistance Programme </li> <li> Employee discount/benefits portal </li> <li> Westfield Health Cash Plan </li> <li> Great places to work certified 2024-2025 </li> <li> Best Workplaces for Women</li> </ul>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>The successful candidate should: <ul> <li> A minimum of one year experience in housing or property management. </li> <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 are interested in this role and have the experience required, then apply without delay! We are a multi-site organisation, so some roles may require occasional travel between offices, but expenses will be covered. *ECU Allowance is paid in accordance with requirements of the relevant policy as updated from time to time. At the foundation of everything that we do are our corporate values and associated behaviours. Our organisational behavioural framework outlines the core expectations of all employees, which should be demonstrated at all times when representing L&amp;Q. More information about L&amp;Q's values can be found on our website and a copy of our behavioural framework can be provided on request. Our commitments: At L&amp;Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. This is why we are committed to developing our people. It's only by investing in a well-trained and motivated workforce that we can continue to prosper and sustain business success. In addition to our support and training, the successful candidate will have access to our full suite of benefits including 28 days holiday rising to 31 days with length of service, annual bonus subject to group performance, excellent Pension scheme, an employee assistance programme and non-contributory life assurance. We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and recognise the changing demands and circumstances in life. Please let us know during the recruitment process if you're interested in part time working or job sharing. In addition, should your circumstances change once you have joined L&amp;Q, you can also request flexible working arrangements, e.g. a change to working hours - if it's feasible then we'll make it happen. We are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace. We expect all of our employees to support our environmental policy and social responsibility work. We are an employer committed to environmental and social responsibility. L&amp;Q is a regulated charitable housing association and one of the UK's most successful independent social businesses. The L&amp;Q Group houses around 250,000 people in more than 97,000 homes, primarily across London and the South East. As a charitable organisation, our role goes beyond providing homes and housing services. We are a long-term partner in the neighbourhoods where we work. We hope to build aspiration, opportunity and confidence in our communities through our £250 million L&amp;Q Foundation and our skills academy. In response to the housing and affordability crisis, we will build 100,000 new homes over ten years. Of these, 60,000 homes will be built or funded by L&amp;Q, whilst a further 40,000 will come through partnerships. Crucially, at least 50% of these new homes will be genuinely affordable, with a target of 60% in London. Our vision is that everyone has a quality home they can afford, and we combine our social purpose with commercial drive to create homes and neighbourhoods everyone can be proud of. #TJ

Neighbourhood Housing Lead Hornsey - 6588

Learning and Development Advisor Department: Human Resources Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: London Description Title: Learning and Development Advisor. Discipline: Business Services Location: London (With Hybrid Working) Why RLB? We value your skills, talents and unique perspectives - we think they are priceless. Bring them to RLB and you'll be empowered to shape our future and your career in new and meaningful ways. We'll give you opportunities to work on some of the most ambitious and exciting projects currently being designed and developed in the built environment sector. You'll continue to learn and advance as everyone who works for us is provided with a tailored training programme. Our mentoring and reverse mentoring schemes will enable you to share your expertise while gaining fresh insights. What makes RLB unique is our inclusive culture. As an independent, employee-owned business, teamwork and collaboration lies at the heart of everything we do. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies are just some of the ways we invest in employee wellbeing. Join us and you will thrive personally as well as professionally. Role Overview: It is an exciting time to join the Learning &amp; Development team as we support our employees in their technical and professional learning journeys. This role is pivotal to the growth of our business, supporting the professional development of our future professionals community. Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Working closely with the Talent Acquisition team and senior stakeholders to identify and place graduate recruits.</li><li>Managing the graduate 'pool' to ensure that graduates are provided with meaningful career development whilst meeting business needs.</li><li>Management of the apprenticeship levy and working with the L&amp;D Manager to ensure that RLB get best value from the levy.</li><li>Liaison with professional institutions, apprenticeship providers and external providers to ensure alignment with external competencies and development schemes.Management of the work experience process.</li><li>Work with the L&amp;D Manager to define and roll out the process.</li></ul>Candidate Profile Experience: <ul><li>Experience of working with professional institutions and understands the routes to Chartership.</li><li>Experience of working with apprentices, including knowledge of how the levy and apprenticeship providers work.</li><li>Previous experience of HR and Learning Management Systems, preferably Cascade.</li></ul>Behaviours <ul><li>Recognised as a client focused, positive collaborator who shares knowledge freely and offers support to their peers and seniors. Recognised as a team player with a strong willingness to learn. </li><li>Demonstrates a positive and proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results. </li></ul>Employee Benefits RLB Employee Benefits: Our culture is built around enabling you to fulfil your potential, so you can look forward to benefits that include: Hybrid Working - Working patterns to support your work-life balance. As well as competitive maternity and paternity packages. Well-Rewarded - A competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement. As well as the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days. Focus On Wellbeing - We offer a number of health and wellness options, including gym membership and cycle to work schemes. Healthcare Packages - Private healthcare insurance and medical support, including dental insurance and eyecare vouchers. Personal Development - A continuous learning and development programme, including established APC and in-house mentoring schemes. Additional Benefits - We offer a wide range of benefits including a season ticket loan and professional membership subscriptions. Exceptional Exposure - You'll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects across different sectors and regions. Social Responsibility - We hold team and social events as well as charity fundraising and volunteering activities. Diversity, Equity &amp; Inclusion Promise We believe in building a diverse and inclusive environment where each person can be themselves, feel valued for their contribution and be challenged and supported to reach their full potential. We have a responsibility to support the communities in which we live and work, and that our workforce should reflect these communities and our clients. Our talent strategy should enable us to overcome bias in the construction industry by recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce. Find out more here: Diversity, Equity &amp; Inclusion - RLB | Europe If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during any stage of the application or interview process, please contact our recruitment team at: <a href="mailto:recruitment@uk.rlb.com" target="_blank">recruitment@uk.rlb.com</a>

Learning and Development Advisor

Contract terms Starting salary: PO7 (£57,663 - £60,819) Work location: Alexandra House, 10 Station Road, Wood Green, London, N22 7TR Hours per week: 36 per week Contract type: Permanent Closing date: Sunday, 23rd March 2025 at 23:59 About Haringey Haringey is a fantastic place to live and work - the world in one borough. A place brimming with creativity, personality, radicalism, and community. It is a place where we stand up for each other. A place that is proudly distinctive. We'll be celebrating all this and more as the "rebel borough" when we are the 2027 London Borough of Culture. Our history champions change-makers and everyday rebels; revelling in our differences, battling discrimination, championing equality, and doing things our own way. Haringey's people are a huge asset, with knowledge, expertise, and passion. Our staff members embody our organisational values: Caring, Creative, Courageous, Collaborative and Community-focused. These values keep us looking forward, ambitious for the future, and continuously striving to do our very best for all of our residents. About the role As a Building Safety Manager, you will be an integral part of the team responsible for ensuring Haringey's compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022 and the Fire Safety Act 2021. Your role will involve overseeing statutory compliance and implementing a systematic approach to managing building safety in high-rise buildings. Key responsibilities include ensuring adherence to relevant statutory requirements, conducting regular safety inspections and risk assessments, and collaborating with residents and building owners to promote a culture of safety. You will also provide training and guidance to staff and contractors, maintain accurate records of safety activities, and prepare reports for relevant authorities. Additionally, staying updated on changes in building safety regulations and best practices, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives will be essential parts of your role. About the team You will work within a team of four Building Safety Managers, supporting the Senior Building Safety Manager. You will collaborate closely with your fellow managers to conduct safety inspections, perform risk assessments, and ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022 and Fire Safety Act 2021. Engaging with local residents will be a key part of your role, working together to promote the safe management of their buildings and address any concerns they may have. About you We are looking for a candidate with experience in a similar role or with a building compliance background, and knowledge of the relevant legislation is essential. You will be required to engage with local residents to ensure the safe management of their buildings, so experience in collaborative working is crucial. Additionally, we seek a candidate who can manage a large workload and use their initiative to plan and prioritise tasks effectively. Working for Haringey At Haringey Council we are committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included, and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce so welcome applications from all ethnicities and communities so that we continue to make a difference to our residents and community. Our benefits package includes a leave entitlement of 31 days + bank holidays, potential hybrid working opportunities, health and wellbeing support, a generous local government pension scheme and a range of discount schemes across leisure and culture that provide both financial and money-saving discounts. Please note: we reserve the right to end this advert before the noted deadline if we receive sufficient applications. If you wish to apply for this role, please ensure that you do so as soon as possible. Additionally, we are aware that automated emails may be diverted through to junk email folders. Please continue to check these through the application process. If you have any questions about the status of your application, please contact <a href="mailto:ResourcingHub@haringey.gov.uk" target="_blank">ResourcingHub@haringey.gov.uk</a>

Building Safety Manager

Housing Advisor Location: Ealing Salary: £32,000 per annum + Package Ingeus are currently looking for a Housing Advisor to provide participants on Restart with informed support, appropriate information and specialist advice to progress positive actions regarding their housing situation, allowing them to focus on getting back into Employment. You will offer advice, advocacy and direct intervention to participants on the Restart programme who are experiencing problems relating to their housing situation. What you'll be doing as the Housing Advisor: <ul> <li>Providing confidential advice and support to participants referred to them. </li> <li>Liaison with third parties, as appropriate, including Local Authorities, DWP, Job Centre Plus, landlords, Mortgage companies etc. on behalf of the participant regarding arrears, repayment and other housing related issues. </li> <li>Managing a caseload and supporting each individual in adhering to agreed actions to improve their housing situation including regularly reviewing progress. </li> <li>Keeping up to date with legislation, policies and procedures relating to casework and attending relevant subject based training, briefings and networking events with relevant agencies. </li> <li>Organising informative workshops and briefings for participants.</li> </ul>To be the Housing Advisor you will have; <ul> <li>Recent experience of providing face-to-face housing advice</li> <li>Knowledge of various housing issues that affect those at risk of homelessness</li> <li>Experience of engagement with external organisations such as, landlords, local authorities, finance companies and other bodies </li> <li>Experience of working in an outcomes / target based environment.</li> </ul>The Restart Scheme is a specially designed programmed which gives participants who have been out of work for 9 plus months, intensive and tailored support to help find sustained work in their local area. As Ingeus, we've spent time listening to our employees to build our benefits package; <ul> <li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the opportunity to salary trade extra</li> <li>EAP Support programme available 24/7 with access to 6 x counselling sessions</li> <li>Private Medical Insurance</li> <li>Eyecare vouchers with help to purchase new glasses</li> <li>Life assurance</li> <li>Online discount shopping via Perks at Work</li> <li>Cycle to Work scheme</li> <li>Season ticket loan</li> <li>Up to two days each year dedicated to Community Giving (Volunteering)</li> <li>Access to Salary Finance; financial education and advice</li> <li>The opportunity to buy extra perks such as, critical Illness Cover, dental insurance</li> <li>Long service awards</li> </ul>If you are someone who provide participants with the best possible service , apply now. We are waiting to hear from you! Ingeus governments, employers, and local partners design and deliver services to solve complex challenges caused by social and technological change. Our services improve opportunities and help create strong societies in which people have the independence, knowledge, and know-how to thrive. We're purpose-led, passionate and proud to work with customers and communities to drive social change. At Ingeus, our culture is built on the principle of treating everyone with dignity, ensuring that every individual is comfortable, confident and recognised for the value of their contributions. We are always keen to learn what neurodiverse colleagues can offer to our contracts, to assist with this we offer a full breakdown of our application, screening and interview process please get in touch via email at <a href="mailto:careers@ingeus.co.uk" target="_blank">careers@ingeus.co.uk</a> Please note, should we receive suitable applications, the advert may close early.

Housing Advisor

Job Introduction Notting Hill Genesis, one of London's largest Housing Associations, are looking for an inquisitive, firm but fair, professional prober with a penchant for asking questions. Perhaps you have a background in building safety or have experience conducting audits and inspections. You may be an all-round 'technical whiz'. You'll use your skill set to make sure that we do what we say we will, keeping our residents safe and putting them at the centre of everything that we do. Competency is important to us in this role, as we need you to be confident from day one. As such, we'll need you to have a technical qualification in a building or building safety related field. Technical experience and qualifications in residential fire safety and structural safety are highly desirable. What you'll do As a Building Safety Manager, you will manage a set number of high-rise buildings within a specified patch in accordance with its Building Safety Case. You will secure the award of Building Assessment Certificates (required for occupation) by submitting Building Safety Cases to the Regulator according to prescribed parameters. In doing so, you will shield NHG from criminal penalty. The Building Safety Manager role is integral to the management of safety within our High-Rise Buildings. You will provide assurance not only to the Regulator, but also to our residents, ensuring that they both are and feel safe within their homes. You can expect to be out and about for some of a typical week - using your technical skills and people skills to conducting building audits, risk assessments, and engaging with our residents. You'll be in our office in Kings Cross for one or two days each week, working together with the other building safety managers, safety case developers and other teams across NHG to obtain the information you need. How you'll do it <ul><li>Keep the high rise buildings in your patch safe by being a critical friend to other NHG teams and contractors</li><li>Conduct regular building audits and risk assessments, following up on actions through to completion</li><li>Keep the Building Safety Case for buildings in your patch up to date</li><li>Work with other accountable persons in buildings to demonstrate full collaboration when it comes to safety</li><li>Respond to regulator requests for information and Building assessment Certificate applications</li><li>Be accessible to customers in your building to talk about safety, keeping their building safety resident engagement strategy updated.</li><li>Act as a subject matter expert on the Building Safety Act, including MOR, information sharing, safety cases and building control.</li></ul>The ideal candidate We believe great service starts with great people, and we are committed to recruiting and developing passionate, enthusiastic, and talented individuals who can add value to our thriving organisation. Pending confirmation of legislative changes, this role may require a qualification to demonstrate competence. If not already qualified, there may be an expectation to study towards a professional qualification. Essential: <ul><li>Technical qualification, knowledge and experience in residential buildings - particularly a fire and/or structural perspective.</li><li>Ability and experience in conducting risk assessments in complex residential buildings.</li><li>A people person - able to talk to residents and colleagues to give them confidence in your knowledge.</li><li>Ability to travel across London and occasionally outside of the M25.</li></ul>Desirable: <ul><li>Membership of a technical accredited body such as RICS, CIOB, IFE, IFSM.</li><li>Diploma in Building Safety Management.</li></ul>What's in it for you? Once you join us, you'll find plenty of opportunities to grow within our organisation. You'll also have access to a wide range of learning opportunities to help you achieve and maximise your potential. Benefits include: <ul><li>Excellent annual leave allowance and flexible working opportunities (qualifying period may apply) </li><li>Generous pension scheme </li><li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay in addition to statutory entitlements (qualifying period may apply) </li><li>Employee assistance - free confidential advice and counselling services provided by independent specialist organisations. </li><li>Health cash plan </li><li>Staff discounts - we give our staff access to discounts at hundreds of major retailers, gyms, restaurants, entertainment, days out, insurance, and much more. </li><li>Interest free loans - season ticket loan, tenancy deposit loan, and training loan </li><li>Cycle to work scheme. </li><li>Life Assurance x 4 annual salary</li></ul>All about us Notting Hill Genesis is a not-for-profit organisation providing affordable homes for Londoners and it is now one of the largest housing associations in London. We are both a landlord and a developer, with more than 60,000 existing homes and 10,000 more in our pipeline and we employ around 1,500 staff. For more information on what we do and what makes us different please visit:<a href="https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/" target="_blank">https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/</a> We welcome applications from everyone. We actively monitor the diversity of our workforce and strive to show equal representation throughout all levels of the organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident employer amongst other diversity commitments. To find out more about our approach to equality, diversity and inclusion please visit: <a href="https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/diversity-is-our-strength/" target="_blank">https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/diversity-is-our-strength/</a> Selection Process Step 1: If you are interested, please send your application now! Closing date is 24th March 2025. Step 2: Successful candidates will be invited to an informal phone call for us to hear a little bit more about you, and vice versa. Step 3: Successful candidates will be invited to interview and assessment Please apply for this role online. If you are not able to apply online or if you have any reasonable adjustment requirements arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our hiring team via <a href="mailto:jobs@nhg.org.uk" target="_blank">jobs@nhg.org.uk</a>. Should a redeployee apply for this role, their application will be considered before any others. NHG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, so we advise you to submit your application at your earliest opportunity.

Job Introduction We're offering an interesting and rewarding role for a Resident Engagement Officer in our Neighbourhoods Team. You'll be responsible for working with our tenants, empowering them to have a voice in how we develop and manage our housing service and properties. We want to exceed people's expectations about what it means to engage with us as their landlord. You'll communicate with tenants, set up new tenant groups, and develop and implement new initiatives to engage local people. You'll provide advice and guidance to Resident Associations and support the development of new associations across the city. Some of this work will be done in the evening or at weekends, as we like to hold events for tenants at times that suit them best. Ideally, you'll have some experience working with residents or similar groups and you'll understand the requirements and challenges of the Government's Social Housing White Paper. In return, you'll join a supportive and professional team, as well as an employer with excellent training and personal development opportunities and a range of other benefits including an enhanced pension. A DBS check is required for this role. This is a site-based role. Interviews will be held on 31 March. Main Responsibility <ul><li>Empower and encourage tenants so that they have the information and skills to actively participate, including the delivery and/or sourcing of training and other capacity building initiatives.</li><li>Able to use resources efficiently and effectively in line with Council guidelines, whilst monitoring and measuring the success of involvement activities. The role will ensure MKCC meets the required consumer standards and future consumer measurables of our performance across all aspects of work.</li><li>Working collaboratively across teams to support the development and implementation of surveys and consultations, encouraging tenant participation.</li><li>Identify, develop and implement new and innovative approaches to resident involvement to encourage the involvement of residents from diverse and wide-ranging backgrounds particularly those who are harder to reach.</li><li>Support residents' associations across Milton Keynes, offering advice and guidance, including attendance at their meetings.</li><li>Processing Health checks and funding, maintaining clear and comprehensive records.</li><li>Have a genuine commitment to customer care, be self-motivated and well organised, able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team, with the ability to work flexibly and outside of normal office hours as required.</li></ul>The Ideal Candidate <ul><li>A working and practised knowledge of the Tenant Involvement and Empowerment standard, a good understanding of the Government's Social Housing White Paper, and the consumer standards. </li><li>A CiH level 3 qualification or equivalent or be willing to work towards one.</li><li>Demonstrable experience of working in a tenant focused or community development role either within a Local Authority, Registered Provider of Social Housing (Housing Association) or another tenant focused environment.</li><li>Demonstrating an empathic and considered approach regarding resident involvement from a wide spectrum of people, with ability to adapt communication style to suit different situations. </li><li>Able to understand the political, social, and economic drivers and their impact on residents' lives, using this knowledge to interact with residents and communities and ultimately drive-up Resident Involvement. </li><li>The role requires extensive travel around the area of Milton Keynes and own means of transports is essential. A full UK driving licence, evidence of the driving licence and vehicle insurance with business insurance will be required from the candidate should they be offered this position. Without this documentation the candidate will not be appointable.</li></ul>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.

Resident Engagement Officer

Contract Type Permanent Employment Type Full-Time Working Requirements Dynamic Working Hours 9:30am to 5:30pm Salary Competitive Division Business Services Location 55 Baker Street Knight Frank is looking to hire a Social Impact Manager to join our Corporate ESG Team and manage our new strategic partnership with our selected charity-based organisation. We are the world's leading independent international property consultancy, headquartered in the UK, offering agency and professional advice across Commercial, Residential and Rural sectors. Established in 1896, Knight Frank now comprises a global network of over 20,000 people in 600+ Offices across 50 Territories. Why Knight Frank? Role: We are seeking a Social Impact Manager to join our Corporate ESG Team, primarily to oversee our new strategic partnership with our selected charity partner. This role will drive the implementation of a UK-wide social impact programme, promote a strong volunteering culture, and embed our ESG ambition to 'Strengthen our Communities.' Additionally, the role will support broader Corporate Community Investment initiatives to maximise the social impact of our charity-based activities. Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Manage the day-to-day responsibilities of our strategic partnership and other organisations involved, alongside existing corporate charitable investments. </li> <li>Oversee our selected charity partner in delivering a UK-based social impact programme that aligns with both business objectives and the charity's goals. </li> <li>Ensure the programme is delivered on time and within budget. </li> <li>Support governance and management of additional charity partnerships to maximise shared value in corporate community investment. </li> <li>Collaborate with the Corporate ESG Team to apply the 'Business for Social Impact' (B4SI) approach for reporting, goal-setting, and assessing social impact. </li> <li>Develop and implement strategies to engage employees in our strategic partnership and other initiatives. </li> <li>Foster a strong volunteering culture within Knight Frank, maximising participation across teams. </li> <li>Ensure volunteering opportunities are delivered to a high standard and work with HR/Insight to monitor and evaluate participation. </li> <li>Work with Marketing, Internal Comms, and PR to embed our 'Strengthening our Communities' purpose and showcase community impact. </li> <li>Build strong internal stakeholder relationships to drive company-wide engagement. </li> <li>Support the development of clear processes for social impact decision-making and manage the Charities Aid Foundation relationship. </li> <li>Implement continuous improvement processes to enhance contributions to our Corporate ESG strategy.</li></ul>Key Experience Required: <ul> <li>Passion for creating positive change in local communities and delivering on corporate ESG ambitions. </li> <li>At least 5 years' experience in community engagement, social impact, and corporate partnerships, with advantageous (but not essential) experience in community sport for social change. </li> <li>Strong project and stakeholder management skills, including leading corporate volunteering programmes and fostering cross-team collaboration with senior leaders, external partners, and clients. </li> <li>Expertise in impact measurement, reporting, and programme delivery, with a creative mindset for volunteering, engagement, and partnership development. </li> <li>Excellent communication, problem-solving, and networking skills, recognising community engagement as a brand-building tool, with flexibility for national travel.</li></ul>#LI-MM1 Please note: this is a Direct Search led by Knight Frank. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs, even if provided by PSL agencies. We are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals and provide equal opportunities for everyone. We also offer reasonable adjustments to ensure all candidates have a fair chance during the recruitment process. Contract Type Permanent Employment Type Full-Time Working Requirements Dynamic Working Hours 9:30am to 5:30pm Salary Competitive Division Business Services Location 55 Baker Street Knight Frank is looking to hire a Social Impact Manager to join our Corporate ESG Team and manage our new strategic partnership with our selected charity-based organisation. We are the world's leading independent international property consultancy, headquartered in the UK, offering agency and professional advice across Commercial, Residential and Rural sectors. Established in 1896, Knight Frank now comprises a global network of over 20,000 people in 600+ Offices across 50 Territories. Why Knight Frank? Role: We are seeking a Social Impact Manager to join our Corporate ESG Team, primarily to oversee our new strategic partnership with our selected charity partner. This role will drive the implementation of a UK-wide social impact programme, promote a strong volunteering culture, and embed our ESG ambition to 'Strengthen our Communities.' Additionally, the role will support broader Corporate Community Investment initiatives to maximise the social impact of our charity-based activities. Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Manage the day-to-day responsibilities of our strategic partnership and other organisations involved, alongside existing corporate charitable investments. </li> <li>Oversee our selected charity partner in delivering a UK-based social impact programme that aligns with both business objectives and the charity's goals. </li> <li>Ensure the programme is delivered on time and within budget. </li> <li>Support governance and management of additional charity partnerships to maximise shared value in corporate community investment. </li> <li>Collaborate with the Corporate ESG Team to apply the 'Business for Social Impact' (B4SI) approach for reporting, goal-setting, and assessing social impact. </li> <li>Develop and implement strategies to engage employees in our strategic partnership and other initiatives. </li> <li>Foster a strong volunteering culture within Knight Frank, maximising participation across teams. </li> <li>Ensure volunteering opportunities are delivered to a high standard and work with HR/Insight to monitor and evaluate participation. </li> <li>Work with Marketing, Internal Comms, and PR to embed our 'Strengthening our Communities' purpose and showcase community impact. </li> <li>Build strong internal stakeholder relationships to drive company-wide engagement. </li> <li>Support the development of clear processes for social impact decision-making and manage the Charities Aid Foundation relationship. </li> <li>Implement continuous improvement processes to enhance contributions to our Corporate ESG strategy.</li></ul>Key Experience Required: <ul> <li>Passion for creating positive change in local communities and delivering on corporate ESG ambitions. </li> <li>At least 5 years' experience in community engagement, social impact, and corporate partnerships, with advantageous (but not essential) experience in community sport for social change. </li> <li>Strong project and stakeholder management skills, including leading corporate volunteering programmes and fostering cross-team collaboration with senior leaders, external partners, and clients. </li> <li>Expertise in impact measurement, reporting, and programme delivery, with a creative mindset for volunteering, engagement, and partnership development. </li> <li>Excellent communication, problem-solving, and networking skills, recognising community engagement as a brand-building tool, with flexibility for national travel.</li></ul>#LI-MM1 Please note: this is a Direct Search led by Knight Frank. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs, even if provided by PSL agencies. We are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals and provide equal opportunities for everyone. We also offer reasonable adjustments to ensure all candidates have a fair chance during the recruitment process.

Social Impact Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest, Independent Living Service Directorate: Place/ Housing Grade: Apprenticeship - Level 3 Salary: £25,997 p/a Retention Bonus/ Market Supplement: N/A Contract Type: Fixed term Working hours per week: 36 Weeks per year: 52 Application deadline: 25/03/2025 Proposed interview date: 31/03/2025 About Us: The London Borough of line: Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the Mayor of London's Good Work Standard employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. About the role: We have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice on a 18 - 21-month fixed term contract. As an Independent Living Service (ILS) Apprentice you will be responsible for supporting the provision of Intensive Housing Management and support to vulnerable residents in sheltered housing. You will have the opportunity to work alongside a range of LBWF teams and other agencies to resolve resident issues including rents, repairs, safeguarding, adult social care, health and well being. As part of the apprenticeship, you will be required to complete a workplace project focused on an agreed service need within the ILS. This is a Level 3 Apprenticeship. You will have the opportunity to gain skills within a Sheltered Housing environment, including the role of an Independent Living Officer, Health and Safety and Building and inspection and maintenance. Support planning for vulnerable older people, fire risk assessment, resident engagement and statistical data inputting on cloud based p Click to download Role profile Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Provide intensive housing management services &amp; support to vulnerable sheltered residents, their families and carers</li> <li>Engage with contractors to ensure repairs, building maintenance and planned works are carried out</li> <li>Referrals to and from: third party statutory and non-statutory services: including, social services, and mental health teams. Police, hospitals, care homes and other relevant agencies </li> <li>Liaise with and or advise senior members to staff regarding service issues problems and processes </li> <li>Deal with people at all levels confidentially. Sensitively and diplomatically</li> </ul>Qualifications and Requirements: <ul> <li>Ability to work remotely and with limited supervision</li> <li>Having a flexible approach to the role and willingness to work within a team environment</li> <li>Identifying vulnerability and assessing risk</li> <li>Demonstrating a commitment to deliver excellent customer services </li> <li>Knowledge of issues faced by lone workers</li> <li>Experience of carrying out risk assessments</li> <li>Good verbal and written communication skills</li> <li>Positive, self-motivated, professional and sympathetic approach to the needs of vulnerable customers</li> <li>Energetic and motivated with fresh ideas about how to continue to develop the service for the future. </li> <li>GCSE English &amp; Math qualification or equivalent</li> </ul>Terms and conditions: The below terms and conditions apply to this role: <ul> <li>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; </li> <li>Satisfactory declaration of interest; </li> <li>This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; </li> <li>Satisfactory DBS check; </li> <li>This post is politically restricted therefore the post holder is disqualified from undertaking certain political activities under the Local Government Officers (Political Restrictions) Regulations 1990. </li> </ul>As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Equal Opportunity Employer: Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us" target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-…</a>. Contact Information: If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Sam Khan, Team Leader at <a href="mailto:Independent.LivingService@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Independent.LivingService@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method. Click here for further information on the Human Resources recruitment privacy notice. Equal Opportunities Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy

Independent Living Officer Apprentice

Job Title Neighbourhood Housing Lead Contract Type Permanent Hours Full time Persona Agile 1-2 days in the office/patch attendance required Patch Location South West London (Croydon) Reporting Office Garratt Lane,London, SW18 4SN Salary £34,904 plus Essential Car User Allowance (if Criteria Met) Closing date for completed applications 24th March 2025 - 23:00 Interviews will be held on a date to be determined. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated Role Profile - Neighbourhood Housing Lead.docx 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. Why choose L&amp;Q? We offer a competitive annual salary and staff benefits package. <ul> <li> Strong family-friendly policies </li> <li> Committed Learning &amp; Development </li> <li> Annual leave starting from 28 days rising to 31 PLUS bank holidays </li> <li> Excellent Pension Scheme - double contribution up to 6% </li> <li> Generous non-contributory life assurance </li> <li> An Employee Assistance Programme </li> <li> Employee discount/benefits portal </li> <li> Westfield Health Cash Plan </li> <li> Great places to work certified 2024-2025 </li> <li> Best Workplaces for Women</li> </ul> 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> The successful candidate should: <ul> <li> A minimum of one year experience in housing or property management. </li> <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 are interested in this role and have the experience required, then apply without delay! We are a multi-site organisation, so some roles may require occasional travel between offices, but expenses will be covered. *ECU Allowance is paid in accordance with requirements of the relevant policy as updated from time to time. At the foundation of everything that we do are our corporate values and associated behaviours. Our organisational behavioural framework outlines the core expectations of all employees, which should be demonstrated at all times when representing L&amp;Q. More information about L&amp;Q's values can be found on our website and a copy of our behavioural framework can be provided on request. Our commitments: At L&amp;Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. This is why we are committed to developing our people. It's only by investing in a well-trained and motivated workforce that we can continue to prosper and sustain business success. In addition to our support and training, the successful candidate will have access to our full suite of benefits including 28 days holiday rising to 31 days with length of service, annual bonus subject to group performance, excellent Pension scheme, an employee assistance programme and non-contributory life assurance. We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and recognise the changing demands and circumstances in life. Please let us know during the recruitment process if you're interested in part time working or job sharing. In addition, should your circumstances change once you have joined L&amp;Q, you can also request flexible working arrangements, e.g. a change to working hours - if it's feasible then we'll make it happen. We are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace. We expect all of our employees to support our environmental policy and social responsibility work. We are an employer committed to environmental and social responsibility. L&amp;Q is a regulated charitable housing association and one of the UK's most successful independent social businesses. The L&amp;Q Group houses around 250,000 people in more than 97,000 homes, primarily across London and the South East. As a charitable organisation, our role goes beyond providing homes and housing services. We are a long-term partner in the neighbourhoods where we work. We hope to build aspiration, opportunity and confidence in our communities through our £250 million L&amp;Q Foundation and our skills academy. In response to the housing and affordability crisis, we will build 100,000 new homes over ten years. Of these, 60,000 homes will be built or funded by L&amp;Q, whilst a further 40,000 will come through partnerships. Crucially, at least 50% of these new homes will be genuinely affordable, with a target of 60% in London. Our vision is that everyone has a quality home they can afford, and we combine our social purpose with commercial drive to create homes and neighbourhoods everyone can be proud of. #TJ

Neighbourhood Housing Lead SW London - 6586

Overview Believe in People? The best people have one thing in common. They care. At Change Grow Live, we're driven by the belief that we can truly impact the lives of our service users. We offer a safe, supportive environment, honouring each individual and working collaboratively to identify the best treatment and care options. Our core values - 'Be open, be compassionate, and be bold' - guide us daily as we help people reshape their lives, grow as individuals, and embrace life to the fullest. Exciting Opportunity: Recovery Coordinator Are you experienced, skilled, and passionate about making a meaningful difference? We are recruiting for a Non-Opiate/Alcohol Recovery Coordinator to engage and assess our service users, ensuring they receive timely, personalised interventions that cater to their unique needs. At our Camden service, we are dedicated to providing support for individuals who access our services. We aim to empower every individual by offering holistic support and personalised treatment to meet their unique needs. We provide a range of options, including one-to-one and group sessions, complemented by medical and clinical treatments. Where: Camden Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week Full Time Salary: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 per year dependant on experience (based on full time working hours, pro rata for part time hours) Contract Type: Permanent Allowance:Inner London Weighting of £4,133.14 (based on full time working hours, pro rata for part time hours) Responsibilities Here's what you'll be doing: As a valued member of our team in Camden, you'll be taking on a central role with responsibilities including: <ul><li>Offering support to service users from the point of entry into the service throughout their treatment journey. </li><li>Conducting screening, assessment, and developing recovery plans with onward referrals. </li><li>Minimising harm related to drug and alcohol use for both the individual and the wider community. </li><li>Advocating access to partnership services. </li><li>Collaborating with each individual to facilitate social (re)integration, empowering them to lead meaningful lives, emphasising recovery, resilience, peer support, and self-determination. </li></ul>Now, let's talk about you. Here's what we're looking for: To thrive in this role, we're looking for someone who: <ul><li>Demonstrates a solid understanding of substance misuse issues and has experience in this or a related field. </li><li>Possesses excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, coupled with proficient IT skills. </li><li>Takes a proactive approach, working well independently with strong time management and ability to prioritise work.</li><li>Holds a good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and best practices. </li><li>Is a supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills, capable of working collaboratively with a diverse range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders. </li><li>Can successfully manage change while prioritising the needs of those who use our service. </li><li>Actively seeks learning opportunities to enhance professional knowledge and skills, contributing to the learning and development of others.</li><li>Integrated working experience</li><li>GP shared care work experience would be beneficial</li></ul>In return, you'll receive: <ul><li>25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays, pro rata), increasing incrementally each year for the first five years.</li><li>Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.</li><li>A dedicated "Wellness" hour every week, alongside access to our Wellness hub and Employee Assistance Programme.</li><li>Contributory pension scheme.</li><li>Various perks, including discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, and more.</li><li>Participation in our refer-a-friend scheme.</li></ul>If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (<a href="http://www.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.gov.uk</a>) Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role. Join us in our journey of empowerment and holistic support, where every individual's well-being is at the heart of what we do. 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. Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35) ILW / OLW /Fringe Inner London Weighting (£4,133.14) Closing Date 30/3/2025 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Emma McFeeley | <a href="mailto:emma.mcfeeley@cgl.org.uk" target="_blank">emma.mcfeeley@cgl.org.uk</a> This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

Recovery Coordinator

About The Role The Housing Needs service is seeking a Homelessness Services Manager in a new role to lead the Council's homelessness teams to deliver on ambitious plans following a reorganisation of the service. The role will be responsible for the management of a number of distinct teams comprising the: <ul> <li>Initial Assessment Team</li> <li>Prevention and Relief team</li> <li>Inquiries and Decisions team</li></ul>These teams are key to delivering the council's aim to prevent and relieve homelessness to an increasing number of residents requiring the provision of practical advice and assistance. Set against a backdrop of burgeoning financial pressures on the Council, the successful candidate will play a significant role in containing, with a view to reducing expenditure on costs related to the provision of temporary accommodation. The post holder will also be responsible for the performance, well-being and resilience of each team to deliver on local and Corporate targets. If you possess the necessary skills to take on this challenging role and want to make a tangible difference for our residents in housing need, this might be the role for you! For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ramesh Logeswaran - [email protected] Working for the team, service and our organisation Islington is a place rich with diversity and culture. As a council our sense of purpose couldn't be clearer: we serve. It's in the logo. We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Together we can change the future. We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive. To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in everything that we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out 'CARE', which is what we think public service is all about. Our offer to you We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Our staff benefits include: <ul> <li>Up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service</li> <li>A range of flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance, as well as a 35-hour working week</li> <li>Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential</li> <li>Competitive pay and a commitment to paying all staff the London Living Wage at minimum</li> <li>Excellent local government pension scheme</li> <li>Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships</li> <li>Local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, and more!</li></ul>Recruitment information It is the policy of Islington Council that no user of service, present or future employee or job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their sex, perceived or actual sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion or belief, age, creed, colour, nationality, national origin, ethnic origin, or disability, or on the grounds of their association with someone in one of these groups; nor is disadvantaged by any conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justified. We welcome applications from Black and Minority Ethnic candidates and acknowledge our responsibility to mitigate against racial discrimination. Islington Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and we are committed to providing support to applicants who request reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process and throughout their career with us. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check with children/adult barred list, qualifications check and 3/5 years referencing. Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Islington Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.

Homelessness Services Manager

Summary We are looking for a Premises Officer to ensure the provision of a safe, clean, attractive learning environment, as part of a team undertaking responsibility for the maintenance, security, health and safety of the Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park site. About Us Our academy is a member of the Harris Federation , a group of 55 primary and secondary academies in and around London educating some 44,000 young people. The Harris Federation Teaching School Alliance enables us not only to train and develop teachers and leaders in our own academies, but also to do so for other schools. Each academy is led and run by its Principal and other senior leaders: we are deliberately a federation rather than a chain. What unites us is a culture that ensures the children and teenagers in our schools get an excellent education within a happy, caring and supportive environment. Main Areas of Responsibility Your responsibilities will include: <ul> <li>Ensuring adherence to the academy health and safety policy, being vigilant for any hazards, mitigating risk immediately and appropriately and reporting as soon as possible</li> <li>Carrying out servicing, cleaning and checking of academy vehicles within your capabilities</li> <li>Providing technical and craft support to teaching staff</li> <li>Providing site security as required</li> <li>Reporting poor or dangerous behaviour by students or any potentially hazardous actions by staff</li> <li>Maintaining, decorating and repairing the academy premises where appropriate;</li> <li>Liaising with and supporting external contractors on site, ensuring supervision at all times</li> <li>Maintaining the academy grounds, keeping the site clear of litter and emptying bins regularly</li> <li>Monitoring the toilets for cleanliness and replenishing supplies as necessary</li> <li>Regularly touring the academy, keeping corridors free from litter</li> <li>Assisting in maintaining the academy grounds</li> <li>Locking and securing gates as required</li> <li>Assisting in the removal of furniture e.g. for exams and academy events</li> <li>Reporting any lights that need replacing, graffiti or any broken fixtures and fittings</li> </ul>Qualifications &amp; Experience We would like to hear from you if you have: <ul> <li>Basic knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and requirements</li> <li>Basic training in one or more of plumbing, general and ground maintenance, electrical/building maintenance, heating systems (or sound experience of same)</li> <li>Basic knowledge of the operation of heating, ventilating systems and common causes of malfunctions</li> <li>Knowledge of maintenance and security systems and procedures</li> <li>Knowledge of supervisory skills</li> <li>Understanding of appropriate cleaning methods and standards</li> <li>Experience of working in an inner city school or educational establishment with children and young people</li> <li>Considerable DIY experience and skills</li> <li>Ability for some heavy lifting, with physical fitness appropriate to tasks required</li> <li>Ability to monitor and report on structural faults/repairs</li> <li>Ability to monitor and order stocks of material</li> <li>Ability to work evenings and weekends on a regular basis</li> <li>Ability to deal with emergencies occurring outside normal working hours</li> </ul>For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. Next Steps If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation. Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website. Professional Development &amp; Benefits Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website. Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. See all the benefits we offer Join our talent network Recruitment of ex-offenders statement Diversity and equality notice Before you start your application... Email communication Please remember to check your junk mail folders for our email communications. You will receive a confirmation email once you submit, or save the progress, of your application. Please check your junk/spam folder and add us to your safe senders list to ensure all future email communication is received. This is important to ensure you are kept up to date on the status of your application and to avoid delays in the recruitment process. Applying online We strongly advise that you complete the personal information section first and then save the progress of your application. You can return at any time to update and complete the rest of the application. Please ensure you regularly save the progress of your application to avoid losing any data. Once saved, you will receive an email with instruction on how to retrieve your application using a unique code. To submit an application, you'll need to have ready: <ul> <li>Personal information about you</li> <li>Details of your education and employment history</li> <li>Details of any qualifications and training gained</li> <li>A CV and/or supporting statement to upload</li> </ul>Using your CV or LinkedIn profile to apply: To reduce the application time, you will have the option to upload a CV or use your LinkedIn profile when applying for the job. The information in your CV or LinkedIn profile will auto populate the relevant sections of the online application, but please ensure you check this before submitting. If you have applied to work with us before, you can reuse and update an existing application. Need any help and support? Visit our Applying page for FAQs and support with completing your application. We look forward to receiving your application.

Premises Officer

Housing Officer - £39,039 pa Hybrid Working - 3 Days onsite in Hemel Hempstead An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Housing Department for an experienced Housing Officer to join our dynamic team. The role involves managing a geographical patch of properties and duties will include: <ul><li>Carrying out tenancy reviews and tenancy audits with residents in their homes</li><li>Housing management casework including Anti-Social behaviour, domestic abuse, abandonment and hoarding</li><li>Taking appropriate action regarding breaches of tenancies</li><li>Working collaboratively with the other teams and services to ensure appropriate action is taken to deal with breaches of tenancies</li></ul><ul><li>Assisting with Court processes and representing Hightown in court where necessary.</li><li>Resident involvement throughout the week travelling across your geographical patch</li></ul>Each Housing Officer in the team has a lead role, enabling staff to specialise in an area of Housing Management (we're flexible if you have an interest in a specific lead). This may include: <ul><li>Anti-Social Behaviour</li><li>Domestic Abuse</li><li>Tenancy Fraud</li></ul>As part of your lead role, you will be expected to keep up to date with legislation, regulatory requirements and best practice in your key area as well as providing guidance to other team members when needed. Due to the nature of the role, you must have a driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes. About Us Hightown is a charitable housing association operating principally in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire. We believe everyone should have a home and the support they need, so our aim is to build new homes and to provide excellent housingandsupport. We currently manage over 9,000 homes and employ over 1100 Permanent and Bank staff in our Care and Supported Housing Schemes and from our head office in Hemel Hempstead. We have an annual turnover of £121 million and a development programme that will deliver over 350 new affordable homes each year . The Benefits We offer a range of benefits which include: <ul><li>33 days of annual leave including Bank Holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li><li>£39,039 pa for 35 hours a week contract</li><li>Monthly attendance bonus</li><li>Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support</li><li>Access to favourable discounts and savings at high street retailers, gyms, restaurants, and cinemas</li><li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li><li>Employee support and health &amp; wellbeing services</li><li>Well-equipped on-site gym</li></ul>If you are interested in joining our friendly team, please apply below. Interview Date: Monday 31st March 2025 Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and therefore we may close the vacancy early. Interested applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure they are considered. We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

Support Worker - Homelessness Services 1 Year Fixed Term Contract This role is 8am - 4pm Monday to Friday Hightown offer a trauma-informed, safe environment that is person-centred and supports homeless individuals to access the help they need. This could include support to find accommodation, claim benefits, counselling or signposting to specialist agencies for support with things like drug and alcohol addictions. About the role As a Support Worker, you will be working independently and as part of a team to provide support to people in 3 homelessness schemes in Hemel Hempstead. <ul><li> Queensway is a 5-bedroom house of multiple occupancy. All rooms have an ensuite and there are shared facilities including lounge and kitchen. </li><li> The Mews is made up of 4 self-contained bungalows. </li><li> Alexandra Road is made up of 9 x self-contained flats and a staff office which is where the successful applicant will be based. </li></ul>We are looking for someone who: <ul><li>Has experience of providing support to vulnerable people</li><li>Has experience of providing advice, guidance and support to homeless individuals</li><li>Positively engages with and sustains appropriate relationships with individuals who are often unwilling to engage with services</li><li>Can deliver practical housing related support through structured link work</li><li>Can work on own initiative and as a part of a team</li><li>Can act calmly and respond professionally in stressful and difficult situations</li></ul>We welcome applications from people who have experienced homelessness. 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>£25,350 pa for a 37.5 hour a week contract</li><li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li><li>Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary</li><li>Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing</li><li>Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support</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>Interview Date: 4th April 2025 We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer. Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and therefore we may close the vacancy early. Interested applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure they are considered.

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