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Senior Private Sector Housing Officer37 Hours per week, Permanent£42,403 - £46,464 per annumIt’s an exciting time to join the Housing team at Wychavon and Malvern Hills District Councils!&nbsp;In this newly created post, you will lead our Private Sector Housing team in delivering an effective and customer focused service with the aim of achieving safe, warm and decent private sector housing stock across the two districts.The role is varied and no day will be the same - you will provide expertise in the Private Sector Housing function, including interpreting and advising on legislation, leading on relevant service projects and effective partnership working. You will be responsible for developing the council’s long term strategic vision and approach for private sector housing - to drive up standards and energy efficiency of homes, ensuring a proactive approach to identifying and licencing houses in multiple occupation and caravan/camping sites and bringing empty homes back into use.&nbsp;You will also have a key role in the performance and financial management of the Councils home improvement agency contract and the delivery of disabled facilities grants.&nbsp;To be successful, we are looking for a dynamic and organised individual with experience and knowledge across all aspects of the Private Sector Housing function, including formal&nbsp;and informal housing enforcement, houses in multiple occupation, disabled facilities grants, caravan/camping licences, empty homes and improving energy efficiency of homes. Applicants must hold a degree or master’s degree within Environmental Health.&nbsp;The role also involves leading, empowering, coaching and motivating the team along with providing day to day supervision, guidance and support. Having effective leadership skills with a friendly and professional approach is therefore essential.&nbsp;This is a great opportunity to make a real difference within our communities in a supportive and ambitious environment.&nbsp;About you&nbsp;The successful candidate will have:<ul><li>A degree or master’s degree in Environmental Health.</li><li>At least 3 years experience working in a housing or environmental health environment or similar field&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of legislation affecting this area of work e.g. Housing Act 2004&nbsp;</li><li>Experience of maintaining a strong customer focussed environment&nbsp;</li><li>Experience of working with multi-agency partnerships&nbsp;</li><li>Experience of presenting information to a wide range of audiences</li><li>Excellent communication skills with an ability to deal with people in difficult situations and to handle confrontation tactfully&nbsp;</li><li>Highly developed I.T. skills and experience of implementation of new I.T. systems.</li><li>Outstanding customer care and a commitment to supporting performance improvement.</li><li>Able to lead a team and can demonstrate previous experience in managing and motivating staff</li></ul>You will also need to be able to travel throughout the districts so flexibility, a full driving licence and use of a car is essential.We recognise not every candidate will meet every single desired criteria so if your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified but you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.What we can offer&nbsp;Our staff are at the heart of what we do, and as a result we are always looking to recruit, develop and retain the very best talent we can find. &nbsp;So, as well as a rewarding career, we offer a range of attractive benefits, such as:<ul><li>Excellent pension scheme with employer contributions</li><li>Generous annual leave entitlement with options to purchase additional annual leave</li><li>Committed training programme and development opportunities</li><li>Onsite nursery with 20% staff discount</li><li>Discounted Gym and swim membership</li><li>Health and Wellbeing support and a Free Employee Assistance scheme including access to counselling services</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Employee Discounts with a range of companies including EE and the Kaarp discount scheme.</li></ul>We are an employer that values face to face communication, collaboration and connection, therefore all our roles have an office-based requirement with some agile working as part of the role.To discuss the post or for further information, please call Rachael Tooth on 07773 642 862.&nbsp;Closing date: Sunday 13 October 2024&nbsp;Interview date: Monday 21 October 2024&nbsp;Please note if we experience a high intake of applications, we may close the role and interview for the position sooner than advertised.Attached documents <a href="https://wychavonandmalvern.wm-jobs.co.uk/members/modules/jobV2/fdownload.php?j=bd2e048025692f6c&amp;f=84d2f04341146a5c" target="_blank">Employee Benefits</a> <a href="https://wychavonandmalvern.wm-jobs.co.uk/members/modules/jobV2/fdownload.php?j=bd2e048025692f6c&amp;f=978f34274a4e2cc2" target="_blank">Job Description</a>

Senior Private Sector Housing Officer

Do you have experience supporting vulnerable people and those with complex needs? Happy to travel to various homes across Hereford? We may have just the role for you... Come and join a Charity focused on people rather than profit. We are looking for a Experienced Support Worker (Internally known as a Support Co-Ordinator) who shares our purpose, to join our expanding Independent Living Services Team where we house and support young people 16+ under Local Authority Care across Hereford. We have properties in predominately Hereford and we need people who are flexible to work from any of these locations. We are looking for someone to work on a casual Bank basis. We need people who are flexible to work varying shifts including mornings, evenings and weekends. We provide bespoke support packages to suit a broad range of young people ranging from 24/7 to a few hours per week. Our focus is to provide the highest quality of support in line with Ofsted Standards. We aim to enhance individuals' independence skills, empowering them to advance their aspirations with greater confidence and capability. Why should you consider this opportunity? <ul><li>Work within a fun, established and very supportive team.</li><li>Management support from a very well established and tight knit senior management team with decades of experience.</li><li>Career growth, join a service which has grown in the last 5 years from a few properties to 20+ across 5 counties.</li></ul>You'll Re-enforce, positive support being delivered and establish the same standards in new placements. Provide a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to empower young people in improving independent living skills. Safeguard them from any potential danger, harm, or abuse. Accurately document notes on our computer system and ensure seamless communication with support staff for effective handovers. Have a Resilient nature, with the ability to keep a positive mindset even when times get tough. While the role may present challenges, the rewards of witnessing the positive impact of your guidance and support on these young lives are truly extraordinary. To excel in this position, you'll need to be flexible, patient, resilient, and professional, approaching your duties with a calm and caring demeanour. About Us Established in 1989, Caring for Communities and People (CCP) is a registered charity propelled by an unwavering commitment to addressing homelessness, family breakdown, and social exclusion. We are driven by our values-based approach, caring deeply about the individuals and families we serve. Our supportive programs aim at developing long-term solutions to societal challenges. Over the years, we've consistently made tangible impacts in communities across Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, South Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire, Dorset, and Devon. Why join us? <ul><li>25 days holiday, plus public holidays, with an additional day added per year and option to purchase more^</li><li>Enhanced pension (5% employer contribution)</li><li>Enhanced sick pay (up to 30 days full pay and 30 days half pay)</li><li>Life Assurance cover(3 times your annual salary in the event of your death)</li><li>Free subscription to Benenden healthcare cashback plan or Perkbox discounts</li><li>Investors in People Gold accredited employer, committed to making the workplace better for you.</li><li>Comprehensive induction and ongoing training and development.</li><li>Option to join various groups, including Proud2Be, Green Impact, Health &amp; Safety, and Health and Wellbeing.</li><li>In-house Workplace Welfare Manager for support when needed.</li><li>We make an Impact, check our latest report <a href="https://impact.ccp.org.uk/" target="_blank">https://impact.ccp.org.uk/</a></li></ul>(Benefits are for contracted staff only not bank workers) Are Your Values Aligned with Ours? We look for staff who embody our SPIRIT values: Show gratitude and appreciation of others. Demonstrate personal and professional Pride. Integrity is everything. Reflect and learn. Continuous Improvement. Take your best self wherever you go. How to Apply If you're ready to make a meaningful difference and share our values, click the apply button to start your journey with CCP. Application Information: Position: Experienced Support Worker (Internally known as Support Co-ordinator) (Job ID 890) Hours: Casual hours. Shifts are on a rota basis including some weekends and Sleep shifts. Contract: Permanent Location: Various locations across Hereford. Pay: Bank is £12.50 per hour, plus holiday pay accrual Closing Date: 11:59pm 13th October 2024 - CCP reserves the right to close the job advert early if needed. Interview Date: 14th October 2024 CCP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. Our robust Safeguarding Policy guides our recruitment process. We believe in the rehabilitative power of employment and working toward a purpose, so a prior conviction will not necessarily prevent you from joining CCP. Please note this role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and also an enhanced check by the Disclosure &amp; Barring Services, paid for by CCP. Please review the attached job attachments for further insights. ^Annual Leave entitlement will be pro-rata for Part-time staff. Working on public holidays due to a rota pattern will be compensated with time off in lieu. An extra day of leave accrues for each completed financial year (capped at 5). Purchasing additional holidays is capped at 5 per year. ^^Contracted staff only. Business mileage (45p a mile) is paid for any daily miles over and above the distance from your home to the allocated workplace location and back. You'll need a well-maintained vehicle with valid tax, MOT and Insurance covering business use. 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