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A place to create moments that matter&nbsp;Salary: £40,497 per annum (including regional uplift and car allowance)Location: Camberley with travel around the patch to meet business and customer needs and 1 day a week in the Camberley OfficePermanent, 35 hours per week, Monday -Friday 9am-5pm.Thousands of families across the country rely on us for a safe, affordable home. And as the housing crisis deepens, the work we do has never been more important.&nbsp;&nbsp;It’s this belief - that everyone deserves a place to call home - that drives everything we do. Together, we find new ways to understand and champion our customers, support them and drive positive change.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;For a career that means more and makes a meaningful impact on society, this is the place to be.&nbsp;&nbsp;About the role&nbsp;&nbsp;Always motivated to achieve brilliant standards of service, our Housing Partners (Housing Officers) are the first point of contact for our customers.You’ll be a visible presence in your patch, ensuring the effective management and maintenance of tenancies. Moving into a new home is an exciting life experience and your role will have a positive influence on our customer journey from the moment we onboard new tenants.Sometimes things don’t always go to plan, so you’ll also support customers to manage their rent accounts (including taking cases to court as a last resort),&nbsp;manage anti-social behaviour utilising a multi-agency approach as required, resolve customer complaints effectively and use appropriate legal remedies to ensure tenancies are ended efficiently and in line with legal and regulatory requirements when necessary.You’ll develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners and build strong community bonds to make moments that matter every day.To view/download the Housing Partner (Housing Officer) full job description please click&nbsp;<a href="https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.accentgroup.org%2Fmedia%2Fcdabrzat%2Fhousing-partner.docx&amp;wdOrigin=BROWSELINK" target="_blank">here</a>.SalaryThe&nbsp;Housing Partner (Housing Officer)&nbsp;role offers a&nbsp;salary of&nbsp;£36,339 per annum&nbsp;for candidates who fully meet the role requirements.If you're still developing in some areas, we’ll support your growth with a starting salary just 5% or 10% below the spot rate, depending on experience.You’ll also receive a regional allowance of £2,908 and an&nbsp;essential user car allowance starting from&nbsp;£1,250 per year, plus&nbsp;milage&nbsp;for travel around your patch - helping you stay mobile while making a difference in your community.About you&nbsp;&nbsp;You’ll need experience in delivering housing management services, plus an understanding of tenancy and neighbourhood management. It would be ideal if you have a CIH Level 3 Certificate in Housing - or you’d be willing to work towards it. You’ll bring a proven track record in managing anti-social behaviour, as well as a strong knowledge of rent collection processes and legal frameworks around income recovery. As you’ll be travelling across our Accent sites and estates, you’ll need a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle.&nbsp;&nbsp;The successful candidate will undergo a DBS check as part of the pre-employment checks.&nbsp;Housing Partner (Housing Officer) InterviewsWe want your candidate experience to reflect who we are -&nbsp;a place to grow, a place to thrive, a place to be you.Stage 1: A Place to Connect A call with the hiring manager. You’ll learn more about the role and team, and we’ll get to know you – your experience, goals, and what you bring.Stage 2: A Place to Show Your Strengths A behavioural and scenario-based interview focused on how you apply your knowledge to real-life situations. You'll be asked to complete a Customer Service Questionnaire in advance.We aim to make the process clear, supportive, and genuinely valuable – a place where you feel informed and confident at every step.A place to build a future&nbsp;&nbsp;We have big ambitions. That means we need people who are driven to succeed and eager to grow. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to learn new skills, thrive in our collaborative environment, and take your career in different directions. We also support your health and wellbeing with 28 days of holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time)—an extra day’s leave to celebrate your birthday and the option to purchase more—access to an online GP, gym discounts, and a dedicated day to volunteer for a cause that matters to you.And because we believe in supporting you now&nbsp;and&nbsp;in the future, this is a place to plan for your future—with access to both Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pension schemes through salary sacrifice, helping you save more efficiently. We also provide life assurance at three times your salary for all colleagues, giving you added peace of mind.If you require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, please let us know we will ensure requirements are met.&nbsp;Please don’t delay in submitting your application. Where roles are urgent or we receive a high volume of applications, we may interview and conclude the process prior to any closing date indicated.If you have any queries about the role, please email:&nbsp;"<a href="mailto:PeopleServices@accentgroup.org" target="_blank">PeopleServices@accentgroup.org</a>".&nbsp;Please note candidates must have current eligibility to live and work in the UK, Accent do not currently hold a sponsorship license.If you’re looking for a place you can make a positive difference to society, to our organisation and to your future, apply now.&nbsp;&nbsp;Recruitment Agencies: We work exclusively with partners on our preferred supplier list (PSL) and do not accept unsolicited CVs or speculative approaches from agencies for this role.

Housing Partner (Housing Officer)

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

Hightown Housing Association

Transformation & Compliance Strategic Lead

A place to create moments that matter&nbsp;Location: Ballard Court, Camberley, OnsiteSalary:&nbsp;£31,947 per annum including regional uplift.&nbsp;Permanent, 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9am-5pm.&nbsp;Thousands of families across the country rely on us for a safe, affordable home. And as the housing crisis deepens, the work we do has never been more important.&nbsp;&nbsp;It’s this belief - that everyone deserves a place to call home - that drives everything we do. Together, we find new ways to understand and champion our customers, support them and drive positive change.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;For a career that means more and makes a meaningful impact on society, this is the place to be.&nbsp;&nbsp;The roleAt a time when safe, affordable housing is more vital than ever, your work can truly change lives. Join a team that believes&nbsp;everyone deserves a place to call home - and is committed to making that a reality.As a&nbsp;Specialist Housing Partner (Scheme Manager), you’ll be at the heart of our Independent Living schemes, helping residents maintain their independence and feel part of a thriving community. From welcoming new tenants and supporting them through life’s changes, to resolving challenges with empathy and professionalism, you’ll be a trusted presence and a force for good.What You’ll Do:<ul><li>Be a visible, supportive presence in our schemes, building strong relationships with residents.</li><li>Work closely with lettings teams to ensure smooth move-ins and positive first impressions.</li><li>Encourage community engagement and help residents live independently for as long as possible.</li><li>Tackle issues like rent arrears, anti-social behaviour, and tenancy management with confidence and care.</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to deliver joined-up support.</li></ul>Why This Role Matters:You won’t just be managing housing - you’ll be&nbsp;creating safe, supportive environments&nbsp;where people can thrive. Every day, you’ll make a meaningful impact in someone’s life.To view/download the Specialist Housing Partner (Scheme Manager) job description please click <a href="https://www.accentgroup.org/media/sytm1hfb/specialist-housing-partner.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>.SalaryThe Specialist Housing Partner&nbsp;(Scheme Manager) salary is&nbsp;£29,580 per annum&nbsp;for applicants who fully meet the requirements of the post. Applicants, who do not meet all the requirements of the post, will start 5% or 10% below the spot salary.Plus a regional uplift of £2,367 per annum.About you&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Experience delivering housing management services within a specialist or generic housing context.</li><li>CIH Level 3 Certificate in Housing or equivalent (or willingness to work towards) or qualified through experience</li><li>Strong understanding of anti-social behaviour management and rental income collection processes.</li><li>Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet performance targets independently and as part of a team.</li><li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with customers, colleagues, and external stakeholders.</li><li>Knowledge of safeguarding practices within a housing context.</li><li>Regular business travel will be necessary to other Accent sites and off-site meetings as required.</li></ul>Successful candidates will under go a DBS check.InterviewsWe want your candidate experience to reflect who we are - a place to grow, a place to thrive, a place to be you.Stage 1: A Place to Connect A Teams call with the hiring manager. You’ll learn more about the role and team, and we’ll get to know you – your experience, goals, and what you bring.Stage 2: A Place to Show Your Strengths An in person interview with behavioural and scenario-based questions focused on how you apply your knowledge to real-life situations. You'll be asked to complete a Customer Service Questionnaire in advance.We aim to make the process clear, supportive, and genuinely valuable – a place where you feel informed and confident at every step.A place to build a futureWe have big ambitions. That means we need people who are driven to succeed and eager to grow. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to learn new skills, thrive in our collaborative environment, and take your career in different directions. We also support your health and wellbeing with 28 days of holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time)—an extra day to celebrate your birthday and the option to purchase more—access to an online GP, gym discounts, and a dedicated day to volunteer for a cause that matters to you.And because we believe in supporting you now and in the future, this is a place to plan for your future—with access to both Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pension schemes through salary sacrifice, helping you save more efficiently. We also provide life assurance at three times your salary for all colleagues, giving you added peace of mind.If you require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, please let us know we will ensure requirements are met.&nbsp;Please don’t delay in submitting your application. Where roles are urgent or we receive a high volume of applications, we may interview and conclude the process prior to any closing date indicated.If you have any queries about the role, please email:&nbsp;"<a href="mailto:PeopleServices@accentgroup.org" target="_blank">PeopleServices@accentgroup.org</a>".&nbsp;Please note candidates must have current eligibility to live and work in the UK, Accent do not currently hold a sponsorship license.If you’re looking for a place you can make a positive difference to society, to our organisation and to your future, apply now.&nbsp;&nbsp;Recruitment Agencies: We work exclusively with partners on our preferred supplier list (PSL) and do not accept unsolicited CVs or speculative approaches from agencies for this role.

Specialist Housing Partner (Scheme Manager)

Scheme Manager - Hemel Hempstead £33,054 - Full Time (37.5 hours per week) Are you a compassionate and dynamic leader ready to make a meaningful impact? We're looking for a dedicated Scheme Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our service, supporting homeless young people on their journey toward stability and independence. In this rewarding role, you will play a key part in creating a safe, supportive environment where young people can thrive-developing innovative approaches to help them build brighter futures. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of management experience and two years' experience working in care or supported housing, particularly with young people. Key Responsibilities: <ul><li>Empowerment and Support: Lead and inspire a dedicated team to support vulnerable young people in achieving independence and fulfilling lives, collaborating with social workers and other professionals.</li><li>Skill Development: Utilise a positive approach to help young people develop essential life skills such as cooking, cleaning, budgeting, and confidence-building, enabling them to transition successfully.</li><li>Meaningful Engagement: Facilitate access to education, employment, training opportunities, and volunteering, empowering young people to engage in meaningful activities.</li><li>Collaboration: Liaise with external agencies to ensure a smooth and supportive journey for each young person.</li><li>Team Leadership: Manage and support a team of Senior Support Workers, Support Workers, and Night Supervisors.</li><li>Operational Management: Oversee staff rotas, including organising annual leave and covering sickness.</li></ul>Qualifications and Experience: <ul><li>Educational Background: NVQ Level 5 in Children &amp; Young People or equivalent, or willingness to achieve this qualification within the workplace.</li><li>Relevant Experience: Proven experience working with young people facing complex challenges such as behavioural issues, mental health concerns, or substance misuse.</li><li>Asylum Process Experience: Experience supporting young people navigating the Home Office asylum process in the UK.</li><li>Commitment to PIE: Demonstrated commitment to the principles of Psychologically Informed Environments (PIE).</li><li>Interpersonal Skills: Strong ability to adapt communication to meet the individual needs of young people, fostering engagement and motivation.</li><li>Flexibility: Willingness to work across various community locations and respond to diverse needs.</li><li>Professional Development: Commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice.</li><li>Driving Requirements: Must be a car driver with access to a vehicle and possess business car insurance.</li><li>Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of, or willingness to learn, Ofsted regulations and standards, with experience ensuring compliance in a youth support setting.</li></ul>Benefits: <ul><li>Supportive and inclusive working environment</li><li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service pro rota</li><li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li><li>Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary</li><li>Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing</li><li>Opportunity for professional development and training to deliver outstanding support</li><li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li><li>Access to the Employee assistance helpline</li></ul>The Young Peoples Separated Migrant Children Services (SMC) are a dedicated team committed to providing supporting and empowering environments for young people aged 16 - 18 years who are under the care of the Local Authority. Our approach is rooted in the principles of psychologically informed environments (PIE), ensuring that our services are tailored to meet the psychological and emotional needs of those we support. We believe in creating safe, welcoming spaces that foster growth, resilience and positive change, whilst adhering to Ofsted regulations. Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and therefore we may close the vacancy early. Interested applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure they are considered. Hightown is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will need to have a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, together with any other relevant recruitment checks. We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

Scheme Manager

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

Housing Options Officer

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

Housing Partner (Housing Officer) A place to create moments that matter Salary: £40,497 per annum (including regional uplift and car allowance) Location: Camberley with travel around the patch to meet business and customer needs and 1 day a week in the Camberley Office Permanent, 35 hours per week, Monday -Friday 9am-5pm. Thousands of families across the country rely on us for a safe, affordable home. And as the housing crisis deepens, the work we do has never been more important. It's this belief - that everyone deserves a place to call home - that drives everything we do. Together, we find new ways to understand and champion our customers, support them and drive positive change. For a career that means more and makes a meaningful impact on society, this is the place to be. About the role Always motivated to achieve brilliant standards of service, our Housing Partners (Housing Officers) are the first point of contact for our customers. You'll be a visible presence in your patch, ensuring the effective management and maintenance of tenancies. Moving into a new home is an exciting life experience and your role will have a positive influence on our customer journey from the moment we onboard new tenants. Sometimes things don't always go to plan, so you'll also support customers to manage their rent accounts (including taking cases to court as a last resort), manage anti-social behaviour utilising a multi-agency approach as required, resolve customer complaints effectively and use appropriate legal remedies to ensure tenancies are ended efficiently and in line with legal and regulatory requirements when necessary. You'll develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners and build strong community bonds to make moments that matter every day. To view/download the Housing Partner (Housing Officer) full job description please click here. Salary The Housing Partner (Housing Officer) role offers a salary of £36,339 per annum for candidates who fully meet the role requirements. If you're still developing in some areas, we'll support your growth with a starting salary just 5% or 10% below the spot rate, depending on experience. You'll also receive a regional allowance of £2,908 and an essential user car allowance starting from £1,250 per year, plus milage for travel around your patch - helping you stay mobile while making a difference in your community. About you You'll need experience in delivering housing management services, plus an understanding of tenancy and neighbourhood management. It would be ideal if you have a CIH Level 3 Certificate in Housing - or you'd be willing to work towards it. You'll bring a proven track record in managing anti-social behaviour, as well as a strong knowledge of rent collection processes and legal frameworks around income recovery. As you'll be travelling across our Accent sites and estates, you'll need a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle. The successful candidate will undergo a DBS check as part of the pre-employment checks. Housing Partner (Housing Officer) Interviews We want your candidate experience to reflect who we are - a place to grow, a place to thrive, a place to be you. Stage 1: A Place to Connect A call with the hiring manager. You'll learn more about the role and team, and we'll get to know you - your experience, goals, and what you bring. Stage 2: A Place to Show Your Strengths A behavioural and scenario-based interview focused on how you apply your knowledge to real-life situations. You'll be asked to complete a Customer Service Questionnaire in advance. We aim to make the process clear, supportive, and genuinely valuable - a place where you feel informed and confident at every step. A place to build a future We have big ambitions. That means we need people who are driven to succeed and eager to grow. Here, you'll have the opportunity to learn new skills, thrive in our collaborative environment, and take your career in different directions. We also support your health and wellbeing with 28 days of holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time)-an extra day's leave to celebrate your birthday and the option to purchase more-access to an online GP, gym discounts, and a dedicated day to volunteer for a cause that matters to you. And because we believe in supporting you now and in the future, this is a place to plan for your future-with access to both Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pension schemes through salary sacrifice, helping you save more efficiently. We also provide life assurance at three times your salary for all colleagues, giving you added peace of mind. If you require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, please let us know we will ensure requirements are met. Please don't delay in submitting your application. Where roles are urgent or we receive a high volume of applications, we may interview and conclude the process prior to any closing date indicated. If you have any queries about the role, please email: "<a href="mailto:PeopleServices@accentgroup.org" target="_blank">PeopleServices@accentgroup.org</a>". Please note candidates must have current eligibility to live and work in the UK, Accent do not currently hold a sponsorship license. If you're looking for a place you can make a positive difference to society, to our organisation and to your future, apply now. Recruitment Agencies: We work exclusively with partners on our preferred supplier list (PSL) and do not accept unsolicited CVs or speculative approaches from agencies for this role.

Join our dedicated Care Team providing high-quality care to individuals as an Independent Living Assistant, Waking Night at Charles Clore Court, Southcote, Reading. Providing night support to vulnerable adults as and when required. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. About us and the role: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK - Sponsorship not available.The working pattern is working waking night shifts Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Night shift hours are 9.45pm to 7.00am. You will have experience in working in care or support setting, treating our service users with dignity and respect whilst meeting their individual care needs, including support with personal care. As a lone worker you will have the responsibility to ensure that any urgent care or building matters are attended to and you must have the skills to evaluate risks and devise strategies to mitigate and handle them effectively. We are a Domiciliary Care service registered with CQC whose aims are to provide high quality support to adults regardless of gender, race, religion or sexual orientation. The Team provides service users with opportunities to maintain their independence, build positive relationships and be empowered to make informed choices, within a person-centred approach. You will be able to demonstrate:<ul> <li>Good general education, to include good literacy skills</li> <li>NVQ2/QCF Level 2 Diploma in Care and Promoting Independence or commitment to achieving this</li> <li>A commitment to delivering Person Centred Support to a range of individuals</li> <li>Able to relate to service users and meet their needs, with a sense of understanding, patience, respect and dignity</li> <li>Ability to undertake manual handling tasks</li> <li>Ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as on own initiative</li> <li>Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally</li> <li>Ability to be self-motivating</li> <li>Basic Microsoft IT skills, ability to read/check emails etc.</li> </ul>Progression through the full salary range is dependent on attaining the relevant QCF qualification. You will also demonstrate a commitment to anti oppressive practice along with a flexible attitude to travelling around and working in the local area. You'll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you'll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do. Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential. Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance - striving to be even better - and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way. Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed. Our offer: We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition are strongly encouraged, and you'll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment. A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:<ul> <li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave.</li> <li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li> <li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li> <li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted.</li> <li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work.</li> <li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax.</li> </ul>For an informal discussion about the Waking Night Independent Living Assistant post, please contact Jennie Hughes (Staff Resource Officer) on 07738 916 712 - <a href="mailto:jennie.hughes@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">jennie.hughes@reading.gov.uk</a>Closing Date: Sunday 7th September 2025 Interviews: TBC Interviews will be face to face at Charles Clore Court, 139 Appleford Road, Reading, RG30 3NT. Teams interviews are not available. Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Waking Night Independent Living Assistant - Charles Clore Court

Salary: £38,220 - £42,839 per annum Grade: JK Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time (37 hours) Location: Richmond, North Yorkshire This role can be based at any of the North Yorkshire Council offices in Richmond, Harrogate, and Selby. Our Service At North Yorkshire Council, we're proud to manage and maintain around 8,500 social housing properties-each one cared for with a commitment to quality, safety, and sustainability. Our goal is to provide homes that are not only affordable and healthy, but also future-ready, meeting both tenant needs and government energy performance standards. If you're passionate about making a difference in your community, our Housing Standards team offers an exciting opportunity to be part of something meaningful. The team is made up of five specialist areas: construction, repairs, improvements, contract management, and safety. You'll work alongside experienced trade operatives, surveyors, contract supervisors, and Team Leaders-all supported by dedicated Housing Standards Managers. Whether you're starting your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find a collaborative environment, professional development opportunities, and the chance to help shape the future of housing in North Yorkshire. The role As a Level 3 Surveyor working on our Retrofit Programmes within the Improvement Team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the council's housing assets are maintained and brought up to the council's energy performance of a C to meet all current statutory, regularity, and legislative standards. We are hiring for senior-level positions and are predominantly experienced around the retrofitting of domestic dwellings or coordination of Capital Works programmes to a high level of engagement and customer care, offering opportunities to contribute to meaningful work and advance your career. The core focus of this job is to assist in the delivery of our housing retrofit programmes to help the Council achieve its goals of bringing its housing stock up to energy performance of C by 2030. The job will require the successful applicant to work within a small team under the Housing Standards Team Leader, Carrying out Retrofit Surveys, working with the council's Retrofit coordinators and trade workforce, along with managing the customer's expectations with excellent communication in the successful delivery of energy efficiency installation measures to ensure that the council's housing stock is brought up to a minimum of EPC C, alongside taking a fabric first approach to ensuring that all properties are free of defects making them a comfortable, affordable and of a decent homes standard. The core focus of this job is the development and delivery of new construction via a large What you will bring. • You will know current best practices in social housing relating to tenant safety and decent home standards, along with a good solid knowledge and proven background in the construction industry. • Experience in delivering quality housing repair works, a good knowledge and experience of surveying within retrofit or coordination of capital works programmes, along with the current requirements around the delivery of a successful programme. • Excellent communication and IT skills are essential for this role, both written and oral, with the ability to problem solve and find pragmatic solutions., Tenant liaison is a key essential for this role, along with having an empathetic attitude and good customer service skills. Essential: • IOSH Managing Safely, Level 4 qualification in Surveying or compliance, e.g. Quantity Surveyor, HHSRS, and Retrofit Accredited. • Understanding of Building Control and Planning Legislation. Experienced in specifying routine works in domestic properties. Desirable: • CAD user, NEBOHS, Prince2, HNC Construction and the Built Environment, MCIOB. Knowledge in housing management, project management, disrepair claims, and use of asset management systems. • Personal Attributes: Proactive, a strong problem solver, and able to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively. High levels of customer care. Able to maintain confidentiality. Why Join us? <ul> <li> Generous Annual Leave 28 days of holiday (pro-rata), increasing to 34 days after 5 years' service - plus public holidays.</li> <li> Pension Scheme : Save for your future with our generous Local Government Pension Scheme.</li> <li> Fitness Discounts : Discounted Gym memberships at various gyms across the county.</li> <li> Lifestyle Savings : Enjoy a wide range of discounts at hundreds of popular high-street and online retailers. </li> <li> And more : Additional wellbeing support, employee assistance, and development opportunities.</li> </ul> Contact and apply. If you would like to learn more about our role, please contact <a href="mailto:Paul.Cole@northyorks.gov.uk" target="_blank">Paul.Cole@northyorks.gov.uk</a> for an informal conversation. Key dates: Closing date: 24/08/2025 Interview date: TBC Key Documents: Job Description.docx Total Rewards NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies. We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. North Yorkshire Councils' purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Apply now

Housing Standards Surveyor

Salary circa £29,000 per annum plus flexible benefits of up to £1,941 per annum and vehicle allowance of up to £2,683 per annum Woking (Hybrid) Closing on 09/09/2025 at 23:59 Yes DBS Check Permanent | Flexible Hours/Full Time 37 hours per week. Temporary Accommodation Officer Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals and families? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment? If so, we want to hear from you! What You'll Do As a Temporary Accommodation Officer, you'll play a vital role in: <ul><li>Delivering high-quality housing management services to those in temporary accommodation.</li><li>Ensuring safety and compliance across temporary accommodation sites.</li><li>Supporting residents to become tenancy-ready and move towards a secure home.</li><li>Collaborating with housing colleagues, contractors, and external agencies.</li><li>Monitoring repairs, cleanliness, and fire safety standards.</li><li>Engaging residents in shaping future housing services.</li></ul>What We're Looking For <ul><li>Experience in housing, social work, or community care.</li><li>Strong communication and conflict resolution skills.</li><li>Understanding of safeguarding and the needs of vulnerable groups.</li><li>A proactive, customer-centric approach to service delivery.</li><li>Willingness to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends.</li><li>A full driving licence.</li></ul>Why Join Us? <ul><li>Be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team.</li><li>Make a real impact in your community.</li><li>Opportunities for training and development.</li><li>Work in a dynamic role that blends housing management with social impact.</li></ul>Additional Info <ul><li>DBS Check: Basic level required</li><li>Politically Restricted Post: No</li><li>Emergency Responsibilities: No</li></ul>For an informal chat about the role, please contact Katherine Hiscock, Head of Housing Services and Transformation at <a href="mailto:katherine.hiscock@woking.gov.uk" target="_blank">katherine.hiscock@woking.gov.uk</a> Closing date: 9 September 2025 at 23.59 Interview dates: 15 and 18 September 2025 How to apply Woking Borough Council values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Please apply online via the link provided.

Temporary Accommodation Officer

Income Recovery Officer Salary: £34,107Hours: Full time (35) - Hybrid Location: Hemel Hempstead We're thrilled to announce a new opportunity for an Income Recovery Officer. In this role, the successful candidate will maintain precise records, build positive relationships with tenants, and contribute to the enhancement of monitoring systems. Responsibilities also include staying informed about relevant legislation, participating in meetings, and ensuring all tasks are carried out in accordance with established policies and best practices. Key Responsibilities: <ul><li>Manage and monitor rent accounts, ensuring regular reviews and appropriate actions in line with policies.</li><li>Prepare and serve legal notices and represent Hightown in possession cases as necessary.</li><li>Conduct home visits to tenants as required by tenancy conduct or procedures.</li><li>Coordinate responses to welfare reform, ensuring policies reflect legislative changes and effective data collection.</li><li>Liaise with Housing Benefit departments and the Department of Work and Pensions for prompt payment and issue resolution.</li><li>Maintain up-to-date knowledge of housing and welfare benefits, providing advice and signposting tenants to relevant agencies.</li></ul>Experience and Qualifications Required: <ul><li>Relevant experience as an Income Recovery Officer or in credit control and debt/arrears recovery.</li><li>Educated to GCSE level with a grade C or above in English and Maths.</li><li>Proficient in using computer systems, including spreadsheets and various software packages.</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of Housing and Welfare benefits.</li><li>Previous experience engaging with customers or service users.</li></ul>Why Join Us? Competitive Salary: £34,107 Generous Leave: 33 days of annual leave including Bank Holidays (pro rata). Bonuses and Benefits: Monthly attendance bonus, life assurance (3x salary), and retail discounts. Career Development: Access to training and development opportunities Wellbeing Support: Health and wellbeing services. Fitness Facilities: Free access to our on-site gym. About Us: Hightown Housing Association is a charitable housing association operating across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Berkshire. We believe everyone deserves a home and the support they need. Our mission is to build new homes and provide excellent housing and support services. With over 9,000 homes and a team of more than 1,100 dedicated staff, we are committed to making a positive impact in our communities. Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and therefore we may close the vacancy early. Interested applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure they are considered. Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS and references. We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer. Salary range <ul><li>£34,107 per year</li></ul>

Income Recovery Officer

We have an exciting opportunity for an Income Recovery Officer to join us on a permanent, full-time basis. At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service. About you... We are looking for someone with sound experience of working in a rent or housing service and dealing with finances, ideally in the social housing sector. You will have a good understanding of best practice in management of income recovery, debt counselling and debt collection. With excellent communication skills and the ability to work to deadlines, you will be able to manage your time and resources effectively. About the team... The Housing Management team is a small but busy team providing an extensive and responsive property management service to homeless clients placed into temporary accommodation procured by the council. Sitting within the Welfare and Housing service, the team support each other by working closely together to achieve the right results by using a holistic approach with clients who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Key responsibilities... <ul><li>To provide a high-quality income management service and be responsible for the arrears management and income collection of a specified caseload.</li><li>Maximising income through the effective collection of rent and service charge income, giving appropriate advice and guidance to residents in respect of rent, other tenancy charges and arrears. </li><li>Take a proactive approach to recover and prevent rent arrears through the management of individual rent arrears cases. Ensuring that tenants are notified of any arrears at the earliest opportunity, including setting of arrangements, issuing statements or recommending further steps such as court action in line with agreed procedures and targets.</li><li>Engage with residents in order to negotiate and sustain payment arrangements through a variety of communication methods. Contact will include home visits and working outside of core hours where necessary.</li><li>Assist tenants in maximising income and give advice or where appropriate, referrals on money management matters, empowering and signposting residents to find solutions and appropriate support.</li></ul>Our benefits... <ul><li>25 days* annual leave increasing to 28 days* after 3 years' continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days*.</li><li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li><li>Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.</li><li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).</li><li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)</li><li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li><li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li><li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing</li><li>Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club. </li></ul>*(pro rata for part time) Find out more about all our benefits or see the candidate pack. Our values... At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. Reasonable adjustments... We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href="mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. Find out more about reasonable adjustments. Interview date... Interviews will be held on 18th September 2025. Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment. We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible. Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration. Want to ask us a question? For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: Michelle Farrell : Housing Management Team Leader : 01344 351612 Claire Dudley-Morgan : Housing Management Team Leader : 01344 351395 Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis. No agencies please. Equal Opportunities Bracknell Forest Council - Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. How to apply Please apply online via the link provided. Please include a personal statement with your CV specifying why you are applying for this vacancy. Further information on this vacancy <ul> <li>JD &amp; Person Specification</li> <li>Candidate Pack</li> </ul>

<ul><li>Income_Recovery_Officer_JD_PS_Aug25</li><li>Candidate_Pack_-_People_Directorate_-_June_2025</li></ul>Please apply online via the link provided. Please include a personal statement with your CV specifying why you are applying for this vacancy. We have an exciting opportunity for an Income Recovery Officer to join us on a permanent, full-time basis. At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service. About you... We are looking for someone with sound experience of working in a rent or housing service and dealing with finances, ideally in the social housing sector. You will have a good understanding of best practice in management of income recovery, debt counselling and debt collection. With excellent communication skills and the ability to work to deadlines, you will be able to manage your time and resources effectively. About the team... The Housing Management team is a small but busy team providing an extensive and responsive property management service to homeless clients placed into temporary accommodation procured by the council. Sitting within the Welfare and Housing service, the team support each other by working closely together to achieve the right results by using a holistic approach with clients who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Key responsibilities... <ul><li>To provide a high-quality income management service and be responsible for the arrears management and income collection of a specified caseload.</li><li>Maximising income through the effective collection of rent and service charge income, giving appropriate advice and guidance to residents in respect of rent, other tenancy charges and arrears. </li><li>Take a proactive approach to recover and prevent rent arrears through the management of individual rent arrears cases. Ensuring that tenants are notified of any arrears at the earliest opportunity, including setting of arrangements, issuing statements or recommending further steps such as court action in line with agreed procedures and targets.</li><li>Engage with residents in order to negotiate and sustain payment arrangements through a variety of communication methods. Contact will include home visits and working outside of core hours where necessary.</li><li>Assist tenants in maximising income and give advice or where appropriate, referrals on money management matters, empowering and signposting residents to find solutions and appropriate support.</li></ul>Our benefits... <ul><li>25 days* annual leave increasing to 28 days* after 3 years' continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days*.</li><li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li><li>Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.</li><li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).</li><li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)</li><li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li><li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li><li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing</li><li>Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club. </li></ul>*(pro rata for part time) Find out more about all our benefits or see the candidate pack. Our values... At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. Reasonable adjustments... We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href="mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. Find out more about reasonable adjustments. Interview date... Interviews will be held on 18th September 2025. Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment. We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible. Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration. Want to ask us a question? For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: Michelle Farrell : Housing Management Team Leader : 01344 351612 Claire Dudley-Morgan : Housing Management Team Leader : 01344 351395 Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis. No agencies please. Salary range <ul><li>£30,753 - £36,141 per year</li></ul>

Are you passionate about making a real difference in your community, building strong relationships, and ensuring that every tenant's voice is heard? We believe our tenants should have a genuine say in how their homes and communities are managed. We're looking for a motivated, approachable and people-focused Tenant Engagement Officer to work directly with Reading Borough Council tenants and leaseholders, empowering them to influence decisions, shape services, and create positive changes that benefit neighbourhoods across Reading. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. About the Role:This is a role for someone who thrives on variety and connection. One day you might be running a workshop to help tenants develop the skills and confidence to take part in service improvement projects; the next, you could be visiting community groups to listen to local concerns and spark fresh ideas for change. You'll act as a bridge between tenants and the Housing &amp; Communities Service, making sure tenants are not only informed about what's happening but have the tools, platforms, and opportunities to actively shape those decisions. You'll be at the heart of creating a culture where tenant voices are valued, where feedback genuinely influences policy, and where communities feel empowered to work together for lasting impact Key responsibilities:In this varied and rewarding role, you will:<ul> <li>Recruit, support and empower tenants and leaseholders to get involved in developing and improving our housing services.</li> <li>Develop innovative ways to consult and engage with tenants, ensuring we reach diverse communities.</li> <li>Support tenant panels, scrutiny groups and community projects, helping to embed a culture of tenant-led service improvement.</li> <li>Work with colleagues, councillors, and partner organisations to promote best practice in tenant involvement.</li> <li>Produce engaging communications and use social media to publicise opportunities and share successes.</li> </ul>About you:You'll have experience in a customer-focused environment, ideally working with tenant or community groups, and a good understanding of housing legislation and national standards. You'll be a strong communicator, skilled at building relationships, presenting information clearly, and encouraging people to take part. Organised and proactive, you'll be comfortable running projects, keeping accurate records, and meeting deadlines. You'll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you'll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance - striving to be even better - and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed Our offer:We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you'll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment. A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:<ul> <li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li> <li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li> <li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li> <li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li> <li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li> <li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li> </ul>To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact Jordan Hatswell - Housing Policy &amp; Quality Assurance Manager at <a href="mailto:jordan.hatswell@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">jordan.hatswell@reading.gov.uk</a>more information.Closing Date: Sunday 31st August 2025 Interview Date: TBC Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Tenant Engagement Officer

About the job Salary: £30,024 - £32,597 a year plus £963 essential car user allowance (Subject to Criteria) Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent We're excited to welcome a highly skilled professional to our team, someone who brings a deep understanding of administrative systems and processes, especially within income management or similar environments In this role, you'll manage a range of tasks from offering complex technical advice to dealing with financial calculations and analysing performance data. Your days will involve collaborating with a diverse group of people, from customers to internal colleagues and external agencies. You'll be our representative at meetings, and your ability to build and maintain positive relationships will be crucial. Flexibility is key here-whether it's attending meetings or responding to emergencies, even outside of regular office hours, you'll play a vital role in ensuring everything runs smoothly. Please note this role does not attract sponsorship. About you You are an effective communicator, both in writing and verbally, and you know how to engage with a wide range of people. Your approach is always polite and non-judgmental, especially when supporting customers. You are the go-to person for offering realistic solutions to technical issues, and your ability to manage and prioritise a demanding workload is second to none. Your knowledge in housing legislation, income management, welfare reform, and supporting tenancies makes you a strong candidate for this position. Ideally, you're a member of the Chartered Institute of Housing or have equivalent qualifications or experience. Plus, you're committed to equality and equal opportunities, particularly within Housing Services. You're someone who doesn't just meet deadlines-you thrive on them. You're organised, self-motivated, and ready to bring your expertise to a team that values what you have to offer. We can't wait to see how your skills and experience will contribute to our mission. Let's make a difference together! This is a public facing role so you'll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English About us Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents. The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision? We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough Application Process Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. Benefits We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel

Income Officer

Job Title: Tenancy Manager Location: Crowthorne House (2 days from home) Brand: LRG Salary: £25,000 basic plus £1k objective bonus (£250 quarterly) Hours: 08:30am - 17:00pm About LRG: LRG, is a well- established and reputable property group across the UK. With a history rooted in proving exceptional property services, Leaders has earned a commendable reputation for its commitment to professionalism, client satisfaction and expertise in the property market. Job Summary and key responsibilities: Reporting to the Head of Tenancy Management, LRG are seeking a Tenancy Manager to join a dedicated and dynamic new team based in Crowthorne House, Wokingham. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring our customers receive the highest level of service and support. You will act as a point of contact for our non-managed landlords, assisting them with inquiries, booking check out and compliance appointments, assisting with the end of tenancy deposit administration, and ensuring a smooth process throughout the tenancy from beginning to end. Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li>You'll be expected to provide excellent levels of both telephone and written communication.</li> <li>To ensure Non managed check out process is followed and communication is sent out within company process via the Depositary site</li> <li>Working to ensure that all mandatory compliance / legislation is in place where landlords have requested we organise this, if this has not occurred to ensure that company process has been followed</li> <li>Booking check out appointments, and communicating the end of tenancy process with non-managed Landlords and Tenants</li> <li>Placing calls to all non-managed landlords and tenants 2 weeks prior to vacation to ensure they understand the check out process and time frame</li> <li>Dealing with non-managed deposits that are part of the No Deposit Scheme</li> <li>To work with the team leaders, head of centers and branch network to understand the reason for any lost units</li> <li>To maintain high levels of communication to internal and external customers</li> <li>To act as a consistent contact point for our non managed clients</li> </ul>What are we looking for: <ul> <li>Excellent communication, written and verbal</li> <li>Professional telephone manner</li> <li>Organisational skills, time management and attention to detail</li> </ul>What we can offer you: <ul> <li>Proven track record for career growth and advancement within the company</li> <li>Market leading training and ongoing professional development </li> <li>Access to a diverse portfolio of properties</li> <li>Supportive and collaborative team environment</li> </ul>Benefits: <ul> <li>Competitive base salary and additional incentives</li> <li>Quarterly and yearly awards including trips abroad</li> <li>Salary sacrifice pension scheme</li> <li>Generous Holiday allowance, increasing by 1 day per year based on service</li> <li>Excellent Parental leave and newly introduced Fertility policy</li> <li>Staff discounts</li> </ul>LRG are an equal opportunities employer and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated individual to our team who shares our commitment to excellence in the Real Estate Industry. LRG does not engage the services of Recruitment agencies for the purpose of hiring. All job openings are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment team. We do not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate referral from Recruitment agencies, and any such submissions will not be considered. Department Tenancy/Property Management Locations Crowthorne House Wokingham Employment type Full-time Driving Licence Required No

Tenancy Manager

Housing Manager Harrow Permanent, Full time (37.5 hpw) - hybrid working Salary circa £37,000 depending on skills, experience and qualifications plus great benefits including Health Cash Plan Home, a place where you belong This is a great job opportunity for a Housing Manager to join Home Group's awesome housing team. As our Housing Manager you'll be the face-to-face customer support to our communities. This is the perfect job for you if you like variety and delivering excellent services to our customers and communities. Typical day as a Housing Manager <ul><li>Through visibility, engagement with customers and proactivity on our estates, you'll really get to get to know our communities.</li><li>You'll look after a number of patches and neighbourhoods (ably supported by our Community Housing Assistants).</li><li>Through v isibility, engagement with customers and proactivity on our estates, you'll really get to get to know our communities. This will help us to improve our local neighbourhoods.</li><li>Proactively managing anti-social behaviours in our estates, responding to customer queries and complaints.</li><li>Managing our voids process including liaising with local authorities.</li><li>Carry out estate inspections, engaging and meeting with contractors on site, as well as carrying out and recording the routine safety and compliance checks in our buildings and communities.</li></ul>Fancy going home each day knowing that you have helped change our customers lives for the better? You'll do that here, working for one of the top ten Great Place to Work in the UK! About You <ul><li>Have worked in housing before and understand housing management, housing law and in an ideal world, universal credit too!</li><li>Super organised and methodical in your approach, you're also a proactive self-starter with a "can do" positive attitude</li><li>Passionate about delivering excellent customer service and have a genuine desire to help your customers.</li><li>This job can challenge, especially when we're dealing with complaints, but your resilience will help you through.</li><li>Confident working with external partners and stakeholders such as local authorities, MP's etc</li><li>Like being part of a team but appreciate that this is a role where you'll spend most of your time working in our local estates.</li></ul>Due to limits on our current certificates of sponsorship, we are not able to offer sponsorship to external candidates for this role. This remains under regular review. Our team You'll join Jackie Harris and our North London Housing Management team, we're super passionate about what we do! We're really proud of working in our communities, resolving complaints but also make a difference. We're a supportive bunch and like to meet regularly at our community centre in Harrow and collaborate with all the different teams we work with. Job details <ul><li>This is a hybrid role and in an average week, you'll spend 2-3 days working from our community patches of across Harrow, Brent, Haringey, Tower Hamlets and Enfield.</li><li>Although you'll spend time in our neighbourhoods, we do get together regularly, we spend a minimum of 1 day in the office in Harrow. When not in the office or in our communities, you can work from home catching up on admin.</li><li>There may be some flexibility to adapt your working hours, do let us know about this when you meet us at the interview</li><li>We mainly work Monday to Friday and work occasional evenings to meet with customers. The great news is that you'll be able to shape your own diary.</li><li>To get from A to B, you'll need a vehicle insured for business purposes. The great news is that we'll pay your mileage!</li><li>You'll need a Standard DBS check done and we pay for that.</li></ul>A place where you belong Great things happen when we can be ourselves at work. We want all our colleagues to be who they truly are here. Our internal diversity networks, peers and allies (Multicultural, LGBTQIA and Disability) support us all to be our best. Together we make Home Group a great place to work ! What's in it for you? <ul><li>34 days leave (including bank hols and a "me day" to use for whatever you fancy) increasing to 39, the option to buy 5 more, and time off for volunteering too!</li><li>Health cash plan saving you from £1140 per annum. We'll cover your costs (and kids if you have them) towards dental, optical, prescriptions, alternative therapies and lots more.</li><li>Over 800 high street discounts on groceries, holidays and days out. Looking for a new phone, bike or car? Save money with us.</li><li>We Grow Our Own colleagues (not literally of course!), when you're ready for the next step in your career, you can grow with us!</li><li>Colleagues really matter to us, that's why we're the 10 th Best place in the UK for Wellbeing. Our tools and support help you when you need them.</li><li>Explore our benefits in detail on our website.</li></ul>Find out more Click APPLY NOW to see our Housing Manager Job description , find out about us and for help to apply . S ometimes we close a job early, so don't delay or you might miss out. Finally, do let us know if there's anything we can do, to help you shine in our process by making reasonable adjustments at <a href="mailto:recruitment@homegroup.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@homegroup.org.uk</a>

Housing Manager

Scheme Manager - Young People's Housing Service Watford Full time (37.5 hours) - £33,054 per annum Empowering Young Lives in a Supportive Environment Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Do you have the leadership skills to manage a dynamic team and deliver trauma-informed, person-centred support? If so, we'd love to hear from you. Hightown Housing Association is seeking a compassionate and proactive Scheme Manager to lead two supported housing services for young people aged 16-24 in Watford. Our services are designed to provide safe, welcoming environments that foster resilience, independence, and positive change for young people. Key Responsibilities: <ul><li> Empowerment and Support : Lead a team to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed support tailored to individual needs. </li><li> Team Leadership : Manage Youth Support Workers and Night Supervisors, overseeing recruitment, induction, supervision, and development. </li><li> Operational Management : Coordinate rotas, manage budgets, ensure health &amp; safety compliance, and maintain service quality. </li><li> Collaboration : Work closely with external agencies, families, and professionals to support young people's aspirations and wellbeing. </li><li> Safeguarding &amp; Compliance : Ensure adherence to safeguarding policies, fire safety, and GDPR regulations. </li></ul> What We're Looking For: <ul><li> Experience supporting young people with complex needs, including trauma, youth violence, exploitation, and substance misuse. </li><li> Strong leadership and mentoring skills. </li><li> Knowledge of safeguarding, risk management, and professional boundaries. </li><li> Ability to manage challenging behaviour and promote independence. </li><li> Excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills. </li><li> A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. </li></ul> The Benefits: <ul><li> £33,054 per annum for a 37.5-hour week </li><li> 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), rising to 35 with service </li><li> Monthly attendance bonus and annual performance bonus </li><li> Workplace pension and life assurance (3x salary) </li><li> Refer-a-friend scheme (£130 bonus) </li><li> Paid DBS and mileage reimbursement </li><li> Ongoing professional development and support </li><li> Friendly and inclusive team environment </li></ul> If you share our values, we would love you to work for us. Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and therefore we may close the vacancy early. Interested applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure they are considered. Hightown is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will need to have a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, together with any other relevant recruitment checks. We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

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

Resident Liaison Officer

The Vacancy WPS are recruiting a Resident Liaison Officer to join our newly awarded SHDF Retrofit contract in Oxfordshire. This is a flagship programme delivering energy efficiency upgrades to over 800 properties, .As an RLO, you'll be the key point of contact for residents throughout the retrofit journey, ensuring clear communication, minimal disruption, and a positive customer experience. You'll work closely with the site team and report into the Project Manager, supporting delivery of PAS2035-compliant works including EWI, roof insulation, windows and doors, solar PV, and air source heat pumps Key Responsibilities <ul> <li>Act as the main liaison between residents and the site team</li> <li>Schedule appointments and communicate work programmes</li> <li>Handle queries, concerns, and complaints with empathy and professionalism</li> <li>Support the delivery of retrofit works to PAS2035 standards</li> <li>Maintain accurate records and contribute to compliance documentation</li></ul>Ideal Candidate <ul> <li>Previous experience in planned works or retrofit projects preferred</li> <li>A driving license is a must due to travel </li> <li>Strong communication and organisational skills</li> <li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team</li> <li>Familiarity with social housing environments is a plus</li></ul>Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks. To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting Work for Wates Wates is one of the UK's leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment. We are driven by our purpose, 'reimagining places for people to thrive' and our three promises: Thriving places - working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity. Thriving planet - protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners. Thriving people - creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in, and treated with care. We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background. Awards BEST PROJECT Inside Housing Development Awards WINNER 2022 Construction News Awards Winner GOLD AWARD Investors in People 2022 GOLD AWARD Considerate Constructors Schemes (CCS) National Site Awards TOP 50 EMPLOYERS 2022 Top 50 Employers for Women WINNER 2022 Working Families Best Practice Awards

Scheme Manager - Grove Gardens Studios &amp; Flats, High Wycombe Full time (37.5 hours) - £33,054 per annum Supporting Independent Living in a Vibrant Community Grove Gardens is a welcoming supported living service comprising six one-bedroom flats and eight studio apartments. Together, they provide a safe and inclusive home for 14 adults with learning disabilities. The people we support engage in a variety of day services and community-based activities, promoting independence, wellbeing, and personal development in a friendly and supportive environment. Key Responsibilities: <ul><li> Empowerment and Support : Lead and inspire a dedicated team to support vulnerable people in achieving independence and fulfilling lives, collaborating with social workers and other professionals. </li><li> Collaboration: Liaise with external agencies to ensure a smooth and supportive journey for each young person. </li><li> Team Leadership: Manage and support a team of Support Workers and Waking Night Workers. </li><li> Operational Management: Oversee staff rotas, including organising annual leave and covering sickness. </li></ul> You will be responsible for managing the scheme rota, recruitment and induction of new staff. This role may also require managerial shifts covering the weekend where necessary to ensure full and consistent cover of all shifts. It is essential that you have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. The benefits In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a considerable benefits package which includes: <ul><li> Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service </li><li> £33,054 pa for a 37.5 hour week </li><li> Regular support from your line manager and colleagues </li><li> Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance </li><li> Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary </li><li> Annual salary and cost of living review </li><li> Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing </li><li> 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> Friendly and supportive team environment </li><li> Employee assistance helpline </li><li> Mileage paid for car usage </li><li> Fully paid DBS </li></ul> If you share our values, we would love you to work for us. Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and therefore we may close the vacancy early. Interested applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure they are considered. Hightown is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will need to have a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, together with any other relevant recruitment checks. We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

The Vacancy As a Service Officer you will work within Alexandra Place, our scheme in Woodley, Reading. This is a part time role and will ideally suit someone with housing experience. We'll happily discuss a suitable working pattern at the interview. Day to day you will find yourself overseeing building safety, managing tenancies including viewings, settling in new residents and sign ups and completing fire risk assessments. You'll be part of resident's meetings and will be responsible for reporting both communal and resident's repair requirements. The role could also see you managing light anti-social behaviour issues. About You You'll see yourself as a people person, able to build rapport and show empathy but also robust in your working relationships. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and energetic. The following are considered essential: <ul> <li>Experience in tenancy management, including audits and signposting to other agencies for additional resident support</li> <li>Strong awareness of building health &amp; safety issues</li></ul><ul> <li>Ability to work independently, exercising good initiative and judgement. </li> <li>Great communication skills, you'll be a go to person so building rapport will be very important</li> <li>Awareness of safeguarding issues, proactively ensuring that people are kept safe, protected from harm.</li> <li>Excellent written, communication and IT skills. </li></ul>Who We Are Central &amp; Cecil Housing Trust provides safe and affordable homes for people over 55 in London. Since 1926, we've helped our residents to enjoy vibrant, active and fulfilling lives. Today, C&amp;C supports people aged over 55 across a portfolio of safe and affordable properties and care homes, in outstanding locations. As a not-for-profit organisation, we re-invest every penny into helping our residents achieve their potential. From partnerships in fitness and the arts, to innovative technology and building inspiring homes, we support vibrant, active, and connected communities. Day to day, we live our values: "to be pioneers, to believe in better, to do what we do from the heart, to invest in each other and to have the courage to act". C&amp;C is passionate about fostering and supporting all forms of diversity, inclusion, and gender balance across the organisation and we always welcome applicants from diverse and ethnic minority backgrounds. If you would like some support with applying, please let us know. C&amp;C is passionate about supporting diverse candidates. If you consider this to be the right opportunity for you, apply as soon as possible with your most up to date CV. Please note that we may consider applications as soon as we receive them, interviews will be held as soon as possible and we will make an offer immediately, if we find the right candidate. C&amp;C is not a sponsorship organisation and all candidates will be required to verify their right to work in the UK prior to commencement of employment with the Aster Group &amp; it's subsidiary brands. The Company The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.

Sheltered Housing Officer

Job Introduction What you'll do The Supported Housing Assistant assists the Supported Housing Officers to deliver housing management, and being actively involved in organising activities for our vulnerable residents. We know that having a safe, secure home is fundamental to everyone's wellbeing. Your role will often include working in partnership with other agencies and advocating for residents, as well as setting clear expectations with residents, so they consistently have the information and assistance to sustain their tenancies. How you'll do it You will provide an excellent response to vulnerable residents, working from the scheme itself. Helping with day to day issues on the site and use your passion and enthusiasm to facilitate a connected community where people want to live. You will be personally committed to delivering the highest quality housing management services. You will assist the SHO with ensuring that our homes are well-managed, with minimised voids, maximised income, and above all offer positive environments for our residents. This is a challenging and rewarding role. You will provide an excellent response to vulnerable residents, working from the scheme itself. You will conduct wellbeing visits, ensure new residents settle in, helping with day to day issues on the site and use your passion and enthusiasm to facilitate a connected community where people want to live. You will play a key part of our team of frontline staff, assisting Supported Housing Officers to deliver safe, caring and high quality services to our residents. 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. You will be adept at-risk management, have good judgement, strong interpersonal skills and a passion for excellent customer service. Essential: <ul><li>Experience providing a customer focused service, providing support to customers with similar needs to those within the post's remit, in a social care or social housing environment. </li><li>Good working knowledge of the service's customer group </li><li>Experience working alongside multiple teams/agencies</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 Friday 15th August Step 2: 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. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to an Enhanced check via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) 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.

Supported Housing Assistant

The Vacancy PART TIME - 28hrs Four on / Four off rota, various shift patterns. This is an exciting opportunity to support young adults and care leavers to prepare for independence, moving to their first home and with education and career choices. The ideal candidate will come from a background of supporting young people to enable them to do things for themselves, and are able to recognise a clients support need from interactions. They will have a knowledge of safeguarding and when to make a safeguarding referral and, are able to work within company policies and procedures to offer supportive outcomes for the clients that we work with. A knowledge of the benefit system and housing pathways is a bonus. A team player is essential. The ideal candidate will be confident to engage young adults and care leavers, to build relationships and support the clients to recognise their support needs. JOB PURPOSE To lead on the case management of clients and be part of a team that supports them in keeping them safe and helping them achieve their goals. To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES <ul> <li>To assess the needs of each client, helping to develop their individual support plan to achieve their goals</li> <li>To produce and regularly review comprehensive client-based risk assessments</li> <li>To manage a caseload of clients on a one-to-one basis </li> <li>To support clients to gain and/or maintain accommodation or achieve outcomes defined by the service specification</li> <li>To engage with local authorities, health providers and other agencies, creating and maintaining constructive working relationships to maximise the opportunities available to clients</li> <li>To lead on client activities to help them gain practical life skills and encourage their engagement with the running of the service</li> <li>To support clients with managing their finances, paying rent, managing arrears and accessing benefits</li> <li>To encourage and signpost clients to the local community and to resources relevant to their aspirations including education, training, employment activity or volunteering </li> <li>To support clients in trauma informed and psychologically informed ways</li> <li>To adhere to safeguarding responsibilities, following our safeguarding policy and procedure</li> <li>To help maintain health and safety, ensuring clients, visitors and buildings are safe in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, policy and procedures</li> <li>To provide basic first aid assistance until help arrives (full training is provided)</li> <li>To work confidently and efficiently when lone working</li> <li>To maintain accurate records on our client management system and ensure these are stored in line with GDPR</li> <li>To maintain confidentiality</li> <li>To represent the organisation in a professional manner </li> <li>To carry out any other reasonable duties required in the interest of the organisation</li></ul>ROLE REQUIREMENTS <ul> <li>This role will require an Enhanced with Barred List(s) disclosure and barring service check is a requirement for this role. This would be completed on appointment of the role</li> <li>This role may require a full drivers' licence and access to a vehicle</li> <li>This role will require you to work with clients on a one-to-one basis</li> <li>This role will require you to work nights and/or weekends</li> <li>This role will require you to lone work</li> <li>Professional experience with working with vulnerable young people a preference</li> <li>Knowledge of safeguarding children and adults a preference</li> <li>Knowledge of childhood ACE's a preference</li> <li>This is a varied role with lots of opportunity to learn news skills supporting various client groups within the care leavers sector</li> <li>Great opportunities to progress for the right candidate </li></ul>ESSENTIAL CRITERIA <ul> <li>Strong communication skills, both verbal and written</li> <li>Clear verbal and written English </li> <li>Good keyboard skills for data inputting</li> <li>Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word</li> <li>Confident and assertive manner</li> <li>Ability to self-motivate as you will work on your own</li> <li>Effective team working </li> <li>Ability to respond calmly to crisis</li> <li>Deal promptly with and effectively react to challenging situations</li> <li>Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues</li></ul>DESIRABLE CRITERIA <ul> <li>Experience of managing a caseload of clients </li> <li>Understanding of risk assessment and person-centred, outcomes-based delivery</li> <li>Understanding of the support needs of people experiencing homelessness or those with complex needs</li> <li>Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies, housing regulations and the benefits system</li></ul>We reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible. About Us We offer support to people who are homeless, vulnerable or at risk of becoming homeless and need help rebuilding their lives for a brighter future. Our services include safe, flexible and reliable client led housing and support with a focus on reducing homelessness, improving health and wellbeing and building on individual's skills and resilience to break the cycle of homelessness, poverty and exclusion. We work in partnership with multiple agencies and authorities to deliver support and accommodation needs across Berkshire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Dorset. We are dedicated to safeguarding all young people and adults with our services. We follow safer recruitment practices for all our vacancies to assure that all successful candidates are suitable to work with our clients. We're committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that embodies our values and promotes a tolerant and respectful environment where everyone can feel empowered to succeed. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and will support with any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. Our vision To be a safety net for people in tough times and the springboard to a brighter future. Our mission To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. Our values Everyone matters We know we're stronger together We do the right things, for the right reasons We never give up Our Gallery Previous Next Our Benefits Extra mile awards Pension with life cover Blue Light Card Champions of equality Employee assistance programme Staff discounts via Wider Wallet Dedication to wellbeing GP helpline Length of service awards Generous and flexible holiday Refer a friend scheme

Homeless Recovery Worker (Young People)

Neighbourhood Manager Location - Staines Salary - £34,800 - £36,631 Fixed Term Contract - 12 months - FullTime - 35 hours About us We are one of the UK'sleading housing associations. Our vision is to improve people's lives throughhigh-quality homes and services. We operate across Londonand southern England, providing affordable, private, and social rented homes,student, NHS, and temporary accommodation, as well as supported housing andhomes for older people. We also offer high-quality sustainable homes for saleand shared ownership, available through our FABRICA by A2Dominion brand. Whilst we take acommercial approach to house building, all the profits the Group generates arereinvested into supporting our social purpose, helping to deliver more homesand services for customers. Purpose To be responsible for delivering a customer led, excellent neighbourhoodmanagement for a portfolio of residential and mixed tenure buildings andcarrying out landlord obligations within regulatory requirements. To deliverhigh quality tenancy and building management and customer service to ourresidents. Key responsibilities/ deliverables * Complete regular estate inspections, ensure accurate records are maintainedand actions are taken to deal with any issues. * Ensure buildings and building systems are maintained in accordance withStatutory obligations and Fire Safety requirements * Work in partnership with internal departments and external contractors onmaintenance activities that will ensure building safety is not compromised * Actively engage with residents regarding upkeep and maintenance of buildingsafety measures in the property. * Encourage, support and, where appropriate enforce residents and members oftheir home towards good housekeeping and fire safety practices * Work collaboratively to develop, implement, and update the building residentengagement strategy in compliance with regulation. * Be responsible for managing decants where required from end to end ensuringproactive customer contacts and costs are managed effectively. * Manage tenancies in accordance with policies, procedures, and key performancetargets, particularly in relation to Anti-Social Behaviour, neighbour disputes,safeguarding, hoarding and tenancy breaches and taking enforcement actions bothinformal and legal where and when necessary, including signposting to relevantstatutory agencies for support. * Be the point of contact to investigate and resolve tenancy management queriesfrom residents and provide advice and guidance. * To build relationships and work with both internal and external stakeholdersof A2Dominion to support residents * To attend and represent A2Dominion at court, external meetings, caseconferences, forums, and evictions as well as internal meetings relating to thebuildings, tenancies, and residents they manage. * Awareness of responsibility to challenge unacceptable behaviours or practicesand how to raise, escalate or flag risks to safety within buildings * Feedback to stakeholders regarding any performance deficiencies experiencedfrom Contractors. * Be responsible for delivering a strong financial performance by workingcollaboratively with the service charge team to ensure production of accurateand transparent service charge estimates and in-year block management. Knowledge, skills, and competencies- Essential; * Educated to GCSE level or equivalent in Maths and English (Grades A*- C) * Good knowledge of Outlook, Word &amp; Excel * Proven experience of problem solving for residents and understanding theirneeds, including vulnerable people and community groups or in other relatedareas * Experience of delivering service to diverse customers * Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels,including translating complex process and requirements to our vulnerablecustomers * Excellent IT skills including excel and ability to collate and analyse dataand present them in reports * Full Clean UK driving license Desirable; * 1 year experience or a commitment to train on building construction andsafety issues, particularly fire safety * 1 year experience or a commitment to train on managing buildings * 1 year experience or a commitment to train in managing ASB cases in line withregulatory standards * 1 year experience or a commitment to train and learn about housing law andhousing management issues, welfare benefits and financial inclusion * 1 year experience or a commitment to train in Safeguarding and Wellbeingpractices to help with advising, coaching, and influencing safeguarding at alllevels including compliance with legislation, regulation, and best practices Choosingus is easy As an employee ofA2Dominion, we want you to feel rewarded and have a choice of flexiblebenefits, salary exchange benefits, and rewards and discounts that work foryou, wherever you are in your life. We offer a wide range ofstaff benefits. For this role, these include. * 25 days' holiday (Plus Bank Holidays) increasing up to 28 days with 3 years of service. * Up to 8% contributory pension * Flexible working * Investment in your learning and development * In addition, all permanent and fixed-term employees receive a generous annual allowance of up to £300 to use towards health and lifestyle benefits for both you and your family. If you require areasonable adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact our TalentTeam to request: <a href="mailto:resourcing@a2dominion.co.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@a2dominion.co.uk</a> A2Dominion is a Disability ConfidentEmployer which means that we are committed to employing disabled people andwill * Actively look to attract and recruit disabled people. * Provide a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. * Offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job. * Be flexible with assessing people so disabled applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate that they can do the job. * Make reasonable adjustments as required. At A2Dominion, we recognise thepositive value of diversity, promote equality and inclusivity in our hiringprocesses. We always aim to recruit the person who is most suited to the joband welcome applications from people of all backgrounds - men and women, peopleof all ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, religions, and beliefs. A2Dominion are proud to be a familyfriendly employer. Everyoneis welcome at A2Dominion. We know that equality,diversity, and inclusivity make us better. We embrace the unique contributionsof our people and seek to create a workplace where everyone feels like theybelong. Find out why our people love working with us. Join us at A2Dominion, where your expertisewill be integral to our recovery journey, creating lasting positive changes inthe lives of our customers. If you possess the right motivation and drive tocontribute to our recovery and change initiatives, we invite you to apply andbe a crucial part of our team.

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