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Managing a dispersed network of supported housing units across England and Northern Ireland, this pregnancy support charity provides housing and additional outreach services to women who find themselves pregnant, with a young child and homeless.&nbsp;&nbsp;You will work with the Area Services Coordinator to ensure that services are consistently delivered in a trauma-informed manner, serve as the Safeguarding Department Representative, and monitor and assess staff training needs. You will ensure that housing management policies and practices are implemented efficiently. This will include income maximisation, licence and tenant management, void and arrears management, and oversight of proper referral procedures.&nbsp;About You:&nbsp;You must take responsibility for your own professional and personal development to maintain your ability to meet the needs of the charity. You must be fully aware of the regulatory and legal requirements that affect operational services, as well as ensure that all staff members within those services understand and carry out their respective obligations.&nbsp;&nbsp;You must have:&nbsp;<ul><li>Confidence in establishing relationships with multiple referring agencies to achieve effective external communication.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrated ability to identify and respond to new referral opportunities for the Charity, with a focus on providing housing and services for pregnant women and their families.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>A proven track record of planning and prioritising regional teamwork, ensuring proper resource allocation and contractual compliance.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Experience in line management, providing clear direction and performance indicators, inspiring and enabling staff to achieve targets and align with the business plan.&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrated ability to manage a charity's revenue by minimising voids, arrears, and maximising housing benefit payments, controlling regional expenditure and costs against agreed-upon budgets, and collaborating with the Senior Leadership Team to maintain income and expenditure plans.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Experience of recruitment and developing and working with volunteers.&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrated knowledge of current regulatory frameworks, codes of practice, and legislation related to supported housing, health and safety, safeguarding, and transitioning to independent living.&nbsp;</li></ul>Essential Skills:&nbsp;<ul><li>Experience in the delivery and management of support and/or care services.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>Experience in delivering results in line with organisational aims.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of performance-based management in a customer focused service organisation.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>Understanding the needs of vulnerable people and Safeguarding Children and Adults.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience of communicating effectively with a wide range of people to identify their needs, preferences and demands.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Commitment to quality, customer service, best practice, and best value in all aspects of the charity’s operation.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to demonstrate good people skills in managing complex and difficult situations.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>Ability to work with people at all levels.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to motivate others and work as part of a team.&nbsp;</li><li>Common sense and the ability to use initiative when making decisions.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul>Other roles you may have experience of could include, Area Manager, Service Area Manager, Service, Supported Living Manager, Supported Housing Manager, Area Service Manager, Complex Needs, Accommodation Service, Housing, Social Housing, Recovery, Housing Management, Crisis Manager, Deputy Service Manager, Support Service Team Leader.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Service Support Manager

The Vacancy PART TIME - 28hrs 4 shifts on 4 shifts off - Early, Late and Weekend shifts Wokingham Young People Services provides 24/7 support for up to seven young people aged 16-21 care leavers and looked after children. Our aim is to support to young people with their individual needs to enable them to gain life skills to move on to lower or independent supported living. This is a fast paced, energetic service. If you are looking for an exciting role, where you'll be making a difference in the lives of those you support, then this is the role for you! 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 Support Worker

The Homelessness and Housing Needs Team is looking for a Housing Needs Triage Officer to join our team to be the first point of contact for households in the borough who have a housing need and to triage households so that they are then assessed by the most relevant parts of the service. Responsibilities will include: <ul> <li>To provide a triage services via telephone, email and using our online case management system to households who have a housing need and to households who are homeless or threatened with homelessness</li> <li>To provide a first point of contact for the Housing Online and Allocations services</li> <li>To provide initial housing advice to households and details of suitable housing options in the private and public sector, including information on homelessness prevention</li> <li>To respond to all of the referrals that the Council receives under the Duty to Refer, making initial inquiries and triaging as appropriate</li> <li>To make emergency accommodation bookings on behalf of the Homelessness Prevention Officers</li> <li>To provide effective operational and administration support within the Homelessness and Housing Needs Team, including telephone calls to applicants to gather information, making third party enquiries, writing letters, taking notes, responding to emails and updating applicant records</li> </ul>Relevant experience in frontline/ operational Homelessness services is desirable. Closing date: Sunday 1st June, 11.59pm Interview date: TBC For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Kerry Flynn, Allocations Team Leader - <a href="mailto:Kerry.Flynn@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Kerry.Flynn@wokingham.gov.uk</a> If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer. Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful. Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying. Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, and other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer. How to apply Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

Housing Needs Triage Officer

About the role No day is the same with the variety of responsibilities as a Learning and Development Officer at SSAFA. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring a seamless and enriching learning experience for employees, working closely with the Learning &amp; Organisational Development Manager and the broader People team to foster a culture of continuous learning across the organisation. You will serve as the primary contact for all enquiries, managing the entire lifecycle of learning and development events - from researching external providers to evaluating feedback. Your responsibilities will also include overseeing the Learning Management System (Litmos), maintaining accurate training records, and promoting learning initiatives through internal communication platforms. Additionally, you will support data management and analysis to inform learning strategies and contribute to various development projects. This role is a full-time position; however consideration will be given to a 4-day working week for the ideal candidate. About the team You will join a team of experts in the field of HR, and who believe in working collaboratively to support each other with their goals and priorities. We are advocates for knowledge sharing and open to new ideas or innovative solutions to solve problems or improve processes we have already in place. About you A key attribute we are looking for in you, on top of a passion and drive to learn, is a strong background in managing learning systems and a commitment to driving organisational growth through effective learning initiatives. You will also need to have experience in coordinating and promoting training events. You will be a confident communicator, with excellent literacy and numerical skills in to order to liaise effectively with managers regarding a range of issues or, when required, produce professional documentation to high standards. The team is small so you will need to be able to use your own judgement and initiative to complete day to day tasks. To ensure you can hit the ground running, demonstrable experience of using Microsoft Office products is essential to complete the range of tasks required in this role as well as accurate data/record inputting. About SSAFA SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces community in their time of need. In 2023 our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 53,000 people, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families. SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. And we are here for that person and their family, any time they need us and in any way they need us. Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business. SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure &amp; Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve. Further information about the role C lick here to download the full job description Review the benefits that SSAFA has to offer here If you have any queries or would like to speak to someone about this role, please contact Dominika Sarosiek on <a href="mailto:Dominika.Sarosiek@ssafa.org.uk" target="_blank">Dominika.Sarosiek@ssafa.org.uk</a> for an informal discussion. No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable. How to apply Click on 'Start your application' now. If you need any adjustments to support you with the application process, please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@ssafa.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ssafa.org.uk</a> Closing date: Midnight 18 May 2025. SSAFA reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Interviews: TBC

Learning and Development Officer

Job Description Salary range: £38,934- £40,755 p.a. (plus fantastic benefits) Contract: Permanent Hours of work: 36 hours per week Location: New Horizon Centre other locations from time to time An excellent opportunity... Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent's diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here. The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us. The Role: Be a Lifeline for Families Facing Homelessness We're looking for passionate, resilient individuals to join our specialist service, helping families and pregnant people facing homelessness. In this fast-paced and dynamic role, you will: Assess the circumstances and needs of households facing homelessness Identify practical and sustainable housing solutions Work collaboratively with partners to prevent and relieve homelessness You'll be based at our office in Wembley on a rota basis, with the flexibility to work from home on some days. The Role: Be a Lifeline for Families Facing Homelessness We're looking for passionate, resilient individuals to join our specialist service, helping families and pregnant people facing homelessness. In this fast-paced and dynamic role, you will: Assess the circumstances and needs of households facing homelessness Identify practical and sustainable housing solutions Work collaboratively with partners to prevent and relieve homelessness You'll be based at our office in Wembley on a rota basis, with the flexibility to work from home on some days. Candidate Engagement Session If you would like to learn more about this role, please join our Candidate Engagement Session where you will get to meet the hiring managers who will talk you through the role, and answer questions you might have. The session is scheduled to take place: 20th May 2025 - 11.00 - 12.00 MS Teams Link to Join the Session: Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 333 131 187 116 0 Passcode: nz3SG7XQ The Person: Compassion, Determination, and Drive Experience in the homelessness sector isn't essential-we provide full training. What matters most is your drive, compassion, and ability to learn quickly. If you thrive under pressure, are eager to learn, and have a strong sense of purpose, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. What we're looking for: A strong interest in homelessness and housing issues The ability to learn quickly-full training will be provided A customer-focused mindset with excellent communication skills Proactive problem-solving and resilience in a fast-moving environment This is more than just a job-it's an opportunity to change lives, make a difference, and build a meaningful career. Take the first step toward a rewarding future and apply today! The Person: Compassion, Determination, and Drive Experience in the homelessness sector isn't essential-we provide full training. What matters most is your drive, compassion, and ability to learn quickly. If you thrive under pressure, are eager to learn, and have a strong sense of purpose, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. What we're looking for: A strong interest in homelessness and housing issues The ability to learn quickly-full training will be provided A customer-focused mindset with excellent communication skills Proactive problem-solving and resilience in a fast-moving environment This is more than just a job-it's an opportunity to change lives, make a difference, and build a meaningful career. Take the first step toward a rewarding future and apply today! Our Offer to You In addition to your salary, you will also get to enjoy the following benefits: <ul> <li>Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home 2 days per week (laptop provided) </li> <li>27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing to 31 days plus 8 bank holidays after 5 years continuous service</li> <li>Very generous employer pension contribution</li> <li>A wide range of family friendly policies such as parental leave</li> <li>Access to our Zipcar scheme </li> <li>Access to our Employee Assistance programme for free confidential counselling</li> <li>Season ticket loan for public transport</li> <li>Cycle to work scheme and good onsite facilities</li> <li>Access to affordable parking nearby</li> <li>Access to My Brent Rewards for big brand discounts, local offers and money off for travel, cinema and shopping vouchers. </li></ul>Application Process If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement. Closing Date: Monday 26th May 23:59 Interviews are expected to commence: week commencing 2nd June 2025 Additional Information Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application. We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances. The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found here. Brent has a positive approach to flexible working. As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including "non-visible" disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on <a href="mailto:recruitment@brent.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@brent.gov.uk</a> Job Description

Homelessness Prevention and Relief Officer

Housing Management Coordinator Luton, Applegrove Permanent, part time (18.75 hpw) Pay £25,838 per annu m [pro rata] and great benefits including Health Cash Plan Home, a place where you belong This is a great opportunity for a Housing Management Coordinator to join our team here in Luton . As our Housing and Property expert, you'll focus on tenancy support for our customers, ensuring their homes are safe and well maintained. Providing a housing management service, you'll support them to manage and maintain their tenancy and rent accounts. Typical day as a Housing Management Coordinator <ul> <li> Older people service ( Over 55`s) </li> <li> Making sure that our customers properties are homes they can be proud of, you'll support your customers by engaging and involving them in their tenancies. </li> <li> Help our customers with housing benefit claims, making sure that these are received on their rent account. </li> <li> Where there is a need, you'll also issue and sign warning letters and notices which may lead to attending court. </li> <li> Getting rooms ready for the next customers who needs our help and for maximum occupancy, you'll turn around vacant or void properties with in set timescales. </li> <li> Ensuring we are health and safety compliant and that maintenance standards are met. </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! You bring <ul> <li> Experience in managing a housing management caseload and overseeing landlord and housing management duties </li> <li> Know-how of re-letting of rooms or units, collecting rents, and taking formal tenancy action when needed. </li> <li> Able to take on a lead role within the team, offering guidance and support to your colleagues </li> <li> The ability to work on your own initiative, positively influencing people from all different backgrounds. </li> <li> A "can do" positive attitude, you're proactive and well organised, and able to work on your initiative. </li> <li> Confident working collaboratively with colleagues in other parts of the business as well as with external partners </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 Juliet and the team of eleven who manage the Older People`s Independent Living services in our patch. We are a welcoming, supportive and diverse bunch with interests that include the foodies to the motorbike rider and lots in between, the things we all share are pride in our services and a real passion for what we do. Job details <ul> <li> Flexible working hours (18.75 hpw) </li> <li> Work pattern that works for you. </li> <li> Based at our service in Luton and occasionally travelling around the properties in the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire area. </li> <li> Able to use technology for creating and updating support plans, making benefit claims and doing tenancy signs ups, </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 an Enhanced 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 matters 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> Learn more about our benefits on our website. </li> </ul> Find out more Click APPLY NOW to see our Housing Management Coordinator 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 at <a href="mailto:recruitment@homegroup.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@homegroup.org.uk</a>

Housing Management Coordinator

Housing Manager Working in a community patch in Oxfordshire and from home 12 month fixed term, full time (37.5 hpw) Salary £32,000 pa to £38,000 pa (depending on skills and experience) Plus great benefits including Health Cash Plan Home, a place where you belong Join us as a Housing Manager at Home Group, in our awesome housing team in Oxfordshire. You'll be our face to face customer support to our estates, ensuring we provide safe homes and communities where people choose to live. You'll provide first class customer service, delivering our customer promise every day! 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 visibility, 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 Places to Work in the UK! About You <ul> <li> You are experienced in the housing sector and understand housing management, housing law and in an ideal world, universal credit too! </li> <li> You have, or are willing to work towards Chartered Institute of Housing Level 3 </li> <li> Super organised and methodical in your approach, you're also a proactive self-starter with a "can do" positive attitude </li> <li> 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> </ul> Our team Looking for a job where you really belong? Where you can be, well you! Bring your uniqueness, brilliant skills and awesome experience to deliver amazing things for our customers. You'll join our team, who come from different walks of life and are here to support you as you make yourself at Home! Job details <ul> <li> This is a hybrid role and in an average week, you'll spend 3 days working from our community patches in Oxford and two days working from home. </li> <li> There is a close support network, we meet regularly on Teams and face to face on a quarterly basis. </li> <li> Flexible working hours or 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 (this includes bank hols and a "me day" to use whenever 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 matters 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 . Sometimes 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 at <a href="mailto:recruitment@homegroup.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@homegroup.org.uk</a>

Housing Manager

Income Recovery Officer - £34,107 pa Hybrid - 3 days onsite We have an exciting new opening for an Income Recovery Officer. The successful candidate will be responsible for accurate record-keeping, engaging with tenants, and assisting in the development of monitoring systems. This role also involves staying updated on legislation, attending meetings, and performing duties in line with 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>About Us Hightown is a charitable housing association operating principally in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire. We believe everyone should have a home and the support they need, so our aim is to build new homes and to provide excellent housing and support. We currently manage over 9,000 homes and employ over 1100 Permanent and Bank staff in our Care and Supported Housing Schemes and from our head office in Hemel Hempstead. We have an annual turnover of £121 million and a development programme that will deliver over 350 new affordable homes each year . The Benefits We offer a range of benefits which include: <ul><li>33 days of annual leave including Bank Holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li><li>£34,107 pa for 35 hours a week contract</li><li>Monthly attendance bonus</li><li>Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support</li><li>Access to favourable discounts and savings at high street retailers, gyms, restaurants, and cinemas</li><li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li><li>Employee support and health &amp; wellbeing services</li><li>Well-equipped on-site gym</li></ul>We will be reviewing and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply early to avoid missing out. Hightown is an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer

Income Recovery Officer

Social Housing Solicitor-Director - Salary £68K Per Annum- Luton Job Description: Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): Regulated by the Solicitor's Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers &amp; Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas - "a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients". A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos. Choosing a career with Duncan Lewis is choosing a law firm that is the largest provider of publicly funded (legal aid) legal services in the country and has a growing private client practice. We have been Investors in People Gold Standard accredited for over 15 years and are continuously applauded nationally for the work that we do. Having demonstrated unparalleled legal expertise and a commitment to justice, we were awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards. We are named as one of the Times 200 Best Law Firms. In 2021 we were celebrated by the Chambers Europe Award as an 'outstanding firm' for diversity and inclusion. In previous years we have been awarded a number of awards, including the Law Society Excellence Award for Large Law Firm of the Year in 2020, Access to Justice at the UK Legal Diversity Awards in 2019 and the Family Law Firm of the Year at the 2015 Family Law Awards, to name just a few. Duncan Lewis is Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 Information Management accredited. We are committed to recruiting dedicated and talented professionals and welcome applications from exceptional candidates. At Duncan Lewis, we value training and diversity, and we take pride in our inclusive workforce. If you are passionate about our areas of law and eager to advance your career with us, please submit your CV and application online. Housing Department Background: Noted for its "sustained legal conviction combined with outstanding advocacy" our Housing team, is ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 and Chambers &amp; Partners UK for its services in social housing UK-wide, providing assistance to both landlords and tenants on all housing issues. We handle both publicly funded (legal aid) and privately funded legal services in homelessness, disrepair, eviction, succession for tenants, neighborhood problems, debt issues and possession proceedings. Our solicitors are highly experienced in finding solutions to housing disputes and aim to address the issues quickly and effectively. The department regularly represents clients at all court levels (including the Higher Courts) and is extensively experienced at handling all housing related judicial review claimant matters at the High Court. Main Responsibilities of the Role <ul> <li>Report directly to and collaborating with the Board to ensure performance targets are met</li> <li>Responsible for all aspects of Housing work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members</li> <li>Significant experience in representing clients as Housing Court Duty Scheme over the last 2 years.</li> <li>Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities</li> <li>Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department</li> <li>Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Housing cases including Homelessness; Disrepair; Eviction; Possession; Property Ownership Disputes; Succession for Tenants; Housing adaptations; Social Housing; Neighbourhood Problems matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy</li> <li>Dealing with emergency cases and identifying and carrying out strategic litigation.</li> <li>Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency</li> <li>Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence</li> <li>You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company</li> </ul>Key Skills Required: <ul> <li>3 Years+ PQE with proven experience of Housing and Litigation, including court representation essential</li> <li>Must have experience as Duty Advisor under Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme over the last 2 years</li> <li>Must meet the 2013 SQM Supervisor standard in Housing, or willing to work towards this</li> <li>Experience in welfare rights and community care issues Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying</li> <li>Strong management skills</li> <li>Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals</li> <li>Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators</li> <li>Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Housing issues</li> <li>Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business</li> <li>Working knowledge of the publically funded Housing work including legal representation and legal help and have the ability to service privately funded cases</li> <li>Have extensive experience in dealing with all Housing related work</li> <li>Experience in own advocacy is an advantage</li> <li>Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and able to use HR systems</li> <li>Experience within the legal sector is preferable</li> <li>Ability to manage social media activity to promote the Company</li> </ul>What we offer <ul> <li>A fantastic supportive team</li> <li>Excellent progression opportunities</li> <li>Support for appropriate legal awards/recognition</li> </ul>The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. Equal Opportunities: Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THE ABOVE VACANCY

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

Social Housing Solicitor - Salary +Supervison bonus - Luton Job Description: Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): Regulated by the Solicitor's Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers &amp; Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas - "a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients". A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos. Choosing a career with Duncan Lewis is choosing a law firm that is the largest provider of publicly funded (legal aid) legal services in the country and has a growing private client practice. We have been Investors in People Gold Standard accredited for over 15 years and are continuously applauded nationally for the work that we do. Having demonstrated unparalleled legal expertise and a commitment to justice, we were awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards. We are named as one of the Times 200 Best Law Firms. In 2021 we were celebrated by the Chambers Europe Award as an 'outstanding firm' for diversity and inclusion. In previous years we have been awarded a number of awards, including the Law Society Excellence Award for Large Law Firm of the Year in 2020, Access to Justice at the UK Legal Diversity Awards in 2019 and the Family Law Firm of the Year at the 2015 Family Law Awards, to name just a few. Duncan Lewis is Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 Information Management accredited. We are committed to recruiting dedicated and talented professionals and welcome applications from exceptional candidates. At Duncan Lewis, we value training and diversity, and we take pride in our inclusive workforce. Housing Department Background: Noted for its "sustained legal conviction combined with outstanding advocacy" our Housing team, is ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 and Chambers &amp; Partners UK for its services in social housing UK-wide, providing assistance to both landlords and tenants on all housing issues. We handle both publicly funded (legal aid) and privately funded legal services in homelessness, disrepair, eviction, succession for tenants, neighborhood problems, debt issues and possession proceedings. Our solicitors are highly experienced in finding solutions to housing disputes and aim to address the issues quickly and effectively. The department regularly represents clients at all court levels (including the Higher Courts) and is extensively experienced at handling all housing related judicial review claimant matters at the High Court. Main Responsibilities of the Role <ul> <li>Report directly to Department Director</li> <li>Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients' needs</li> <li>Responsible for all aspects of Housing work and on occasions, where appropriate providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members</li> <li>Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities</li> <li>Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of public and private housing cases including Homelessness; Disrepair; Eviction; Possession; Property Ownership Disputes; Succession for Tenants; Neighbourhood Problems matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy</li> <li>Ability to manage and supervise caseworkers and trainees.</li> <li>Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases</li> <li>Dealing with correspondence</li> <li>Maintaining accurate time costing procedures</li> <li>Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly</li> <li>Ensuring compliance with file management.</li> <li>Willingness to attend Housing Court Duty Scheme.</li> </ul>Key Skills Required: <ul> <li>Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying</li> <li>Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals</li> <li>Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators</li> <li>Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Housing issues</li> <li>Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business</li> <li>Excellent analytical and organisational skills</li> <li>Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment</li> <li>Working knowledge of the publicly funded Housing work including legal representation and legal help and have the ability to service privately funded cases</li> <li>Have extensive experience in dealing with all Housing related work</li> <li>Experience in own advocacy is an advantage</li> <li>Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills</li> </ul>What we offer <ul> <li>Competitive salary</li> <li>A fantastic supportive team</li> <li>Excellent progression opportunities</li> <li>Support for appropriate legal awards/recognition</li> </ul>For further details regarding the salary structure, please refer to the attached job description. The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. Equal Opportunities: Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THE ABOVE VACANCY

Social Housing Solicitor - Salary +Supervison bonus - Luton

Job summary Are you a Senior Social Worker with experience working with rough sleepers or the homeless? We are seeking a dedicated and creative Senior Social Worker to join our team, focused on providing assertive outreach and tailored support to individuals facing homelessness. Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Manage a smaller, targeted caseload to offer more responsive support to individuals with complex needs.</li> <li>Conduct outreach shifts to build relationships with clients, encouraging engagement with assessments and support.</li> <li>Work in-reach within homelessness support services (Pods, Nova, Salvation Army, Launchpad, YMCA) to engage clients and build partnerships, while also upskilling staff.</li> <li>Co-locate with rough sleeping outreach services and commissioned homelessness support teams to assess and offer tailored support to clients who struggle with traditional service models.</li> <li>Explore innovative ways to assess and offer ASC support, focusing on sustaining tenancies and avoiding unnecessary reliance on ASC alternatives.</li> <li>Ensure that assessments are not closed prematurely and help clients move away from complex lifestyles by implementing appropriate ASC interventions.</li></ul>Main duties of the job About the Role: This Senior Social Worker roles involves working to support individuals with complex needs, including those who are rough sleeping or residing in homelessness support services. You will be part of the Advice and Wellbeing Hub team but working in partnership with the Homelessness Teams. This role plays a crucial part in breaking the cycle of rough sleeping, where individuals are placed in 24/7 supported accommodation (such as the Pods or Salvation Army) only to be evicted due to unmanaged behaviours like hoarding, poor personal care, aggression, or mental health issues. By providing the right interventions, non-statutory commissioned services are able to manage these behaviours and support individuals in making progress towards a positive move-on, helping them sustain housing and work towards long-term stability.You will need to be based within commuting distance of Reading due to the nature of the role, which involves regular outreach, in-reach, and collaboration with local homelessness support services and housing providers. The role involves you undertaking work using the Conversation Counts model, working on prevention and early support. Using your social work expertise, you will conduct Care Act assessments, safeguarding investigations, risk assessments and Mental Capacity assessments, as well as facilitate best interest meetings. About us Our offerA 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>Maternity, adoption, parental and sick pay</li> <li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities</li> <li>Access to a range of training and learning opportunities to help you develop</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme (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> <li>Salary sacrifice scheme for Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) to help you save for your retirement.</li></ul>If you would like to find out more about this role please contact Caroline Marsh - Team Manager on 0118 937 3672, <a href="mailto:caroline.marsh@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">caroline.marsh@reading.gov.uk</a> Closing date: Applications will be reviewed upon submissionInterview date: TBA Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for a Social Worker to find out more about the duties required. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for a Social Worker to find out more about the duties required. Person Specification Qualifications Essential <ul> <li>Please see the attached job description and person specification for a Social Worker to find out more about the duties required.</li> </ul>Person Specification Qualifications Essential <ul> <li>Please see the attached job description and person specification for a Social Worker to find out more about the duties required.</li> </ul>Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Employer details Employer name Reading Borough Council Address Civic Offices Bridge Street Reading Berkshire RG1 2LU Employer's website

Senior Social Worker - Advice and Wellbeing Hub (Homelessness)

Housing Officer - £39,039 pa Hybrid Working - 3 Days onsite in Hemel Hempstead Are you ready to make a real difference in people's lives? Join our dynamic Housing department and provide exceptional, customer-focused housing management services to our residents. As a Housing Officer, you'll take charge of a geographical patch of properties, with exciting responsibilities such as: <ul><li>Carrying out tenancy reviews and audits with residents in their homes</li><li>Housing management casework including Anti-Social behaviour, domestic abuse, abandonment and hoarding</li><li>Taking appropriate action regarding breaches of tenancies</li><li>Working with the other teams to ensure appropriate action is taken to deal with breaches of tenancies related to rent arrears</li><li>Assisting with Court processes and representing Hightown in Court where necessary.</li><li>Resident involvement throughout the week travelling across your geographical patch</li></ul>Each Housing Officer in the team has a lead role, enabling staff to specialise in an area of Housing Management (we're flexible if you have an interest in a specific lead). This may include: <ul><li>Anti-Social Behaviour</li><li>Domestic Abuse</li><li>Tenancy Fraud</li></ul>As part of your lead role, you will be expected to keep up to date with legislation, regulatory requirements and best practice in your key area as well as providing guidance to other team members when needed. Due to the nature of the role, you must have a driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes. About Us Hightown is a charitable housing association operating principally in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire. We believe everyone should have a home and the support they need, so our aim is to build new homes and to provide excellent housing and support. We currently manage over 9,000 homes and employ over 1100 Permanent and Bank staff in our Care and Supported Housing Schemes and from our head office in Hemel Hempstead. We have an annual turnover of £121 million and a development programme that will deliver over 350 new affordable homes each year . The Benefits We offer a range of benefits which include: <ul><li>33 days of annual leave including Bank Holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li><li>£39,039 pa for 35 hours a week contract</li><li>Monthly attendance bonus</li><li>Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support</li><li>Access to favourable discounts and savings at high street retailers, gyms, restaurants, and cinemas</li><li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li><li>Employee support and health &amp; wellbeing services</li><li>Well-equipped on-site gym</li></ul>If you are passionate about housing management and ready to make a positive impact, apply now! We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

Housing Officer

The Sureserve Group of businesses provides market-leading compliance and energy services across the UK, with over 3,200 employees working from over 20 offices. Sureserve Compliance South, part of the Sureserve Group, delivers heating services within the social housing sector across London &amp; the South East. We support our clients across domestic gas, commercial gas, renewables, and electrical services. We are London's largest, most successful gas contractor, focusing on long-term contracts with our clients to offer our staff job security and progression opportunities. Duties <ul> <li>Responsible for customer services including complaint resolution</li> <li>Work closely with HR colleagues on employee-related issues that may occur throughout the employee lifecycle.</li> <li>Attend all contract meetings and report back to the Head of Region</li> <li>Monitor parts usage and credit returns to procurement department</li> <li>To ensure compliance is met on all contracts</li> <li>Responsible for all financial invoicing on time and chargeable works management</li> <li>Ensure letter procedure is adhered to and take full responsibility for no access procedure</li> <li>Achieving and maintaining 100% compliance on servicing programmes</li> <li>Manage key functions and roles within the Region</li> <li>Be the main link with our clients in terms of contract management</li> <li>Handle all forms of feedback from customers and clients and take appropriate action; take the lead on championing customer service</li> <li>Ensure the fleet of your region is kept to a high standard. Working with the fleet department when necessary, reporting any issues as they happen</li> <li>Assist in the preparation of bidding and contracting for new work</li> <li>Heavily involved in recruiting and monitoring probationary periods</li> <li>All associated ad-hoc administrative duties</li> </ul>The successful candidate will have <ul> <li>Previous Area Manager experience preferably from a social housing/construction background</li> <li>Able to provide a high level of courteous, professional customer service</li> <li>Highly proficient in MS Office, in particular Outlook and Excel</li> <li>Good written and verbal communication skills</li> <li>Flexible attitude with strong organisational skills</li> </ul>What we can offer you <ul> <li>Salary exchange pension</li> <li>Employee assistance programme</li> <li>28 days annual leave including bank holidays, rising by one day with each full year of service (max five additional)</li> <li>Enhanced family leave (dependent on length of service)</li> </ul>Sureserve is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate individual differences and believe that they contribute to our collective success. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to Inclusivity, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process for individuals who may require them. If you feel you need any adjustments, please contact <a href="mailto:scs.careers@sureserve.co.uk" target="_blank">scs.careers@sureserve.co.uk</a> Successful applicants will be subject to eligibility checks including the right to work in the UK and DBS checks. Business Sureserve Compliance South Locations Wokingham Yearly salary £50,000 - £55,000 Employment type Full-time

Area Manager - Domestic Gas Social Housing Contracts

The Vacancy Do you take pride in delivering excellent customer service? Do you get satisfaction from a role that involves multi-tasking and finding solutions? Do you enjoy organising and facilitating social events? McCarthy Stone is the leading UK's retirement living providers. We are looking for a House Manager to lead their estate at Norton Court, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire. Hours: 25 hours per week Monday to Friday, working throughout the year. Salary: £17,908.61 ACTUAL plus benefits and bonus Benefits: Group personal pension, life assurance, Employee Assist Scheme, and flexible working hours working in the most beautiful surroundings, generous annual leave (starts at 25 days and will rise to 28 days max (1 additional day per year) plus bank holidays), entitlement access to benefits platform offering discounted Gift Cards and eGifts and offers for leading brands including restaurants and supermarkets. About the Role of a House Manager We are seeking a customer centric House Manager to exemplify the high-quality customer standards that we are renowned for. Our House Manager's key role is to enhance our Homeowner's quality of life and enable them to maintain their independence. This is a diverse role encompassing high level customer service and front of house and facilities management. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a strong community with our homeowners through event coordination, and regular meetings to report company updates and address the priorities of our residents. We welcome applications from candidates who have experience of working in front line services, or customer service management roles. Some of the House Manager duties within this role include: <ul> <li>Welcoming new Homeowners and supporting them to settle into their apartments.</li> <li>Providing a professional front of house service and dealing all visitors in a friendly manner.</li> <li>Being the first point of contact for all our Homeowners and offering them help, support and advice as necessary.</li> <li>Working in collaboration with our partners and suppliers to ensure the smooth running of the estate</li> <li>Being the 'face' of McCarthy Stone for the families and friends of our Homeowners.</li> <li>Dealing with Homeowners issues with sensitivity and understand the need for confidentiality and respect their privacy.</li> <li>Managing the development -gardens and grounds - in an efficient and effective manner, providing our Homeowners with a safe, secure, well maintained, and pleasant environment</li> <li>Facilitating social interaction and helping Homeowners to enjoy retirement living to the full.</li> <li>Ensuring that all Health and Safety requirements are adhered to.</li></ul>The successful candidate will have the following key competencies: <ul> <li>Excellent communication skills with a real "can do" attitude.</li> <li>Extensive experience in a professional customer service orientated position.</li> <li>A professional approach with high quality standards.</li> <li>Thrives in a busy a varied role, where every day will be different.</li> <li>Be resilient and can problem solve effectively.</li> <li>An awareness of basic Health and Safety will be a distinct advantage.</li> <li>A good level of computer literacy including Microsoft Word and Outlook.</li> <li>Previous/current work based first aid qualifications will be an advantage although successful candidates will receive all the necessary training on commencement of the role.</li></ul>As part of McCarthy &amp; Stone Management Service, a successful and fast expanding national company, you'll get all the training and support you need to help you meet your career goals from our internal experts. This includes courses such as basic first aid, working safely in the workspace, Dementia Friends training and many more. Could this role be the perfect job for you? Apply now! All applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we hold the right to appoint before the closing date. McCarthy Stone celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst our colleagues. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background. McCarthy Stone does not currently offer sponsorship. We are only able to consider those that have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship. #LI-GM1 About Us As the UK's leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of January 2025, McCarthy Stone operates over 545 developments across the UK for more than 24,200 people. We believe in championing the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected, recognised, and valued than ever. In late 2020 we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain. We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list! Our Customers The Benefits 24 days annual leave Pension plan Life assurance Employee assistance helpline Health screening Eyecare voucher scheme Long service award Testimonials "I enjoy working for McCarthy and Stone as a House Manager because I am very well supported in my Role by my manager. I am able to make the day to day decisions but always have immediate support on the rare times I need help. It's a breath of Fresh Air working for a focused dynamic company who know what they are trying to achieve as a team." Linda Diamond - House Manager "Only at McCarthy Stone can you start in the middle of a pandemic and feel at home within a couple of weeks ... it's all about our great people and how welcome they make you feel ... even if it was through a screen!" Andrea Waldron - Senior HR Business Partner "From my first week I felt like part of the team, everyone is helpful and pro-active, which is crucial in a fast paced environment. I've had the opportunity to work on some exciting projects, it's a very 'hands-on' approach here with plenty of opportunity to be involved and play a part in delivering developments." Emily Bishop - Principal Planning Associate "Working for McCarthy Stone is a very fulfilling experience. The staff here are all empathetic and professional. Guiding people in purchasing an apartment, watching them settle in and make friends, and then watching them lead a happy and carefree retirement is very rewarding." 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House Manager

Job Title: House manager Job Location: Frys Court Oxford Salary: £14,054 -£16,918 dependent on experience millage only Contract type: Permanent Working hours: 20 hours across 3 days About the role <ul><li>To ensure the delivery of high-quality holistic housing services across GreenSquareAccord extra care accommodation. Including manging compliance with health and safety legislation</li><li>To work with housing, maintenance and other GreenSquareAccord staff, as well as external care providers to help residents achieve an independent and positive life and to enhance the environment and communities within schemes.</li><li>To assist in the overall management of the services within GreenSquareAccord extra care housing.</li><li>To provide an excellent Housing Management service to all GreenSquareAccord Customers. This includes Management of income and arrears voids and lettings and general housing management issues.</li></ul> Please note that if you are successful in this role, we will require a DBS check to be completed. Further details will be sent following offer. About you <ul><li>Ability to communicate and work with internal and external customers, stakeholders and colleagues at all levels.</li><li>Experience of working in stressful environments and diffusing, mediating and calming situations and emotional, difficult or distressed people.</li><li>Good working knowledge and expeirence of using Microsoft Office sortware such as Outlook, Word, Excel and powerpoint.</li><li>High level of IT - housing management information Systems</li><li>Ability to plan, organise and successfully execute multiple tasks simultaneously with timeliness and accuracy.</li><li>Experience in working with vulnerable people desirable in housing or supported housing</li><li>Car driver with access to a vehicle</li></ul>About us We are GSA, we provide affordable homes and services that create a foundation from which people in our communities can thrive. We own and manage 25,000 homes in diverse communities across the West Midlands and Southwest. Everyone deserves a home, it`s a place from which we build our future, we thrive at home. We are proud to play an active role in dealing with the consequences of the housing crisis, by providing affordable homes for people in our communities who need them most. Often a home is all someone needs, but when our customers need more, we offer a range of services, including care, money advice and coaching to support them. We also provide care and support to some of the most vulnerable people in society. This includes support for people who are homeless, experiencing domestic violence or are part of the criminal justice system. The GSA Way We know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. To help us make a difference, together, we created the GSA Way. A culture we commit to, aspire to, and live and breathe. Commitments and behaviours which together make our organisation what it is. Our five core commitments are: <ul><li>We believe our customer is everything</li><li>We are one team</li><li>We are supportive and caring</li><li>We are business-minded for social purpose</li><li>We are curious and ambitious.</li></ul>You can read more about the GSA Way in our recruitment pack. Benefits In support and recognition of our colleagues who will help us deliver our employer strategy, we offer a fantastic benefits package. This includes: <ul><li>25 days annual holiday entitlement</li><li>A defined contribution pension scheme.</li><li>Trust based flexible working and a Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).</li><li>Two days paid volunteering leave per year</li><li>Buying and selling of annual leave</li><li>Opt-in health cash plan with cover on eye test and glasses, Dental, therapy and much more!</li></ul>All individuals who apply to work at GreenSquareAccord are considered on their merits in line with our Diversity and Inclusion strategy and policy. GreenSquareAccord are a Disability Confident Employer therefore we actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and try to provide access, adjustments, equipment or other practical support where required. All applicants with a disability who meet the `essential eligibility criteria` for the role, as detailed in the job description, are guaranteed an interview. If you need any assistance, adjustments or adaptations throughout our selection processes please let us know.

Housing Manager Barnet and North London Fixed Term contract (12 months), full time (37.5 hpw), office based and working in the community Salary circa £34,000 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 Groups awesome housing team in Barnet and North London. 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 Looking for a job where you really belong? Where you can be, well you! Bring your uniqueness, brilliant skills and awesome experience to deliver amazing things for our customers. You'll join Jackie and our London team, who come from different walks of life and are here to support you as you make yourself at Home! Job details <ul> <li> This is a hybrid role and in an average week, you'll spend 5 days working from our community patches of Barnet and North London. </li> <li> Although you'll spend time in our neighbourhoods, we do get together regularly, we spend days in the offices at Douglas Bader Park and Rayners Lane, Harrow and 1 day working from home catching up on admin. </li> <li> There may be some flexibility to adapt your working hours, do let us know about this when you meet us at the interview </li> <li> We mainly work Monday to Friday and work occasional evenings to meet with customers. The great news is that you'll be able to shape your own diary. </li> <li> To get from A to B, you'll need a 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 matters 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>

37 hours per week - Fixed term for 23 months Are you a Senior Social Worker with experience working with rough sleepers or the homeless? We are seeking a dedicated and creative Senior Social Worker to join our team, focused on providing assertive outreach and tailored support to individuals facing homelessness. 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 Senior Social Worker roles involves working to support individuals with complex needs, including those who are rough sleeping or residing in homelessness support services. You will be part of the Advice and Wellbeing Hub team but working in partnership with the Homelessness Teams. This role plays a crucial part in breaking the cycle of rough sleeping, where individuals are placed in 24/7 supported accommodation (such as the Pods or Salvation Army) only to be evicted due to unmanaged behaviours like hoarding, poor personal care, aggression, or mental health issues. By providing the right interventions, non-statutory commissioned services are able to manage these behaviours and support individuals in making progress towards a positive move-on, helping them sustain housing and work towards long-term stability. You will need to be based within commuting distance of Reading due to the nature of the role, which involves regular outreach, in-reach, and collaboration with local homelessness support services and housing providers. The role involves you undertaking work using the Conversation Counts model, working on prevention and early support. Using your social work expertise, you will conduct Care Act assessments, safeguarding investigations, risk assessments and Mental Capacity assessments, as well as facilitate best interest meetings. Key Responsibilities:<ul> <li>Manage a smaller, targeted caseload to offer more responsive support to individuals with complex needs.</li> <li>Conduct outreach shifts to build relationships with clients, encouraging engagement with assessments and support.</li> <li>Work in-reach within homelessness support services (Pods, Nova, Salvation Army, Launchpad, YMCA) to engage clients and build partnerships, while also upskilling staff.</li> <li>Co-locate with rough sleeping outreach services and commissioned homelessness support teams to assess and offer tailored support to clients who struggle with traditional service models.</li> <li>Explore innovative ways to assess and offer ASC support, focusing on sustaining tenancies and avoiding unnecessary reliance on ASC alternatives.</li> <li>Ensure that assessments are not closed prematurely and help clients move away from complex lifestyles by implementing appropriate ASC interventions.</li> </ul>This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and experience in Adult Social Care, delivering high-quality, person-centred interventions to individuals in their own homes. You will be part of a friendly and supportive team committed to making a meaningful difference in people's lives. About You:<ul> <li>A Social Work England registration and a recognised Social Work qualification.</li> <li>You'll have a strong background in social work or related fields, with a deep understanding of homelessness, mental health, and substance use challenges.</li> <li>You'll be comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced environments and will use your creativity and problem-solving skills to engage with clients who have traditionally struggled to access services.</li> <li>Your communication and relationship-building skills will be key to success, as you work alongside housing providers, support services, and healthcare professionals to achieve the best outcomes for vulnerable individuals.</li> </ul>You will work within the legal framework provided by the statute, guidance, policies and procedures. We offer excellent support, supervision and induction. You will need to have:<ul> <li>A degree or equivalent in Social Work</li> <li>Registration with Social work England</li> <li>Understanding of the Care Act 2014</li> </ul>You will have access to our Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth with opportunities to learn and develop new clinical skills, helping you to build your Continuing Professional Development portfolio, extending your skills and supporting you to grow as a social worker. We work closely with our colleagues in Reading Borough Council, Health Professionals, Voluntary and Charity colleagues to facilitate the best possible outcomes for those people we support. 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 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>Maternity, adoption, parental and sick pay</li> <li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities </li> <li>Access to a range of training and learning opportunities to help you develop</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme (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> <li>Salary sacrifice scheme for Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) to help you save for your retirement.</li> </ul>If you would like to find out more about this role please contact Caroline Marsh - Team Manager on 0118 937 3672, <a href="mailto:caroline.marsh@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">caroline.marsh@reading.gov.uk</a> Closing date: Applications will be reviewed upon submission Interview date: TBA 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. Visit: <a href="http://www.moretoreading.co.uk" target="_blank">www.moretoreading.co.uk</a> to find out more about Reading's Community &amp; Adult Social Care Services. It's a chance to hear from the people who already work here and why they have chosen Reading as their professional destination.

THE ROLE Join the 24-7 Prayer team! We're looking to recruit a skilled and strategic Trusts and Foundations Manager who is passionate about weaving stories and stats together in a way that inspires funders to support 24-7 Prayer. You'll be someone who loves building genuine relationships with funders, can seek out new opportunities, manage numerous existing relationships to a high standard, and write compelling applications. In this role, you'll bring experience in Trusts and Foundations fundraising. You'll have effective and excellent written and verbal communication skills with a knack for making funders feel truly connected to our movement. We are a relational movement and seek someone who both values and demonstrates authentic connection with people. Alongside this, you will have a personal passion for prayer, mission and justice. This role would suit someone with previous experience of working with grant makers, and we'd also be open to hearing from people with transferable skills. This role can be either based in our Woking office or a hybrid role. If hybrid, there is a requirement to attend mandatory in-person meetings at either our Woking office or Waverley Abbey House (averaging once a month). This role will also require occasional travel both nationally and internationally. If you would like to apply for the role, please click on 'Apply Now' to complete the application form. When prompted in the application process, please upload*: <ol><li>Your CV </li><li>A 1-page covering letter explaining why you are suitable for the role and why you would like to work at 24-7 Prayer. </li></ol> *If you do not upload both pieces of documentation your application will not be taken further. Please note: all applicants must have an existing legal status to work and reside in the UK. Closing date for applications: Sunday 5 January 2025 Interview date: Wednesday 15 January 2025 (in person in Woking) Please note that this role holds an occupational requirement for the post holder to be a practising Christian with a living relationship with God, living in accordance to biblical principles. This is in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. About the organisation: 24-7 Prayer began as one simple prayer meeting in 1999, and is now an international, interdenominational movement, reviving the church and rewiring the culture through non-stop night and day prayer. From apps and courses to prayer rooms and blogs; we exist to help people pray.

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