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The role Are you seeking a new challenge where you can truly make a difference? If so, Southern Housing has an exciting opportunity for a Scheme Housing Officer to join our team at Benizi court (PO21 1LR) Your responsibilities will include offering a front line service while ensuring the safety and well-management of our schemes to support residents in living independently within active communities demonstrating an understanding of the diverse needs of older people, exceptional customer service skills, and the ability to work collaboratively under pressure. If you are a proactive, self-motivated individual who thrives on delivering outstanding customer care and can meet deadlines with minimal supervision, we want to hear from you. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of our dynamic team. What you'll be doing <ul> <li>Deliver an effective customer focused housing management and support service working with multi-agency partners which embraces Southern Housing culture, current and future legislation, policy, procedure and best practice. </li> <li>Deliver the service in line with agreed parameters for the role. </li> <li>Conduct assessments of risk and need and provide personalised support to residents. </li> <li>Understand the housing management performance targets relevant to your scheme(s) and take action to contribute to their achievement. </li> <li>Work closely with other agencies to ensure residents are able to access a full range of services and support. </li> <li>Maintain administration systems and databases, processes and accurate records and provide monthly performance reports and information for other reports, as required. </li></ul>What you'll need <ul> <li>Understanding of the diverse needs of older people </li> <li>Able to develop partnership working internally and with other agencies to generate effective solutions to problems </li> <li>Ability to manage time &amp; tasks effectively, work well under pressure both individually and in a team </li> <li>Customer-focused and experience of providing excellent customer care </li> <li>Able to work flexibly and can prioritise work to meet deadlines and able to work under pressure with minimum supervision </li> <li>Able to receive and respond to customer feedback and complaints professionally at all times </li> <li>A commitment to taking personal responsibility for sharing information </li></ul>In your supporting statement, it is important that you address how you meet each of the above criteria, providing real examples. Closing Date: Tuesday 1st July 2025 at 23:59 About us At Southern Housing, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own!We also understand the difference that safe, secure, and affordable homes can make to people's lives. A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work. Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too. One team together Internal mobility In line with our Recruitment Policy, colleagues are able to apply for internal roles once they've passed their probation. Interviews will only be arranged once this has been confirmed. Colleagues who have recently started a new internal role won't be able to apply for another internal move for at least 12 months. Please refer to the Recruitment Policy for more detail.

Scheme Housing Officer

HOUSE MANAGER Be the Heart of the Guest Experience at Beaverbrook At Beaverbrook, we don't just welcome guests - we create extraordinary, lasting memories in a setting of English elegance and charm. We are seeking a charismatic and emotionally intelligent House Manager to lead our Front Office operations and shape unforgettable guest experiences across our beautiful estate. The Role As House Manager, you will be the ever-present host of Beaverbrook - visible, approachable, and deeply engaged with guests and Members alike. You'll lead a dynamic team inspiring them to deliver service that is warm, personalised, and always one step ahead. Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Personally welcome and connect with guests, Members, and VIPs throughout their stay.</li> <li>Oversee the guest journey from pre-arrival through to departure.</li> <li>Lead from the floor-spending at least 70% of your time in guest-facing areas.</li><li>Create bespoke guest itineraries. </li><li>Curate VIP amenities.</li><li>Drive service excellence in line with LQA standards.</li> <li>Enhance the atmosphere of the estate by ensuring lighting, music, décor, employee grooming and seasonal set ups are adhered to.</li> <li>Mentor and develop your team, setting the tone for service and professionalism.</li><li>Direct reports include Reception Manager, Guest Relations Manager, Night Manager, Activities Coordinator and Duty Managers.</li><li>Support Estate site visits in conjunction with the Sales Team - leading show rounds, as required.</li> <li>Strong knowledge of Opera Cloud, Fourth, Flow, and other hotel systems.</li> <li>A Front Office expert with a high level of knowledge of Housekeeping, Reservations and understanding of Events and F&amp;B operations.</li> <li>Collaborate across departments to ensure seamless service.</li> <li>Deputise for the Rooms Division Manager in their absence.</li> <li>Take a key role in health, safety, and wellbeing within the department.</li><li>Develop our programme of onsite and offsite activities.</li></ul>About You: <ul> <li>A minimum of 5 years' experience in 5-star hotel management, ideally within a landmark London property or luxury country house hotel.</li> <li>Proven track record in guest-facing leadership roles across Rooms Division functions.</li> <li>Expert in luxury service standards (LQA/Forbes) with an innate understanding of our target demographic.</li> <li>Highly emotionally intelligent, impeccably groomed, and detail oriented.</li> <li>Confident communicator and inspirational team leader.</li> <li>Familiarity with luxury travel programs (e.g. Amex Fine Hotels &amp; Resorts, Leading Hotels of the World) is a plus.</li> <li>A hospitality degree or equivalent is preferable.</li> <li>A full clean driving license is essential.</li> </ul>Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum, plus tronc and management bonus scheme Why Join Beaverbrook? This is your opportunity to make a real impact in a guest-centric, forward-thinking environment where your ideas and leadership will help shape the future of one of the UK's most unique luxury destinations. Benefits In addition to a competitive reward, we are committed to investing heavily in your development and helping you grow a long-term career with Beaverbrook. As a member of our team, you can expect to receive: <ul><li>Competitive salary</li><li>Discounts on retail, gym memberships, cinema tickets and many more with Hospitality Rewards App</li><li>Personal development support</li><li>Wide range of recognised qualifications and development opportunities</li><li>Discounted rates on Food &amp; Beverage</li><li>28 days annual leave(including Bank Holidays), rising by 1 day each year for 5 years</li><li>Pension</li><li>Life Insurance </li><li>Sick Pay</li><li>Long Service Awards</li><li>Earn a thank you bonus through our recommend a friend scheme</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Uniforms</li><li>Free parking</li><li>And other local benefits</li></ul>Ready to lead with charm and purpose? Apply now and become a part of the Beaverbrook story.

House Manager

Housing Assistant Application Deadline: 21 July 2025 Department: Housing Employment Type: Permanent Location: East Sussex - Lewes Reporting To: Housing Officer Compensation: GBP 25,663 / year Description Location: Lewes base, covering Brighton and East Sussex Salary: GBP 25,663 per year plus GBP 1,000 essential car user allowance Hours: 37 per week What you'll be doing: As a housing assistant, you'll support our tenants across Brighton and East Sussex with their property maintenance needs, tenancy management issues, fire safety alarm testing, building compliance checks and low-level arrears. You'll support both remotely and in person, regularly visiting tenants in their own homes and tailoring solutions to individual tenants. We're looking for an enthusiastic, organised and customer focused individual, who will make a positive difference to Southdown's tenants. In return, we offer a rewarding job where no two days are the same and you'll have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop. We welcome applications from candidates with previous experience in roles such as Housing Officer, Supported Housing Assistant, Accommodation Assistant, Tenant Support Officer, Customer Service Advisor, Customer Service Assistant, Teaching Assistant, people with transferrable skills looking to make a positive difference to our tenants' lives. Full training will be provided. "One of the most uplifting and satisfying jobs I have done, helping people making a positive difference for them" - Kristian, Housing Assistant Southdown provides a range of affordable housing, from temporary accommodation to more permanent homes. As a supported housing landlord, we help tenants manage their tenancies and maintain their homes, with specialised learning disability support also available to residents. Recognised as the UK's Best Supported Housing Landlord at the 2024 Affordable Housing Awards, we are proud our 99.8% compliance with the Decent Homes Standard across our 502 properties, ensuring all tenants have safe, warm and well-maintained homes. Perks and benefits: <ul><li>Health cost cash-back scheme: access to our health insurance scheme which covers dental, optical, physical therapies and other medical treatments with the option to add greater levels of cover.</li><li>Interest-free loans: assistance with larger costs that arise such as tenancy deposits, season travel tickets or buying a car.</li><li>Access to the Easit Network: discounts and incentives on train, bus and car journeys such as 15% off eligible daily and season rail tickets.</li><li>Blue Light card: access to discount services for the social care sector with savings across thousands of online shops, restaurants, and high-street vendors. </li><li>Free advice and counselling service: confidential emotional support and practical guidance from our independent telephone service.</li><li>25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays.</li></ul>Knowledge, skills and experience What you need for the role: <ul><li>Customer-focused with excellent communication skills</li><li>Positive and 'can do' attitude</li><li>Problem solving skills</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using a database</li><li>Attention to detail, able to maintain accurate records</li><li>An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which will be paid for by Southdown</li><li>A full driving licence is essential along with access to your own car or a car insured for you, and you'll need to obtain business insurance as you'll be required to visit tenants in their own homes </li></ul>What would be nice: <ul><li>Knowledge of the social housing sector, including health and safety and safeguarding protocols</li><li>An understanding of landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities</li><li>Experience supporting individuals with complex mental health needs</li></ul>Training: Our award winning in house training team will help you to gain valuable qualifications, continually develop your skills and build a great career with the largest provider of housing, care and support in Sussex. How to apply: Please click on the 'Apply Now' button and fill out our simple one-page application form. If you would like more information about this great opportunity, please contact Clive Bryan, Housing Officer on 07458 034 446. Please note, this position will close once suitable applications have been received. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Housing Assistant

The role This Role: Neighbourhood Manager known internally as Woking PFI Neighbourhood Manager Salary Range: £44,612 - £46,960 dependent upon experience Full Time Permanent Post based on 37.5hrs per week - Fully office based MTVH are recruiting for a highly skilled and experienced Housing Manager to be employed on a full-time permanent office-based role, to lead on the delivery of an enhanced housing management service. This role manages a Neighbourhood Officer who in turn supports the Neighbourhood Manager in the delivery and monitoring of all housing management related services and delivery of KPI's as directed by the Head of Service. We are looking for a natural leader with a passion for community and operational excellence. Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? If so, we want you to join our team at our Woking PFI scheme. This role involves working closely with residents, local partners, and internal teams to address community issues, improve housing services and enhance the quality of life for residents. This is a fast-paced, customer-facing management role that requires strong housing and property management expertise. What you'll need to succeed :<ul><li>Excellent leadership skills and significant experience &amp; knowledge in the delivery of a housing management &amp; repairs service.</li><li>Excellent knowledge of the Regulator of Social Housing requirements upon housing providers</li><li>Excellent knowledge of housing legislation across all tenues</li><li>Excellent knowledge of tenant satisfaction measurement</li><li>Understanding of PFI contracts</li><li>Experience of working in housing in a tenure blind setting</li><li>Experience of dealing with customers presenting with complex needs</li><li>Experience of contract management and holding contractors to account</li><li>Possess high levels of attention to detail and accuracy in writing and numeracy</li><li>Experience of working with internal &amp; external stakeholders</li><li>Significant experience of budget management</li><li>Excellent leadership skills and the ability to manage a varied and a very diverse &amp; demanding workload</li><li>Experience &amp; skills to use IT systems to deliver innovative services and ensure customer interactions are captured accordingly</li><li>Be an innovative self-starter who isn't afraid of challenge</li><li>Experience of managing &amp; reporting on projects against agreed targets.</li><li>Be willing to work flexible hours as required</li></ul> What you will be doing: <ul><li>Acting as the primary point of contact for residents within the neighbourhood.</li><li>Managing and monitoring housing services, including tenancy management, estate inspections, and anti-social behaviour cases.</li><li>Building strong relationships with residents, community groups, and local stakeholders to foster community engagement and empowerment.</li><li>Coordinating with internal departments (repairs, lettings, income, compliance etc.) to ensure a seamless service delivery.</li><li>Leading neighbourhood improvement initiatives and community development projects.</li><li>Monitoring and reporting on neighbourhood performance indicators, including resident satisfaction and service outcomes.</li><li>Responding to complaints and enquiries in a timely and professional manner.</li><li>Ensuring compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, and equality and diversity policies.</li></ul> Desirable <ul><li>Supervisory/Staff Management</li></ul>To meet our commitment to providing safe, high-quality services to our customers we will complete a Basic level background check with the Disclosure and Barring service once an offer of employment is made. Interview Diary Date: 29/07/2025 to be conducted at Premier House, 52 London Road, Twickenham, TW1 3RP Please note :- we do not currently offer visa sponsorship. What's in it for you? Our benefits include:-<ul><li>28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time) per year </li><li>2 volunteering days per year for things like helping out in local communities</li><li>An additional 'Beliefs day' once a year to have an extra a day off</li><li>Supported family friendly approach with extended parental leave</li><li>Enhanced pension with matched contributions of up to 9%</li><li>Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave per year</li><li>Life assurance cover 3 x your salary</li><li>Cycle2work scheme</li><li>Hybrid Working - Dependent on job role and department</li><li>Health cash plan scheme for your everyday healthcare needs which you can add your family members too</li><li>Tenancy deposit - interest free loan to help with rental deposits and season Ticket loan</li><li>Access to extensive learning and training opportunities with Wisebox platform</li><li>Colleague virtual social platform with our workplace pages where you can keep up to date with the organisational activity and link in with colleagues</li><li>Career progression across the organisation with our mentoring/coaching programmes, apprenticeships and career planning support</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme- We are committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues and support this as an organisation</li></ul>About us We are committed to developing and implementing or maintaining sustainability initiatives to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable practices within MTVH. Learn more about our benefits and organisation by viewing our attached document Our promise Here at Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH) we want to capture the value that difference brings and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We work collaboratively 'Serving people better every day' to educate, support and develop all of our diverse employees and the communities that we serve. We are also part of the disability confident employer scheme. We want every employee and every customer to feel comfortable enough to be their true self and are working tirelessly in the background to create an environment that encourages our employees to challenge non-inclusive behaviours and to be mindful of their own and other's wellbeing. We provide a platform of Network groups for employees to share views, tell us what we're doing well and recommend improvements. We want to create a real sense of community and a workforce who feel that their opinions are valued. Our Networks groups are:-<ul><li>Gender</li><li>Ethnicity</li><li>LGBTQ+</li><li>Disability</li></ul>Our core values of Dare, Care and Collaborate demonstrate that we are a people focused business, solving social issues by working together! We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found so we do encourage you to complete the application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Neighbourhood Manager

About the role The University of Sussex is seeking an accomplished and experienced housing professional to join the Housing Management Team to lead and develop our Private Sector advice service to students. The purpose of the role is to develop a coordinated operational and strategic approach to enhance our private sector advice service for students. You will also support the Accommodation Services Manager with the promotion of the returning students waiting list through signposting and organising events. You will lead on signposting of community complaints to the appropriate agencies. About you The University is looking for an individual that can demonstrate strong planning and organisational abilities, complemented by excellent interpersonal skills that enable quick rapport building. You will possess effective oral and written communication skills, supporting clear interactions with both colleagues and customers. You will be capable of working independently or collaboratively within a small team, showing flexibility and initiative. Your problem-solving skills allow you to assess issues and make routine decisions autonomously. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, you will manage workloads efficiently and are also capable of offering pastoral support to other members of the team when needed. About our Division The Estates, Facilities and Commercial Services Division is vibrant and dynamic. We are continuously adapting to change and needs of our Students, Faculty, Visitors, and Permanent staff to deliver a great service. You can see our presence all around campus and we work behind-the-scenes to ensure an on-site positive experience for all. Over the last 5 years we have developed the East Slope, now we are working on the Developing of the West Slope: a mix of student housing and spaces for learning, socialising, and student wellbeing services. We are also thrilled to be working on Sustainability Sussex. Our vision is clear. Our strategic goal is for this University to be one of the most sustainable universities in the world. Please find further information regarding the division at Estates, Facilities and Commercial Services: University of Sussex Why work here Our university is situated off the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are accessible by public transport; Falmer train station is a five-minute walk to campus and several bus stops are located within campus. We also have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to use these with our offering of a cycle to work scheme. Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it's our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that. Find out more about our reward and benefits package. Find out about our equality, diversity and inclusion Further Key Information Please contact <a href="mailto:s.cotton@sussex.ac.uk" target="_blank">s.cotton@sussex.ac.uk</a> for informal enquiries. For full details and how to apply see our vacancies page The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK. Visa Sponsorship Queries: This role may be eligible for sponsorship. Please consult our Skilled Worker Visa information page for further information about Visa Sponsorship.

Senior Housing Officer (Private Sector Advice) Ref: 41027

Fixed Term Contract - 20 months, with potential to be extended 36 hours per week Job Description - Resident Liaison Officer Raven is here to make a difference, working as a team to build homes and change lives. We're also ambitious: a sector-leader in carbon reduction, with commercial ventures and a focus on the future. But it's not just what we do, it's how we do it that sets us apart from other organisations and helps us create a great experience for our customers and one another. Our culture statements form the principles for how we work and what we expect of one another whilst working together as One Raven. <ul><li>We Put Customers First in everything we do.</li><li>We will Always Be Curious about how we can do better.</li><li>We work together to Make It Happen.</li></ul>Want to be part of our community? We're currently recruiting for a Resident Liaison Officer to join our Development team. What you'll achieve in the role: The overall purpose of this role is to engage with and consult our residents on the development and implementation of our ambitious plans to improve and regenerate one of our largest neighbourhoods. Key responsibilities include: <ul><li>Ensuring the widest range of estate residents and stakeholders are engaged with and consulted on the regeneration plans; including (but not limited to) defining and building support for the proposals, planning process, construction/delivery works</li><li>Building strong and positive working relationships with residents, key stakeholders such as local authorities, and internal Raven teams</li><li>Being the first point of contact for community enquiries; including queries related to decant and rehousing</li><li>Leading on the development and delivery of community engagement and consultation strategies to support the regeneration masterplan</li></ul>What you'll bring to Raven: For this role, we are looking for someone with the following: <ul><li>Strong understanding of partnership working and social value delivery</li><li>Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to adapt the messaging for varying target audiences</li><li>Knowledge of decant and rehousing principles and challenges</li><li>Proven experience in community engagement, consultation and stakeholder manager</li><li>Experience in event planning and managing an activity budget associated with resident involvement activities</li></ul>Please review the job description for full criteria details. You will also share our values: earning trust by being open and accountable, listening with an open mind, working collaboratively, and caring about making things better. DBS clearance will be required for this role. Vacancy Close Date: 2nd July 2025 What Raven will offer in return: To create a great experience for our customers, we need to create a great experience for one another. What Raven offers goes beyond the ordinary, giving you the opportunity to join a community of people who share the same values and are passionate about making a difference. Our reward package includes: <ul><li>Competitive salaries</li><li>Fantastic work/life balance with flexible working and generous leave entitlement</li><li>Strong focus on learning and development, with opportunities to grow your skills and career</li><li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay</li><li>Funded health cash plan</li><li>Extensive wellbeing support</li><li>Voucher-based recognition scheme</li><li>Retail discounts</li></ul>Raven are focused on creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications form all candidates, including minority ethnics, the LBGTQ+ community, people with disabilities and long-term health conditions, neurodivergent people, parents, carers, and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds. We will consider applications for part-time working and job sharing; please include this information in your application. All data collected is anonymous and has zero bearing on your application. If there is anything we can do to accommodate your specific situation, please let us know at <a href="mailto:recruitment@ravenht.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ravenht.org.uk</a> or 0300 123 3399. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we run a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants. If you meet the essential criteria listed in the job description for this position and would like to be considered under this scheme, please state this in your application, <a href="mailto:emailrecruitment@ravenht.org.uk" target="_blank">emailrecruitment@ravenht.org.uk</a>, or phone us on 0300 123 3399.

Resident Liaison Officer

Annual salary: up to £29,261.25 Resident Liaison Officer Brighton 42.5 hours Per week 8-5 Mon-Friday £27,540 + Company Van and Fuel card About the Role: We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team to support the customer journey to deliver planned works both externally and internally where you will play a crucial role in embedding a customer-focused culture through our Red Thread behaviours and Customer Service Standards. Your responsibilities will include supporting branch activities to ensure the customer experience is central to all operations, managing and recording customer contacts, and providing thorough analysis and reporting. You will also develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, the local community, and governing bodies, while supporting local bid and mobilisation opportunities. Additionally, you will ensure excellent communication with residents through newsletters, engagement events, and client meetings. Join us in Brighton and Hove to help shape our customer services and exceed expectations. Key Criteria: <ul><li>Previous experience in handling customer inquiries, resolving complaints, providing information about products or services, and ensuring customer satisfaction.</li><li>Familiarity with the policies, regulations, and procedures related to social housing. Knowledge of planned maintenance and improvement works, including PAS 2035 scheduling, budgeting, and coordinating with contractors.</li><li>Ability to Managing records, scheduling appointments, handling correspondence, and maintaining databases.</li><li>UK full driving licence</li></ul>All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points. Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks before commencement of employment. Benefits we can offer you <ul><li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!</li><li>Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.</li><li>Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more</li><li>Family friendly policies</li><li>Van and Fuel card</li><li>Uniform provided</li><li>EAP</li></ul>Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact: Francesca Swan (<a href="mailto:francesca.swan@mearsgroup.co.uk" target="_blank">francesca.swan@mearsgroup.co.uk</a>) If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way. At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all. We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers. In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.

Job Description Job Title: Housing Officer Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £26,549.81 per annum (£27,722.51 is achieved after 18 months successful performance in the role) Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week Working Pattern: Rolling rota, Monday - Sunday, 0700 - 2200 include some weekends and Bank Holidays. Location: Aldershot, Hampshire If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description. The difference you will make as a Housing Officer Working collaboratively as part of a committed team that puts the customer first by delivering an outstanding housing management service across several defined properties, you will contribute to the day-to-day service by undertaking a range of tasks to ensure the safe operational management of our care and support services. In this role will be liaising with external stakeholders to deliver an effective referral pathway into the service/properties, ideally you ensure occupancy targets are met, through lettings and refurbishment of empty properties in line with the scheme's re-allocation procedures. About you We are looking for someone with: <ul> <li>Experience of working within housing management</li> <li>An understanding of the barriers faced by vulnerable and diverse customer groups and individuals with complex needs </li> <li>Previous experience in positively resolving incidents</li></ul>Why Riverside? At Riverside, we're a housing association with a difference - enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we've been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us. Working with us, you'll enjoy: <ul> <li>Competitive pay &amp; generous pension </li> <li>28 days holidays plus bank holidays</li> <li>Flexible working options available</li> <li>Investment in your learning, personal development and technology</li> <li>A wide range of benefits</li></ul>Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside: We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview. Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Role Profile Deliver an Allocation &amp; Letting Service: <ul> <li>Liaise with external stakeholders to deliver an effective referral pathway into the service/properties</li> <li>Ensure occupancy targets are met, through lettings and refurbishment of empty properties in line with the scheme's re-allocation procedures</li> <li>Allocate properties ensuring customers meet the criteria, affordability and required landlord checks</li> <li>Meet with customers to provide practical support with setting up a new tenancy, ensuring all documents are complete and liaising with external stakeholders if required</li> <li>Show new customers the accommodation and communal amenities, clearly communicating tenant responsibilities and compliance to enable them to fulfil and maximise their tenancy</li> <li>Visit new customers to make sure they are settling into their accommodation and are being supported to follow their tenancy agreement</li></ul>Deliver a Housing Management Service: <ul> <li>Be responsible for ensuring empty properties are referred to Asset colleagues for void works, following the void procedure to ensure rooms are ready-to-let</li> <li>Report and monitor the delivery of reactive repairs within properties to ensure they are maintained and health and safety compliant</li> <li>Liaise with contractors and colleagues around planned maintenance programmes, ensuring that on-site delivery is well co-ordinated and in line with customer requirements</li> <li>Undertake day-to-day housing management duties, ensuring high standards of cleanliness are maintained within services and that rooms are prepared, ready for site inspections</li> <li>Proactively support customers experiencing issues that may put their accommodation at risk; where appropriate issuing warnings and Notices to Determine (NTDs) in consultation with Service Managers</li> <li>Prepare files and case notes in readiness for court</li> <li>Deliver a tenancy sustainment advice service to support customers to maintain their accommodation, e.g. claiming correct benefits</li> <li>Work directly with customers to monitor or reduce issues of anti-social behaviour within the service</li> <li>Meet regularly with customers to discuss ways to improve their accommodation, promoting involvement and consultation on matters impacting their housing</li> <li>Ensure the safety of our customers by recognizing and acting on any risk by following local safeguarding procedures and escalating appropriately</li> <li>Monitor and assist in maintaining health and safety requirements standards</li></ul>Deliver an Administration Service: <ul> <li>Carryout administrative tasks to support efficient running of the service</li> <li>Produce reports and other written documentation as required to support housing management delivery</li> <li>Maintain and update clear, accurate and strength-based records on the appropriate digital platform</li> <li>Assist schemes in daily operational tasks, including answering phones and working on Reception, as required</li></ul>Other Information <ul> <li>You will be required to work flexible hours to meet customer and business needs, which may not include normal office hours</li> <li>You will be required to travel to different properties within the defined area as and when required</li> <li>Use the Lone Worker system as and when necessary</li> <li>Ensure customers are safe at all times - carrying out all of your duties within Riverside's Policy and Procedure Policy and Procedure framework e.g. health &amp; safety, safeguarding, dignity at work, GDPR opportunities, cash handling, etc</li> <li>Deliver your role in line with Riverside company values - "Our Riverside Way"</li> <li>Participate in team meetings, attend regular supervisions and reflecting practice sessions</li> <li>Undertake regular training and take responsibility for continuous development to enable you to deliver your role safely</li> <li>From time to time you may be required to undertake additional duties and responsibilities in consultation with your Line Manager</li></ul>Person specification Essential <ul> <li>An understanding of the barriers faced by vulnerable and diverse customer groups and individuals with complex needs</li> <li>Experience of working within house management</li> <li>Be a team player with a caring, empathetic, flexible and have a resilient, can-do attitude.</li> <li>Previous experience in positively resolving incidents</li> <li>Demonstrate initiative and confidence to make and act on decisions</li> <li>Competent administrative and IT skills (to be able to produce reports and other communications)</li></ul>Desirable <ul> <li>Knowledge of current benefit systems</li> <li>Knowledge of Housing regulations</li> <li>Experience of working in challenging environments with the ability to plan, prioritise, organise tasks to achieve results </li> <li>Experience of working within a care &amp; support environment</li></ul>About Us Riverside is one of the UK's leading not-for-profit social housing and regeneration organisations, owning or managing around 75,000 homes from Irvine to Kent. We are a leading provider of supported housing services, particularly for those affected by homelessness, and our track record of transforming lives and revitalising neighbourhoods dates back over 90 years. We have plans to build over 15,000 affordable homes over the next decade. Our Values and Behaviours Creating an Inclusive Environment

Housing Officer

Job Description Homeless Outreach Support Worker Location: Guildford HOST Salary £25,965.41 per annum, (£27,112.48 per annum is achieved after 18 months successful performance in the role) Apply by 06/06/2025 Introduction This is a brilliant and unique opportunity to join our very dynamic and enthusiastic Homeless Outreach Support Team (HOST) in Guildford. Together, we will be able to transform the lives of people who has been affected by the trauma of homelessness in this area. So, we are looking for a person who needs to be resilient, empathetic and with positive attitude to support people to move away from homelessness and settle into the community. What will you do? Our aim is having tailored Support in place for vulnerable people who has been suffering from or at Risk of Homelessness using the Trauma Informed Care principles through the Psychologically Informed Environment model. The Homeless Outreach Worker post holder will be responsible for the delivery of a knowledgeable, creative, and highly personalised support service to people who are rough sleeping or at risk of rough sleeping. You will work flexibly, on your own and as part of the team to support each client, negotiating solutions to access suitable housing and offering opportunities to engage with a range of other services to promote good health and wellbeing and reduce the risk of future homelessness. Riverside are looking to recruit for this post a full time Outreach Worker in Guildford working 37.5 hours per week. Working hours Mon to Fri, shifts are during business core hours of 7am - 6pm with occasional early outreach. Working Pattern: as per rota You will work through challenging barriers, but you will be rewarding when you are knowing that your support is making a difference in people's lives by transforming them into more resilient and independent lives. Job responsibilities <ul> <li>You'll be working from one of our supported services and you'll support a number of different people. </li> <li>Provide a housing related support service to clients who are homeless and are in need of temporary accommodation.</li> <li>Attend meetings within the local partnership focussed on problem solving and information sharing.</li> <li>Feeding back relevant information to the team related to the support of our customers</li> <li>Ensuring the delivery of individual personalised support packages, reflective of different client needs, including culture and diversity issues.</li> <li>Undertake assertive outreach, visiting known sleep sites, searching for new rough sleepers in response to reports and carrying out regular early morning/late evening checks to maintain an overview of the current rough sleeping situation in Guildford.</li></ul>(This involves walking up hills, flights of stairs and occasionally rough terrain) <ul> <li>Take steps to form positive and supportive relationships with clients from first point of contact, adapting your approach as necessary to maintain good relations for the duration of their time with the service. </li> <li>Carry out assessments of need with sensitivity, asking questions to clarify understanding and listening carefully to find out what is important to your clients. </li> <li>Work with clients to agree next steps and develop a plan to support the client to find the accommodation and other help. The ability to have open and frank discussions with people and manage expectations is essential. </li> <li>Make referrals to a wide range of specialist services e.g. mental health, substance misuse, housing etc. to address the wider needs of the client and do what is needed to help clients maintain engagement. E.g. texting reminders, attending appointments, discussing concerns.</li> <li>Providing ongoing practical help, advice, information, support and encouragement to clients throughout their involvement with the service, keeping in daily contact (or as otherwise agreed) to update on progress.</li> <li>You'll support our customers in a variety of ways. For example, linking them in with employability coaches and other support agencies, helping them manage their money, signing up for benefits or to move on to a more permanent home.</li> <li>It'll be your job to help boost their confidence and support them on their journey as they rebuild their lives.</li> <li>Through all of this you'll need to keep records of everything, so there is some admin to do. </li></ul>As a minimum requirement you'll need: • An understanding of the challenges, traumas and barriers faced by people at risk of homelessness. • An understanding diverse customers group and vulnerable individual with complex needs. • Team player with a caring, empathetic, flexible approach and a resilient, can-do attitude. • Excellent time management with the ability to prioritise on a daily basis to do your work effectively. • Effective communication skills • The ability to demonstrate initiative and the confidence to make and act on decisions. • Competent administrative and IT skills and ability to produce reports and other communications. Ideally you'll also have: • An understanding of supporting vulnerable people • Knowledge of Psychological or Trauma Informed approaches to support. • Experience of working in challenging environments with the ability to plan, prioritise and organise tasks to achieve results. • Knowledge of current benefit systems particularly Universal Credit. • Knowledge of processes involve in accessing Rent deposit accommodation and Private rent. • Clean driving licence and access to their own car Does this describe you? You demonstrate an optimistic, flexible and non-judgemental approach and have excellent verbal and written communication skills with individuals from a variety of different backgrounds. You have an understanding of the barriers faced by vulnerable customer groups and experience working with individuals with complex needs as well as from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds. You are experienced in delivering structured support and risk management in a supported environment. You are not only able to work independently and use own initiative but within a multi-disciplinary team. You are proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programmes and comfortable with learning additional company specific systems where required. While by no means compulsory, it would be to your advantage if you have knowledge of the current benefit systems, housing regulations and how these impact locally as well as Trauma Informed Care with psychologically informed approaches to support our customers. Click on the job description linked below to see a full list of our essential requirements. What's in it for you? In return for your hard work and dedication, we offer you: • Access to ongoing personal career development opportunities through Learning Zone • Pension Scheme • Eye tests, glasses and lenses • Riverside Rewards scheme and app, providing valuable access to discounted benefits including high street and online savings • 25 days holiday per year Who are Riverside? We are one of the UK's leading social housing and regeneration organisations. We are a group of not-for-profit and commercial companies with a charitable housing association at our core. Operating across 150+ local authorities in England and Scotland and housing 90,000+ people, we are fully committed to improving the lives of thousands of individuals and families. We seek to transform lives and revitalise neighbourhoods. Is Riverside for you? We want you to feel empowered and that your voice is truly heard. Being a company focused on people, we treat our customers with this same respect. We trust you to protect our customers, our people and our business and we see outstanding worth in those with the courage to take responsibility, innovate and find solutions. Your focus on performance and ambition is rewarded with development opportunities. With Riverside, you can achieve. If you're thinking of joining us as a Support Worker, we'd love to hear from you. We encourage applicants from all sections of the community so that we can truly reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Please Note: Riverside are putting in measures to protect candidates and our colleagues from Covid-19. Whilst we are still continuing to recruit for this position and other roles in the organisation we will be implementing virtual interviews. About Us Riverside is one of the UK's leading not-for-profit social housing and regeneration organisations, owning or managing around 75,000 homes from Irvine to Kent. We are a leading provider of supported housing services, particularly for those affected by homelessness, and our track record of transforming lives and revitalising neighbourhoods dates back over 90 years. We have plans to build over 15,000 affordable homes over the next decade. Our Values and Behaviours Creating an Inclusive Environment

Homeless Outreach Support Worker

The role We are currently seeking 2 x experienced Service Charge Officer to join our Service Charge team. As a Service Charge Officer you will report to a Service Charge Manager, you are responsible for delivering a high-quality service to service charge payers and other stakeholders. You will work collaboratively with colleagues and teams across Southern Housing to support and contribute to the transformation of our Service Charge delivery Please note this job is based out of our Croydon office and you will be expected to work 3 days in the office. What you'll do <ul> <li>Accurately calculating, constructing, and issuing all estimated and actualised service charges ensuring compliance with legal deadlines, contractual agreements, policies, and procedures enabling full recoverability of costs, focusing on complex cases</li> <li>Delivering a customer-centric, expert service for service charge payers, dealing with residents directly to resolve complex customer queries and working with internal colleagues to ensure the resolution of complaints, disputes, and dissatisfaction.</li> <li>Supporting the building and embedding of the systems and processes required to support the transformation of Service Charge delivery.</li> <li>Working proactively with the managers to help with integration and management of two legacy systems and stock, and help create standardised best practice and processes</li> <li>Reviewing and maintaining procedures to facilitate full recovery of service chargeable expenditure.</li> <li>Maintaining strong business partnering relationships with key budget holders and service managers, to develop scheme knowledge and enable the accurate allocation and consistent setting of service charges</li></ul>What you need <ul> <li>Experienced in service charge analysis, with a robust understanding of residential and commercial service charge management, including current legislative requirements and sector best practice</li> <li>Strong organisational skills, able to control and deliver a range of tasks to meet deadlines</li> <li>Experience of working with councillors, the wider community, and other external partners</li> <li>Excellent communication skills (written and oral)</li> <li>Excellent financial and numerical skills</li></ul>"We appreciate the effort and authenticity that candidates bring to our recruitment process. To ensure fairness and a true reflection of each applicant's qualifications, we kindly request that all submissions be personally written and not generated by artificial intelligence (AI). Applications that are identified as AI-generated may not be considered. Thank you for understanding and for sharing your unique experiences with us." Applying for roles with us About us At Southern Housing, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own!We also understand the difference that safe, secure, and affordable homes can make to people's lives. A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work. Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too. What's in it for you Pension Life assurance Healthcare cash plan Eyecare &amp; dental Birthday leave Retailers discounts Cycle to work Buy &amp; sell annual leave Season ticket loan In-house academy &amp; career development Flexible working Inclusion &amp; Diversity We work hard to create a diverse and inclusive culture and environment where people are respected for who they are. Encouraging inclusion is not just about protected characteristics, it's about celebrating differences of thought, opinion, experience and perspective of each individual. We're all different in our own way and we want our colleagues to feel comfortable, that they belong, and are safe to be themselves at work, without fear of being judged or excluded, but valued for their contribution to our One Team approach.

Service Charge Officer

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

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