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Are you passionate about making a positive impact on resident's lives? Do you have excellent communication and problem-solving skills? We are looking for a Housing Options Officer to help provide an effective and proactive homeless prevention and relief service, ensuring outstanding customer service and service delivery standards are achieved and providing a critical source of support for local people seeking help with their housing needs. The Role You will work as part of the wider Housing Services service area. This role is responsible for providing comprehensive housing information, advice, and assistance to the public in order to prevent or delay homelessness and to promote local housing options. You will also assess homeless applications advising applicants of their options and ensure they receive appropriate information and, where necessary, are signposted to other useful sources of help. Who we're looking for: <ul><li>Experience in Housing options within a local authority or Registered Provider setting. </li><li>Experience of housing advice and casework. </li><li>Experience of working with external agencies to deliver successful outcomes.</li><li>Ability to deal with complex cases through multi-agency working. </li><li>People skills with the ability to communicate well with customers, Councillors, and external agencies. </li><li>Able to interpret policy, procedures, and strategies in relation to Housing Needs. </li><li>Self-sufficient in the use of databases and MS Office products and the use of CRM (Customer Relationship Management Systems. </li><li>Able to write accurate and clear correspondence and reports. </li><li>Able to plan and prioritise when under pressure. </li><li>Ability and commitment to working with individuals and groups to problem solve and achieve positive service outcomes. </li><li>Able to innovate by both conceiving and implementing new services or improvements to existing services. </li><li>Pragmatic, creative, and flexible approach to problem solving and committed to taking initiative and achieving practical solutions. </li><li>An understanding of local government services and functions and the major issues facing local government.</li><li>Experience of working with Elected Members and of dealing with politically sensitive issues.</li></ul>What we offer When you join us your expertise, skills and experience will be valued, and your career development will be our priority. We are committed to creating a collaborative and innovative environment which empowers you to thrive. You will be part of a friendly, supportive One Team culture with the chance to make a real difference. We believe in balancing hard work with fun. Our active social team organises two to three events a year, ranging from Staff Awards, quiz nights to rounders in the park, helping the workplace to be productive and enjoyable. We use Viva Engage to keep you connected and engaged and we hold regular face to face meetings, such as Chief Executive briefings to keep you in the loop. We are conveniently located close to Oxted Station and have some on-site parking. In addition to the stated pay, we offer membership and contributions towards the Local Government Pension Scheme, flexible working (giving you the opportunity to work from home for up to three days a week), flexi-time, payment of a relevant professional subscription and access to a discounted health scheme. Please visit our website for more information about working for us <a href="http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/jobs" target="_blank">www.tandridge.gov.uk/jobs</a> and download our Working for Tandridge guide. Diversity statement At Tandridge District Council, we pride ourselves on maintaining an inclusive workplace, ensuring equality, fairness, and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do, and good practice is embedded in the Council's culture and services. We welcome applications from all sectors of our community, including BAME, LGBTQ+ and all groups protected under the Equality Act. Tandridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Want to know more? If this sounds like your kind of challenge and you want to be part of our friendly and supportive team, we would love to hear from you. If you would like to find out more, please read our role profile and specification, or for an informal discussion about the role, please e-mail David Wilcox at <a href="mailto:dwilcox@tandridge.gov.uk" target="_blank">dwilcox@tandridge.gov.uk</a> Local Government Reorganisation Surrey is part of the government's plans for local government reorganisation. This means the current two tier system, where services are split between Surrey County Council and district and borough councils like Tandridge, will be replaced with larger councils, which handle all local services. Although this may lead to some uncertainty for anyone considering a role with us, we need to continue to provide services. When local government is reorganised, most staff will transfer to the new council on their current terms and conditions. Being part of a larger organisation may offer additional opportunities for career development and variety. The majority of the roles we currently have will still be needed whether that is for planning, housing, recycling and waste, finance, IT, HR etc. Find out more about what local government reorganisation means for us. Salary range <ul><li>£30,000 - £35,000 per year</li></ul>

Housing Options Officer

Salary Range: £28,810 - £30,000 gross per annum, car allowance and a fuel card are provided on top Contract type: Full-time Location: Hersham and surrounding areas We are seeking an enthusiastic, proactive, and experienced Resident Liaison Officer with excellent communication and customer service skills. You will be the primary point of contact between the project team and residents, leading resident liaison work and ensuring minimal disruption, successful access arrangements, and a smooth refurbishment process for residents. Your responsibilities will include: <ul><li>Communicate with residents to organise property visits</li><li>Regularly visit residents' homes to conduct property surveys and establish what type of refurbishment work needs to be done</li><li>Be the bridge that minimises disruptions and ensures projects proceed seamlessly, generating resident satisfaction and loyalty</li><li>Collaborate with the site team to ensure that the refurbishment work required gets done based on the agreed timelines</li><li>Handle complaints patiently and efficiently </li><li>Keep project trackers updated in line with the program of works </li></ul>Do you have what it takes? <ul><li>Driving licence and access to your own vehicle (essential)</li><li>A customer-focused mindset</li><li>Comfortable using Microsoft Office and IT systems</li><li>Strong problem-solving and complaint-handling skills</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication</li><li>Reliable, punctual, and well-organised</li><li>Able to prioritise, multitask, and adapt to changing deadlines</li></ul>Desirable qualifications but not essential: <ul><li>Health &amp; Safety Awareness</li><li>First Aid qualification</li></ul>Why work with us? Here are some of the brilliant benefits you could get as a Resident Liaison Officer: <ul><li>23 days of holiday per year, excluding Bank Holidays (+ get more days with length of service)</li><li>Up to £2,000 reward for successful recommendationsas part of our referral scheme</li><li>Significant savings on daily shopping through our benefits portal</li><li>A welcoming office, snacks, beverages, friendly colleagues and team socials throughout the year</li><li>A supportive culture and a great team with exceptional talent and experience</li><li>Trained Mental Health First Aiders support</li><li>Annual training budget so you can focus on your personal and professional development and much more...</li></ul>About us: At PiLON, we're more than just a business. We are a trusted name in construction, known for our reliability and dedication to the quality of work. Specialising in planned maintenance and refurbishments within the social housing sector, we're excited to welcome you to our rapidly growing team. Apply today for an opportunity to create lasting legacies together! Our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. Taking our commitment to diversity seriously, we are proud members of the Black Professionals in Construction Network, a leading organisation focused on promoting inclusion in the built environment sector. If you are driven, reliable, and aspire to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you. In return, you can expect support in achieving both your personal and career aspirations, as you'll work with a team that has a strong sense of motivation and pride in what we deliver.

Resident Liaison Officer

£35,249.00 per annum + £3,715 car allowance Part of the Stonewater Group, Mount Green Housing Association meets people's housing needs across Surrey and North Sussex through the delivery of a local service to its residents. We are recruiting for two Neighbourhood Officers; one to manage properties in Guildford and one to manage properties in Leatherhead. As Neighbourhood Officer, you will provide a high-quality resident-focused neighbourhood and tenancy management service to residents, ensuring that terms and conditions of tenancy are maintained, and landlord obligations fulfilled. You'll be the focal point for all residents within the area that you manage, ensuring residents understand and comply with their tenancy conditions/lease and carry out intervention and enforcement actions where appropriate. This includes dealing with hoarding/property neglect, unauthorised alterations, access issues, tenancy fraud/non occupancy and overcrowding. Organising resident participation activities in conjunction with the Resident Involvement Officer, you'll deliver excellent and inclusive resident engagement and use the most appropriate methods to engage. You'll listen to residents' views, consult with, inform and involve them in the management of their homes and the areas where they live to develop meaningful, respectful, and collaborative relationships. You'll effectively manage complaints, so residents feel heard, issues are resolved, our service improves, and we provide a first-time fix where possible. You'll develop robust partnerships with LA's and other statutory and 3rd party agencies to ensure the needs of residents are fulfilled and that neighbourhood and community issues are managed collaboratively. You'll identify and support initiatives to reduce ASB and carry out settling in visits and Tenancy Review visits as required. What we're looking for <ul> <li>Experience working in a public sector or commercial setting, managing neighbourhoods, tenancies and communities and undertaking enforcement actions.</li> <li>Experience of leading, involving residents and managing an estate or neighbourhood.</li> <li>Experience engaging with residents, offering creative solutions and ensuring residents' voices are heard.</li> <li>An excellent communicator (verbal and written).</li> <li>A self-motivated team player with a strong sense of integrity.</li> <li>Someone who is able to foster effective relationships, internally and externally and be passionate about service delivery.</li> <li>Someone who can use initiative, problem solve and respond proactively to issues and concerns.</li> <li>Someone who is IT literate, in particular Office 365 and housing management software with the ability to analyse data.</li> <li>Has knowledge of housing and associated legislation including health and safety and welfare reform.</li> <li>Experience of working with a diverse customer base and addressing individual needs.</li> <li>Experience of dealing with complaints and finding innovative solutions.</li> <li>Experience managing low-level and complex ASB cases.</li> <li>Experience of Investigating and recovering properties subject to tenancy fraud.</li> </ul>Appointment to this role will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check, satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work document. JD - Neighbourhood Officer.pdf Are you ready to #DiscoverMountGreen? We are a Disability Confident Employer and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader, which allows us to record and report on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace to better support our colleagues. We have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. We are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and working towards accreditation our Menopause Friendly accreditation. We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date. Department Housing &amp; Tenancy Management Role Neighbourhood Officer Locations Guildford, Leatherhead Yearly salary £35,249 Employment type Full-time Car allowance included Yes Hours per week 37.5 Expiry date 02 December, 2025

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