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Supported Exempt Housing Officer Fixed Term Contract/ Secondment - 6 months with possible extension to 12 months Grade 4 - £33,366 - £40,476 Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review Working 36.5 hours per week Since 2020, Birmingham City Council been raising standards within the supported exempt housing sector. Through grant funding and a unique multi-disciplinary partnership approach, we effectively respond to complex neighbourhood concerns, improving property conditions, tackling anti-social behaviour, assessing support standards, and addressing planning breaches. To date we have saved £8.4m in what would have been overpaid enhanced housing benefit. With further Supported Housing Improvement Programme (SHIP) funding secured through to March 2026, we are now recruiting for a number of exciting secondment opportunities About the Role: We're looking for passionate, motivated professionals with experience in inspecting houses in multiple occupation with a strong understanding of housing standards. Experience with the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) is a distinct advantage, however, if you're a fast learner with the drive to develop new skills, we'd love to hear from you. This is a dynamic, people-focused role that involves working closely with landlords, support providers, and other professionals to drive up housing standards and improve service provision for vulnerable adults. You'll need a good understanding of the support worker role and strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to influence change effectively. What We're Looking For: <ul><li>Experience in inspecting property standards</li> <li>Knowledge of or exposure to HHSRS (training can be provided)</li> <li>Understanding of the supported housing sector</li> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li> <li>Confidence in handling enquiries from elected members and the public</li> <li>Strong problem-solving ability and a focus on achieving results</li> <li>Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced team</li> <li>Access to a vehicle for which car mileage will be payable</li> </ul>What We Offer: <ul><li>A unique opportunity to be part of a nationally recognised improvement programme</li> <li>Flexible working, including the ability to work from home with some office attendance</li> <li>A chance to make a tangible difference to housing standards and community wellbeing</li> </ul>If you're detail-oriented, results-driven, and passionate about improving housing conditions in Birmingham, we want to hear from you. Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached. Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application. We are dedicated to supporting internal mobility and the development of our people. As such, applications from internal employees and those under S118 will be given priority and reviewed before external applications are considered. For any informal enquires please contact: Collette Campbell via email on We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with , before any employment offer can be confirmed. We strive to advertise all roles for a minimum of two weeks. However, due to high application volumes vacancies may close earlier than the stated deadline. We encourage you to submit your application without delay to ensure consideration.

Supported Exempt Housing Officer

Job Description Supported Exempt Housing Officer Fixed Term Contract/ Secondment - 6 months with possible extension to 12 months Grade 4 - £33,366 - £40,476 Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review Working 36.5 hours per week Since 2020, Birmingham City Council been raising standards within the supported exempt housing sector. Through grant funding and a unique multi-disciplinary partnership approach, we effectively respond to complex neighbourhood concerns, improving property conditions, tackling anti-social behaviour, assessing support standards, and addressing planning breaches. To date we have saved £8.4m in what would have been overpaid enhanced housing benefit. With further Supported Housing Improvement Programme (SHIP) funding secured through to March 2026, we are now recruiting for a number of exciting secondment opportunities About the Role: We're looking for passionate, motivated professionals with experience in inspecting houses in multiple occupation with a strong understanding of housing standards. Experience with the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) is a distinct advantage, however, if you're a fast learner with the drive to develop new skills, we'd love to hear from you. This is a dynamic, people-focused role that involves working closely with landlords, support providers, and other professionals to drive up housing standards and improve service provision for vulnerable adults. You'll need a good understanding of the support worker role and strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to influence change effectively. What We're Looking For: <ul> <li>Experience in inspecting property standards</li> <li>Knowledge of or exposure to HHSRS (training can be provided)</li> <li>Understanding of the supported housing sector</li> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li> <li>Confidence in handling enquiries from elected members and the public</li> <li>Strong problem-solving ability and a focus on achieving results</li> <li>Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced team</li> <li>Access to a vehicle for which car mileage will be payable</li></ul>What We Offer: <ul> <li>A unique opportunity to be part of a nationally recognised improvement programme</li> <li>Flexible working, including the ability to work from home with some office attendance</li> <li>A chance to make a tangible difference to housing standards and community wellbeing</li></ul>If you're detail-oriented, results-driven, and passionate about improving housing conditions in Birmingham, we want to hear from you. Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached. Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application. We are dedicated to supporting internal mobility and the development of our people. As such, applications from internal employees and those under S118 will be given priority and reviewed before external applications are considered. For any informal enquires please contact: Collette Campbell via email on <a href="mailto:Collette.Campbell@birmingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Collette.Campbell@birmingham.gov.uk</a> We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Job Description and Person Specification We strive to advertise all roles for a minimum of two weeks. However, due to high application volumes vacancies may close earlier than the stated deadline. We encourage you to submit your application without delay to ensure consideration. About Us We are a disability confident employer and we encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. We also welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) may need to apply for a visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and may require a Certificate of Sponsorship from Birmingham City Council for a skilled worker visa (if the job is eligible).

Job Description Job Title: Housing Officer Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £33,487.46 (£36,850.85 is achieved after 12 months successful performance in the role) Working Hours: 35 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday to Friday/ Hybrid Location:Leicester 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 The principal frontline worker will maximise the economic viability, social sustainability and self-sufficiency of the tenancies in their patch through targeted support, services and action, establishing and maintaining strong relationships with customers, acting as an 'Account Manager', advocating for the customer to ensure that other teams are providing services to the expected level. Delivered through flexible, self-led and resourceful processes that enables the front line worker to put customer first. About you We are looking for someone who: <ul> <li>Has a proven track record of delivering a high-quality customer service function, preferably in the housing sector. </li> <li>Is an effective stakeholder management, both internally and external to the organisation. </li> <li>Is customer focused with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to work at all levels within the business. </li> <li>Has excellent attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure, deliver to strict deadlines and manage conflicting priorities. .</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 <ul> <li>Pro-actively manage, maintain and improve designated social housing neighbourhoods, dealing with all aspects of tenancy conditions, including service failures, creating, promoting and adopting a culture of customer care in accordance with agreed processes, standards, timescales and targets.</li> <li> Accountable for maximising and increasing income collection, working in partnership with Shared Service colleagues to ensure good payment practices are established from tenancy start, support customers with benefit claims, signposting for advice and carrying out home visits during arrears pursuance process. </li> <li>Represent the Group in Court for all cases brought against customers in your designated area, ensuring cases are progressed effectively and efficiently and relevant stakeholders are kept up to date with developments and outcomes. </li> <li>As an "Account Manager" for the customer and property, be responsible for identifying issues which can be resolved with early intervention, be responsible for liaising with internal &amp; external stakeholders to ensure services and actions are effective and efficient to build lasting, satisfactory and sustainable tenancies. </li> <li>Accountable for 'patch profitability', minimising void rent loss, identify cash leakage, working in partnership with Shared Service colleagues to carry out inspections, property viewings and managing tenancy signups and new tenancy visits. </li> <li>Manage a delegated discretionary budget, making decisions regarding the allocation of your budget, ensuring Group financial controls are adhered to robustly and effectively. </li> <li>Provide quality assurance for all communal areas in your patch, escalating contracted service failures to the relevant contract owner for resolution, and resolving other issues using the relevant procedure.</li></ul>Other Information <ul> <li>You will undertake regular training to enable you to deliver your role safely.</li> <li>From time to time you may be required to undertake additional duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature, in consultation with your Line Manager.</li> <li>Commission, direct and influence other teams as appropriate to resolve low level anti-social behaviour issues, hate crimes, domestic abuse and issues impacting community cohesion, escalating complex cases to the Community Safety Team as appropriate. </li> <li>Maximise the use of mobile technology to ensure the provision of an efficient and proactive customer service to customers. </li> <li>Champion and promote usage of the online self-service facility, to contribute to ongoing financial efficiencies across the Group by reducing the demand on front line resources. </li> <li>Work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders to deliver customer involvement objectives and stakeholder management within a specified area, attending community meetings where relevant to the Group and its customers. </li> <li>Build effective and strong relationships with customers, identify customer's needs and aspirations, provide targeted support and use of customer intelligence to drive tenancy sustainability. </li> <li>Provide clear, supportive and accurate social housing advice to customers, colleagues and other stakeholders, including signposting where appropriate, to ensure awareness of the service and the effective progression and resolution of cases. </li> <li>Act as an advocate for customers, both internally and externally where appropriate to ensure their expectations are maintained and they are receiving the appropriate levels of service. </li> <li>Work with customers to minimise and resolve issues and complaints, liaising with the Customer Complaints Team to resolve escalated complaints as required.</li> <li> Promote opportunities for customers to engage with and be involved in key decision making through our customer involvement function, to ensure the delivery of a service that meets their needs. </li> <li>Work with regional colleagues, providing local intelligence on neighbourhood level issues to contribute to the regional planning process. </li> <li>Ensure internal business processes are followed in line with the Group's policy, procedures and statutory requirements. </li> <li>Maintain accurate records using appropriate systems, ensuring the integrity and quality of Social Housing service data, to enable regular analysis to be carried out and reporting to be completed as required. </li> <li>Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and procedures.</li> <li>Accountable for organising your own work, priorities and objectives to meet the organisational goals, with the focus being "self-led" with customers need and requirements at the forefront to improve the areas for which you are responsible for. </li> <li>Respond flexibly to any necessary changes in work priorities and undertake other duties when required to support the effective operation of the service. </li> <li>Build relationships with local stakeholders in order to foster partnership working to deliver shared neighbourhood improvement. </li> <li>Ensure that all data protection requirements are met in accordance with the Group's policy, procedures and statutory requirements. </li> <li>Ensure that health and safety requirements are met in accordance with the Group's policy, procedures and statutory requirements.</li></ul>Person specification Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential <ul> <li>Proven track record of delivering a high quality customer service function, preferably in the housing sector. </li> <li>Effective stakeholder management, both internally and external to the organisation. </li> <li>Customer focused with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to work at all levels within the business. </li> <li>Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure, deliver to strict deadlines and manage conflicting priorities. </li> <li>Proven track record of successfully solving difficult problems. </li> <li>Proven track record of demonstrating initiative to proven activities. </li> <li>Ability to remain calm in a pressurised environment. </li> <li>Proficient use of a range of IT packages including Microsoft Office. </li> <li>Excellent team player who can work flexibly to meet business requirements.</li></ul>Desirable <ul> <li>Experience of agile/flexible working. </li> <li>Experience of forecasting and managing a budget.</li> <li>Experience of setting work priorities and arrangements, being self-led and working with minimal supervision.</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 ways of working Commitment to Diversity

Housing Officer

Job Description Job Title: Housing Officer Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract - to end 1st February 2026 Salary: £25,965.41 Per annum Working Hours: Full Time - 37.5 Hours Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm Location: Rough Sleeping Accommodation Programme, Liverpool 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. 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 be considered 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 ways of working Commitment to Diversity

Julian House is a charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. We run several projects and every year we help thousands of people out of homelessness, into employment, away from domestic abuse, and more. If you'd like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we're looking for! Job Role: Housing Officer (CAS3) Salary: £28,366 per year Hours: full-time 37.5 hours per week Contract type: Permanent Location: Given the distribution of service users, a candidate based in Somerset is preferred. However, the role will still involve travel across all areas covered by the scheme (Bath, North Somerset and Somerset) Additional information: <ul><li>On-call (1 in 4 weeks), £100/week when on-call</li><li>Large amounts of travel will be a key requirement for this role.</li></ul>The Role: Working within a new and exciting service to provide temporary accommodation and support to those leaving prison who would otherwise be homeless. The role will involve managing a caseload of clients across properties in Bath, North Somerset and Somerset. Engaging with people on probation who have left prison, to support them to access and manage their temporary accommodation and move-on successfully. Responsibilities include: <ul><li>Induct new clients into their accommodation and the service, setting clear expectations.</li><li>Any other tasks and activities that reasonably related to managing the properties and supporting the clients</li><li>Pro-actively identify and resolve all property related issues efficiently, in conjunction with the property manager and/or the maintenance and facilities team.</li><li>Performing all necessary functions to manage property check-ins and check-outs, including preparing accommodation for occupation, to prescribed timescales.</li></ul>Qualifications / Requirements: <ul><li>A valid UK driving license and access to own vehicle - business insurance will be required for roles involving travel to work</li><li>Able to work alone unsupervised.</li><li>Experience in the supported housing sector, ideally having worked with people on probation.</li><li>Willingness to work flexibly until 8pm, as needed, to support new arrivals into properties.</li></ul>There are many great reasons to join our team! <ul><li>Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators</li><li>Wellbeing related support and advice and up to 6 free counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment. Plus bank holidays</li><li>30% staff discount at Julian House charity shops</li><li>20% staff discount at Julian House bike workshops</li><li>A generous and competitive pension scheme</li><li>Instant access to healthcare professionals and discounts on a variety of health treatments through our Simply Health Scheme</li><li>A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted</li><li>6 weekly Reflective Practice sessions from objective, external facilitators</li><li>For all the fantastic and valuable work you'll be doing makes you eligible for the Blue Light Card which offers amazing discounts on thousands of brands</li></ul>Our Ethos As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion &amp; Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter. If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. We accept CVs and applications in all formats. DBS Checks We welcome applications from people with lived experience. All applicants working with our clients will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from becoming an employee, the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role. If you would like to discuss any convictions you may have, please contact the person named in the advert. All information will be dealt with according to our Data Protection Policy. Get in touch If you have any questions about this role, please get in touch with the Team on <a href="mailto:recruitment@julianhouse.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@julianhouse.org.uk</a>. We look forward to speaking with you soon! Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies once the perfect candidate has been found. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible so that you don't miss out!

Housing Officer (CAS3)

Sanctuary manages rented and shared ownership homes and supports community initiatives for thousands of customers across England. Our staff help make a real difference to the quality of people's lives. Housing Officer - Part Time Plymouth - Covering Plymouth and Cornwall £13,593 per year 15.5 hours per week - Monday - Wednesday Temporary position for up to 12 months We have an opportunity for a Housing Officer to join our Housing Operations team, based in Plymouth. The ideal candidate will be ambitious and looking for an opportunity to learn and grow within the organisation. You will be joining an experienced team with a wealth of knowledge and willingness to support progress. The role of Housing Officerwill include: <ul> <li>Visiting our schemes and customer's homes to carry out face to face transactional tasks</li> <li>Effective management of Anti-Social Behaviour cases</li> <li>Collaboration with colleagues in Property Services and Lettings to ensure the effective allocation of void properties</li> <li>Managing customer expectations about repairs and escalating any property maintenance issues affecting customer welfare via appropriate channels</li> <li>Managing complaints about service delivery</li> <li>Working with colleagues in other service areas to help the organisation meet its compliance obligations (Fire safety, water hygiene, gas safety and data protection)</li> <li>General advice on all aspects of tenancy to enable sustainability</li> <li>Working with a range of external agencies to resolve a range of issues affecting customer welfare including Domestic Abuse, Anti-Social Behaviour and Safeguarding</li> <li>Working with administrative colleagues to complete a range of tenancy management processes including tenancy conversions, permissions, mutual exchanges, successions and service charges</li> <li>Enforcement of tenancy breaches</li></ul>Skills and experiences: <ul> <li>Proven history and experience with front line customer service</li> <li>Excellent communication skills both verbal and written</li> <li>Proficient user of Microsoft packages including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams</li> <li>Knowledge of internal systems such as SAP and React is desirable</li> <li>Travel is a requirement of the role, therefore a full valid driving license is essential</li></ul>Why work for us? Sanctuary Housing is one of the UK's leading social landlords, providing around 70,000 homes across England. We give our residents good quality, affordable homes in communities that they can be proud of. As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we reinvest any surplus we make back into the local communities we serve. Our Benefits As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering: <ul> <li>25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays (pro rata)</li> <li>A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary</li> <li>Life Assurance</li> <li>Employee Advice Service including counselling</li> <li>Cycle to Work scheme</li> <li>Voluntary health plans </li> <li>Employee discounts </li> <li>Wellbeing support and tools</li> <li>Employee recognition scheme</li> <li>Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues</li> <li>£13,593 per annum </li></ul>The full time equivalent salary for this role is £32,887 based on 37.5 hours per week View the job profile (if the link is unavailable please visit the Sanctuary careers website) Closing Date: 26 May 2025 If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you - <a href="mailto:housing.recruitment@sanctuary.co.uk" target="_blank">housing.recruitment@sanctuary.co.uk</a> We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application. View more detail about what it's like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at - <a href="http://www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team" target="_blank">www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team</a> Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers' needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary's commitment to our Disability Confident employer status. Building Equality and Diversity Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working. A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Housing Services Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.

Role: Housing Officer Salary: £34,285 Type: Permanent, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday Location: Staines DBS Level: Enhanced We're not just looking for experience at A2Dominion we're looking for the right person. Someone who treats customers with respect, takes pride in their work, and rolls up their sleeves to get things done. At A2Dominion, our Retirement Living schemes are home to people who value their independence but benefit from a little extra support. You'll be the face of that support - building trust, solving problems, and making a real difference in people's everyday lives. What you'll be doing: <ul><li>Taking ownership of lettings, voids and tenancy management with care and attention.</li><li>Working with local services to make sure residents get the right support, at the right time.</li><li>Handling anti-social behaviour confidently and fairly, always acting with integrity.</li><li>Keeping systems up to date and following through on actions - because detail matters.</li><li>Listening to residents and responding quickly to issues - never walking past a problem.</li><li>Supporting inspections, audits and service charge processes - helping keep our schemes safe, well-run and compliant.</li><li>Representing A2Dominion at meetings, forums and even court when required.</li></ul>What matters most: <ul><li>You're respectful, reliable and act with empathy - especially when things are tough.</li><li>You're solutions-focused and take ownership - no passing the buck.</li><li>You stay calm under pressure and bring a positive, can-do attitude.</li><li>You care about doing a job properly and making a difference - not just meeting KPIs.</li></ul>You'll also need: <ul><li>Maths and English GCSEs (A*-C or equivalent).</li><li>Some experience in a housing or customer-facing role.</li><li>Confidence using IT systems and keeping accurate records.</li></ul>Why A2Dominion? A2Dominion is a purpose-driven housing association with a strong social mission. We provide safe, high-quality homes and services to thousands of customers across London and the Southeast. At A2Dominion, we value fresh ideas and diverse perspectives. Whether you're experienced or looking to take the next step, you'll find a supportive, inclusive team ready to help you thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage anyone excited by the role - even if you don't meet 100% of the criteria - to apply or chat with our Resourcing Team at <a href="mailto:resourcing@a2dominion.co.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@a2dominion.co.uk</a>. Inclusive &amp; Supportive Culture We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process. At A2Dominion, we embrace diversity and inclusivity - everyone belongs here. Closing date for this role is 30th May 2025, we reserve the right to close this role early upon appointment of a successful candidate.

Housing Officer (C&S)

The vacancy Housing Officer (Midlands Rural Housing) (12 months Fixed Term Contract to cover Maternity Leave) Hours: 35 Hours (Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm with 1 hour for lunch each day) Salary - £30,294 - £33,660 per annum Based: Home based - office building located in Coalville, Leicestershire (Patch area - Stratford District and Warwickshire) About us Midlands Rural Housing works to promote and provide affordable housing in the Midlands. We are one of the leading providers of rural housing services in the UK, working to create sustainable, affordable homes so that diverse rural communities can not only survive but thrive. We are a group of highly experienced housing professionals who collaborate with government organisations, developers, architects, builders, parish councils, local authorities, and housing providers to enable access to excellent affordable homes in the Midlands. Midlands Rural Housing is part of emh which includes emh care &amp; support, emh homes and emh sharpes gardening services. Our vision is to be the best social housing and care business in the country, leading the market as service provider and employer. The role Responsible for the provision of an efficient, effective and high-quality customer focused Housing Management service to the Rural Housing Associations (RHAs) and Midlands Rural Housing (MRH) whose geographical areas include Warwickshire, Northamptonshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire. The role will mainly be providing a housing management service to our residents in Stratford District, Warwickshire, although occasionally cover may be required in other areas. To deliver a generic housing service to tenants and leaseholders that focusses on regular contact, speedy intervention on issues, and making a difference to our customers and communities. The ideal candidate <ul> <li>A good track record in delivering customer centred and effective services.</li> <li>Detailed operational knowledge and understanding of housing law, housing and leasehold management, income management and ASB practice management.</li> <li>Experience and evidence of good partnership working and outcomes.</li> <li>Track record in delivering high performance and meeting set targets.</li> <li>A good standard of numeracy and figures, and able to prepare and interpret information and data accurately and judge, assess and act accordingly.</li></ul>For further information about the role, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. Our Values Our Values are important to us and we're looking for people who can help live our Values of Integrity, Diversity, Openness, Accountability, Clarity and Excellence. Company Benefits Our generous package includes: <ul> <li>Competitive salary</li> <li>Contributory pension scheme</li> <li>Health cash plan - BHSF</li> <li>39 days annual leave (including statutory days), increasing with length of service.</li> <li>Flexible working</li> <li>A wide range of training and development opportunities (we are an Investors in People accredited organisation)</li></ul>How to apply Please send an up- to-date CV with a cover letter of no more than 4 sides of A4 in total, detailing how you meet the requirements of the person specification. (Please note your covering letter and CV will need to be on the same document). Closing date for applications - Sunday 25th May 2025 at 23.59. "We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application". About us Midlands Rural is part of emh, one of the largest and most successful providers of affordable housing and housing-related support services in the East Midlands. We are one of the leading providers of rural housing services in the UK. We create sustainable, affordable homes so that diverse rural communities can not only survive but thrive. We are a group of highly experienced housing professionals who collaborate with government organisations, developers, architects, builders, parish councils, local authorities, and housing providers to enable access to excellent affordable homes in the Midlands. Locally, by conducting surveys and engaging residents, we gauge needs and feasibility. Nationally, we work with Government and other agencies to help shape rural housing policy and ensure rural housing remains high on the political agenda. Working with us We employ a wide range of people with a diverse range of skills. What could you bring to our team? Watch our brief video below, to get a flavour of what it is like to work for us.

Housing Officer - Midlands Rural Housing

Wheatley Homes South Post Title: Housing Officer Salary: SCP 31-34 (£40,391- £43,995) per annum Duration: Temporary Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday Location:Stewartry, Dumfries and Galloway Wheatley Group is Scotland's leading housing, care and property-management group. Wheatley spans 19 local authority areas across Scotland, providing homes and award-winning services to over 210,000 people. Our subsidiaries are all driven by a common commitment and mission to 'Make homes and lives better'. We have a fantastic opportunity for experienced and caring housing professionals to join our team at Wheatley Homes South. About the role At Wheatley, we are committed to building great homes, transforming neighbourhoods and helping customers. As a Housing Officer, you will be at the heart of this - becoming a familiar face in our communities, providing a comprehensive, high-quality housing management service to customers. You will work collaboratively with customers and partner agencies to support the continued development of our communities. Who are we looking for? The successful candidate will have at least two years' experience working within a Housing Officer role or be part of our internal Ignite Graduate programme with a proven track record of excellent rental income collection, void and neighbourhood management. You will be an enthusiastic and caring professional who can work, adapt and thrive in a fast-paced and constantly innovating and improving organisation. The benefits we offer As part of Wheatley Group, we offer a sector-leading benefits package. The successful candidate will receive: <ul><li>a rewarding career with a competitive salary; </li><li>access to a contributory pension scheme; </li><li>excellent leave entitlements; </li><li>enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave; </li><li>contributions towards dental, optical, driving lessons and more; </li><li>access to staff inclusion networks promoting an inclusive workplace; and </li><li>24/7 access to our employee assistance programme.</li></ul>The role will involve working from home, with travel requirements to allocated patch and Group offices when required, therefore a driving licence is required. Holding, or working towards, a housing qualification at CIH Level 2 or equivalent is desirable. This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure check. Committed to inclusion At Wheatley, are always looking to improve diversity within our teams. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and achieve their full potential. We actively celebrate our individual differences and recognise the collective strength this brings our organisation. It's important our teams represent the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from any under-represented groups. Closing date: Tuesday 27 May 2025 at 5pm For a chat about the role, please contact Joanne Threlkeld, Head of Housing on 07867291817 or email <a href="mailto:joanne.threlkeld@wheatleyhomes-south.com" target="_blank">joanne.threlkeld@wheatleyhomes-south.com</a> We want all our candidates to shine. If you need any reasonable adjustments to help you feel more comfortable during the recruitment process, please contact Rachel Young on 07867291367 or <a href="mailto:rachel.young@wheatley-group.com" target="_blank">rachel.young@wheatley-group.com</a>.

Julian House is a charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. We run several projects and every year we help thousands of people out of homelessness, into employment, away from domestic abuse, and more. If you'd like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we're looking for! Job Role: Housing Officer (Female only) Salary: £13,459 (FTE £25,235) Hours: 20 hours per week Contract type: Fixed-Term Contract till end of December 2025 Location: Wiltshire Additional information: <ul><li>On-call (1 in 4 weeks), £100/week when on-call</li></ul>The Role: Ensuring a high standard of housing management across 3 properties. You will work to ensure that voids are minimized and that rent, and service accounts are maintained effectively. Collaborating closely with the refuge team, your work will ensure appropriate action is taken to address rent arrears and charges including the support of SMART payment plans which work towards savings and good financial management. Working with other teams and external agencies as needed, to ensure efficient information sharing and joint working, including attendance at internal meetings. Responsibilities include: <ul><li>Ensure that the refuge accommodation is maintained to a high standard in accordance with Julian House policies and procedures, with particular reference to Health and Safety.</li><li>As required, you may need to prepare rooms for intakes quickly and efficiently, enabling new referrals into the service - this may include tasks such as clearing and cleaning rooms.</li><li>Ensure residents are kept fully informed of the balances on their rent and service charge accounts.</li><li>Attend and participate in team meetings, using them as an opportunity to share updated knowledge gained on welfare benefits or other related subjects.</li></ul>Qualifications / Requirements: <ul><li>A valid UK driving license and access to own vehicle - business insurance will be required for roles involving travel to work</li><li>Has the courage and commitment to challenge bias or discrimination that impacts the client group.</li><li>Understanding of the causes of Domestic Abuse and social exclusion and approaches which seek to address this.</li><li>Understanding of Benefits and Housing Benefits system</li></ul>There are many great reasons to join our team! <ul><li>Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators</li><li>Sliding salary scale with salary increases every year for the first 3 years</li><li>Wellbeing related support and advice and up to 6 free counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment. Plus bank holidays</li><li>30% staff discount at Julian House charity shops</li><li>20% staff discount at Julian House bike workshops</li><li>A generous and competitive pension scheme</li><li>Instant access to healthcare professionals and discounts on a variety of health treatments through our Simply Health Scheme</li><li>A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted</li><li>6 weekly Reflective Practice sessions from objective, external facilitators</li><li>For all the fantastic and valuable work you'll be doing makes you eligible for the Blue Light Card which offers amazing discounts on thousands of brands</li></ul>Our Ethos As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion &amp; Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter. If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. We accept CVs and applications in all formats. DBS Checks We welcome applications from people with lived experience. All applicants working with our clients will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from becoming an employee, the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role. If you would like to discuss any convictions you may have, please contact the person named in the advert. All information will be dealt with according to our Data Protection Policy. Get in touch If you have any questions about the Housing Officer role, please get in touch with George (Recruitment Specialist) on <a href="mailto:recruitment@julianhouse.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@julianhouse.org.uk</a>. We look forward to speaking with you soon! Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies once the perfect candidate has been found. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible so that you don't miss out!

Housing Officer (Female only) - Domestic Violence & Abuse

<h2>Housing Community Safety Assistant</h2><ul><li>Level 6 (From £28,624)</li><li>Permanent</li><li>Full Time</li></ul>Are you interested in working in anti-social behaviour &amp; community safety within a housing context?We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join South Essex Homes as the Housing Community Safety Assistant.We are seeking a motivated individual to work as part of South Essex Homes' Housing Community Safety Team. You will have strong organisational and administrative skills to support the wider team to deal with reports of all aspects of within community safety including anti-social behaviour, hate crime and domestic abuse in the communities managed by South Essex Homes. The role is varied and includes working in partnership with a wide range of partner agencies including the Police, Southend City Council, Social Care &amp; other public &amp; private sector organisations. There are opportunities for training, qualification and career progression.View the full job description and person specification here:&nbsp;<a href="https://southessexpropertyservices.co.uk/download/hcs-assistant-jd-and-ps-2025pdf.pdf?ver=3789&amp;doc=docm93jijm4n2616.pdf&amp;ver=3791" target="_blank">HCS Assistant JD and PS 2025.pdf[pdf] 145KB</a>To apply for this post, please send your CV and a statement of interest detailing how you meet the person specification and what you would bring to the role, to Anita McGinley, Housing Community Safety Manager at <a href="mailto:anitamcginley@seh.southend.gov.uk" target="_blank">anitamcginley@seh.southend.gov.uk</a>.Interviews will be held week commencing 2nd June 2025.&nbsp;<h3>Closing date for applications is Friday 23rd May 2025.</h3>

Housing Community Safety Assistant

About the job Salary: £29,093 - £31,586 a year pro rata Hours per week: 12 Contract type: Permanent We're seeking an individual experienced in working with older people in dedicated care environments. You will often work alone and coordinate with external agencies and caring services to support vulnerable adults. Your role will involve tenancy management, addressing nuisance and antisocial behaviour, and enforcing actions as needed. Additionally, you'll conduct building inspections focusing on health and safety and necessary repairs. Proficiency in using various software packages, writing concise reports, and effective communication with a diverse range of people is essential. You must manage your time and workload efficiently, using resources effectively. Engaging with tenant's face to face is a critical part of this role and as such homeworking is not applicable to this post. Please note this role does not attract sponsorship. About you You will need to have a strong background in assessing and supporting tenants' needs, with a keen understanding of housing legislation, welfare reform, benefits, and sustaining tenancies. Your experience includes working with diverse cultural groups and recognising their unique needs within a caring context. You're proficient in communicating with a wide range of individuals, remaining calm under pressure, and handling sensitive situations. Your education includes being a member of the Chartered Institute of Housing or holding equivalent qualifications or experience. Flexibility, the ability to work as part of a team, and a valid driving license with access to a car for travel across the Borough are crucial. You're also open to ongoing training to meet service requirements. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those you support while growing with a dedicated and passionate team. This is a public facing role so you'll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English About us Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents. The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision? We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough Application Process Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. Benefits We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel

Sheltered Housing Officer

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 in the Hastings and East Sussex area. Reporting to a Team Manager, you will play a crucial role in providing support to our Independent Living Sheltered Schemes. 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 in Hastings, Sussex. To excel in this role, you must possess a full clean UK driving license with access to your own vehicle, and be willing to work 5 days a week on schemes, 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. Please note, this role is part time (16 hours), permanent role. Hours to be discussed and agreed with your line manager 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: Thursday 5th June at 23:59pm 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.

Scheme Housing Officer

About The Role Are you passionate about making a positive impact in ourcommunities? Are you a customer focused, dynamic individual looking for thenext step in your housing career? Do you have, or are you willing to worktowards CIH Level 4? If so, this is the opportunity for you! As a Housing Officer, you will be the primary relationship managerfor our customers in one of our Somerset patches.You'll deliver front line customer service, response to tenancy enquiries,manage community standards and address tenancy breaches. There will also beinvolvement in new developments. You will work closely with internal teams, andexternal partners, to maintain safe, welcoming environments and foster strongcommunity ties. Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Provide outstanding service and support for customers, handling queries, permissions and tenancy management.</li> <li>Conduct tenancy sign-ups, viewings and ensure compliance with tenancy agreements.</li> <li>Manage cases of tenancy breaches, including the Safeguarding of our customers</li> <li>Oversee estate standards and service contract to ensure value for money and a high-quality living environment.</li> <li>Lead the delivery of vibrant resident engagement and support community development objectives within your geographical patch to promote business objectives and to support tenancy and neighbourhood sustainability. </li></ul>Why Join LiveWest: You will be part of a forward thinking housing association,focused on collaboration, customer service and community impact. Withopportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment,this role offers you a chance to grow your career whilst making a realdifference. This role is being offered on a full time, permanent basis working 37 per week. This is a field basedrole in the Somerset and Weston-Super-Mare area. This is a unique and exciting opportunity. We are open todifferent working patterns for the right individual and can be flexibleproviding we meet the business needs, ensuring we maintain our high standardsand service offer. Your working hours will cover 37 hours a week. For further information about this role, please view our candidate information pack. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofvulnerable groups. Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check. About The Candidate To be successful in your application for the role of HousingOfficer - Neighbourhoods, you will have the essential skills and experience fora level 1 role (please see candidate information pack) and the following rolespecific skills and experience: <ul> <li>Experience in social housing with experience of tenancy, estate and housing management.</li> <li>Be CIH Level 4 qualified, or be willing to work towards.</li> <li>Strong interpersonal skills.</li> <li>Excellent organisational skills to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.</li> <li>Have an excellent customer focus, with an ability and drive to improve customer satisfaction.</li> <li>Hold a full UK driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle.</li></ul>Please note: we are unable toprovide visa sponsorship for this role; therefore, you must have the right towork in the UK to submit an application for this role. About The Company Our Reward and Benefits: <ul> <li>Working Style: Hybrid working with 2 - 3 days in the office to support your work/life balance.</li> <li>Generous Annual Leave: Start with 26 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with length of service - and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days (pro rated for part time roles).</li> <li>Pension Contributions: Enjoy up to 9% employer contributions with our Defined Contribution scheme.</li> <li>Health Benefits and Perks: Access to a health care cash plan (worth up to £1,100 annually), virtual GP services, discounted gym memberships, and retail discounts including access to a Blue Light Card.</li> <li>Learning and Development: Invest in your future with ongoing personal and professional growth opportunities.</li> <li>Family Support: Policies designed to help you balance work and family life, including a new child payment.</li> <li>Wellbeing Matters: Priorities your health with mental health support, enhanced sick pay, wellness campaigns, and free flu jabs.</li> <li>Smarter Travel: Save with our Cycle to Work and Car Benefit schemes.</li> <li>Giving Back: Up to four paid volunteering days a year to support our communities. </li></ul>About Us: At LiveWest, we are united by a shared mission: to create a home for everyone. Each of us takes pride in playing our part in achieving this goal. Our values guide everything we do - from how we work together to how we deliver exceptional services to our customers. Collaboration is at the heart of LiveWest, and we believe that we achieve more when we deliver together. As one of the largest employers in the South West, our team of 1,800 talented colleagues provides a wide range of services to our 80,000 customers. We are passionate about nurturing local talent and creating opportunities for people within the communities we serve. We are committed to supporting our colleagues, giving them the autonomy and encouragement they need to thrive and reach their full potential. Together, we are building brighter futures for everyone. Inclusion at LiveWest: At LiveWest, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We believe that our differences drive innovation, creativity, and excellent, and we strive to create an environment where all colleagues can thrive. As a proud member of Inclusive Employers, a Disability Confident Employer, and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we are dedicated to supporting all our colleagues and ensuring that our workplace is welcoming and accessible to all. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our team. LiveWest is dedicated to equal opportunity and actively works to eliminate discrimination and promote diversity at all levels. Join us in our mission to create vibrant and inclusive communities. Make a difference with LiveWest, where every voice is heard, and every contribution is valued. You can read more about Inclusion at LiveWest by visiting our website.

Neighbourhoods Housing Officer

Housing Officer Salary: £26,250.00 Location: Lincoln Vehicle &amp; Fuel card included + Excellent Serco Benefits Working hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week (typical working hours Mon - Fri 08:00 - 18:00. You will be required to be on call rota on average every 10 weeks) You are required to have a valid UK driving licence for this role. You will be provided with a company car. On behalf of the Home Office, Serco manages the Asylum Accommodation and Support Services Contract (AASC) for the Midlands and East of England. We focus on assisting individuals through the asylum system, ensuring that vulnerable asylum seekers have access to the support they need along with a high standard of accommodation. Our Housing Officers (HO's) are responsible for ensuring compliance with the AASC Contract, company policies, processes, and procedures through their liaison with Staff, Service Users, Landlords, External Agencies and Partners. You will be covering multiple areas in the Midlands region and ensuring that all properties within the allocated portfolio are safe, habitable, fit for purpose and fully equipped in accordance with AASC Standards. There is a requirement to operate an Emergency On-Call system outside of normal working hours amongst all Housing Officers on a rota basis. This role is suited to someone with a solid work history dealing with people face to face and enjoys a demanding workload where you get to utilise your organisations skills whilst remaining calm under pressure and supporting our service users. You will be expected to travel between properties in Nottinghamshire so you must hold a valid UK drivers' licence and be enthusiastic about taking on a range of accountabilities such as: <ul> <li>Complete a Monthly Inspection of all Properties within the allocated portfolio in accordance with the standard defined within the AASC Contract and property standards guide.</li> <li>Manage on-boarding and withdrawal of properties within allocated portfolio in accordance with the Housing Officer Local Operating Procedures (LOP).</li> <li>Report all property faults identified, correctly categorising them for appropriate response.</li> <li>Complete all minor Property repairs within the scope enabled by training, experience and the toolkit and spares provided.</li> <li>Administration of operational cash to enable the completion of tasks such as topping up of utility meters &amp; emergency cash payments.</li> <li>Respond to customer complaints</li></ul>What you'll need to do the role Due to the nature of the role, Criminal Record Bureau checks are required (all offers of employment are subject to security clearance checks and approval by the Home Office). Whilst experience in a previous property related role is beneficial, this isn't a requirement, more importantly is your desire and enthusiasm to make a difference. You will be expected to take on a variety of tasks to support our service users and some may be challenging - dealing with anti-social behaviours, medical needs, management of child safeguarding needs etc. You will have strong communication skills and be confident managing conflict. Why Serco A place you can make an impact - The nature of our business means you will do interesting work that matters - delivering essential services that touch people's lives. A place you can count on - Our diverse UK-wide operations offer unrivalled opportunities to learn and develop. You'll be able to broaden your experience and apply your skills in new ways. A place for you - We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed within a supportive and safe culture. What we offer <ul> <li>Pension up to - 6%</li> <li>Vehicle &amp; Fuel card</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme</li> <li>Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services</li> <li>A company passionate about diversity and inclusion</li> <li>Serco Benefits package safe and supportive culture</li> <li>A company passionate about diversity and inclusion</li></ul>#aasccareers About Serco At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone. By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks - SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT &amp; Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging. Apply Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000. At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the 'Ban the Box' pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.

Job Title: Housing Officer Job Location: Wiltshire Salary: £ £33400 (+ Car Allowance £750) per annum Contract type: Fixed Term Maternity Cover, Secondment Opportunity Working hours: Full Time (37 hours per week) About the role We are currently recruiting for a Housing Officer covering a patch in Wiltshire/ Swindon on a temporary basis for a maternity cover. The Housing Officer is a key role within the Localities structure providing an essential service to our customers and to other teams within GreenSquareAccord This post is customer facing with a direct responsibility for Tenancy Management and you will report to a Locality Manager within a Localities team. As a Housing Officer, you will investigate and take action against cases of anti-social behaviour, tenancy fraud, risk and suspected property abandonment acting swiftly and in line with our policy and procedures. This role will also include undertaking tenancy audit visits and general tenancy management responsibilities as well as safeguarding and supporting other teams when required. You will independently manage ASB cases proactively working alongside our specialist Tenancy Enforcement Team 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 Essential - You will have a good general or technical education beyond GCSE e.g. 2 or more A- Levels/NVQ3 or vocabulary, verbal reasoning and numerical skills to the equivalent ability level. You must have knowledge and experience of housing and tenancy law including succession, mutual exchange, assignments and ending tenancies. You will also be required to have experience of tenancy management, safeguarding and enforcement. Having experience of preparing and serving legal documents, including but not limited to Acceptable Behaviour Agreements, Notice of Seeking Possession, Notice to Quit and producing witness statements is desirable but not essential. This role will require you to have excellent communication and customer service skills. Desirable - Ideally you will be a Member of the CIH and hold a Housing or related qualification. Please note that if you are successful in this role, we will require evidence of the required certificates and qualifications for this role. Without this evidence, you would be unable to commence employment at GreenSquareAccord. 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. -Trust based flexible working and supportive and friendly teams -25 days annual holiday entitlement, increasing to 30 days -One day off for your birthday -Opportunity to buy or sell annual leave -A defined contribution pension scheme GSA matches up to 6% contributions -We offer a service which provides 24/7 online GP appointments, second medical opinions, health checks, mental health support, 24/7 medical health helpline, wellbeing app, nutrition advice and fitness plans and legal and financial support. -Access to Blue Light discount card membership -Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). -Cycle to work Scheme -Eligible for occupational sick pay 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.

About the role Join Us as a Senior Housing Officer (Temporary Accommodation) Are you passionate about housing management and leading positive change? We're looking for a committed Senior Housing Officer to support the day-to-day delivery and development of Dorset Council's Temporary Accommodation service, helping some of our most vulnerable residents to sustain safe, secure homes. As a key member of the management team, you will supervise Housing Officers, oversee property management across a diverse portfolio, and help drive forward service improvements. You will work closely with colleagues, landlords, contractors, and external partners to ensure high standards, strong tenancy sustainment, and compliance with housing legislation. If you're an experienced housing professional with excellent leadership skills and a passion for service development, we'd love to hear from you. What you'll be doing: Supervising and supporting Housing Officers, including coaching, mentoring, and workload management Overseeing property and tenancy management across a portfolio of owned, leased, and emergency accommodation Managing complex cases, tackling tenancy breaches, anti-social behaviour, and safeguarding concerns Contributing to the ongoing development of service policies, procedures, and system improvements Deputising for the Temporary Accommodation Team Leader when needed Working closely with internal teams, landlords, support providers, and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes Supporting performance monitoring, reporting, and service development activities What we're looking for: <ul> <li>experience of supervising or supporting a team in a housing management or homelessness service</li> <li>strong working knowledge of housing law, temporary accommodation management, and homelessness prevention</li> <li>excellent problem-solving, communication, and partnership-building skills</li> <li>a flexible, proactive approach and a commitment to excellent customer service</li> <li>the ability to work confidently under pressure, prioritise competing demands, and lead by example</li> <li>access to a vehicle and a full UK driving licence (essential for this role)</li></ul>Experience of working with vulnerable households, safeguarding, court proceedings, or complex tenancy management is highly desirable. A Basic DBS check will be required for this role. Further Information For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sean Brown at [email protected]. This post requires significant travel. You must have a vehicle (or transport we deem suitable) available for use as needed. This post involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and/or having access to significant information about them. It will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders. See our policy on safeguarding children and young people. About Us At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future. We: <ul> <li>provide essential services that support over 380,000 residents </li> <li>work in partnership to make a real difference </li> <li>value every role and the impact it has on our communities </li> <li>support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive </li></ul>You will: <ul> <li>be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset </li> <li>have access to a range of benefits and support </li> <li>have access to range of training opportunities which will help with your personal development and career progression </li></ul>We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible. If you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application. This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement. If you're passionate about making a difference, we'd love you to join us. Find out more about how to apply.

Senior Housing Officer - Housing Management

Housing Officer Stoke on Trent Role and key responsibilities for Housing Officer <ul><li>Visiting tenants in their own homes</li><li>Receiving and investigating complaints and incidents of Anti Social Behaviour or other tenancy condition breaches</li><li>Completing fire safety audits </li><li>attending meetings, case conferences, working parties, court hearings, tenancy review hearings and evictions as directed</li><li>Supporting tenants with vulnerabilities</li><li>Attending child protection conferences</li><li>Recovery of rent arrears and maximisation of rental and other income for all council services</li></ul>Minimum Requirements for Housing Officer <ul><li>Previous experience required </li><li>Previous experience using NEC database (advantageous)</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills </li><li>Excellent organisational skills </li><li>Possess detailed knowledge and understanding of Housing Management</li><li>Ability to prioritise own workload</li><li>Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative</li><li>Ability to deal with stressful and emotional situations</li></ul>Pay rate: £16.26 - £17.51 per hour Working hours: Part time 18h per week Part time: 18 hours per week between Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00 This job is commutable from the following areas, Stoke on Trent, Newcastle, Hanley, Bentilee, Bucknall, Tunstall, Burslem, Cobridge, Trentham Lakes, Longton, Meir, If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please call our office on 01782 367818 or submit your CV by clicking "Apply Now" and we will be in touch immediately.

About the role Are you passionate about making a real difference to people's lives? We're looking for a committed Specialist Housing Officer to manage dedicated accommodation for former rough sleepers, supporting individuals with complex needs to sustain safe and secure housing. In this rewarding role, you'll be responsible for tenancy and property management across our specialist Rough Sleeping Initiative (RSI) units. You'll work closely with colleagues across Housing Options, Housing Register and Lettings, Housing Strategy, Adult and Children's Social Care, and a range of support providers to help vulnerable clients rebuild their lives and move forward towards long-term housing solutions. If you're practical, empathetic, and ready to make a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you. What you'll be doing: Managing tenancy and licence agreements for rough sleeper accommodation Ensuring properties are safe, compliant, and maintained to a high standard Supporting tenancy sustainment and promoting independent living skills Liaising closely with support services, social care teams, and partner agencies to wrap support around residents Managing tenancy breaches, safeguarding concerns, and property-related risks appropriately Facilitating timely move-ins and move-ons, working with Housing Options and the Rough Sleeper Project Group Contributing to service improvement by helping shape policies, procedures, and system processes What we're looking for: <ul> <li>a passion for supporting vulnerable individuals and preventing homelessness</li> <li>good tenancy management, property management, and customer service skills</li> <li>the ability to build positive working relationships across a wide range of partners</li> <li>a flexible, practical, and resilient approach to working in a dynamic environment</li> <li>access to a vehicle and a full UK driving licence (essential for this role)</li></ul>Experience in housing management, homelessness services, or working with rough sleepers would be helpful, but if you have the right attitude, empathy, and a commitment to learning, we will support you to build the skills needed. Further Information For an informal chat about the role, please contact Abigail McGuire, Senior Housing Officer for the Rough Sleeping Initiative (RSI) Team, on 01305 252521, 07389 87605 or by email at [email protected]. This post requires significant travel. You must have a vehicle (or transport we deem suitable) available for use as needed. This post involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and/or having access to significant information about them. It will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders. See our policy on safeguarding children and young people. This post requires significant travel. You must have a vehicle (or transport we deem suitable) available for use as needed. This post involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and/or having access to significant information about them. It will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders. See our policy on safeguarding children and young people. About Us At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future. We: <ul> <li>provide essential services that support over 380,000 residents </li> <li>work in partnership to make a real difference </li> <li>value every role and the impact it has on our communities </li> <li>support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive </li></ul>You will: <ul> <li>be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset </li> <li>have access to a range of benefits and support </li> <li>have access to range of training opportunities which will help with your personal development and career progression </li></ul>We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible. If you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application. This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement. If you're passionate about making a difference, we'd love you to join us. Find out more about how to apply.

Housing Officer - Rough Sleeping Initiative

The vacancy Permanent Full time (37 hours per week) Role Description: Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? We are looking for an experienced Housing Officer to join our team and be a visible presence in our neighbourhoods. This role is all about building strong relationships with our customers, understanding their needs, and providing exceptional service. As a Housing Officer, you will have the opportunity to work closely with our customers, ensuring they feel supported and valued. You will be out and about in the community, visiting customers, and attending local events to foster a sense of trust and collaboration. Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Engage with the community: Be a visible and approachable presence in our neighbourhoods, attending community events and meeting with customers regularly.</li></ul><ul> <li>Customer-focused service: Provide personalised support to our customers, ensuring their needs are met and their voices are heard.</li></ul><ul> <li>Tenancy and neighbourhood management: Maximise rent and void loss, manage lower-level ASB cases, and ensure tenancy sustainment with a strong customer focus.</li></ul><ul> <li>Collaborate with partners: Work alongside internal teams and external partners to deliver comprehensive services to our customers.</li></ul><ul> <li>Estate inspections: Conduct regular estate inspections, monitor estate services, and complete fire safety inspections to maintain a safe and pleasant environment.</li></ul>Requirements: <ul> <li>Experience: Proven experience as a Housing Officer, with a strong track record of working in housing management.</li></ul><ul> <li>Excellent customer service skills: Put the customer at the heart of everything you do, with a genuine desire to help and support our residents.</li></ul><ul> <li>Strong communication skills: Effectively communicate with customers, colleagues, and partners, both verbally and in writing.</li></ul><ul> <li>Problem-solving abilities: Tackle challenges with a positive attitude and find solutions that benefit our customers.</li></ul><ul> <li>Organisational skills: Manage your time effectively to balance community engagement with administrative tasks.</li></ul>Benefits: <ul> <li>28 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays</li></ul><ul> <li>A generous contributory pension scheme</li></ul><ul> <li>Private health care</li></ul><ul> <li>Free life assurance</li></ul><ul> <li>Access to an extensive suite of wellbeing services and tools including a digital gym</li></ul><ul> <li>Opportunities for learning and development</li></ul><ul> <li>Discounted gym membership</li></ul><ul> <li>Retail discount scheme</li></ul>Closing Date: 21st May 2025 Interview Date: To be confirmed Join us in making a positive impact in our communities. Apply today and become a key part of our team! About us bpha is a Housing Association located in the Oxford to Cambridge arc, which is committed to providing its customers with high quality, value for money services whilst continuing to develop energy efficient, sustainable and affordable housing. We are a leading provider and developer of affordable homes - for rent, sheltered, residential care and shared ownership. We work together with communities - to improve opportunities, independence and quality of life for our residents, and to benefit the wider community. We bring people together, and run and support a wide range of community activities. All the money we make is used to invest in existing homes, to enable us to build new homes, and to deliver new and improved services. We own or manage over 19,500 homes and over 500 staff. Our vision and values To build communities where people can live happily in a home they can afford. Our values underpin the work that we do and are ingrained in our culture at bpha. We are looking for people who can share these values and translate them into day-to-day practices for the benefit of our communities, customers and fellow colleagues. So that we can realise our vision, together. We are ambitious We are better together We show empathy We take responsibility Benefits We believe that benefits should be more than just perks. For us, they aren't simply little extras added on at the end, they're fundamental parts of what we stand for, from the very beginning. As standard. That's why at bpha, we reward our employees by making sure we give them a supportive and caring environment, that empowers them to be happy, healthy and inspired, every day. Money &amp; Time <ul> <li>Holiday entitlement of 28-33 days a year, plus public holidays</li> <li>Contributory pension scheme</li> <li>Competitive pay</li> <li>Life assurance cover</li></ul>Health &amp; Wellbeing <ul> <li>Private healthcare</li> <li>Mental Health First Aid</li> <li>Counselling service</li> <li>Eye tests</li> <li>Discounted gym membership</li> <li>Cycle to Work scheme</li> <li>Free annual flu jabs</li> <li>Wellbeing activities and events</li> <li>Free fruit and refreshments</li></ul>Recognition <ul> <li>Long service award</li> <li>Annual staff recognition awards</li> <li>Discretionary reward scheme</li></ul>Lifestyle <ul> <li>Annual volunteering day</li> <li>Social events, clubs and activities</li> <li>Breakout areas</li> <li>Onsite cafe/restaurant at headquarters</li></ul>Development <ul> <li>Opportunities for professional training and qualifications</li> <li>Workshops and training sessions for new skills</li> <li>A fresh and modern eLearning platform</li></ul>

Job Description Roupell Park Resident Management Co-op (RPRMC) was set up in 1996 as a result of the residents of the estate wanting to take real control of the way in which their homes are run and was one of the first of some 15 Tenant Management Organisations in Lambeth. We manage 572 homes (384 are tenanted, 185 leasehold and 3 freehold). The Housing Assistant will support the Housing Officer and wider team in delivering high-quality housing management services to Roupell Park RMO (RPRMO) general needs and leasehold customers. The role will focus on supporting tenancy sustainment, monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), ensuring high levels of tenant satisfaction, and assisting in the management of anti-social behaviour (ASB), rent and service charge collection, arrears reduction, and day-to-day administrative tasks. Duties The Housing Assistant will also play a vital role in promoting equality, diversity, and safeguarding within the estate. This role requires excellent communication skills, working towards an understanding of tenancy laws and regulations, and the ability to work collaboratively with teams, tenants and other stakeholders. <ul><li>To provide and deliver efficient, effective customer orientated Housing Management services.</li><li>To deal with enquiries into RPRMO, supporting a right first-time approach, where enquiries fall outside the remit of the Housing team, accurately refer these to the appropriate areas of RPRMO for resolution</li><li>Work closely with a range of internal and external partners will be key to delivering a consistent and responsive service.</li><li>Assist in monitoring rent accounts and service charge payments.</li><li>Follow up on outstanding payments and liaise with tenants regarding rent arrears.</li><li>Work with the Housing Officer to ensure tenants are aware of their payment responsibilities and support them in accessing benefits or financial assistance.</li><li>Provide administrative support to the Housing Officer in managing tenancies.</li><li>Assist in identifying tenants who may need extra support and make referrals where appropriate.</li><li>Help organise and facilitate tenancy support services and events.</li><li>Log and raise repair requests from tenants and ensure they are followed up by the appropriate teams.</li><li>Monitor the progress of repairs to ensure completion in a timely manner.</li><li>Assist in estate inspections to identify and report any maintenance or safety concerns.</li><li>Support the Housing Officer in managing ASB cases by logging complaints and maintaining records of actions taken.</li><li>Provide administrative assistance in investigating and resolving ASB issues, including liaising with external agencies such as the police or mediation services.</li><li>Ensure ASB cases are dealt with in a timely manner, in line with tenant satisfaction measures.</li><li>Log all interactions with residents, ensuring detailed and accurate records of communications are maintained.</li><li>Assist in responding to resident queries, complaints, and feedback via phone, email, or in person.</li><li>Work with the Housing Officer to engage with residents and foster positive relationships between tenants and the management team.</li><li>Contribute to maintaining high levels of tenant satisfaction by responding to tenant needs quickly and effectively.</li><li>Assist in conducting tenant surveys and gathering feedback to identify areas for improvement in service delivery.</li><li>Help organise community events and activities aimed at enhancing tenant engagement and satisfaction.</li><li>Assist in identifying and reporting safeguarding concerns in line with RPRMO's safeguarding policies.</li><li>Work with the Housing Officer to ensure vulnerable tenants are supported and safe within their homes.</li><li>Help to track progress towards key performance indicators (KPIs), including rent collection, tenant satisfaction, ASB resolution times, and repairs.</li><li>Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of the role, ensuring that all tenants are treated fairly and respectfully.</li><li>Support the delivery of services that meet the diverse needs of the RPRMO community.</li><li>Build customer confidence in digital channels and demonstrate your own personal commitment to using new digital tools for delivering an excellent customer service</li><li>Understanding of GDPR legislation and a commitment to confidentiality</li><li>Ensure that all services are delivered fairly, and residents are treated with dignity and respect regardless of their background.</li><li>To carry out any other duties reasonably requested by the Estate Director</li></ul>Desired skills, qualities and qualifications <ul><li>Good Literacy and Numeracy</li><li>Strong organisational and administrative skills.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally with tenants and colleagues.</li><li>Ability to work well as part of a team and independently when required.</li><li>A strong commitment to customer service and improving tenant satisfaction.</li><li>Understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion principles.</li><li>Basic knowledge of housing management practices, including rent collection, repairs, and ASB management.</li><li>Able to use a range of Microsoft software systems and IT systems.</li><li>Ability to attend evening meetings and weekend working as required.</li><li>A commitment to continuing personal and professional development.</li></ul>Hours of Work <ul><li>Monday 10am - 5pm</li><li>Tuesday 10am - 4pm</li><li>Wednesday 9am - 5pm</li><li>Thursday 10am - 5pm</li><li>Friday 9am - 4pm</li><li>(1 hour lunch break)</li></ul>Salary £12 per hour

Housing Officer Apprentice - Inspire ATA

About The Role Role: Housing Officer X 4 REF 1513183 Contract Length: 3 months with potential extension Location: Northampton IR35: Inside Pay Rate to Intermediary: £24 per hour Spinwell is recruiting for a Housing Officer for an excellent opportunity within the public sector. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE HOUSING OFFICER <ul> <li>Conducting tenancy audits to ensure homes are well maintained</li> <li>Carrying out mutual exchange property inspections</li> <li>Visiting residents during their introductory tenancy period</li> <li>Performing estate and block inspections to maintain high standards</li> <li>Hosting accompanied viewings with prospective tenants</li> <li>Signing up new tenancies, guiding new residents through the process</li> <li>Supporting the compliance team with property access, including for gas entry warrants</li> <li>Assisting the property maintenance team with access for Stock Condition Surveys</li></ul>SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE HOUSING OFFICER <ul> <li>Full UK driving licence &amp; access to your own vehicle </li></ul>If you are a Housing Officer, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell! We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion. Applying to this or any other vacancy advertised by Spinwell Ltd constitutes an agreement for Spinwell Ltd to hold your details for 24 months for the purpose of assessing suitability for the advertised position and to make you aware of any other positions deemed suitable of which You will make you aware by means of either email, text or phone. In line with GDPR regulations you are able to request your details be removed from the company data at any time by emailing us

Housing Officer - Council

Job Details Job Opportunity - Senior Income Management Officer - Income Team Hours: 37 Hours per week Salary: Grade 8 (£34,314.00 - £37,035.00) Location: St James Road, Dudley Directorate/Service area: Housing &amp; Communities, Income Team An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Income Management Officer within the Income team. We are passionate about providing excellent customer service to Dudley MBC customers and deliver high performance, continuing to see monthly reductions in rent arrears collection rates in what is a challenging financial time for all. This involves the maximisation of income, debt recovery and providing support, advice, information and guidance to customers to avoid financial difficulties. In addition to this the post holder will have generic responsibility for keys tasks such as Court work, complex cases, Use &amp; Occupation accounts, Former Tenancy Arrears, Projects, Prisoners and Deceased accounts. Key requirements: • To contribute to and develop practical rent recovery processes. • To manage staff as required to promote efficient operation of services. • To undertake research and support policy development and service improvements. • Strong financial literacy and understanding of income management processes. • Ability to work effectively with a wide range of residents, often those facing financial difficulties • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Knowledge of welfare benefits systems and relevant legislation. • To contribute to the development of systems, processes and procedures which maximise both income and service efficiency. • To produce statistical data and performance reports as directed to promote effective performance management. • To attend and represent Dudley council at court for possession proceedings. • To plan, monitor and provide progress reports on agreed service improvement projects, highlighting risks, issues and dependencies. • To have experience of using NEC housing system and able to interpret and train others on software developments within the system • Carry out home visits to engage with customers and assist in resolving outstanding debt • Deal with enquiries from internal and external customers and respond in writing, on the telephone or face to face as appropriate • Ability and willingness to work flexibly and to attend meetings and other events outside normal business hours to meet the needs of the service. • Ensure support of safeguarding procedures to support the safety and well being of customers. The full Job Description and Person Specification is attached for your reference, but if you would like any further information, please contact Margaret Calleja on 01384 816279 or Brett Harris on 01384 812477. So that we can demonstrate Dudley's commitment to diversity and inclusion and to improve bias in the recruitment process that could create barriers for candidates. Your personal data will be anonymised when you apply, to ensure that you comply with our anonymisation process, please ensure you have removed your name and date of birth from any attachments prior to uploading them to your application. Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough. All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK. Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK. 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Senior Income Housing Officer

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.

Decant &amp; Housing Officer We're looking for an organised, motivated and resilient Decant &amp; Housing Officer to join our Landlord Services Team in Islington £36,000.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week. Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here. Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning &amp; Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day. Our benefits include: • Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service • Free DBS (take this out if BSW advert) • Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card • Fully paid induction programme and further training • ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes • Healthcare Cashplan through our partner Healthshield • Cycle to work scheme • Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support • Online wellbeing resources • A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&amp;Cs apply) • Quarterly Staff Awards to reward &amp; recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. The Decant &amp; Housing Officer will be based at Look Ahead's head office in Islington but there will be regular travel across London and the south east . The Landlord Services team provides housing management across all of Look Ahead's owned and managed properties . Reporting to the Housing Project Manager, the main focus of the Decant &amp; Housing Officer's role will be to support the Project Manager on various decants for the organisation together with carrying out some Housing Management functions. The duration of this Secondment will be 8 Months. What you'll do: Decant Process • Work with diverse tenants who require extra support and refer them to appropriate internal and external support services. • Supporting the end-to-end residents decant journey communicating regularly and effectively with all stakeholders. • Act as a point of contact for Look Ahead in liaising with internal and external partners to ensure that each resident decant is processed in the most timely and cost-effective way • Carry out decant assessments with customers who are due to be decanted by decommissioning or planned works • Carry out viewing for customers being decanted into alternative Look Ahead accommodation • Other functions relating to the decant process Void Management • Ensure that void inspections are completed in line with tight time frameworks and that void actions on the housing management system are up-dated, including correctly categorising decant voids • Ensure that referrals are requested from our partner agencies and that voids are let within timescales (if applicable) • Regular liaison with the voids team to ensure that any issues potentially delaying re-let times such as repairs work , are dealt with effectively. Anti -Social Behaviour and other breaches of tenancy • Support staff with advice in line with housing law and attend court for some cases. • Disseminate best practice and ensure that cases are managed proactively and effectively involving external agencies where appropriate for example the police and social services. • Ensure Safeguarding cases are escalated and followed up with both internal and external agencies Compliance • Attend weekly escalation meetings with the compliance team focusing on gas checks, electrical checks and fire risk assessment actions. • Ensure the Estates Officer is following up on access issues and completing fire risk assessment actions. • Ensure gas capped risk assessments are completed and work with compliance colleagues to reduce the number of gas capped customers. • Ensure that annual fire door checks and monthly communal fire door checks completed and recorded. • Lead on legal action such as injunctions with our solicitors if there are repeated access issues This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead About you: Personal Attributes: • Well organised and highly motivated to ensure delivery to strict deadlines and standards • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to influence and build credibility internally and externally • Professional manner and approach in all areas of delivery • Self-starter, forward thinking and results focused Skills, Knowledge and Experience • A proven track record of managing the delivery of outstanding customer focused services • Experience of working with other stakeholders to deliver demonstrable business outcomes • Good standard of overall education, such as 5 GCSEs or equivalent (level C or above) including English and Maths • Some knowledge and understanding of housing legislation, regulation and best practice • Experience of managing anti social behaviour cases and liaison with relevant external agencies. • Ability to understand, interpret and fully apply processes and policy; including the application of sound judgement and discretion where required. • Strong IT skills to maintain and develop the housing management systems • Microsoft confident to use a variety of software packages including excel spreadsheets and presentation packages About us: Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us. We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values: • We focus on Excellence and innovation. • We are Caring and Compassionate. • We are Inclusive and Trusted. • We work in Partnership and are One-Team. Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

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