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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.

Housing Officer

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.

Title: Rough Sleeper Initiative Housing Officer Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time Hours of Work: 35 hours per week Persona: Agile Location: Lambeth &amp; Croydon Boroughs Salary: £35,951 plus ECU Allowance Role Profile - RSI Housing Officer.pdf Closing date for completed applications: 19 th May 2025 at 11:59 pm **Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated <ul> <li> Want to play a part in tackling rough sleeping across London? </li> <li> Ever considered working in housing but assumed you needed experience? </li> </ul>If you have answered yes to the above questions, we want to hear from you! Some of the best housing officers that we have at L&amp;Q Living came to us from different sectors such as criminal justice and mental health. What matters to us most is that you share our passion and values, we can teach you all you need to know about housing. The successful person will join a well-established and supportive pan-London rough sleeping housing team. You will be responsible for a portfolio of stock across South London. You will also work in partnership with a tenancy sustainment team funded by the Greater London Authority who provide support to help people manage their home. As a Housing Officer, you will be part of the lettings process, working closely with external support providers, helping people to report repairs, management of ASB cases, complaints and the delivery of a quality housing management service. To do this, we will provide you with extensive training and ongoing support. 94% of L&amp;Q Living staff say their work has special meaning and their work is "not just a job" (Great Places to Work survey results 2024) This role offers the opportunity to positively impact on some of the most vulnerable people in our diverse communities. As part of the role, you will work with residents who will depend on your passion and knowledge to help them to understand and sustain their tenancy. Imagine walking around London on a cold winter's day with no people living rough on the streets. Now imagine that you are part of the team that made this a reality. Apply today and let's make this happen. What You'll Bring: To excel in this role you'll be a team player and will need: <ul> <li> Transferrable skills and experience such as housing, criminal justice sector, social work, mental health, homelessness </li> <li> The ability to solve problems independently and creatively </li> <li> Excellent communication and customer service skills as the role will involve direct contact with vulnerable people, some with complex needs </li> <li> Good IT skills including Microsoft applications and remote working technology </li> <li> Experience of working alongside internal and external partners </li> <li> A passion to work with vulnerable people with a positive can-do attitude </li> </ul>This is an essential car user post to which an additional monthly allowance is paid. The post holder is required to hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle insured for Business Use. Why Work for L&amp;Q Living? L&amp;Q Living is not just a workplace; it's a community. The successful candidate will have access to our full suite of benefits, which includes: <ul> <li> Annual Leave : Enjoy 27 days of paid annual leave to recharge and focus on what matters increasing to 30 days after 5 years of continuous service. </li> <li> Recognition Bonus Scheme : Spot bonuses for outstanding contributions. </li> <li> Excellent Pension Scheme and Life Assurance : A strong pension scheme to support your future and non-contributory life assurance coverage. </li> <li> Employee Discount Scheme : Access to a variety of discounts. </li> <li> Health Cash Plan: Claim money towards different types of medical services, and access other health and well-being offers </li> <li> Comprehensive Training and Career Growth Opportunities : Ongoing training and development to help you succeed and grow your career within L&amp;Q Living or other departments in L&amp;Q </li> </ul> Want to be part of this great team and have the experience required? If so, we want to hear from you. Apply now without delay! For this post the successful candidate will need to apply for a Basic Disclosure Barring Service certificate (DBS) to enable them to work within the team. Further information about the Disclosure scheme can be found at <a href="http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs/" target="_blank">http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs/</a> At the foundation of everything that we do are our corporate values and associated behaviours. Our organisational behavioural framework outlines the core expectations of all employees, which should be demonstrated at all times when representing L&amp;Q. More information about L&amp;Q's values can be found on our website and a copy of our behavioural framework can be provided on request. We are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace. We expect all of our employees to support our environmental policy and social responsibility work. We are an employer committed to environmental and social responsibility.

Rough Sleeper Initiative Housing Officer

About us Tower Hamlets is one of London's most diverse, vibrant boroughs. It's a melting pot of creativity, enterprise and cultural life that brings the best of London together in just eight square miles. It's also a borough of contrasts, and as a Council, we know that Tower Hamlets is on a vital journey of improvement. There are tough challenges we need to tackle, but with that comes a unique opportunity to make a real impact. We're changing - rapidly. This is a place where people make things happen. Where everyone works together with zeal, passion and pride. As an employer, we can offer a generous annual leave package, competitive pension and flexible working. For more information why join Tower Hamlets, please visit: Staff benefits (towerhamlets.gov.uk) Our Housing Options Service is seeking a highly motivated and customer-focused individual to join our Housing Officer team. This is an exciting opportunity to provide crucial support to tenants and ensure the smooth running of housing services. As a Housing Officer, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality customer care while managing tenancy matters, rent collections, and supporting tenants with their housing-related needs. Your responsibilities will include: <ul><li>Managing tenancy agreements and ensuring compliance with housing policies</li><li>Supporting tenants with a range of housing-related issues, including repairs, complaints, and tenancy queries</li><li>Effectively managing rent payments and arrears, and providing support to tenants in financial difficulty</li><li>Conducting regular property inspections and ensuring properties meet required standards</li><li>Providing advice and support on welfare benefits, financial management, and housing options</li><li>Preparing and processing legal cases when necessary, including possession proceedings</li><li>Navigating and maintaining accurate records on the NEC I.T system to ensure up-to-date and accurate information</li></ul>If you are a proactive, empathetic individual who is passionate about making a positive impact within the community and providing exceptional service to tenants, we would love to hear from you. This is a 12 month fixed term contract. Tower Hamlets vision for our borough is that: people are aspirational, independent and have equal access to opportunities; we are a borough that our residents are proud of and love to live in; and we are a dynamic, outcomes-based council using digital innovation and partnership working to respond to the changing needs of our borough. We want people who aspire to our TOWER values: Together; Open; Willing; Excellent; Respect. Tower Hamlets has a zero-tolerance approach to, and works to eradicate, all forms of discrimination on the basis of race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, status as a civil partner, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and maternity and looks to employ a diverse workforce representative of those groups. We recognise that people can also be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and also applicants who live in the borough.

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

Job Description Grade 6- £38058- £41442pa The Resident Services Team is responsible for assisting tenants to sustain their tenancies and encourage and facilitate their independence, quality of life, safeguarding and health and well-being on a wide range of issues including housing, welfare rights, personal finance, hoarding, tenancy management, mediation, life skills and the promotion of personal independence. We also develop an holistic picture of each resident so as to be the principal point of contact for other council departments in actively trying to resolve issues / blockages such as gas access, hoarding, tenancy fraud, safeguarding. The post holder will act as the principle point of contact for a local area, estate or patch or group of residents so that the environment and condition that residents experience is well maintained to a high quality. We are a highly motivated and high achieving team and we are looking for 2 additional Housing Officers with Tenancy Management experience to complete our busy team. The work is both challenging and rewarding you will charged with maintaining an excellent and seamless service by working with partners and other internal and external services. The post holder will report to the Senior Housing Officer providing services to our customers through the following key objectives: • To establish and maintain effective working relationships with all work colleagues to ensure a one team approach to the delivery of our services whilst meeting individual and team key performance indicators and targets. • To engage with appropriate internal and external agencies in agreeing and implementing support / action plans in providing a tenancy support service to new and existing tenants to sustain tenancies and reduce homelessness in particular; Neighbourhood Sustainment, Income Management, Adult Social Care and Children's Services and Mental Health to deliver a seamless service. Work and build strong partnership links with other agencies to include determining risk, providing support to include mental health cases, domestic violence, drug and alcohol misuse, disability to include attendance at multi-agency meetings. • Actively work alongside other Internal Departments to undertake casework regarding breaches of tenancy conditions including ASB, harassment, domestic violence, hate crime and nuisance to include attendance in Court. To work with key internal and external partners and stakeholders, demonstrating influencing and problem solving qualities in the delivery of excellent tenant and leasehold management services and the sustainability of tenancies and neighbourhoods. • To work collaboratively with the Income Team to tackle arrears and to support vulnerable residents. You will work within the Resident Services Team and have experience of working in social housing, tenancy management or similar public sector role, dealing with complex casework face to face and in writing, experience of developing relationships with wide range of local stakeholders and partners, providing good tenancy, housing and leasehold advice, best practice and compliance is desirable. <ul> <li> With a proven track record of successful multi agency working, you will be outcome focused, clear thinking and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. You will also be a skilled and effective negotiator and problem solver.</li> <li> You will have excellent IT skills, in particular Microsoft Excel.</li> <li> To meet the requirements of this key role, you must be customer focused, able to work on defined operational projects, interpret complex housing related legislation and guidance and be able to meet tight deadlines.</li> <li> The post holder will be required to work 36 hours per week or as required by the Line Manager to meet the needs of the service.</li> <li>You must have a full UK driving license and a vehicle to use for work.</li></ul>Please view Job Profile here For an informal discussion about the post, please contact <a href="mailto:Sanna.Shahzada@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sanna.Shahzada@havering.gov.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:Jennifer.Aneto@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jennifer.Aneto@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is 9th May 2025 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. Interview date to be confirmed Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770 Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. About Us With its excellent transport links into central London, extensive town centre regeneration and the highest concentration of green space anywhere in London, Havering has a unique offer as a place to live, work and visit. By making the most of its position and opportunities, Havering is becoming a hub for start-ups and expanding businesses, as well as construction, logistics, engineering and manufacturing industries. Find out why you should work for Havering Council.

This is an opportunity to work within RBC Housing Services leading on and providing comprehensive advice on housing options including privately rented and owner-occupied properties. Preventing homelessness and assisting tenants and owner occupiers to sustain their homes through mediation and early intervention work. We require an individual who is passionate about the real-life difference that RBC makes in our community. We are looking for an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and well-rounded candidate, who has an outstanding track record of building and maintaining relevant relationships, who is a creative thinker to achieve realistic solutions For internal RBC candidates approval for secondment should be obtained from your Service Director (or nominated representative) before applying for the post (temporary posts only) To apply please upload your CV together with a supporting statement that provides evidence of how you meet the essential requirements of the person specification. We suggest that when completing your supporting statement you use the person specification criteria as heading then give specific example. Please ensure you anonymise your cv and supporting statement. Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

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 Based at Florian House, Ipswich - Covering Ipswich and the surrounding areas £32,887 - £34,617 per year plus £600 car allowance 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 17:00pm We have an exciting opportunity for a hardworking and committed Housing Officer, who has sound knowledge of the local area, to join our team of 6 Housing Officers and an Area Manager based at Florian House in Ipswich. You will be responsible for providing a high quality housing management service that meets the identified needs of customers and the wider community. This is a varied opportunity that will see you manage a range of situations and help to build key relationships between Sanctuary Housing and our tenants. You will have excellent negotiating skills and a flexible approach to working. The role of Housing Officer will include: <ul> <li>Responsible for a patch consisting of general needs, home for older people and affordable housing properties</li> <li>Effective management of anti-social behavior cases </li> <li>Liaising with colleagues in Property Services and Lettings to ensure the effective allocation of void properties</li> <li>Managing tenant expectations regarding repairs and escalating any property maintenance issues affecting tenant 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>Delivering 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 tenant welfare including; domestic abuse, anti-social behaviour and safeguarding</li> <li>Working closely with administrative colleagues to complete a range of tenancy management processes, which include; tenancy conversions, permissions, mutual exchanges, successions, service charges and enforcement of tenancy breaches</li></ul>Skills and experiences: <ul> <li>Proven experience of undertaking a similar role</li> <li>Prior experience of delivering high quality tenancy services</li> <li>Excellent skills in analysing and diagnosing problems and implementing solutions </li> <li>Excellent communication and customer care skills</li> <li>Proven experience of good practice resident involvement activities</li> <li>Excellent understanding of written and spoken English</li> <li>Working knowledge of relevant regulations and good practice</li> <li>Occasional travel may be a requirement of the role, therefore a full valid driving licence 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 </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>£32,887 per annum (rising to £34,617 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)</li></ul>View the job profile (if the link is unavailable please visit the Sanctuary careers website) Closing Date: 15 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.

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>

Housing Officer - AASC Location: Lancaster and Barrow Salary: £26,906 Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 18:00) On-call rota: Approx. every 10 weeks Company car provided (UK driving licence required) About the Role Serco, on behalf of theHome Office, manages the Asylum Accommodation and Support Services Contract (AASC) across the North West. Our mission is to support vulnerable asylum seekers by ensuring they have access to safe, high-quality housing and essential services. As a Housing Officer, you'll play a key role in ensuring our accommodation meets the required standards. You'll oversee properties across Lancaster and Barrow , carrying out inspections, handling minor repairs, and supporting service users. This is a dynamic role that requires excellent people skills, resilience, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. What You'll Be Doing <ul> <li>Conducting monthly property inspections to ensure compliance with AASC standards</li> <li>Managing the onboarding and withdrawal of properties</li> <li>Reporting and categorising property faults for resolution</li> <li>Carrying out minor repairs using your provided toolkit</li> <li>Administering operational cash (e.g., topping up utility meters, emergency payments)</li> <li>Responding to and resolving customer complaints</li> <li>Participating in an emergency on-call system on a rota basis</li></ul>What We're Looking For <ul> <li>Previous experience as a Housing Officer is ideal, but we also welcome candidates with property management experience or a background working with vulnerable individuals</li> <li>Strong communication and conflict resolution skills</li> <li>The ability to handle challenging situations, such as anti-social behaviour, safeguarding concerns, and medical needs</li> <li>A full UK driving licence (essential for traveling between properties)</li> <li>Ability to pass a Criminal Record Bureau (CRB) check and Home Office security clearance</li></ul>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>Salary £26,250</li> <li>Pension - 6%</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>A Serco benefits portal offering a wide range of discounts for major high street brands in Retail, Leisure &amp; Hospitality</li> <li>A safe and supportive culture</li> <li>A company passionate about diversity and inclusion</li></ul>Choose Serco for the opportunity to work with a company that prioritizes the betterment of people's lives and the provision of quality accommodation for those in need. #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 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

Job Title: Housing Officer Job Location: Brindley Place, Birmingham - with travel across the Midlands and other regions` Salary: £33,400 (+ £750 Car Allowance) per annum Contract type: Permanent Working hours: 37 hour per week Full Time About the role We are currently recruiting for a Housing Officer on permanent basis. This role will cover an area in the West Midlands including Redditch, Coventry, Solihull, and Stratford Upon Avon. The Housing Officer role will require you to support GreenSquareAccord`s aim of valuing our customers by meeting housing and related needs on a cross-tenure patch. You will work both independently and as part of a team; to pro-actively deliver a high-quality housing management service, focussing on customer satisfaction and value for money. The role will require you to manage complex tenancy issues including property condition and anti-social behaviour cases. You will manage estate issues including health &amp; safety issues. You will work independently in challenging situations and with changing priorities striving to add value to everything you do. You will provide information to new and existing customers which will enable them to manage and sustain their tenancy. You will provide support/ attendance if requested by the Regional Locality Manager at the relevant Locality Board in line with our Locality Model approach. This role requires a cover letter. If one is not provided, your application might not be considered. 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 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. Housing or related qualification would be beneficial for this role. You will require knowledge and experience of housing and tenancy law, including succession, mutual exchange, assignments and ending tenancies. This will also include experience of tenancy or leasehold management and enforcement. For this role you will be able to demonstrate a good track history of delivering excellent customer service. This will also include excellent administration and organisational skills, with an ability to prioritise effectively and manage own demanding workload. A FULL UK driving licence is essential for this role. Please note that if you are successful in this role, we will require evidence of the required certificates and qualifications required for the 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: <ul><li>25 days annual holiday entitlement</li><li>A defined contribution pension scheme.</li><li>Trust based flexible working and a Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).</li><li>Two days paid volunteering leave per year</li><li>Buying and selling of annual leave</li><li>Opt-in health cash plan with cover on eye test and glasses, Dental, therapy and much more!</li></ul>All individuals who apply to work at GreenSquareAccord are considered on their merits in line with our Diversity and Inclusion strategy and policy. GreenSquareAccord are a Disability Confident Employer therefore we actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and try to provide access, adjustments, equipment or other practical support where required. All applicants with a disability who meet the `essential eligibility criteria` for the role, as detailed in the job description, are guaranteed an interview. If you need any assistance, adjustments or adaptations throughout our selection processes please let us know.

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. If you require support completing an online or paper application form and or interview techniques, please contact Dudley Adult and Community Learning on 01384 818 143 or <a href="mailto:acl@dudley.gov.uk" target="_blank">acl@dudley.gov.uk</a> who can support with Digital Skills and Job Applications. If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application please contact the HR Resourcing Team via <a href="mailto:HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk" target="_blank">HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk</a> If you are experiencing a problem whilst applying for a position, please follow the link below to the WM Jobs Help Page in the first instance <a href="https://help.wmjobs.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://help.wmjobs.co.uk/</a> If the WM Jobs Help Page does not resolve your issue then please contact the HR Resourcing Team via <a href="mailto:HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk" target="_blank">HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk</a> Dudley Council will check the information that you have provided against any details already held for accuracy and completeness. The Council will check, share and cross match your information both internally within the council and with external organisations to protect public funds and prevent or detect crime, only where the law allows us to do so. The Council's full Privacy and Disclaimer Statement can be accessed on the website at <a href="https://www.dudley.gov.uk/privacy-disclaimer-statement/" target="_blank">https://www.dudley.gov.uk/privacy-disclaimer-statement/</a> N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications #LI-DMBC2019 Attached documents SIMO JD.docx SIMO PS.docx Benefits List

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.

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 Paignton - covering Torbay £32,887 - £34,617 per year plus £600 car allowance 37.5 hours per week We are looking for an experienced Housing Officer to join our Housing Operations team. As a Housing Officer you will play a key role in delivering a high-quality housing management service that meets the identified needs of customers and the wider community. The role will involve visiting properties across the region and working with colleagues across different service areas to address a number of issues which could pose risks to the welfare of our residents and the condition of our properties. These include repairs, property neglect, sublet and abandoned properties, hoarding and anti-social behaviour. If you are a hardworking and enthusiastic individual, then this could be the challenge you are looking for. The role of Housing Officer will include: <ul> <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 tenant expectations about repairs and escalating any property maintenance issues affecting tenant 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>Providing 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 tenant welfare including domestic abuse, anti-social behaviour and safeguarding)</li> <li>Working with administrative colleagues to complete a range of tenancy management process including tenancy conversions, permissions, mutual exchanges, successions and service charges</li> <li>Enforcement of tenancy breaches</li></ul>Skills and experiences: <ul> <li>Recent experience undertaking a similar role and a passion for supporting tenancy sustainment and working with vulnerable people</li> <li>Proven experience of delivering high quality tenancy and customer service</li> <li>Excellent skills in analysing and diagnosing problems and implementing solutions ideally with experience of this in relation to anti-social behaviour</li> <li>Excellent communication skills both verbal and written</li> <li>Working knowledge of relevant regulations and good practice</li> <li>An understanding of Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel and Outlook is essential and knowledge of SAP, ReACT and Radar would be advantageous</li> <li>Travel will be a requirement of the role, therefore a full valid driving licence 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</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>£32,887 per annum (rising to £34,617 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)</li></ul>View the job profile (if the link is unavailable please visit the Sanctuary careers website) Closing Date: 8 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.

Early Intervention Housing Officer - Children Services - Croydon Council Salary: Grade 9 £40,755 - £42,324 Fixed Term (18m) until October 2026 - 36 hours per week Job Purpose The Asylum Seekers and Displaced People team is a new service that has developed to support the needs of displaced people in Croydon. Working within the Future Croydon plan and its commitment to connect with residents and transforming services, the service coordinates the Council's cross cutting response to support for displaced people in Croydon who have arrived through Visa or Resettlement Schemes or are accommodated in Home Office (NASS) accommodation. Displaced people arrive in Croydon through the Homes for Ukraine Scheme, Afghan Humanitarian Schemes, ARAP and ACRS which are funded routes and other legal routes such as family reunification and sponsored visas. People also arrive at Croydon who are seeking asylum. All those arriving have experienced war or persecution that has meant they have had to leave their home country and as such they have, and continue to experience trauma often affecting their physical and mental health and wellbeing To date Croydon has welcomed over 700 people through the Homes for Ukraine Programme, 40 People through the Afghan resettlement Schemes and is home to 1200 asylum seekers at any one time, who are living in Home Office accommodation. About You Knowledge of Landlord &amp; Tenant Legislation, the Housing Act 1985, and the Protection from Eviction Act 1977. Detailed working knowledge of homeless prevention initiatives and their application and effectiveness. Detailed working knowledge of the welfare benefits system and its application. Knowledge of the UK Visa Schemes and rights of displaced people. Ability to be proactive and creative in preventing homelessness and resolving complex customer problems. Educated to a degree level or have significant experience working in a customer-driven service that works for the best customer outcome and strives for continuous improvement. Experience and knowledge of housing case law, homelessness, tenancy relations and good practice. Experience in managing complex situations including where clients have or are experiencing trauma and to be able to manage challenging behaviour effectively. Experience of engaging hard to reach and vulnerable families. Benefits You will be valued for your skills and expertise, supported by the team of experienced professionals, as well as the management at Croydon Council, one of the largest employers in the borough. We also offer: Highly competitive compensation package 29-31 days (grade equivalent) annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays and option to purchase more A pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 20% Continuing Professional Development - genuine opportunities to grow, develop and specialise in your career Management development programmes Investment into your wellbeing Access to Employee Discount scheme with a range of programmes (Cycle Benefit Scheme, GymFlex, Retail Discounts and more) We promote flexible &amp; hybrid working arrangements where possible to support a healthy work-life balance To view the Early Intervention Housing officer role profile click here Closing date Sunday, 11 May 2025 @ 11:59pm Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Statement Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role. Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check.

Early Intervention Housing Officer - Grade 9 £40,755 - £42,324

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 Mobile Working - Covering Hampshire from Basingstoke to Portsmouth £26,309 - £29,079 per year plus £600 car allowance 30 hours per week - Tuesday to Friday - 9:00am to 5:00pm We are looking for an experienced Housing Officer to join our Housing Operations team. As a Housing Officer you will play a key role in delivering a high-quality housing management service that meets the identified needs of customers and the wider community. The role will involve visiting properties across the region and working with colleagues across different service areas to address a number of issues which could pose risks to the welfare of our residents and the condition of our properties. These include repairs, property neglect, sublet and abandoned properties, hoarding and anti-social behaviour. If you are a hardworking and enthusiastic individual, then this could be the challenge you are looking for. The role of Housing Officer will include: <ul> <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 tenant expectations about repairs and escalating any property maintenance issues affecting tenant 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>Providing 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 tenant welfare including domestic abuse, anti-social behaviour and safeguarding)</li> <li>Working with administrative colleagues to complete a range of tenancy management process including tenancy conversions, permissions, mutual exchanges, successions and service charges</li> <li>Enforcement of tenancy breaches</li></ul>Skills and experiences: <ul> <li>Recent experience undertaking a similar role and a passion for supporting tenancy sustainment and working with vulnerable people</li> <li>Proven experience of delivering high quality tenancy and customer service</li> <li>Excellent skills in analysing and diagnosing problems and implementing solutions ideally with experience of this in relation to anti-social behaviour</li> <li>Excellent communication skills both verbal and written</li> <li>Working knowledge of relevant regulations and good practice</li> <li>An understanding of Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel and Outlook is essential and knowledge of SAP, ReACT and Radar would be advantageous</li> <li>Experience of working in a job share role and understanding the importance of detailed record-keeping, taking ownership of allocated work and supporting a job share partner would be advantageous</li> <li>Travel will be a requirement of the role, therefore a full valid driving licence 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 (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>South East salary is £27,625 per annum (rising to £29,079 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)</li> <li>National salary is £26,309 per annum (rising to £27,694 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)</li></ul>South East - The full time equivalent salary for this role is £34,531 based on 37.5 hours per week rising to £36,348 after 12 months service and subject to satisfactory performance National - The full time equivalent salary for this role is £32,887 based on 37.5 hours per week rising to £34,617 after 12 months service and subject to satisfactory performance View the job profile (if the link is unavailable please visit the Sanctuary careers website) Closing Date: 7 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.

Housing Officer - Children Services - Croydon Council Salary: Grade 9 £40,755 - £42,324 Fixed Term until April 2026 - 36 hours per week Job Purpose Croydon Council Young People's Service is recruiting for a newly created interim Housing Officer role to develop housing support team for our Care Experienced Young People. About You The post holders will provide additional support whilst working in collaboration with existing services to provide bespoke support arrangements tailored to the needs of our Care Experienced Young People. The post holders will help to enable and empower Care Experienced Young People towards independent living in sustained tenancies within the community. It is essential for post holders to be able to navigate difficult situations relating to housing matters effectively and sensitively, taking into consideration the needs of Care Experienced Young People. The team will be located within the Young People's Service which contains social workers and personal advisors who are the allocated workers Care Experienced Young People. The role will involve working directly with Care Experienced Young People, the Young People's Service teams, Croydon's housing and benefits departments and other relevant partner agencies to provide creative and solution focussed support to address a wide range of housing related needs. This is an exciting opportunity to work in newly created team. Benefits You will be valued for your skills and expertise, supported by the team of experienced professionals, as well as the management at Croydon Council, one of the largest employers in the borough. We also offer: Highly competitive compensation package 29-31 days (grade equivalent) annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays and option to purchase more A pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 20% Continuing Professional Development - genuine opportunities to grow, develop and specialise in your career Management development programmes Investment into your wellbeing Access to Employee Discount scheme with a range of programmes (Cycle Benefit Scheme, GymFlex, Retail Discounts and more) We promote flexible &amp; hybrid working arrangements where possible to support a healthy work-life balance To view the role profile please click here Closing date Sunday, 11th May 2025 @ 11:59pm Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Statement Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role. Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check

Housing Officer - Grade 9 £40,755 - £42,324

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.

Decant & Housing Officer

Location: Liverpool Salary: £26,250 per annum Contract: Permanent Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) At Serco, we are proud to work on behalf of the Home Office to manage the Asylum Accommodation and Support Services Contract (AASC) in the North West. Our mission is to support vulnerable asylum seekers by providing safe, high-quality accommodation and essential services as they navigate the asylum process. We are looking for a housing officer to join our dedicated team in Liverpool. This is a static role, meaning you'll be based in a specific area, ensuring that properties are safe, well-maintained, and compliant with AASC standards. What You'll Be Doing As a housing officer, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the well-being and safety of our service users. Your responsibilities will include: <ul> <li>Conducting monthly property inspections to ensure compliance with AASC standards.</li> <li>Managing on-boarding and withdrawal of properties in line with local operating procedures.</li> <li>Identifying and reporting property faults, ensuring they are categorised correctly for appropriate action.</li> <li>Performing minor property repairs, using the tools and training provided.</li> <li>Handling operational cash administration, such as topping up utility meters and processing emergency payments.</li> <li>Responding to and resolving customer complaints in a professional manner.</li></ul>What We're Looking For We value people skills just as much as property experience. If you have a strong background in face-to-face roles, excel in a fast-paced environment, and can stay calm under pressure, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. While experience as a Housing Officer is preferred, we also welcome applications from candidates who have worked with vulnerable people. Strong communication skills are essential, as well as confidence in handling challenging situations such as anti-social behaviour, safeguarding concerns, and medical needs. Due to the nature of the role, successful candidates will need to undergo Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) security clearance and a Criminal Record Bureau (CRB) check (subject to Home Office approval). To be considered, you must hold a full, clean driving license 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: Working for a globally operating business delivering essential services across 5 vital sectors, your next opportunity and challenge won't be hard to find. A place for you: You'll become an integral member of a well-defined and supportive team, who believe passionately in the value of our work. What we offer Pension upto - 6% Employee Assistance Programme Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services A company passionate about diversity and inclusion Serco Benefits package A safe and supportive culture A company passionate about diversity and inclusion All Serco employees must ensure that their current line manager is aware of their application. For confidential enquiries please contact MyHR. Serco are Disability Confident Leader employers and are committed to employing and retaining people with disabilities. 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. #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 Description #internal Please note this vacancy is only available for Birmingham City Council employees that are under a S188 (Priority Movers and Lateral Movers). Please note this vacancy is only available to Birmingham City Council employees. Permanent 36.5 hour per week Grade 4 - £33,366 - £40,476 - Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review We are a Living Wage Employer, and all our roles will be paid as such where the pay scales are below the Living Wage rate. This is an exciting opportunity to join our Housing Management team, supporting our council tenants and overseeing the management of our 59,000 council properties. City Housing is embarking on a transformation journey to improve the services provided to residents, the Housing Officer role is key to developing that relationship with our residents to ensure they feel safe and supported within their homes. As a front facing customer role, you will be the main contact for our tenants and will deal with a wide range of issues to enable residents to sustain their tenancies. You will be responsible for conducting tenancy visits, dealing with anti social behaviour, resident engagement and addressing ongoing tenancy issues. This role is very much about working with our residents, the community, and partners within your designated locality to deliver an excellent Housing Management service. You will be expected to work face to face with customers and provide a visible presence within your area. If you are someone who places the customer at the heart of what you do we would love to hear from you. You must upload a Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. This is required for shortlisting; you need to describe how your experience and skills fit the essential criteria for the role as specified in the Person Specification. If you do not attach your Supporting Statement, your application will not be considered. 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.: . For any informal enquires please contact: Rachael Goodman - <a href="mailto:Rachael.Goodman@birrmingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Rachael.Goodman@birrmingham.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. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) would be required to hold a relevant Visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). Job Description and Person Specification 2388 Housing Officer JDPS.doc 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).

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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).

A Housing Officer is a key role within Stef &amp; Philips, supporting our tenants from their initial check-in to the point that they move on from our accommodation. You'll also oversee the condition of our properties, working with colleagues to deal with maintenance issues. Our housing officers impact the lives of our tenants and provide expert advice and guidance on accessing broader support from local authorities and agencies such as social services and benefit providers. It's a very rewarding role in an organisation where your efforts will be recognised and valued. Main Duties &amp; Responsibilities <ul><li>To provide basic maintenance services and adjustments when needed</li><li>Provide basic cleaning in properties</li><li>Conduct regular tenant visits, updating company systems including Salesforce, in line with Stef &amp; Philips procedures, including: <ol><li>Scheduled periodic inspection visits</li><li>Maintenance visits, reporting issues in line with Stef &amp; Philips procedures to enable prompt resolution, and checking and recording details of repair work carried out by third party contractors</li><li>Dealing with complaints, and following up to ensure that they have been addressed appropriately</li><li>Health and Safety inspections</li></ol></li><li>Support departments with check in and check out inspections</li><li>Reporting any anti-social behaviour, investigating the cause, and liaising with third party agents if required</li><li>Liaising with the Utility department and obtaining meter reads</li><li>Assessing service user's suitability for properties</li><li>Carrying out customer satisfaction surveys</li><li>Liaising with partners in supporting tenants throughout their tenancy (occupational therapist/ hospitals/ case workers/ social worker/ local police/ neighbourhood watch/ local authorities etc)</li><li>Maintain a safe working environment</li><li>Report all incidents or potential hazards</li><li>When lone working, adhere to the Service Level Guidelines at all times, ensuring any concerns are raised as appropriate</li><li>Maintain good working knowledge of company policies, and ensure they are followed at all times</li><li>Participate in development reviews</li><li>On occasion you will be required to complete ad hoc tasks as authorised by your line manager or leadership team.</li></ul>Skills &amp; Knowledge <ul><li>An ability to demonstrate the core values of Stef &amp; Philips</li><li>Knowledge and practice in housing and tenancy management support</li><li>Knowledge of the housing benefits system and welfare reform in a supported housing environment</li><li>Experience working with vulnerable people with support, care needs and homelessness</li><li>Computer literate</li><li>Knowledge of Microsoft office packages, particularly Word and Excel</li><li>Good interpersonal skills</li><li>Good communication skills (written and verbal)</li><li>Ability to prioritise and manage own workload, time and travel</li><li>Excellent organisational skills</li><li>Accurate recording skills</li><li>Good problem solving skills</li><li>Experience in managing maintenance issues and scheduling</li><li>Flexible, approachable, positive and enthusiastic</li><li>Full clean driving licence</li></ul>Benefits <ul><li>Company car provided with mileage and fuel covered</li><li>23 days leave, plus bank holidays</li><li>Additional holiday days for long service - up to 28 days</li><li>Celebration of tenure <ol><li>3 years £500</li><li>5 years £1000</li><li>10 years £5000</li></ol></li><li>Private health insurance with Vitality</li><li>Birthday off</li><li>One well-being day off per year</li><li>Maternity/Paternity Pay</li><li>Pension schemes increase - after 2 years.</li><li>£500 referral scheme for staff who refer a new employee, paid upon passing probation.</li><li>Company payday lunch</li></ul>

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