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About the Borough This special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned. Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer. Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London - with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink. Kingston's people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other. We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston's key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand. Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK. About the Service and Team This is an exciting new opportunity for a Housing Officer to join Housing Landlord Services as a Housing Officer for Cambridge Road Estate which is undergoing Regeneration. The Regeneration of the Estate will see 2,000 new homes built over 10 years. We are looking for an experienced Housing Officer to deliver frontline housing management services across a designated property patch. This onsite, community-based role requires strong housing expertise and experience working within a local authority or registered social landlord. We'd love you to join us at the Royal Borough of Kingston. Our Team is deeply committed to providing excellent services to our residents. We are a friendly team of 8 housing officers with a can do culture, we have a total of 4500 plus properties within Kingston. About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate To deliver a high-quality housing management service with a strong focus on exceptional customer service and efficient service delivery. Serve as the primary point of contact for residents, actively engaging with tenants to ensure a responsive and consistently excellent housing management experience. About You <ul><li>Have excellent communication skills i.e. Communicating clearly, confidently and appropriately with residents, partners and colleagues using the best methods of communication </li><li>Knowledge on Housing Regulator Consumer Standards </li><li>Able to attend evening meetings </li></ul><ul><li>Carrying out tenancy audits with residents in their homes, ensuring compliance with health and safety inspection, fire risk assessment, void inspections, estate inspections with residents and stakeholders, </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>Have a track record of using IT systems and automation successfully to enhance the delivery of housing/tenancy management. .</li></ul><ul><li>Identifies the need for and promotes Resident engagement/ participation and community development initiatives. This includes attending residents' meetings.</li></ul>Our Offer to You As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team. In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation. Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include: <ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li><li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li><li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li><li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li><li>Subsidised gym membership</li></ul>Application Process Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the 'Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme' at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we're incredibly proud of. Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce. Additional Information We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government's minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living. The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the GOV.UK website for right to work guidance. Salary range <ul><li>£37,068 - £40,755 per year</li></ul>

Housing Officer

Join Our Team as a Senior Housing Officer! About Us: Active Prospects is an award-winning charity which supports around 400 people each year in the south-east who have a learning disability, mental health need or are autistic. This year we were proud to win Employer of the Year at the National Learning Disability &amp; Autism Awards. We are looking for a Senior Housing Officer to work in conjunction with, and to support the Property and Maintenance team. Role &amp; Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Lead and support the delivery of high-quality, customer-focused housing management services</li> <li>Manage complex tenancy and estate issues and support continuous service improvements across the organisation</li> <li>Provide an effective, efficient, responsive service to the people we support, who require housing-related support to remain in their home and/or continue with their tenancy</li> <li>Liaise with external agencies, legal representatives, and local authorities</li> <li>Develop and implement strategies, policies, procedures and service improvements within tenancy support</li> <li>Excellent knowledge of housing legalisation and ability to resolve conflict</li> <li>Assist the maintenance team as necessary to ensure responsive repairs and other maintenance issues are dealt with as required</li></ul>Responsibilities will also include: <ul> <li>Support the people we support to set up and maintain a home and tenancy</li> <li>Undertake housing assessments, record meetings and take detailed support notes during support visits</li> <li>Assist the people we support to manage their finances and welfare benefit claims, particularly housing benefit, universal credit, disability benefits and DLA/PIP</li> <li>Advise people we support on access to local community organisations, resources, activities and employment opportunities</li> <li>Support with maintaining a safe home environment for the people we support and assist in reporting maintenance issues and concerns</li> <li>Assist and support the people we support to meet rent and service charges obligations to landlords</li> <li>Organise monthly tenancy meetings in liaison with service managers</li> <li>Authorise legal action for rent arrears and represent the association in court where required</li> <li>Administer the provision of comprehensive information to the people we support in relation to service charges, annual uplifts of rent and contracts</li> <li>Ensure communal areas of Active Prospects buildings are managed to a high standard by liaising with the Maintenance team</li> <li>Undertake weekly estate inspections with tenants, ensuring the reporting of any repairs</li> <li>Investigate incidents of nuisance and anti-social behaviour, keeping relevant parties informed and maintaining accurate records</li> <li>Work with the Director of Property and external consultants on the Environment policy</li> <li>Ensure regular health and safety checks in properties to ensure tenancy agreements are upheld and properties remain safe and secure</li></ul>The successful candidate will have the following Knowledge, Training &amp; Experience: <ul> <li>Experience of working as a Housing Officer within a community setting, ideally with tenants that require additional support</li> <li>Excellent knowledge of legislative and regulatory requirements within Housing Support, evictions, housing and other welfare benefit claims</li> <li>Qualified or part qualified in a relevant professional housing qualification</li> <li>Experience leading and supporting initiatives that help tenants access benefits and financial help</li> <li>Have a passion for involving people we support in every aspect of their service</li> <li>Have the ability to work flexible hours including some weekends, evenings and conduct night audits if required</li> <li>Own a Full Driving Licence and be able to use own vehicle for business use</li></ul>What are you waiting for? Apply today or contact us directly on <a href="mailto:recruitment@activeprospects.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@activeprospects.org.uk</a> and 01737 924102 to speak to a friendly Recruitment Advisor. Please note: <ul> <li>all offers are subject to satisfactory completion of our pre-employment compliance standards </li></ul>

Senior Housing Officer

About Us Job Title: Trainee Sheltered Housing Officer Salary Range: £29,562- £35,822 per annum Two-year Fixed Term - Full time (36hours) Location: Wandsworth Objective of role The London Boroughs of Richmond upon Thames and Wandsworth present a unique opportunity to be part of a team who work together in a ground-breaking shared staffing structure across both boroughs. Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of older people? Do you want to develop your career in housing and support services? Have you been ordinarily resident in the UK for the past three years? We have an exciting opportunity for two Trainee Sheltered Housing Officers to join our team on a 24-month fixed term contract. The Supported Housing Service - have three strands which are: Sheltered Housing, comprising of 26 sheltered schemes in Battersea, Putney, Roehampton and Tooting. Tenancy Support Service for vulnerable clients who have difficulty maintaining their tenancy and Community Development. About the role As a Trainee Sheltered Housing Officer, you will receive full training and support to develop your skills and knowledge needed to provide high-quality services to tenants in sheltered housing. Your role will involve assisting in the day-to-day management of the sheltered housing schemes, offering support to vulnerable tenants, ensuring that the environment is safe, welcoming and well maintained. <ul><li>Provide support and guidance to tenants, ensuring their safety and well-being.</li><li>Assist in managing the administration of the sheltered schemes, including record keeping.</li><li>Respond to tenant queries and concerns, offering advice and assistance.</li><li>Help maintain and improve the quality of the scheme environment.</li><li>Work closely with other professionals and agencies to provide support to tenants.</li><li>Be enrolled in CIH Level 3 in Housing Studies.</li></ul>Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience <ul><li>Math's and English GCSE Grade C/Level 4 and above</li><li>Strong communication skills both written and verbal</li><li>A passion for working with older people and supporting vulnerable individuals</li><li>A desire to learn and develop within the housing sector </li><li>Experience of using IT applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel</li><li>A Team player with the ability to work independently</li></ul>Indicative Recruitment Timeline Closing Date: Sunday 31st August 2025 Shortlisting Date: W/C 01st September 2025 Interview Date: TBC We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Useful Information Richmond &amp; Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan. Richmond and Wandsworth Councils

Trainee Sheltered Housing Officer

London Borough of Hammersmith &amp; Fulham Salary: £92,775 - £108,258 Closing date: Monday 25 August, 23:59Shape the future of private housing in one of London’s most ambitious boroughs.Hammersmith &amp; Fulham is a borough of ambition, innovation, and inclusion. With the private rented sector now the largest form of housing in the borough, surpassing both homeownership and social housing, we are committed to ensuring that all residents, regardless of tenure, have access to safe, sustainable, and affordable homes.We are now seeking a dynamic and visionary Assistant Director, Housing Standards to lead our work in transforming the private rented sector and driving up housing standards across the borough.This is a strategic leadership role at the heart of our housing and regulatory services. You will be responsible for improving housing standards across all tenures, including council-owned homes, housing association properties, and the private rented sector, ensuring that every resident lives in a home that is safe, well-maintained, and fit for purpose.As the Council’s lead adviser on housing standards, you will lead the delivery of our new Private Rented Sector Policy. Focused on working collaboratively with residents and landlords, raising standards of quality, maintenance, and safety, driving robust and effective enforcement, building a more inclusive and accessible PRS and oversee licensing, regulation, and enforcement functions.You will work across departments in a matrix structure to influence and enable delivery and represent the borough at sub-regional, regional, and national levels, shaping housing policy and best practice.We’re looking for a strategic, experienced, and passionate leader who can inspire and lead high-performing teams in a complex, fast-paced environment. You will navigate political and stakeholder landscapes with confidence and credibility and drive service improvement and innovation with residents at the heart of delivery.Championing high standards and regulatory excellence across all housing tenures, &nbsp;bringing deep knowledge of housing regulation, enforcement, and policy, and a proven track record of delivering impactful change in housing or related services.For more information on this fantastic opportunity, please visit <a href="http://www.faerfield.co.uk/lbhf" target="_blank">www.faerfield.co.uk/lbhf</a>. To speak to one of our retained consultants, please contact Sean Anderson (<a href="mailto:sanderson@faerfield.co.uk" target="_blank">sanderson@faerfield.co.uk</a>) or Dawn Faulkner (<a href="mailto:dfaulkner@faerfield.co.uk" target="_blank">dfaulkner@faerfield.co.uk</a>) or call 0121 312 3755.

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