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About us In Tower Hamlets we are committed to building relationships and strengthening families by working with people in a compassionate and understanding way. We are ambitious for Tower Hamlets children and families and endeavour for every child and young person to be healthy, safe, and successful. Tower Hamlets is a progressive, ambitious, and diverse place to work. We place children and families at the heart of everything that we do and are relentless in our pursuit of positive outcomes for all. Our Better Together Practice Framework is based on the ideas and concepts which underpin Restorative Practice and draws from other strength-based approaches, such as Systemic and Trauma Informed Practice. Our C-Change approach: Connect, Curious, Community, Co-Produce, Collaborate, Check, sets out "6 Cs" for our work with children, young people their parents and carers, and each other. About the role Over the last two years we have seen over 3000 asylum seekers and refugees move into the borough. The team created to support these sanctuary seekers is called the Resettlement &amp; Migration team (RMT), we are looking to recruit a Housing Officer to join the team. The team offer wrap around support to all sanctuary seekers in Tower Hamlets including Ukrainian and Afghan refugees and asylum seekers and receive government grants to do so. The Resettlement &amp; Migration Team lead by example, challenging discrimination, racism and inequality through an inclusive, informed and empowering approach for all residents. This role will serve those who are at risk of homelessness, looking to reduce rough sleeping and ending destitution. The role will aid the integration of sanctuary seekers, build social cohesion in our communities and share best practice with other local authorities. The Housing Officer will be required: 1. To work with and support refugees and those with potential refugee status living in Home Office accommodation, sponsorship placements or making their own arrangements. 2. To work with NASS providers such as Clearsprings and their subcontractors. 3. Welcome Afghan refugees to LAHF properties procured by the LA 4. To arrange, host and manage events and workshops with sanctuary seekers. Facilitate and deliver the workshop so that they can understand their housing options, utilising internal and external stakeholders to assist in delivering relevant information. 5. Produce information sheets and guidance document that can be shared with the community. 6. To support sanctuary seekers to source independent sustainable accommodation in or out of the borough and make referrals to homeless options that the LA have a duty to support. 7. Supporting the Resettlement &amp; Migration team to achieve their integration objectives. The role will be office and community based at the Town Hall in Whitechapel, Children and Family Centres or at NASS accommodation. The role is for a fixed term contract for 12 months. About you • You will have the ability to deliver homelessness prevention and housing option solutions with these being tailored to diverse communities and differing customer needs • The ability to work across boundaries in partnership with all housing sectors and partner agencies. • The ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing to an excellent standard, giving advice and information sensitively and persuasively. • The ability to negotiate both with homeless people and on their behalf to broker housing solutions. • Excellent IT skills, with the ability to use a range of databases and MS Word and EXCEL to produce a wide range of letters and documents and MS Outlook to process the full range of email and diary functions. • To have an understanding of welfare benefits and have a level of numeracy sufficient to give basic money and housing advice using available tools Requirements For further information regarding the role, please contact Nicola Mutale, Asylum Seeker &amp; Refugee Coordinator: <a href="mailto:nicola.mutale@towerhamlets.gov.uk" target="_blank">nicola.mutale@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a> How to apply This post is open to candidates to apply directly - No referrals from agencies will be accepted. Please fully complete the online application form via our recruitment portal Alvius. We will not consider applications which do not do this. Interviews will take place on 11th, 12th and 13th August 2025. Please hold these dates. Additional Details 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 are a Disability Confident Employer, which means applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the post are guaranteed an interview. Care experience has also been adopted by the Council as an additional protected characteristic. We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and also applicants who live in the borough.

Resettlement & Migration Team - Housing Officer

£36,477 pa + benefitsPitsea, Essex – covering North East London, North West London, South London or North Counties)Are you a customer-focused professional with knowledge of damp and mould casework? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and have a passion for delivering high-quality housing services that make a real difference?As Damp and Mould Lead, you’ll play a key role in delivering an effective, efficient, and customer-first repairs service—focusing on cases involving damp, mould, and condensation. Acting as the main point of contact for residents, contractors, and internal teams, you’ll ensure that all damp and mould issues are investigated and resolved quickly, compliantly, and with empathy.With a strong understanding of current housing legislation, including&nbsp;Awaab’s Law, you’ll take ownership of medium- to high-risk cases—safeguarding residents’ health, ensuring regulatory compliance, and helping drive service improvements across the board. Your ability to manage cases from first report through to resolution will be crucial, and your proactive, collaborative approach will help streamline processes and reduce complaints.You’ll work closely with our Repairs Team, regional offices, contractors, and the wider Property Services function to deliver a joined-up, resident-centred service. You’ll attend visits, review repair histories, escalate risks, and identify lessons learned to help strengthen our long-term approach to damp and mould prevention.To succeed in this role, you’ll need to work from the Pitsea office one day per week and spend at least one day in your nominated region (Northeast London, Northwest London, South London, or North Counties). Some flexibility to work outside of core hours or attend resident visits will be required.Your focus will be on getting things right the first time—offering solutions that are timely, safe, and sustainable. You’ll use your excellent communication and IT skills to manage cases, monitor performance, and keep stakeholders informed every step of the way.If you’re an organised, driven, and resident-focused professional with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to service excellence, we want to hear from you.To be successful in this role, you’ll:<ul><li>Have experience of working in housing, building services or a property related field.</li><li>Have knowledge of repairs issues relating to damp and mould and understand the legislation and compliance to ensure best practice.</li><li>Be proficient in problem-solving, able to handle complex customer issues while exploring alternative solutions to achieve satisfactory outcomes.</li><li>Identify vulnerabilities by showing empathy and understanding in resident interactions.</li><li>Be experienced in handling high-risk and escalation cases, ensuring timely and effective resolutions.</li><li>Have strong communication skills and be able to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.</li><li>Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of policies, processes, and legislation, ensuring compliance and best practices.</li></ul>Here are just a few of the benefits of working at Peabody:<ul><li>30 days’ annual holiday, plus bank holidays</li><li>Two additional paid volunteering days each year</li><li>Flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal</li><li>4 x salary life assurance</li><li>Up to 10% pension contribution</li></ul>Closing date: 17th July 2025 at midnight.&nbsp;PLEASE NOTE:&nbsp;You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. &nbsp;Peabody are not able to offer Visa sponsorship.

Damp & Mould Lead

The role Are you seeking a new challenge where you can truly make a difference? If so, Southern Housing has an exciting opportunity for a Scheme Housing Officer to join our team at Janson and Gurney Road. Reporting to a Team Manager, you will play a crucial role in providing support to our Independent Living Sheltered Schemes. Your responsibilities will include offering a front line service while ensuring the safety and well-management of our schemes to support residents in living independently within active communities. To excel in this role, you must possess a full clean UK driving license with access to your own vehicle, and be willing to work 5 days a week on schemes, demonstrating an understanding of the diverse needs of older people, exceptional customer service skills, and the ability to work collaboratively under pressure. If you are a proactive, self-motivated individual who thrives on delivering outstanding customer care and can meet deadlines with minimal supervision, we want to hear from you. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of our dynamic team. What you'll be doing <ul> <li>Deliver an effective customer focused housing management and support service working with multi-agency partners which embraces Southern Housing culture, current and future legislation, policy, procedure and best practice. </li> <li>Deliver the service in line with agreed parameters for the role. </li> <li>Conduct assessments of risk and need and provide personalised support to residents. - replace with - Providing a customer facing service to residents, have regularly contact with them, including making daily welfare calls.</li> <li>Understand the housing management performance targets relevant to your scheme(s) and take action to contribute to their achievement. </li> <li>Work closely with other agencies to ensure residents are able to access a full range of services and support. </li> <li>Maintain administration systems and databases, processes and accurate records and provide monthly performance reports and information for other reports, as required. </li></ul>What you'll need <ul> <li>Understanding of the diverse needs of older people </li> <li>Able to develop partnership working internally and with other agencies to generate effective solutions to problems </li> <li>Ability to manage time &amp; tasks effectively, work well under pressure both individually and in a team </li> <li>Customer-focused and experience of providing excellent customer care </li> <li>Able to take responsibility for a scheme, the residents who live there and the service provided to them.</li> <li>Willingness to learn housing management tasks as required e.g. rent arrears, ASB, Fire safety</li> <li>Able to receive and respond to customer feedback and complaints professionally at all times </li> <li>A commitment to taking personal responsibility for sharing information and an understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries.</li></ul>In your supporting statement, it is important that you address how you meet each of the above criteria, providing real examples. Closing Date: 16th July 2025 Applying for roles with us About us At Southern Housing, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own!We also understand the difference that safe, secure, and affordable homes can make to people's lives. A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work. Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too. What's in it for you Pension Life assurance Healthcare cash plan Eyecare &amp; dental Birthday leave Retailers discounts Cycle to work Buy &amp; sell annual leave Season ticket loan In-house academy &amp; career development Flexible working Inclusion &amp; Diversity We work hard to create a diverse and inclusive culture and environment where people are respected for who they are. Encouraging inclusion is not just about protected characteristics, it's about celebrating differences of thought, opinion, experience and perspective of each individual. We're all different in our own way and we want our colleagues to feel comfortable, that they belong, and are safe to be themselves at work, without fear of being judged or excluded, but valued for their contribution to our One Team approach.

Scheme Housing Officer

Job Description Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities! We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK's first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants. What's the role? As a Housing Officer, you will provide a high quality, customer focused and responsive Housing Management service to Lewisham Council residents. You will act as the residents voice. You will complete home checks, investigate nuisance and other tenancy breaches, manage tenancy changes, support vulnerable residents to sustain their tenancies and build good working relationships with the tenants and residents associations. What's in it for you? Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including: <ul> <li>Generous holiday allowance</li> <li>Local Government Pension scheme</li> <li>Flexible working and family friendly policies</li> <li>Season ticket and bicycle loans</li> <li>A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships</li> <li>Supportive staff networks</li></ul>What we're looking for We are looking for someone who wants to make a positive difference to our residents lives. You will have an understanding of the issues faced by those living in social housing. You will be an effective communicator and collaborator. You are passionate about delivering an excellent service and have the ability to tailor your service depending on the customers needs. You will show empathy and support your most vulnerable residents. Please note we are recruiting for two Housing Officer positions. 1 permanent role and 1 fixed term (maternity cover) until July 2026. If you have a preference, please specify this on your statement. Location The job is primarily based in Laurence House, Catford, London, SE6 4RU but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work in the office, on site and occasionally from home. Special conditions <ul> <li>This role may include working out of hours</li> <li>The job is subject to a DBS check</li> <li>Please note: we are recruiting for two Housing Officer positions. 1 permanent role and 1 fixed term (maternity cover) until July 2026. If you have a preference, please specify this on your statement.</li></ul>The recruitment process is anonymous and we don't accept CV's. Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Grace Reid, Housing Team Leader <a href="mailto:Grace.Reid@lewisham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Grace.Reid@lewisham.gov.uk</a> Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification Salary £39,150 - £40,344 per annum (SO1) N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof. Diversity Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at <a href="http://www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply</a> The Council has a dedicated employment support service, Lewisham Works, which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email <a href="mailto:JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk" target="_blank">JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk</a> and an advisor will be in touch with you. The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response. Let's stay connected, follow us on social media: LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Instagram

Housing Officer

Job Title: Housing Officer Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 Hours: 36 hours Location: North West London Closing date: 18th July 2025 Kisharon Langdon UK has an exciting opportunity for a Housing Officer to join the growing team in Colindale, London. Kisharon Langdon are a newly merged charity offering a wider breadth of services of enhanced quality, enabling us to better support people with learning disabilities and autism and their families. From nursery and school to further education, through to employment opportunities and supported living, Kisharon Langdon will enable people with learning disabilities and autism to thrive and realise their ambitions and aspirations. Whilst we support the Jewish community, we celebrate and benefit from the diversity of the communities in which we are based and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. The Role; The Housing Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management concerning housing, facilities, and tenancy management in relation to properties within the supported living services in London. The Head of Estates &amp; Facilities Management is based in London and will be accountable for all things related to Housing. The role will include providing a responsible front-line service to our members, tenancy and leasehold management, property inspections, tenancy verification checks and general community management. The focus of this role will be to ensure that the services are delivered to a high standard and meet the agreed performance targets, establishing and maintaining excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The post holder will be required to take responsibility for the delivery of property management services across the London portfolio, as well as contribute to the growth opportunities; therefore, the ability to drive is an essential part of this role. Key Responsibilities; <ul><li>To work with individuals with learning disabilities, the registered manager, social work team, families, landlords and relevant stakeholders to ensure appropriate assessment and transition of people with learning disabilities moving into supported living housing.</li><li>To provide support and advice on housing options, rights and entitlements on all social welfare topics, to help secure safe and sustainable accommodation for adults with learning disabilities and autism.</li><li>To be responsible for all London housing projects, ensuring that all requirements as advised by the Operations Team are met and follow through to completion in a timely manner. </li><li>Building and maintaining a high profile for the organisation with key partners, both voluntary and statutory, through networking and regular liaison. Identifying 'best practice' and relevant legislation in the sector and promoting an environment of continuous improvement within the service.</li><li>To support the work stream outcome targets, ensuring quality assessments are consistently maintained to the highest level; for example, key performance indicators (e.g. voids, arrears and quality standards) are met.</li><li>To be responsible for London housing complaints resolution where appropriate, with the assistance of the Head of Housing &amp; Facilities Management when required. </li></ul>About You; <ul><li>Experience of working within a supported and/or social housing setting in an assets-based way </li><li>Good knowledge and understanding of housing options, welfare entitlements, and legal rights Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures</li><li>Experience of small-scale project management</li><li>Full UK Driving license and ability to travel to other sites as required </li><li>Ability to plan and prioritise a busy workload and work independently. </li><li>Ability to be able to prioritise activity to ensure effective management. </li><li>Ability to work across services and recognise conflicting priorities.</li></ul>What we offer; <ul><li>21 days holiday which increases with length of service, plus bank holidays and Major Jewish holidays, (increases with length of service),</li><li>Pension scheme - (NatWest Cushion),</li><li>Blue light card - access to more than 15,000 discounts from large national &amp; local retailers, </li><li>Eyecare benefits - via Vision Express,</li><li>Long service recognition and reward &amp; employer referral bonus, </li><li>Season ticket loan and Bike2Work scheme, </li><li>Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme with free access to independent advice, support and counselling on a wide range of issues,</li><li>Development and career progression opportunities. </li></ul>How to apply; Please apply with your CV and short cover letter detailing your relevant experience by Closing date; Friday 13th 2025 Please Note: We reserve the right depending on the number of applications received, to shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date. Early applications are therefore encouraged. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Housing Officer (Neighbourhood Management) X2 £37,741 to £41,182 per year inclusive + essential car user up to 19.7% employer pension contribution Job Ref P1287 - Permanent Full-time,37 hours per week Job Ref P1291 - 12 Months Fixed term, providing cover for an internal secondment, 37 hours per week Flexible working options, Hybrid Working with Partial home working available About the role Our Housing Service are responsible for managing and maintaining 5000 properties including sheltered housing, temporary accommodation as well as general needs tenancies. This post is based within our Neighbourhood Management Team within Tenancy Services section. About you In these posts you will be responsible for several functions related to estate and tenancy management for secure and introductory tenants. Main duties within the role includes management of nuisance cases, tenancy breaches and successions and assignments with a strong emphasis on tenant and leasehold consultation and participation within the responsibilities of these posts. You will work with a wide range of stakeholders as well as voluntary sector agencies who provide support and advice to tenants and with Councillors on issues related to their ward. You must be educated to degree level or have 3 years previous experience of working in social housing in a front line service managing casework. Working knowledge of relevant legislation and legal procedures relating to tenancy management is essential for this role. A BTEC or equivalent in a Housing related subject is desirable as is demonstrable experience and commitment to tenant involvement and empowerment. You must be an excellent communicator, be IT literate and ideally be able to use a housing software system. You will be required to attend occasional evening meetings and evening working as needed from time to time. There is a requirement for you to also be available as part of the councils emergency planning arrangements subject to service requirements. Post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check. St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and thriving villages. Our centrally located offices in the city are near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is a great place to live and work. In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to: <ul><li>28.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays.</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme - current employer contribution up to 19.7 percent employer contributions</li><li>Flexible working options</li><li>Staff Parking Permit</li><li>Reimbursement of professional fees</li><li>Comprehensive development and training</li><li>Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres</li><li>Access to discounts and benefits via online platform</li></ul>This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check. Please select the apply button on the vacancy and follow the steps below: <ul><li>Complete an online application and in the supporting statement section, ensure you explain what you would bring to the role and how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification. </li><li>Provide an up-to-date CV (no more than three sides of A4), explaining any gaps in employment.</li></ul>A detailed job description and person specification are published on the advert for this role. The person specification sets out the criteria we use to assess applicants. The Council reserves the right to reject applicants at the shortlisting stage, where the application process has not been completed correctly. For further information and to learn more about the council visit our website. Closing date for applications: Monday 30 June 2025 Interviews are scheduled for w/c: 7th July 2025 NOTE: Interviews are conducted throughout the application process. We reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date and we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. REF-222 327

Housing Officer (Neighbourhood Management) X2

The Vacancy Do you have experience in housing/tenancy management? If you do please keep reading. Your Role As a Housing Officer you will work within Ada Court, our sheltered housing scheme in Maida Vale. Day to day you will find yourself overseeing building safety, managing tenancies including viewings, settling in new residents and sign ups and completing fire risk assessments. It's a role with many hats and you'll enjoy the variety the role brings and will happily use your previous experiences to gain great outcomes. You'll be part of resident's meetings and will be responsible for reporting both communal and resident's repair requirements. The role could also see you managing light anti-social behaviour issues, so being able to effectively communicate is a must. About You You'll see yourself as a people person, able to build rapport and show empathy but also robust in your working relationships. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and energetic. To be successful in this role you will have previous housing/tenancy management experience, ideally with a local authority or housing association. The following are considered essential: <ul> <li>Experience in tenancy management, including audits and signposting to other agencies for additional resident support</li> <li>Strong awareness of building health &amp; safety issues</li> <li> Ability to work independently, exercising good initiative and judgement. </li> <li>Great communication skills, you'll be a go to person so building rapport will be very important</li> <li>Awareness of safeguarding issues, proactively ensuring that people are kept safe, protected from harm.</li> <li>Excellent written, communication and IT skills</li> <li>Successful candidates will complete an Enhanced DBS check</li></ul>Who We Are Central &amp; Cecil Housing Trust as part of the Aster Group provides safe and affordable homes for people over 55 in London. Since 1926, we've helped our residents to enjoy vibrant, active and fulfilling lives. Today, C&amp;C supports people aged over 55 across a portfolio of safe and affordable properties and care homes, in outstanding locations. As a not-for-profit organisation, we re-invest every penny into helping our residents achieve their potential. From partnerships in fitness and the arts, to innovative technology and building inspiring homes, we support vibrant, active, and connected communities. Day to day, we live our values: "to be pioneers, to believe in better, to do what we do from the heart, to invest in each other and to have the courage to act". What's in it for me We invest in our colleagues because we know if they have a better day at work, the service our customers receive will be better. The Aster Offer is our offer to our colleagues to ensure they have a great day at work and includes things like: <ul> <li>Flexible working - whilst some roles need to be carried out in a specific place at a specific time, where possible we encourage our colleagues to work to their own schedule at a location that suits them, their team and our business' needs</li> <li>A focus on colleague wellbeing - workshops, an employee assistance programme offering counselling and support, mental health training and a health cash plan</li> <li>We invest in colleagues' careers and development through our leader and colleague development frameworks</li> <li>Defined Contribution Pension and attached life assurance</li> <li>Volunteering hours available to all colleagues to enable them to give back</li> <li>Savings at cinemas, gyms, holidays, days out, various shops and eateries and lots more</li> <li>Enhanced leave</li> <li>We celebrate colleagues who go above and beyond with a range of personalised recognition initiatives</li></ul>If you consider this to be the right opportunity for you, apply as soon as possible with your most up to date CV. Please note that we may consider applications as soon as we receive them, interviews will be held as soon as possible and we will make an offer immediately, if we find the right candidate. In role you will be known as a Service Officer. Aster is not a sponsorship organisation and all candidates will be required to verify their right to work in the UK prior to commencement of employment with the Aster Group &amp; it's subsidiary brands. The Company The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.

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