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Housing Officer - Housing Support Location: Based between23 Alma Square - Flats 1-5, Scarborough, YO11 1JR and 12 Trafalgar Square, Scarborough Working Hours: Part time hours - 18.5 (flexible between Monday-Friday) Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £25,110 - £32,090 per annum (pro rata) Make a real difference in your community Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier and more independent lives? Join Waythrough, one of the UK's leading mental health and social support charities, and make a lasting impact every day. We support over 125,000 people each year through our 200 services, empowering individuals to overcome challenges around mental health, housing, and substance use. About the Role We have an exciting opportunity to join our Housing and Trading team as a Housing Officer. This position is part time 18.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday. You will deliver high-quality tenancy management to improve the quality of life through effective case management of residents for which some may have support &amp; vulnerability needs for them to maintain their tenancies and for them to achieve their aspirations for independent living. What You'll Do <ul><li>Conduct resident sign-ups, ensuring occupancy agreements, keys, and Resident Handbooks are issued and explained clearly.</li><li>Ensure residents understand their occupancy terms and security of tenure based on their agreement type.</li><li>Use current toolkits, processes, and documentation; ensure outdated materials are discarded.</li><li>Support residents with Housing Benefit and/or Universal Credit claims at sign-up and throughout their tenancy.</li><li>Advise on and assist with property adaptations where applicable.</li><li>Promote available properties and raise awareness of Waythrough Homes services across your area.</li><li>Provide advice on rent arrears and support residents in managing and reducing debts.</li><li>Address anti-social behaviour, serve notices, manage abandonment cases, and attend court hearings as required.</li><li>Offer guidance on resettlement and permanent move-on housing options.</li><li>Raise safeguarding concerns with your line manager and consult the housing safeguarding lead.</li><li>Provide tenancy sustainment support or make appropriate referrals for additional support.</li><li>Organise and facilitate resident meetings in shared housing/HMOs.</li><li>Support residents in shared housing/HMOs to establish cleaning, gardening, and other communal rotas.</li></ul>To Succeed in This Role, You'll Need: Essential: <ul><li>Minimum of 2 years' experience or a good understanding of working with people affected by homelessness / substance misuse/offending behaviour/mental health, Learning Disabilities.</li></ul>Desirable: <ul><li>Knowledge of Housing Law relevant to landlord and tenant.</li><li>Knowledge of the 'Decent Homes Standards' and the 'Housing Health and Safety Rating System'</li></ul>To view the full job description and person specification, please click here. About Waythrough Formed in 2024 through the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship, Waythrough is now one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England. With 3,500 staff and volunteers across more than 200 services, we help people to live full, meaningful lives. Some roles may still appear under our legacy brands (Humankind, Richmond Fellowship, Aquarius) while we complete our integration - but wherever you join us, you'll be part of one supportive team, sharing one purpose. What We Offer We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package: <ul><li>27 days' annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)</li><li>Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%</li><li>Life assurance (3× annual salary)</li><li>Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay</li><li>Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days' annual leave</li><li>Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications</li><li>24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals</li><li>£500 Recommend a Friend bonus</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership</li><li>Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good</li><li>Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year</li></ul>Inclusion and Accessibility Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities - especially those with lived experience of the issues we support. If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email <a href="mailto:recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk</a>. How to Apply If you're viewing this advert on an external platform such as Indeed, please click 'Apply via Company Website' to view the full job description and submit your application. Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.

Housing Officer

Job Description Job Title:Housing Officer Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £26,549.63 Per annum (pro rata) (£27,722.51 is achieved after 18 months successful performance in the role) Working Hours: Part Time - 30 Hours Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday Location: The Springs, Cambridge If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description. Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates. The difference you will make as a Housing Officer Working collaboratively as part of a committed team that puts the customer first by delivering an outstanding housing management service across several defined properties, you will contribute to the day-to-day service by undertaking a range of tasks to ensure the safe operational management of our care and support services. About you We are looking for someone with: • Experience of working within housing management • An understanding of the barriers faced by vulnerable and diverse customer groups and individuals with complex needs • Previous experience in positively resolving incidents Why Riverside? At Riverside, we're a housing association with a difference - enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we've been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us. Working with us, you'll enjoy: • Competitive pay &amp; generous pension • 28 days holidays plus bank holidays (pro rata) • Flexible working options available • Investment in your learning, personal development and technology • A wide range of benefits Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside: We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview. Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be considered. Role Profile Deliver an Allocation &amp; Letting Service: • Liaise with external stakeholders to deliver an effective referral pathway into the service/properties • Ensure occupancy targets are met, through lettings and refurbishment of empty properties in line with the scheme's re-allocation procedures • Allocate properties ensuring customers meet the criteria, affordability and required landlord checks • Meet with customers to provide practical support with setting up a new tenancy, ensuring all documents are complete and liaising with external stakeholders if required • Show new customers the accommodation and communal amenities, clearly communicating tenant responsibilities and compliance to enable them to fulfil and maximise their tenancy • Visit new customers to make sure they are settling into their accommodation and are being supported to follow their tenancy agreement Deliver a Housing Management Service: • Be responsible for ensuring empty properties are referred to Asset colleagues for void works, following the void procedure to ensure rooms are ready-to-let • Report and monitor the delivery of reactive repairs within properties to ensure they are maintained and health and safety compliant • Liaise with contractors and colleagues around planned maintenance programmes, ensuring that on-site delivery is well co-ordinated and in line with customer requirements • Undertake day-to-day housing management duties, ensuring high standards of cleanliness are maintained within services and that rooms are prepared, ready for site inspections • Proactively support customers experiencing issues that may put their accommodation at risk; where appropriate issuing warnings and Notices to Determine (NTDs) in consultation with Service Managers • Prepare files and case notes in readiness for court • Deliver a tenancy sustainment advice service to support customers to maintain their accommodation, e.g. claiming correct benefits • Work directly with customers to monitor or reduce issues of anti-social behaviour within the service • Meet regularly with customers to discuss ways to improve their accommodation, promoting involvement and consultation on matters impacting their housing • Ensure the safety of our customers by recognizing and acting on any risk by following local safeguarding procedures and escalating appropriately • Monitor and assist in maintaining health and safety requirements standards Deliver an Administration Service: • Carryout administrative tasks to support efficient running of the service • Produce reports and other written documentation as required to support housing management delivery • Maintain and update clear, accurate and strength-based records on the appropriate digital platform • Assist schemes in daily operational tasks, including answering phones and working on Reception, as required Other Information • You will be required to work flexible hours to meet customer and business needs, which may not include normal office hours • You will be required to travel to different properties within the defined area as and when required • Use the Lone Worker system as and when necessary • Ensure customers are safe at all times - carrying out all of your duties within Riverside's Policy and Procedure Policy and Procedure framework e.g. health &amp; safety, safeguarding, dignity at work, GDPR opportunities, cash handling, etc • Deliver your role in line with Riverside company values - "Our Riverside Way" • Participate in team meetings, attend regular supervisions and reflecting practice sessions • Undertake regular training and take responsibility for continuous development to enable you to deliver your role safely • From time to time you may be required to undertake additional duties and responsibilities in consultation with your Line Manager Person specification Essential • An understanding of the barriers faced by vulnerable and diverse customer groups and individuals with complex needs • Experience of working within house management • Be a team player with a caring, empathetic, flexible and have a resilient, can-do attitude. • Previous experience in positively resolving incidents • Demonstrate initiative and confidence to make and act on decisions • Competent administrative and IT skills (to be able to produce reports and other communications) Desirable • Knowledge of current benefit systems • Knowledge of Housing regulations • Experience of working in challenging environments with the ability to plan, prioritise, organise tasks to achieve results • Experience of working within a care &amp; support environment About Us Riverside is one of the UK's leading not-for-profit social housing and regeneration organisations, owning or managing around 75,000 homes from Irvine to Kent. We are a leading provider of supported housing services, particularly for those affected by homelessness, and our track record of transforming lives and revitalising neighbourhoods dates back over 90 years. We have plans to build over 15,000 affordable homes over the next decade. Our Values and Behaviours Creating an Inclusive Environment

<ul><li>Reference: EC242 </li><li>Division: Crawley Homes </li><li>Salary: £32,287.00 - £38,133.00 per annum pro rata </li><li>Contract type: Fixed term </li><li>Posted on: 31 October 2025 </li><li>Interview date:02 December 2025</li><li>Extra payment(s): Not applicable </li></ul><ul><li>Positions: 1 </li><li>Category: Housing </li><li>Grade: F - G </li><li>Working hours: 29.6 per week </li><li>Closing date: 23 November 2025 </li><li>Location: Town Hall, Crawley </li><li>Location type: Hybrid </li></ul>Apply for this job About the role Are you passionate about delivering high-quality housing services and making a real impact in people's lives? Crawley Homes is looking for a dedicated and proactive Housing Officer to join our dynamic Tenancy Services team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a front-line role, supporting tenants and managing a wide range of housing responsibilities including tenancy management, income recovery, voids, and estate services. As a Housing Officer, you'll be responsible for: <ul><li>managing tenancies, including changes, terminations, and mutual exchanges</li><li>supporting tenants with income management and arrears recovery</li><li>letting void properties efficiently and sensitively</li><li>conducting property inspections and estate management duties</li><li>liaising with tenants, contractors, and partner agencies</li><li>promoting community development and responding to safeguarding concerns</li></ul>We're seeking an individual who: <ul><li>is an excellent communicator with strong negotiation and organisational skills</li><li>has a good understanding of housing law, welfare benefits, and safeguarding</li><li>is customer-focused and committed to continuous service improvement</li><li>can work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends in response to the requirements of the post</li><li>holds a full UK driving licence and has access to a suitable vehicle</li></ul>We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible, as we may close this advert before the stated closing date if enough applications are received. Additional information This is an 18-month fixed-term contract, offered on a part-time basis (29.6 hours per week) across four working days, with Tuesday proposed as the non-working day. This post is subject to a satisfactory clearance of a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check. A full current UK driving licence and use of a suitable vehicle are requirements of the role. Employee benefits We offer a generous employee benefits package, with a range of discounts, benefits and wellbeing incentives to suit everyone. Our way of working Our shared values and behaviours reflect the special nature of our council. We encourage all colleagues to put them into practice, whatever job they do. Take a look to see if we are the perfect match. Safer recruitment Crawley Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups. How to apply Click the Apply button to complete your application online. Please ensure that the reference details you supply are for your current or most recent employer and that any gaps in employment are covered on your application form. Please note that CVs will not be accepted without a fully completed application form. For an informal conversation or further information regarding the role, email <a href="mailto:caroline.lynn@crawley.gov.uk" target="_blank">caroline.lynn@crawley.gov.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:sarah.jenn@crawley.gov.uk" target="_blank">sarah.jenn@crawley.gov.uk</a>, Area Housing Managers. Apply for this job Related documents <ul><li> Housing Officer job description (PDF, 196.06 KB) </li></ul>Salary range <ul><li>£32,287 - £38,133 per year</li></ul>

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