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£50,788 to £57,766 per annum&nbsp;Permanent, full time x 37 hoursBased at Honiton with hybrid working and a range of flexible&nbsp;working optionsBe part of our transformationEast Devon’s Housing Service has made significant progress in recent years, transforming the way we support our tenants and communities. With improved outcomes, strong regulatory feedback and recognition from our peers, we've laid down solid foundations. Now, we’re entering an exciting new phase – one focused on raising standards even further, embracing innovation and growing our impact.Join us at this key moment and be part of shaping the future of council housing in East Devon as we build a new management structure within our Property &amp; Asset team.Team East Devon – more than just a jobOur Property &amp; Asset Service is made up of skilled professionals from diverse backgrounds who bring energy and expertise to their roles every day. We’re united by one goal: delivering for our residents.In this role you will play an important role in supporting our Corporate Lead for Property &amp; Asset to shape the delivery of an efficient, high-quality, customer focused housing repairs and maintenance service across East Devon District Council’s housing stock.&nbsp;This includes responsive repairs, cyclical maintenance, and contractor management, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and health and safety requirements.We’ll need you to have a relevant professional or management qualification together with a formal qualification in a building related subject or demonstrable equivalent experience.&nbsp; A knowledge of general management of a housing service and a good understanding of housing policy and legislation together with experience of delivering a high-quality customer service.<h1>About us</h1>Our recent Local Government Association Peer Challenge highlighted that ‘EDDC is a great place to work, with engaged staff and members’ and that’s certainly true! You will be part of a Gold Investors in People (IiP) organisation which works together with local people to create great value services and an outstanding community, economy and environment in which people want to live, work, visit and enjoy now, and for future generations.&nbsp; And with our wide range of health and wellbeing benefits, our highly flexible and collaborative hybrid Worksmart working arrangements as well as our commitment to continuous learning and development, you can be confident of joining a dedicated community of colleagues who are Happy, Healthy and Here.<h1>Apply</h1>To apply online, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.eastdevon.gov.uk/jobs" target="_blank">www.eastdevon.gov.uk/jobs</a>.For an informal discussion, please contact Andy King, Assistant Director, Housing Regulated Services by email <a href="mailto:Andrew.King@eastdevon.gov.uk" target="_blank">Andrew.King@eastdevon.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;Closing date:&nbsp; &nbsp;Midnight on Sunday, 3rd August 2025 with interviews planned for week commencing 11th August 2025

Repairs Service Manager

£42,708 to £49,764 per annumPermanent, full time x 37 hoursBased at Honiton with hybrid working and a range of flexible working optionsBe part of our transformationEast Devon’s Housing Service has made significant progress in recent years, transforming the way we support our tenants and communities. With improved outcomes, strong regulatory feedback and recognition from our peers, we've laid down solid foundations. Now, we’re entering an exciting new phase – one focused on raising standards even further, embracing innovation and growing our impact.Join us at this key moment and be part of shaping the future of council housing in East Devon and we build a new management structure within our Property &amp; Asset team.Team East Devon – more than just a jobOur Property &amp; Asset Service is made up of skilled professionals from diverse backgrounds who bring energy and expertise to their roles every day. We’re united by one goal: delivering for our residents.Supporting the Repairs Service Manager, you will manage and develop our team of maintenance surveyor to deliver a high quality and customer focused responsive repairs service across East Devon District Council’s housing stock.&nbsp; This role is central to ensuring that homes are safe, secure, well maintained and meet regulatory and service standards.&nbsp; &nbsp;You will lead and manage the maintenance surveyor team by providing clear direction, support and professional development this includes prioritising surveys based on legal and Housing Health &amp; Safety Rating System (HHSRS) needs.You’ll need to have a good general education with GCSE at grade C or above including Maths and English as well as HNC or equivalent in a building related subject or experience in building related work and identifying building defects and specifying repairs works.&nbsp;You could be a qualified building surveyor or hold an equivalent building degree.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Knowledge of building construction and contract management is essential<h1>About us</h1>Our recent Local Government Association Peer Challenge highlighted that ‘EDDC is a great place to work, with engaged staff and members’ and that’s certainly true! You will be part of a Gold Investors in People (IiP) organisation which works together with local people to create great value services and an outstanding community, economy and environment in which people want to live, work, visit and enjoy now, and for future generations.&nbsp; And with our wide range of health and wellbeing benefits, our highly flexible and collaborative hybrid Worksmart working arrangements as well as our commitment to continuous learning and development, you can be confident of joining a dedicated community of colleagues who are Happy, Healthy and Here.<h1>Apply</h1>To apply online, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.eastdevon.gov.uk/jobs" target="_blank">www.eastdevon.gov.uk/jobs</a>.For an informal discussion, please contact Andy King, Assistant Director, Housing Regulated Services by email <a href="mailto:Andrew.King@eastdevon.gov.uk" target="_blank">Andrew.King@eastdevon.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;Closing date: &nbsp;&nbsp;Midnight on Sunday, 3rd August 2025 with interviews planned for week commencing 18th August 2025

Senior Surveyor

£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

About Homes &amp; Neighbourhoods About Homes &amp; Neighbourhoods Kirklees Homes &amp; Neighbourhoods is responsible for almost 23,000 homes across Kirklees. We have high expectations of our teams to provide Service Excellence to our customers to achieve our vision "Striving to be an excellent landlord by putting tenants and communities first ". Several functions exist within Homes and Neighbourhoods, including Housing Management, Income Management, Older People's Support, Partnerships, Customer Experience, Engagement, Fire Safety, and Tenancy Enablement. It is an exciting time to join our Employment Support Team as we develop our offer and explore new service delivery approaches. The Employment Support Team is funded through the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) to support tenants and household members residing within Homes &amp; Neighbourhoods properties. And it is part of the Tenancy Enablement service. Working across Homes and Neighbourhoods (H&amp;N), estates, and within community settings is a key part of the role; therefore, travel to various locations to carry out the job duties is required, and a full driving licence is desirable. (Exceptions may be made for disabled applicants.) Employment Support &amp; Wellbeing Officer (One vacancy) The main requirement of the Housing Officer (Employment Support and Well-being Officer) role will be to support the Team Leader in working in partnership with key stakeholders to engage with tenants and household members to provide all Homes and Neighbourhoods Customers with an Employment and Well-Being Service. The key functions the postholder will be responsible for include: <ul><li> Engaging with tenants and household members to provide person-centred Careers Information, Advice &amp; Guidance (CIAG) </li></ul><ul><li>Promote the work of Homes &amp; Neighbourhoods (H&amp;N), across the wider council and to external partners and organisations </li></ul><ul><li> M aximise opportunities for Homes &amp; Neighbourhoods (H&amp;N), tenants and household members by working with a range of Kirklees council teams and partners to increase tenants' opportunities to develop employability skills in growth areas through access to adult learning provision, taster days, and work experience opportunities.</li></ul><ul><li>Participate in the delivery of employability programmes that meet H&amp;N customers' needs in collaboration with key stakeholders, including Jobcentre Plus, C&amp;K Careers, Kirklees College, Adult Community Learning and Skills Provision </li></ul><ul><li>Contribute towards delivering innovative cross-cutting projects to meet the needs of H&amp;N customers' priorities in the areas of Employment and Skills, Children &amp; Young People and Health and Well-being. </li></ul><ul><li> You will also be expected to work with vulnerable customers who may need additional support via our service to help them access appropriate well-being services via other partners across Kirklees partners and the voluntary sector to improve their health outcomes, including mental health . We support tenants to help them reach their own positive outcomes to sustain their tenancy and live fulfilling lives. </li></ul>Please see the attached focus sheet, which outlines the other key focus areas of work. Please contact Kim Bedeau-White on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion. This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our employees are at the very heart of the services we provide to the community, to help us achieve our ambitions, we want the best possible team. In return, we will make sure you are rewarded with a great range of staff benefits to support you in and out of work. Interviews to take place: Tuesday 5th August.

Housing Officer (Employment & Wellbeing)

The Vacancy A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a positive individual to join us in the role of Rent Housing Officer the Housing department at Caredig. The successful candidate will ensure efficient rent collection and income management whilst supporting our tenants to maintain sustainable tenancies. You will play a key role in minimising arrears, providing financial advice, and working collaboratively to sustain tenancies for our residents. A key aspect of the role is to encourage independence and support those tenants who are at risk of losing their tenancies to manage and resolve their own problems. You will work collaboratively with your patch team, other departments, tenants and our partners in a positive and proactive manner, building relationships to create sustainable communities. The right person will be committed to working within our values and to contributing to our continuous improvement as a team and as an Association. Our ideal candidate will be focused and possess excellent customer care skills gained within a housing environment. With a broad knowledge of housing law relevant to tenancy management you will possess a keen awareness of current social housing issues. A housing qualification would be desirable but is by no means essential. We offer excellent terms and conditions including annual leave allowance that starts at 28 days plus bank holidays and additional days for long service (pro rata), and comprehensive training. Please feel welcome to contact Stuart Middleton our Operational Manager for Housing on 01792 482440 or <a href="mailto:stuart.middleton@caredig.co.uk" target="_blank">stuart.middleton@caredig.co.uk</a> who will be happy to answer any questions you may have about this role. To learn more about the benefits we offer, please read the Recruitment Pack which is available to download via the link below. Find more information and apply by clicking on the 'apply now' tab found on this job vacancy on our website current vacancies page: <a href="https://www.caredig.co.uk/work-for-us/current-vacancies/" target="_blank">https://www.caredig.co.uk/work-for-us/current-vacancies/</a> We do not currently offer sponsorship. Closing date: Wednesday 16th July 2025 at 12 noon Interview date: Friday 1st August 2025 We strive to be a diverse and inclusive organisation, a place where we can all be ourselves. Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our organisation stronger. About Us We are a registered social landlord (RSL) based in Swansea. We were established in 1975 to meet the housing needs of families, older and more vulnerable people. We manage over 2,800 high quality affordable homes, and provide a range of services - including the development of new homes - to people and communities across Swansea, Carmarthenshire, Neath and Port Talbot, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire. We are an ambitious and well-established independent housing association. We have strong local roots, a reputation for providing quality homes, and a track record for making a positive difference in our local communities. Employee Benefits Cycle to work scheme Flexible working opportunities Excellent annual leave Reduced gym membership Excellent training &amp; development opportunities Enhanced sickness &amp; maternity

Housing Officer (Income & Inclusion) 35 hours

The Vacancy A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a positive individual to join us in the role of Community Housing Officer in the Housing Management Team at Caredig. The role involves a wide range of duties such as leading on allocations, estate management, managing anti-social behaviour and community safety. A key aspect of the role is to encourage independence and support those tenants who are at risk of losing their tenancies to manage and resolve their own problems. You will work collaboratively with your patch team, other departments, tenants and our partners in a positive and proactive manner, building relationships to create sustainable communities. The right person will be committed to working within our values and to contributing to our continuous improvement as a team and as an Association. Our ideal candidate will be focused and possess excellent customer care skills gained within a housing environment. With a broad knowledge of housing law relevant to tenancy management you will possess a keen awareness of current social housing issues. A housing qualification would be desirable but is by no means essential. Please feel welcome to contact Stuart Middleton our Operational Manager for Housing on 01792 482440 or <a href="mailto:stuart.middleton@caredig.co.uk" target="_blank">stuart.middleton@caredig.co.uk</a> who will be happy to answer any questions you may have about this role. To learn more about the benefits we offer, please read the Recruitment Pack which is available to download via the link below. Find more information and apply by clicking on the 'apply now' tab found on this job vacancy on our website current vacancies page: <a href="https://www.caredig.co.uk/work-for-us/current-vacancies/" target="_blank">https://www.caredig.co.uk/work-for-us/current-vacancies/</a> Closing date: Wednesday 16th July 2025 at 12 noon Interview date: Thursday 31st July 2025 We strive to be a diverse and inclusive organisation, a place where we can all be ourselves. Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our organisation stronger. About Us We are a registered social landlord (RSL) based in Swansea. We were established in 1975 to meet the housing needs of families, older and more vulnerable people. We manage over 2,800 high quality affordable homes, and provide a range of services - including the development of new homes - to people and communities across Swansea, Carmarthenshire, Neath and Port Talbot, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire. We are an ambitious and well-established independent housing association. We have strong local roots, a reputation for providing quality homes, and a track record for making a positive difference in our local communities. Employee Benefits Cycle to work scheme Flexible working opportunities Excellent annual leave Reduced gym membership Excellent training &amp; development opportunities Enhanced sickness &amp; maternity

Community Housing Officer - 35 hours - fixed 2 years

Strategic Lead: Benefit &amp; Homeless PreventionJob Number: HCAA02487Agreement Type: Permanent - Full TimeSalary: £66,336 - £67,500Hackney is London's most diverse and dynamic borough. Stretching from the edge of the City to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, it is an area of rapid economic growth, particularly in the tech, media, fashion, and other creative industries. Hackney has more green space than any other inner London borough, some of the capital's best schools, and first-class transport connections, which combined with excellent local public services and a thriving arts, cultural and retail sector, are fast making it one of London's most popular areas to live, work and visit.Our challenge is to make sure that our borough's economic growth provides benefits for everyone who lives here, and to create opportunities that will transform the lives of local people.We know that staff are key to our success, and we are seeking people with ambition, creativity, and commitment to our values to help us achieve the best for the people of Hackney.Our Benefits and Homeless Prevention Service has responsibility for all areas of homelessness; from rough sleeping to housing allocations as well as the assessment of Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction and the Here to Help Service. This innovative approach is helping us provide a more joined up service and more focused support for those in Hackney that are at risk of homelessness.We are currently recruiting for an additional Strategic Lead to join a team of 7, specifically to manage our Housing Supply area. The Housing Supply area is responsible for the procurement and contract management of temporary accommodation providers, as well as sourcing privately rented homes for homeless households.A large part of this role is negotiation, contract management and establishing and maintaining good relationships with landlords. You will be the face of the Service to private rented sector landlords nationwide and you will lead on the development to source new properties, both in and out the borough. You will have good commercial acumen, and be financially astute exercising effective control over budgets, quality, and performance.The Council regularly tenders for new providers under a Dynamic Purchasing System and this role is responsible for leading on the evaluation and scoring of new tenders and bringing them on to the framework. Part of the role is managing a team who are responsible for visiting and inspecting properties.With the introduction of the Renters Reform Act this year, you will also lead on implementing changes to ensure compliance and closer working with Private Sector Housing colleagues on enforcement, inspections, licensing, and tenancy sustainment for tenants. We are looking for those with significant knowledge and experience managing within a housing supply environment.The new manager will possess strong negotiating skills and knowledge of relevant legislation which must include a working understanding of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System. You will need to be confident and passionate about outstanding customer service and making sure delivery standards are achieved providing critical support for local people.You will possess good political awareness skills and be articulate, organised, and resilient. The ability to multi-task and be a strategic thinker is imperative. Strong contract management experience is essential encompassing a strong and professional attitude delivering creative and innovative solutions.As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation.If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values, so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s.To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application.As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency-based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.Closing date for applications: 08 July 2025 (22.59).Interview and assessment date: W/C 21 Jul 2025We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included, and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk" target="_blank">hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk</a>

Strategic Lead: Benefit & Homeless Prevention

Income and Housing Officer We're looking for 2 friendly, innovative and resilient Income and Housing Officers to join our Landlord Services Team located at our Head Office in Islington. £32,000.00 - £36,000.00 per annum (depending on skills and experience), 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 • 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. As an Income and Housing Officer you will help to maximise the organisation's rental income collection,n effectively manage rent arrears and deal with other breaches of the occupancy agreement. Managing a patch of 500+ units across our services you will ensure that challenging rent collection targets are met but also that everything is done to avoid eviction. Your personal qualities are as important in this role as your work experience. Working alongside Operational Colleagues, the Income and Housing Officer will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of generic Housing Management services across their patch with the main focus on Income Collection and some ASB management. You will be expected to meet tight KPI's increasing rent collection and carry out rent arrears actions at all stages from the initial warning letters to the eviction stage. In order to effectively deliver the services listed above to their patch, the Income and Housing Officer will need to work closely with Contract Managers and Support Workers working within our projects to empower and enable them to carry out their responsibilities. Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills are a pre-requisite to the role. The post holder will be extremely flexible and have the ability to effectively manage multiple projects at one time. What you'll do: • Take responsibility for maximising rent collection across a defined patch of Look Ahead's portfolio of properties ensuring that rent collection targets are met and tenancies sustained • Advise operational teams on their support related arrears management activities, including holding local surgeries with tenants and staff, taking direct control of higher level and more complex arrears cases • Proactively monitor all current and former accounts within the defined patch and make recommendations to the Housing Manager for appropriate former accounts to be written off or referred to Look Ahead's debt collection agency • Ensure that the rent collection function is carried out both sensitively and in a timely fashion so as to avoid the build up of excessive arrears and record all case details accurately. • Ensure that all sign ups within the defined patch are done accurately on the correct type of tenancy and at the correct rent and service charge levels. • Prepare files and documents for legal action and present cases in County Court hearings for possession claims, money judgements • Serve NTQs, NOSPs, NRPs and carry out home visits as requested. • Accurately and comprehensively record all actions on the housing management system and use reports from the housing management system to manage cases and monitor performance • Assist with the taking on of new agency housing management responsibilities related to new services and as needed with the transfer of housing management responsibilities schemes to other providers • Ensure that confidentiality and data protection is maintained throughout the service including all information held in whatever form • Respond to management issues such as disputes and complaints including breaches of tenancy and / or licence conditions • Ensure that there are effective and on going liaison processes in place with key agencies such as the housing benefit service , Department of Work and Pensions, the Job Centre and local debt advice agencies • Develop and promote financial inclusion initiatives in the service such as advertising credit unions and local debt management advice services • Contribute to special projects such as tenancy audits and suspected sub-letting • Assist in the training of new support staff in the tenancy aspects of support for customers. • Any other relevant tasks as required by the Housing Manager 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: An understanding of the needs of customers who have experienced homelessness and who may also have support needs. Excellent time management skills to systematically monitor arrears and complete other tasks in a logical and systematic way. Excellent communication skills and experience of dealing with vulnerable people in a sensitive , friendly and clear manner. An understanding of how to effectively deal with breaches of occupancy such as anti-social behaviour and abandonment. . The ability to communicate clearly with non -housing management staff and explain cases in a non technical way. A logical approach to problem solving and a willingness to deal with problems quickly and efficiently. A willingness to "go the extra mile" when working with our customers. What you'll bring: Essential: Experience of monitoring rent accounts and managing rent arrears Experience of using computerised rent systems to monitor arrears and record information Extensive knowledge of welfare benefits ,especially housing benefit Experience of liaising with housing benefit departments ,the DWP and other external agencies. 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.

Income and Housing Officer

Job Description Job Title: Housing Officer Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £34,240.93 Pro Rata (£37,680 is achieved after 12 months successful performance in the role) Pro Rata Working Hours: 17.5 hours per week Working Pattern: Wednesday Thursday, and Friday, Hybrid Location: Penrith, Cumbria If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description. The difference you will make as a Housing Officer The principal frontline worker will maximise the economic viability, social sustainability and self sufficiency of the tenancies in their patch through targeted support, services and action, establishing and maintaining strong relationships with customers, acting as an 'Account Manager', advocating for the customer to ensure that other teams are providing services to the expected level. Delivered through flexible, self-led and resourceful processes that enables the front line worker to put customer first. About you We are looking for someone who has: <ul> <li>A Proven track record of delivering a high quality customer service function, preferably in the housing sector. </li> <li>Effective stakeholder management, both internally and external to the organisation. </li> <li>Customer focused with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to work at all levels within the business</li></ul>At Riverside, we're a housing association with a difference - enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we've been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us. Working with us, you'll enjoy: <ul> <li>Competitive pay &amp; generous pension </li> <li>28 days holidays plus bank holidays (Pro Rata)</li> <li>Flexible working options available</li> <li>Investment in your learning, personal development and technology</li> <li>A wide range of benefits</li></ul>Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside: We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview. Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Role Profile <ul> <li>Pro-actively manage, maintain and improve designated social housing neighbourhoods; dealing with all aspects of tenancy conditions, including service failures, creating, promoting and adopting a culture of customer care in accordance with agreed processes, standards, timescales and targets.</li> <li>Accountable for maximising and increasing income collection, working in partnership with Shared Service colleagues to ensure good payment practices are established from tenancy start, support customers with benefit claims, signposting for advice and carrying out home visits during arrears pursuance process. </li> <li>Represent the Group in Court for all cases brought against customers in your designated area, ensuring cases are progressed effectively and efficiently and relevant stakeholders are kept up to date with developments and outcomes. </li> <li>As an "Account Manager" for the customer and property, be responsible for identifying issues which can be resolved with early intervention, be responsible for liaising with internal &amp; external stakeholders to ensure services and actions are effective and efficient to build lasting, satisfactory and sustainable tenancies.</li> <li>Accountable for 'patch profitability', minimising void rent loss, identify cash leakage, working in partnership with Shared Service colleagues to carry out inspections, property viewings and managing tenancy sign ups and new tenancy visits.</li> <li>Manage a delegated discretionary budget, making decisions regarding the allocation of your budget, ensuring Group financial controls are adhered to robustly and effectively. </li> <li>Provide quality assurance for all communal areas in your patch, escalating contracted service failures to the relevant contract owner for resolution, and resolving other issues using the relevant procedure.</li> <li>Commission, direct and influence other teams as appropriate to resolve low level anti-social behaviour issues, hate crimes, domestic abuse and issues impacting community cohesion, escalating complex cases to the Community Safety Team as appropriate.</li> <li>Maximise the use of mobile technology to ensure the provision of an efficient and proactive customer service to customers. </li> <li>Champion and promote usage of the online self-service facility, to contribute to ongoing financial efficiencies across the Group by reducing the demand on front line resources. </li> <li>Work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders to deliver customer involvement objectives and stakeholder management within a specified area, attending community meetings where relevant to the Group and its customers.</li> <li>Build effective and strong relationships with customers, identify customer's needs and aspirations, provide targeted support and use of customer intelligence to drive tenancy sustainability. </li> <li>Provide clear, supportive and accurate social housing advice to customers, colleagues and other stakeholders, including signposting where appropriate, to ensure awareness of the service and the effective progression and resolution of cases. </li> <li>Act as an advocate for customers, both internally and externally where appropriate to ensure their expectations are maintained and they are receiving the appropriate levels of service. </li> <li>Work with customers to minimise and resolve issues and complaints, liaising with the Customer Complaints Team to resolve escalated complaints as required. </li> <li>Promote opportunities for customers to engage with and be involved in key decision making through our customer involvement function, to ensure the delivery of a service that meets their needs. </li> <li>Work with regional colleagues, providing local intelligence on neighbourhood level issues to contribute to the regional planning process.</li> <li>Ensure internal business processes are followed in line with the Group's policy, procedures and statutory requirements.</li> <li>Maintain accurate records using appropriate systems, ensuring the integrity and quality of Social Housing service data, to enable regular analysis to be carried out and reporting to be completed as required. </li> <li>Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and procedures. </li> <li>Accountable for organising your own work, priorities and objectives to meet the organisational goals, with the focus being "self-led" with customers need and requirements at the forefront to improve the areas for which you are responsible for. </li> <li>Respond flexibly to any necessary changes in work priorities and undertake other duties when required to support the effective operation of the service. </li> <li>Build relationships with local stakeholders in order to foster partnership working to deliver shared neighbourhood improvement.</li> <li>Ensure that all data protection requirements are met in accordance with the Group's policy, procedures and statutory requirements. </li> <li>Ensure that health and safety requirements are met in accordance with the Group's policy, procedures and statutory requirements.</li></ul>Person specification Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential <ul> <li>Proven track record of delivering a high quality customer service function, preferably in the housing sector. </li> <li>Effective stakeholder management, both internally and external to the organisation. </li> <li>Customer focused with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to work at all levels within the business.</li> <li>Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure, deliver to strict deadlines and manage conflicting priorities.</li> <li>Proven track record of successfully solving difficult problems.</li> <li>Proven track record of demonstrating initiative to proven activities.</li> <li>Ability to remain calm in a pressurised environment. </li> <li>Proficient use of a range of IT packages including Microsoft Office.</li> <li>Excellent team player who can work flexibly to meet business requirements. </li></ul>Desirable: <ul> <li>Experience of agile/flexible working. </li> <li>Experience of forecasting and managing a budget. </li> <li>Experience of setting work priorities and arrangements, being self-led and working with minimal supervision.</li></ul>About Us Riverside is one of the UK's leading not-for-profit social housing and regeneration organisations, owning or managing around 75,000 homes from Irvine to Kent. We are a leading provider of supported housing services, particularly for those affected by homelessness, and our track record of transforming lives and revitalising neighbourhoods dates back over 90 years. We have plans to build over 15,000 affordable homes over the next decade. Our Values and Behaviours Creating an Inclusive Environment

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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 Scarborough £32,887 - £34,617 per year plus £600 car allowance 37.5 hours per week We are looking for a Housing Officer to join our Hull Housing team. We are responsible for the tenancy management function in Hull, Scarborough, East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. This role will be based at our Scarborough office and involves making sure that our properties are safe and attractive places to live and ensuring that tenancies are being conducted in a satisfactory way. The role includes dealing with anti-social behaviour, tenancy sign ups, void management, compliance responsibilities, and the full range of housing management. The role of Housing Officerwill include: <ul><li>Delivering high quality housing management services meeting the needs and expectations of current and future residents and the wider community</li><li>Providing an effective tenancy and resident customer service which is in line with policies and procedures</li><li>Managing tenant expectations regarding repairs and escalating any property maintenance issues affecting resident welfare via appropriate channels</li><li>Dealing with complaints about service delivery focusing on first contact resolution and learning from this to help to develop an excellent customer service</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 resident welfare including; Domestic Abuse, Anti-Social Behaviour and Safeguarding</li></ul>Skills and experiences: <ul><li>NVQ3 in relevant area</li><li>Proven experience of undertaking a similar role delivering high quality tenancy services within property or tenancy management</li><li>Excellent skills in analysing and diagnosing problems and implementing solutions</li><li>Excellent customer service and customer care skills</li><li>Proven experience of good practice resident involvement activities</li><li>An understanding of Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel and Outlook</li><li>Excellent communication skills both verbal and written</li><li>Working knowledge of relevant regulations and good practice</li><li>Travel is a requirement of the role, therefore a full valid driving licence is essential</li></ul>Why work for us? We are a not-for-profit housing association, and own and manage around 125,000 homes. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture, and nurture and reward talent. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people's lives. 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></ul><ul><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: 16 July 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

The role Housing Officer known internally as a Local Housing Manager Location: Covering Derby. 1 day to be spent in our Derby Office Postcode DE23 6QL Salary: £35,944 - £37,835 - Full Time 37.5hr working week - Permanent Position This role MTVH are recruiting for a skilled and experienced Local Housing Manager who can provide excellent housing &amp; estate services to our rented properties within a defined geographical patch. The locality of these properties is based within postcode locations DE23. As our Local Housing Manager, you will be the front facing representative of MTVH, co-ordinating internal &amp; external services to meet the diverse range of needs of our customer base by delivering services both on an individual &amp; local basis to a high standard. It is essential that the ideal candidate has proven previous experience of dealing with customers presenting with complex or challenging needs. This role is predominantly based within office hours of 9-5.30pm (flexibility with hours to be discussed at interview) working a 37.5hr week Monday to Friday. You will be expected to be out on-site 3 days per week with 1 day being spent in-house at our office coupled with home working. As with any community-based role, occasional flexibility with working hours will be required and part of your job role will see you participating in supporting our customers with local initiatives and on occasions can evening work, although this is not common. This role will also require you to manage relationships with the Local Authority and other Housing Association partners. You will also be the point of contact for customers with respect to complex ASB complaints &amp; cases, estate services, tenancy management, tenancy enforcement and lettings management. What you'll need to succeed:<ul><li>Essential car user</li><li>Experience of working in a social housing setting is essential</li><li>Experience of working within a supported housing environment is desirable</li><li>Whilst good working knowledge of housing practice, housing law and the principles of service charge management is essential, to really succeed it will be your values and passion that will set you apart.</li><li>At MTVH our values of care, dare and collaborate run through all that we do, we're looking for people who can demonstrate these behaviours every day of the week.</li><li>At a time of continuing change, you should be able to demonstrate the ability to adapt and be flexible</li><li>Ability to collaborate, network and be a strong team player</li><li>Experience of dealing with customers from different backgrounds, presenting with complex or challenging needs is essential</li><li>Experience of excellent administration skills &amp; analysing customer feedback to achieve service improvements</li><li>Attention to detail and accuracy in writing, reporting and numeracy</li><li>Experience of dealing with customers face to face and responding to customer enquiries on the phone and in writing</li><li>Ability to self-manage a varied and demanding workload, prioritising and organising too</li><li>A self-starter who isn't afraid of challenge, shows innovation, initiative, empathy &amp; passion</li><li>The ability to manage and report on projects against agreed targets</li><li>Must possess excellent office management skills, managing inboxes, keys etc</li><li>Must be willing to work flexible hours as required</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Housing qualification</li></ul>Interview Diary Date: To be held at our office in Beeston on the 22 &amp; 23 July 25 To meet our commitment to providing safe, high-quality services to our customers we will complete a basic background check with the Disclosure and Barring service once an offer of employment is made. As this is part of MTVH's onboarding process the cost will be paid for by the organisation and a new checked performed every three years. Please note :- we do not currently offer visa sponsorship. What's in it for you? Our benefits include:-<ul><li>28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time) per year </li><li>2 volunteering days per year for things like helping out in local communities</li><li>An additional 'Beliefs day' once a year to have an extra a day off</li><li>Supported family friendly approach with extended parental leave</li><li>Enhanced pension with matched contributions of up to 9%</li><li>Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave per year</li><li>Life assurance cover 3 x your salary</li><li>Cycle2work scheme</li><li>Hybrid Working - Dependent on job role and department</li><li>Health cash plan scheme for your everyday healthcare needs which you can add your family members too</li><li>Tenancy deposit - interest free loan to help with rental deposits and season Ticket loan</li><li>Access to extensive learning and training opportunities with Wisebox platform</li><li>Colleague virtual social platform with our workplace pages where you can keep up to date with the organisational activity and link in with colleagues</li><li>Career progression across the organisation with our mentoring/coaching programmes, apprenticeships and career planning support</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme- We are committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues and support this as an organisation</li></ul>About us We are committed to developing and implementing or maintaining sustainability initiatives to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable practices within MTVH. Learn more about our benefits and organisation by viewing our attached document Our promise Here at Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH) we want to capture the value that difference brings and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We work collaboratively 'Serving people better every day' to educate, support and develop all of our diverse employees and the communities that we serve. We are also part of the disability confident employer scheme. We want every employee and every customer to feel comfortable enough to be their true self and are working tirelessly in the background to create an environment that encourages our employees to challenge non-inclusive behaviours and to be mindful of their own and other's wellbeing. We provide a platform of Network groups for employees to share views, tell us what we're doing well and recommend improvements. We want to create a real sense of community and a workforce who feel that their opinions are valued. Our Networks groups are:-<ul><li>Gender</li><li>Ethnicity</li><li>LGBTQ+</li><li>Disability</li></ul>Our core values of Dare, Care and Collaborate demonstrate that we are a people focused business, solving social issues by working together! We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found so we do encourage you to complete the application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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.

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The Clyde Valley Group (CVG) is a thriving social business and registered charity recognised for innovative and partnership approaches to meeting community needs. Clyde Valley Housing Association (CVHA) is a Registered Social Landlord (RSL) partner is Lanarkshire and East Dunbartonshire. CVHA is the Group's main operating company and has a track record of delivering housing management, scheme development and high-quality housing services for a diverse range of customers. Our Group continues to grow, and we now own over 4,700 homes and provide factored services to more than 3,000 owners. We are proud that people see us very much as a local and regional landlord and employer. We make a notable difference to lives and communities, including to help meeting housing needs. Clyde Valley Housing Association (CVHA) are recruiting for a part-time Housing Officer to join our housing team on a permanent basis. The work pattern is 17.5hrs per week and the work pattern is stated below: Tuesday - Friday 9.30am - 2pm, 3 days a week 1 day per week working 9.30am - 1.30pm There is flexibility to select which day is the shorter working day. Our Housing Officers make a real impact on the organisation's customer service and performance, ensuring income collection for the organisation and creating sustainable tenancies for our customers. <ul><li>Key responsibilities include:</li><li>Provide an outstanding experience to all customers of the Clyde Valley Group</li><li>Focus on the delivery of quality outcomes for the customer, seek to exceed their expectations wherever possible</li><li>Seek to reduce customer effort by taking ownership of the customer's request</li><li>Maintain a positive and friendly attitude with customers at all times</li><li>Focus on solving problems, including complaints, advocating on behalf of the customer</li><li>Manage and maintain customer records and associated data with absolute care and attention.</li><li>Act as a team player, work in partnership across the group to ensure collaborative working and consistency of service</li></ul>The full Role Profile and application guidance can be found here: Housing Officer PT Perm Recruitment Pack In return, Clyde Valley Group offer a great remuneration and benefits package, including generous holidays and flexible working arrangements, an on-site gym and training and development opportunities. Guaranteed Interview: As a Disability Confident Employer, we'll interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential requirements for the post. If you tell us that you're disabled, we'll ensure that we make reasonable adjustments during each stage of the recruitment and selection process and if you join us, to where and how you work. Closing date for Applications: Please submit your CV and personal statement to us by 9 am on Tuesday 22nd July 2025. Interview are expected to take place on Wednesday 30th July 2025

Housing Officer (part-time)

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

Would you like to join us on a mission to tackle the housing crisis in the East of England? We're Flagship Homes, a social housing provider with a big heart and a real passion for Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. Not only will you be part of something truly meaningful, but you'll also enjoy fair pay and some pretty great perks. We're all about our people and our customers. We live and breathe our values - Great People Doing Great Things, Relentlessly Improving Performance, Spending Money Wisely, and delivering top-notch customer service. We are pleased to share an opportunity for someone to us as a Housing Officer. This is a permanent job, working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The role comes with Agile Working and Flexible Working will be considered. This is a field-based role and will require travel to our customers and properties, on a specific patch within the Newtide Housing Association area. As a Housing Officer, you will deliver a supportive and proactive approach to tenancy management for our customers to ensure they can enjoy their home and sustain their tenancy. Working closely with our customers to understand their needs and where help is needed the most, enabling us to deliver outstanding customer service and make a real difference. You'll support you Housing Manager to lead on our vision, Housing Made Simple, to make it as easy as possible for customers to rent their homes whilst ensuring that we are compliant with legislation and Flagship's policies and procedures. You're responsible for a case load, providing support to tenants with concerns including safeguarding, hoarding, property condition concerns and mental health support. Also assisting with the management of tenancy breaches and tenancy fraud. Applications are welcomed for the role of Housing Officer from those with exceptional communication skills with the ability to deliver complex and difficult messages in a simple and engaging way. You'll be to listen and empathise in order to act with our tenants' interest at heart. Also able to confidently prioritise and manage a case load based on urgency. You'll be educated to GCSE standard, or equivalent. You must also hold a full valid driving license. In return for your hard work, we offer a competitive salary of £32,660.15 per annum and a benefits package that includes: <ul> <li>Company Car.</li> <li>25 days annual leave (increasing to 28 days with length of service), with the ability to buy and sell leave.</li> <li>Access to the Flagship Rewards Scheme offering savings on groceries and VIP rewards.</li> <li>Death in Service Benefit.</li> <li>Company Sick Pay.</li> <li>An agile working environment to achieve a healthy work/life balance.</li> </ul>and that's not all! We're also proud to offer: <ul> <li>Opportunities for development (including apprenticeships, our Academy, and various training options).</li> <li>Health and well-being programs and initiatives.</li> <li>Empowerment (we give you the tools and systems to make the right decisions for resolving issues).</li> <li>A Leadership Team that inspires, develops, and supports you.</li> </ul>Please see the attached The Housing Officer The Part I Play Statement , for responsibilities and requirements details. To apply please click "apply online" below. You will be asked to attach your CV and provide a supporting statement, outlining why you're the right person for the job. If you are successfully shortlisted, you will be contacted within 14 days of the application close date via email. Please make sure to check your email and spam folders regularly for email correspondence. Closing Date: 14/07/2025 Applications may be reviewed, and candidates invited to interview ahead of the close date. We regret that we are only able to contact shortlisted applicants. If you have not heard from us within 14 days of the closing date, your application has been unsuccessful. No Agencies please. Division Housing Department Newtide Homes Locations Mobile - Newtide Homes Remote status Hybrid Monthly salary £32,660.15 Employment type Full-time

Key Responsibilities: The post is part of our Housing Services department, who have responsibility for providing a high quality, comprehensive housing management service to tenants and sharing owner in accordance with the Association's policies, sector good practice and relevant legislation. The successful candidate will be expected to: <ul><li>Provide a high quality comprehensive front line housing management service to tenants, sharing owners and applicants in accordance with the Association's policies, sector good practice and relevant legislation.</li><li>Acting as the main point of contact for tenants regarding all tenancy matters including rent payments, anti-social behaviour, estate management and allocations.</li><li>There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to Castlehill's aims and objectives.</li></ul>The postholder will be expected to <ul><li>Monitor rent arrears and take prompt relevant action to control arrears using the Association's Debt Recovery Policy.</li><li>Promptly allocate all voids properties, following the relevant procedures.</li><li>Ensure compliance with relevant allocations policies, taking account of the different processes for general needs, sheltered, very sheltered and shared ownership allocations.</li><li>Liaise with sheltered housing staff and support providers regarding housing management issues, providing advice and assistance as required.</li><li>Attend annual tenants meeting along with housing support staff and other Association staff, to provide a face to face point of contact for any tenant issues.</li></ul>About you: You will have a CIH Level 4 in Housing, or willingness to undertake this qualification, be a Member of the Chartered Institute of Housing and hold a current valid Driving Licence. The full job description, with details of the essential and desirable criteria is is on our job profile here HousingOfficerJobProfile.pdf If you think you'd like to join our team submit your application prior to the closing date of 11th July 2025. Interviews will be held on 28th July 2025. To assist with your application, please read our background information and values document which is available on the jobs pages of our website. Further information about the organisation can be found there. We can offer: <ul><li>Hours of Work: Hours of work are 35</li><li>Annual Leave: Generous annual leave entitlement of 37 days including 9 public holidays</li><li>Contract: Permanent/Full-Time</li><li>Salary: Starting salary is £37,473 This salary is a Grade 7 (£37,473 - £41,636)</li><li>Flexible Working: Flexitime and remote working for eligible posts</li><li>Pension: A defined contribution pension scheme with start contribution rate of 5% employee contribution and 10% employer contribution.</li><li>Car Allowance: An essential car user allowance to help maintain your vehicle.</li><li>Probation Period: A six month probation period applies to all new employees</li></ul>

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 Cheadle £32,887 - £34,617 per year 37.5 hours per week We are looking for a Housing Officer to join our Housing team, based in Cheadle. You will be responsible for the tenancy management of a patch of social housing and homeownership properties within the local area. This will involve making sure that our properties are safe and attractive places to live and ensuring that tenancies are being conducted in a satisfactory way. The role includes tenancy sign ups, void management, compliance responsibilities, anti-social behaviour management and the full range of housing management. If you have experience in property or tenancy management and providing high quality customer service, then this could be the role for you. The role of Housing Officer will include: <ul><li>Delivering high quality housing management services meeting the needs and expectations of current and future residents and the wider community</li><li>Providing an effective tenancy and resident customer service which is in line with policies and procedures</li><li>Managing tenant expectations regarding repairs and escalating any property maintenance issues affecting resident welfare via appropriate channels</li><li>Dealing with complaints about service delivery focusing on first contact resolution and learning from this to help to develop an excellent customer service</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 resident welfare including Domestic Abuse, Anti-Social Behaviour and Safeguarding</li></ul>Skills and experiences: <ul><li>NVQ3 in relevant area</li><li>Proven experience of undertaking a similar role delivering high quality tenancy services within property or tenancy management</li><li>Excellent skills in analysing and diagnosing problems and implementing solutions</li><li>Excellent customer service and customer care skills</li><li>Proven experience of good practice resident involvement activities</li><li>An understanding of Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel and Outlook</li><li>Excellent communication skills both verbal and written</li><li>Working knowledge of relevant regulations and good practice</li></ul>Why work for us? We are a not-for-profit housing association, and own and manage around 125,000 homes. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture, and nurture and reward talent. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people's lives. 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></ul><ul><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: 10 July 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.

Job Description #internal Please note this vacancy is only available to Birmingham City Council employees. Localities Housing Officer Secondment (6 months) Grade 4 - £33,366 - £40,476 Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review Working 36.5 hours per week This is an exciting opportunity to join our Housing Management team in the South of the City, 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 our residents, the Housing Officer role is key to developing that relationship to ensure residents 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 them 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. Please upload an up-to-date CV and Personal Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Personal Statement should outline how you meet the essential criteria for the role through your personal qualities, skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application. For any informal enquires please contact: <a href="mailto:Muna.Masood@birmingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Muna.Masood@birmingham.gov.uk</a> We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Job Description and Person Specification We strive to advertise all roles for a minimum of two weeks. However, due to high application volumes vacancies may close earlier than the stated deadline. We encourage you to submit your application without delay to ensure consideration. About Us We are a disability confident employer and we encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. We also welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) may need to apply for a visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and may require a Certificate of Sponsorship from Birmingham City Council for a skilled worker visa (if the job is eligible).

About the job Salary: £29,093 - £31,586 a year pro rata plus £963 essential car user allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Fixed Term for 6 months This position is available as a secondment opportunity for 6 months. If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager's permission. We're seeking an individual experienced in working with older people in dedicated care environments. You will often work alone and coordinate with external agencies and caring services to support vulnerable adults. Your role will involve tenancy management, addressing nuisance and antisocial behaviour, and enforcing actions as needed. Additionally, you'll conduct building inspections focusing on health and safety and necessary repairs. Proficiency in using various software packages, writing concise reports, and effective communication with a diverse range of people is essential. You must manage your time and workload efficiently, using resources effectively. Engaging with tenants face to face is a critical part of this role and as such homeworking is not applicable to this post. Please note this role does not attract sponsorship. About you You have a strong background in assessing and supporting tenants' needs, with a keen understanding of housing legislation, welfare reform, benefits, and sustaining tenancies. Your experience includes working with diverse cultural groups and recognising their unique needs within a caring context. You're proficient in communicating with a wide range of individuals, remaining calm under pressure, and handling sensitive situations. Your education includes being a member of the Chartered Institute of Housing or holding equivalent qualifications or experience. Flexibility, the ability to work as part of a team, and a valid driving license with access to a car for travel across the Borough are crucial. You're also open to ongoing training to meet service requirements. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those you support while growing with a dedicated and passionate team. This is a public facing role so you'll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English About us Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents. The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision? We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough Application Process Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. Benefits We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel

Sheltered Housing Officer

The Vacancy ️ Closing Date: Wednesday 9th July 2025 at 9:00 AM ️ Interview Date: Thursday 17th and Friday 18th July 2025 (In Person) Are you passionate about creating safer, stronger communities? Do you thrive in a role where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a meaningful impact? We're looking for a Housing Officer (ASB) to join our forward-thinking Communities Team. This isn't just a job-it's a chance to make a difference, helping people feel safe and supported in their homes. What You'll Be Doing <ul> <li>Tenancy Sustainability - Responsible for the housing and estate management of a small portfolio of properties</li></ul><ul> <li>Championing Community Wellbeing: Investigate and tackle anti-social behaviour, hate crime, and tenancy fraud head-on.</li></ul><ul> <li>Problem-Solving on the Front Lines: Investigate issues, prepare legal cases, and work alongside legal representatives as required at court hearings.</li></ul><ul> <li>Collaborating for Change: Work closely with internal teams and external partners to deliver real results.</li></ul><ul> <li>Adapting with Purpose: Stay flexible and responsive to the evolving needs of our tenants and communities.</li></ul>About You We're looking for someone who: <ul> <li>Is a natural communicator who listens, empathises, and acts.</li></ul><ul> <li>Is experienced in ASB casework and tenancy management, with a solid grasp of housing or community settings.</li></ul><ul> <li>Confident in legal processes and court representation.</li></ul><ul> <li>A team player who thrives under pressure and works independently.</li></ul>An enhanced DBS check, a valid driving licence and an insured vehicle is required for this role What We Offer We believe in rewarding our team with more than just a salary. Here's what you can look forward to: <ul> <li>32 days annual leave plus bank holidays</li></ul><ul> <li>Holiday purchase &amp; buy-back schemes</li></ul><ul> <li>Team outings with an annual team budget</li></ul><ul> <li>Electric vehicle leasing through Octopus Energy</li></ul><ul> <li>Pension scheme with SHPS</li></ul><ul> <li>Life insurance for pension members</li></ul><ul> <li>Employee Assistance Programme</li></ul><ul> <li>Mental Health First Aiders</li></ul><ul> <li>Healthcare cashback plan via Healthshield</li></ul><ul> <li>Retail discounts</li></ul><ul> <li>Long Service Awards (given at 1 year, 5 years and in increments of 5 years following this)</li></ul><ul> <li>Reimbursement for professional subscription fees</li></ul><ul> <li>Corporate Sponsorship opportunities</li></ul><ul> <li>Reimbursement for HRT pre-paid certificates</li></ul><ul> <li>Reimbursement for annual flu jab</li></ul><ul> <li>Free parking and refreshments</li></ul><ul> <li>Monthly staff compliments raffle</li></ul><ul> <li>Wellbeing calendar of events throughout the year</li></ul>At bdht, we're not just building homes-we're building futures. If you're ready to be part of a team that listens, supports, and empowers, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help us build vibrant communities together-one home at a time. bdht reserves the right to close vacancies before the stated closing date where the volume of applications is extremely high. The Company BDHT employs 170 people and is dedicated to providing excellent services to our customers by having excellent staff. We are very much a learning organisation. We have a major commitment to identifying transferable skills within our employees and creating opportunities for individuals to grow. BDHT is a people based organisation and our people are actively encouraged to 'bring their whole selves to work'. The things that are important to you become important to us too. We believe in our people, and actively support them based upon three core themes: 'Look after yourself', 'Look after your colleagues' and 'Look after the business'. We are a great employer who pays fairly and has excellent terms and conditions. But above all we absolutely recognise that good performance is linked to happy staff, so we actively encourage fun and expect that it is part of the normal working day. Our Values Listening Fair Honest Respect Integrity Transparent Inclusive Our Benefits

Housing Officer (ASB)

Job title:Housing Officer Salary: C3 *GBP*31,067 - *GBP*32,654 pro rata Hours: Full Time (37 Hours) and Part time (16 &amp; 21 hours) available Contract: Permanent Location: Hybrid working various locations As a Housing Officer you will thrive on providing quality housing management services to meet the needs of customers, making a positive contribution to the social and physical environment of the area managed. You will be customer focused and motivated to give the best possible service in the communities we serve. You will strive to deliver an efficient customer focused service, ensuring maximum performance levels and continuous improvements in all areas of housing management services, supporting Housing Leeds ambition to be the best local authority housing provider in the UK. Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions . About you As a Housing Officer, you will bring to the role: <ul> <li>Take ownership and responsibility for the social and physical environment of a defined geographical service area.</li> <li>Ensure that the estate environment is maintained to a high standard.</li> <li>Be responsible for the achievement of performance targets within a defined geographical area.</li> <li>Be responsible for maximising various income streams to the authority and our tenants, including housing and other benefits.</li> <li>Deal with issues of anti-social behaviour, nuisance and work with other agencies to help create safe and sustainable communities.</li> <li>Enforce tenancy conditions where appropriate.</li> </ul>About the role The role delivers of housing services for a geographical area or citywide strategic housing function, ensuring that tenancy management services including rent collection, lettings, tenancy and estate management and resident engagement are delivered to an exceptional standard. As our next housing officer you also be responsible for managing relationships with other council services, e.g. environmental teams, Leeds Anti-Social Behaviour Team and key external partners, e.g. health, police, third sector to ensure that the wider needs of residents and communities are met. What we offer you We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including: <ul> <li>a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays</li> <li>membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions</li> <li>flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements</li> <li>a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities</li> <li>a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further</li> </ul>How to apply Apply for this job online by completing the online application form. Read our guidance for further advice. Please check your information carefully and ensure you complete all sections before submitting your application. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds and the communities we serve. Leeds City Council is recognised in Stonewall Workplace Equality Index 2024. We are also an Age-friendly Employer, a Mindful Employer and a Disability Confident Leader. All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period. This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, candidates must consider their own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker route before applying.To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least *GBP*38,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. For more information visit Skilled Worker visa on the government website. Please ensure you are eligible before applying. Job Description Job Purpose: To provide quality housing management services to meet the needs of customers, making a positive contribution to the social and physical environment of the area managed. Customer focused and motivated to give the best possible service in the communities we serve. To deliver an efficient customer focused service, ensuring maximum performance levels and continuous improvements in all areas of housing management services. Principal Responsibilities: <ul> <li>To take ownership and responsibility for the social and physical environment of a defined geographical service area.</li> <li>To ensure that the estate environment is maintained to a high standard.</li> <li>To be responsible for the achievement of performance targets within a defined geographical area.</li> <li>To be responsible for maximising various income streams to the authority and our tenants, including housing and other benefits.</li> <li>To deal with issues of anti-social behaviour, nuisance and work with other agencies to help create safe and sustainable communities.</li> <li>To enforce tenancy conditions where appropriate. Supervise and manage staff as required</li> <li>Provide appropriate advice and support to customers.</li> <li>To ensure the Councils safeguarding procedures are followed where appropriate.</li> <li>To actively develop and promote tenant engagement and involvement through a variety of different approaches.</li> <li>To work with partner services, elected members and local communities to deliver and develop services and improvements in a defined area.</li> <li>To work within Council policies and procedures including data protection and financial regulations.</li> <li>To ensure the Council health and safety policies and legal requirements are adhered to.</li> <li>To contribute to the development, review and improvement of policies and strategies in line with current legislation and best practice.</li> <li>To support the achievement of equality and diversity in both employment and service delivery including the promotion of equality of opportunity</li> <li>Promote and deliver the priorities, values and objectives of Leeds City Council at all times</li> <li>Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade </li> <li>Participate in appraisal, training and development activities as necessary to ensure up to date knowledge and skills</li> <li>Improve own practice through observation, evaluation, discussion with colleagues and development programmes.</li> <li>To work collaboratively with colleagues, knowing when to seek help and advice.</li> <li>Contribute to the overall ethos, work, and aims of the service by attending relevant meetings, training days/events as requested.</li> <li>Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures e.g. child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person</li> <li>Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding and promoting the values, standards and equal opportunities of Leeds City Council.</li> <li>Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment or victimisation and any form of abuse of equal opportunities, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures.</li> <li>The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and this role will be expected to work within these parameters.</li> <li>The duties outlined are not meant as an exhaustive list and will also comprise any other duties within the spirit of the post commensurate with the job evaluation outcome for this post.</li> </ul>PERSONAL SPECIFICATION ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: It is essential that the Candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post within the context of the specific role duties and responsibilities: Candidates will only be shortlisted for interview if they can demonstrate on the application form that they meet all the essential requirements. Method of Assessment will be through one or more of the following Application Form, Test, Interview or Certificate. Qualifications and Knowledge <ul> <li>Knowledge of the role of the Council Housing Service and its responsibilities in managing homes and communities.</li> <li>Knowledge of current housing issues, legislation, policies and local strategies and initiatives.</li> <li>Awareness of customer engagement opportunities, enabling customers to help design and evaluate services.</li> <li>A good understanding of equality issues in the day to day delivery of services.</li> <li>Knowledge of the Council Allocations and Lettings procedures.</li> <li>Knowledge of effective income management practices.</li> <li>Knowledge of effective anti-social behaviour remedies and best practice.</li> <li>Awareness of how social and environmental conditions affect quality of life.</li> </ul>Specific Skills and Competencies <ul> <li>To be able to communicate effectively with customers, colleagues, elected members and all other partners</li> <li>Able to supervise and manage colleagues</li> <li>Able to use a wide range of communication tools appropriate to the customers preferred method.</li> <li>Able to show empathy, act tactfully and sympathetically with customers over a range of issues</li> <li>Able to manage competing demands and priorities to meet deadlines.</li> <li>Able to make objective decisions in the interests of achieving local priorities.</li> <li>Able to input, maintain and retrieve information accurately from a variety of sources.</li> <li>Able to objectively investigate and clearly report (in writing or verbally) on a range of issues.</li> <li>To work within budgets.</li> <li>Able to adapt behaviours to achieve positive outcomes</li> </ul>Experience <ul> <li>Experience of working with other agencies to achieve positive outcomes for customers.</li> <li>Experience of supervising colleagues</li> <li>Experience of taking and responding to a broad range of customer enquiries.</li> <li>Experience of playing a key role within a community.</li> <li>Experience of the working with the public.</li> <li>Experience of working to deadlines and adapting to competing priorities</li> <li>Experience of working in a busy customer focused team.</li> <li>Experience of working with a range of computer software packages including Microsoft Office</li> </ul>Behavioural <ul> <li>Committed to continuous improvement.</li> <li>Ability to understand and observe Leeds City Council Equal Opportunities Policy.</li> <li>To carry out all duties having regard to an employee responsibility under Health &amp; Safety Policies.</li> <li>Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities to ensure up to date knowledge, skills and continuous professional development.</li> <li>Understand and embrace our values, behaviours and codes of conduct.</li> <li>Commitment to personal learning and development </li> </ul>

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

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 Sean Brown, Team Leader Housing Management 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 Introduction We're the largest social housing landlord in Milton Keynes with more than 12,000 properties. We have a wide range of different types of homes, neighbourhoods and estates ranging from the brutalist architecture of the 1960s through to terraces built in the age of the Victorians. Our tenants are as diverse as our property portfolio, coming from all walks of life with different needs, opinions and requirements that we take care to listen to and respect. We're seeking a positive and enthusiastic person to join the Neighbourhood Team as a Housing Officer. You'll deliver targeted tenancy management support which will be achieved through building trust with your residents, enabling engagement across a range of complex social dynamics to support residents to meet their needs, helping them manage their home and tenancy effectively and enforcing tenancy breaches. This is a site-based role. Interviews for this role will be held on 24 and 25 July 2025. Milton Keynes City Council is a modern and friendly place to work. Find out more about working with us here: <a href="http://www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk" target="_blank">www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk</a> Main Responsibility <ul><li>To be the dedicated Housing Officer for a housing patch, responsible for a range of tenancy and estate management functions.</li><li>Responsible for a range of tenancy management functions including, but not limited to, estate/site inspections, tenancy audits, introductory tenancy visits and sign-ups of new tenants. </li><li>Engage with residents to identify issues and working to address these with residents, colleagues, and partner agencies to reduce the risk of tenancy failure and prevent evictions. This will include understanding and working empathically with people through difficult and complex situations. </li><li>Effectively manage incidents of nuisance and anti-social behaviour, working together with anti-social behaviour colleagues where necessary.</li><li>Actively assessing risk and working with colleagues within adult services and safeguarding, using a multi-agency approach, to develop action plans to manage any identified risks.</li><li>Proactively manage a varied workload, including addressing complex and difficult tenancy and social issues with residents, signposting and making referrals as appropriate.</li></ul>The Ideal Candidate <ul><li>Chartered Institute of Housing Professional Qualification Level 3 or equivalent demonstrable experience of complex and challenging tenancy/resident management. </li><li>Demonstrating an empathic and robust approach to managing residents demands from a wide spectrum of people, with ability to adapt communication style to suit different situations.</li><li>Able to demonstrate sound knowledge of secure tenancy management relating to Housing Act of 1985 and relevant knowledge of the Housing Act 1988, Housing Act 1996 and the Localism Act of 2011. </li><li>Demonstrable experience of evaluating and managing risks as they develop in real time, employing professional curiosity and making complex decisions while working independently.</li><li>Able to understand the political, social, and economic drivers and their impact on residents' lives, demonstrating the use of this knowledge to mentor residents and communities in positive behaviours. </li><li>For this role you are required to have a full UK driving licence and provide evidence of your vehicle insurance with business cover and use of a vehicle. If you are successful, you will be required to supply evidence of your licence prior to starting the role.</li></ul>Package Description In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including: <ul><li>Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.</li><li>Excellent pension - everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.</li><li>A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.</li><li>Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.</li><li>Salary sacrifice car scheme - low-cost leasing of electric and low emission vehicles.</li><li>Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.</li></ul>Why join us? Along with more on our Benefits, discover why Working at the City Council could be the right move for you here Working at the Council | Milton Keynes Our roles are either designated 'site based' or 'home based'. 'Site based' roles can include up to two days a week working from home whilst 'home based' roles are based at home four days a week. Of course, managers designate which category roles are in based on the needs of the service and the circumstances. About The Organisation Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live. We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference. We're very proud of our diversity and are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Whatever your background, you will be welcome here if you share our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative. We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it's time for a new role. If you'd like to know more about how we do things and what matters to us, take a look at our short booklet What makes us Milton Keynes City Council.

Job Introduction Sheltered Housing Officer Role Purpose: • Provide an excellent housing management service to a patch of sheltered properties, encouraging resident involvement in scheme and community activities. • Provide preventative support and security to vulnerable or potentially vulnerable tenants and leaseholders to enable them to manage their homes independently. Main Objectives: 1. Enable tenants to maintain their tenancies through tenancy advice, support, enforcement and annual tenancy review visits. 2. Deliver a customer focused service, tailored to the needs of residents through effective tenancy management and scheme management. 3. To build strong relationships with key partners to provide a holistic and comprehensive housing management service to residents. Main Responsibilities: 1. Lead on continually assessing the needs and risks of residents living on the patch through preventative calls, visits and annual tenancy reviews to raise and follow up any safeguarding concerns. 2. Make referrals to the Support team for a full needs and risk assessment when necessary (e.g. where there is a change in circumstances or a specific incident has occurred),. 3. Identify personal care issues through preventative work and liaise with the appropriate key partners. Liaise with, and signpost to, other agencies to ensure residents have access to services necessary to maintain their independence. 4. Work closely with the BCP Council Operations Centre ensuring that effective communication regarding residents and scheme management is maintained, providing a consistent service to residents. 5. Provide information on community facilities and resources available to residents and activities to promote inclusion into the wider community and help residents overcome social isolation. 6. Work closely with the Voids team to assess nominations for new tenancies for suitability, including contact with other agencies (where appropriate) to verify supporting information and follow procedure. 7. Manage changes to tenancies effectively and lawfully, throughout the duration of a tenancy. 8. Carry out Tenancy Visits including annual tenancy review vists, new tenant visits and Introductory tenancy visits. 9. Ensure residents are involved in shaping and reviewing services provided, 10. Investigate incidents of anti-social behaviour and tenancy breaches, working with victim and perpetrator through effective case management and partnership working. 11. Ensure the schemes are well maintained and attractive communities through working with the Neighbourhood Officer (Sheltered). 12. Manage the guest rooms and mobility scooter storage effectively. 13. Accurately maintain files and IT based recording systems and provide statistical performance information as required. 14. Be an effective team player and assist in covering other members of the Sheltered Housing team. General: 1. Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job and participate in appropriate training activities 2. Undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time, commensurate with the level of the post. 3. Comply with all decisions, policies and standing orders of BCP Homes and any relevant statutory requirements, including Equal Opportunities legislation, the Health and Safety at Work Act and Data Protection Act. The Ideal Candidate <ul><li>Experience of providing Housing management and support to vulnerable individuals</li><li>Experience of partnership working</li><li>Experience of monitoring services (e.g. facilities management [repairs, cleaning, grounds maintenance] health and safety)</li><li>Experience of dealing with anti social behaviour and conflict resolution</li><li>Ability to deliver excellent housing management services</li><li>Ability to learn quickly and work flexibly in a changing environment</li><li>Ability to work with a diverse and pressurised workload, to target and without supervision</li><li>Computer literate (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet)</li><li>Strong observational skills and attention to detail </li><li>Good knowledge of social housing and residents' rights and responsibilities</li><li>Knowledge of housing law, housing support and sheltered housing management </li><li>Knowledge of statutory and voluntary sector support services for vulnerable individuals</li><li>Flexible and cooperative working style</li><li>Commitment to excellent and responsive customer service and service delivery</li><li>Positive attitude to equality and diversity </li><li>Able to visit residents on the patch (and the wider locality on occasion) in their own homes at times to suit the client, which may involve climbing stairs</li><li>Access to a vehicle for work (travel between housing schemes required)</li><li>Enhanced DBS clearance </li></ul>Please contact Karen Rees - <a href="mailto:karen.rees@bcpcouncil.gov.uk" target="_blank">karen.rees@bcpcouncil.gov.uk</a> for and informal chat or Lynn Piper - <a href="mailto:lynn.piper@bcpcouncil.gov.uk" target="_blank">lynn.piper@bcpcouncil.gov.uk</a> About BCP Council BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come. Our Benefits We offer an excellent benefits package for further details see here As a result of the creation of BCP Council in 2019, we are working on simplifying our terms and conditions of service and will be creating a single pay structure which is to be applicable for all employees. It is important to us that we offer benefits that our colleagues value as part of their total employment package and we are reviewing these to make sure we have it right. We are in the process of establishing a timescale for implementation and colleagues joining us will be included in these changes. Expected to be in place 2024. DBS BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure &amp; Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details.

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