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The role Southern Housing has an exciting opportunity for a Scheme Housing Officer to join our team on a permanent basis at our scheme at Elizabeth Prout Gardens Rowley Regis B65 0EJ working 35 hours a week. Reporting to a Team Manager, you will play a crucial role in providing support to our Independent Living Sheltered, Extra Care, and Over-55s schemes. Your responsibilities will include offering a frontline service while ensuring the safety and well-management of our schemes to support residents in living independently within active communities in Birmingham. To excel in this role, you must possess a full clean UK driving license 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></ul><ul> <li>Deliver the service in line with agreed parameters for the role.</li></ul><ul> <li>Conduct assessments of risk and need and provide personalised support to residents.</li></ul><ul> <li>Understand the housing management performance targets relevant to your scheme(s) and take action to contribute to their achievement.</li></ul><ul> <li>Work closely with other agencies to ensure residents are able to access a full range of services and support.</li></ul><ul> <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></ul><ul> <li>Able to develop partnership working internally and with other agencies to generate effective solutions to problems</li></ul><ul> <li>Ability to manage time &amp; tasks effectively, work well under pressure both individually and in a team</li></ul><ul> <li>Customer-focused and experience of providing excellent customer care in the Housing sector</li></ul><ul> <li>Able to work flexibly and can prioritise work to meet deadlines and able to work under pressure with minimum supervision</li></ul><ul> <li>Able to receive and respond to customer feedback and complaints professionally at all times</li></ul><ul> <li>A commitment to taking personal responsibility for sharing information</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: Thursday 2nd October 2025 at 23:59 Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications Applying for roles with us The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country. What's in it for you Pension Life assurance Healthcare cash plan Eyecare &amp; dental Birthday leave Retailers discounts Cycle to work Buy &amp; sell annual leave Season ticket loan In-house academy &amp; career development Flexible working Inclusion &amp; Diversity We work hard to create a diverse and inclusive culture and environment where people are respected for who they are. Encouraging inclusion is not just about protected characteristics, it's about celebrating differences of thought, opinion, experience and perspective of each individual. We're all different in our own way and we want our colleagues to feel comfortable, that they belong, and are safe to be themselves at work, without fear of being judged or excluded, but valued for their contribution to our One Team approach.

Scheme Housing Officer

The Vacancy At Amplius, we're on a mission to deliver homes that make a difference. As a fresh and forward-focused social housing provider, we prioritise tenant safety, sustainability, and smart property investment. In our Housing Officer role, you'll provide a high-standard, customer-focused housing service within a defined geographical area, ensuring compliance with Amplius policies, actively engaging residents in service delivery and neighbourhood involvement, and working collaboratively with local partners to enhance the quality of life in the community. Location: Hybrid - with travel across Birmingham, Nuneaton and Walsall with a minimum of 1 day per week in an office. Salary: Up to £38,730.23 per year Contract: Permanent Your week: 36.25 hours p/week (Monday to Friday, 9am - 5.15pm with a 1-hour break) Snapshot of your role This is what your day will look like as our Housing Officer: <ul> <li>Work alongside the Lettings Team and Property Services Team to lead on all new lettings from point of successful application and pre-tenancy to tenancy terminations and through the void process ensuring that key performance indicators in respect of re-let times and void loss are achieved and exceeded.</li> <li>Effectively manage starter tenancies in accordance with Amplius' policy and procedure; complete new tenant visits to ensure the tenant has moved in and is complying with the terms of their tenancy. If necessary, engage with our Tenancy Enforcement Team to initiate legal action for any breaches of tenancy, attending court and evictions as required.</li> <li>Be the lead in respect of managing and reviewing complaints of anti-social behaviour, race and hate crime incidents and hoarding in accordance with Amplius' policy and procedure and working alongside the Tenancy Enforcement Team and ASB specialists within that team.</li> <li>To ensure that potential safeguarding issues involving both adults and children are identified and managed in partnership with other agencies.</li> <li>To support tenants who have suffered domestic abuse, working proactively with other agencies to advise and protect victims.</li></ul>Your toolkit for success To thrive in our Housing Officer role, you'll need: <ul> <li>Knowledge of Housing Law and experience of practical application of legislation and legal processes.</li> <li>Ability to demonstrate effective partnership working that has yielded successful results for both the business and customer(s).</li> <li>Can prioritise workloads and is able to meet set deadlines.</li> <li>A good working knowledge of IT applications such as Word, Excel, email and Microsoft Outlook</li> <li>Able to work on own initiative and as a flexible team member, willing to support colleagues and take on varied tasks.</li></ul>Please note that having a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this role to visit our customers. Why join Amplius? There are loads of things that make Amplius a great place to be - every colleague has the chance to grow with us, make a real difference to our customers lives and ultimately be the most authentic version of themselves: Grow with us Your development matters to us. With tailored training programs, ongoing feedback, and career progression pathways, we support you to advance as far as you want to go. Make a real impact Our mission is rooted in service and community. Your work will contribute directly to improving the lives of people in the communities we serve. Environmental and social impact We're dedicated to sustainability and social responsibility, taking real steps to protect our planet and foster inclusivity. Perks of working at Amplius <ul> <li>28 day's annual leave plus bank holidays, with the ability to carry over allowance and purchase more</li> <li>Pension scheme with matched contributions up to 10%, plus life cover of three times your annual salary</li> <li>Paid professional subscription for membership fees relating to your role</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme offering free wellbeing tools, free flu jabs and more</li> <li>Health cash plan giving cash back for everyday health checks such as optical and dental</li> <li>Cycle to Work and Electric Car Lease schemes</li> <li>High street, holiday and gym membership discounts</li> <li>Plus lots more once you join!</li></ul>The important stuff We're dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and accessible. Reasonable adjustments will be provided upon request for all candidates. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in response to an overwhelming number of applications or a change in business priorities. We do not provide visa sponsorship; you must be eligible to work in the UK to join Amplius. You must reside in the UK for the duration of your employment and provide Right to Work evidence. Have any questions? Contact the Amplius Recruitment Team and we'll be in touch to support you with any questions, queries or conundrums! The Company Amplius is one of the largest housing providers across the Midlands, East and Southeast of England. We own and manage more than 37,000 homes and deliver a range of quality services, including care and support, specialist housing and home ownership options. We're a team of over 1,300 colleagues driven to have a positive impact on people's lives and provide affordable homes that make a difference. The Benefits Flexible working Pension contributions Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme State of the art IT equipment Volunteer days The Benefits Flexible Working Pension Scheme Life Assurance Health Cash Plan Generous Annual Leave Career Development

Housing Officer

Job Description #internal Please note this vacancy is only available for Birmingham City Council employees that are under a S188 (Priority Movers and Lateral Movers). Please note this vacancy is only available to Birmingham City Council employees. Housing Officer Permanent Grade 4 - £33,366 - £40,476 Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review Working 36.5 hours per week An exciting opportunity has arisen within the City Housing Directorate of Birmingham City Council. As one of the largest landlords with a retained housing stock, we deliver a range of services across the city and work in partnership with our communities to provide well managed homes and neighbourhoods. This Housing Officer role will be working in the Central and North parts of the city, reporting to the Housing Manager. You will need to be flexible to respond to demand across the entire area when called upon. This position is responsible for supervising Neighbourhood Visiting Officers on a daily basis, responding to emergency situations when they arise. You will be required to supervise staff which will include Case Reviews, Managing Performance, setting targets/priorities, One to One's, Appraisals, Monitor Sickness, Return to Work Interviews, Risk Assessments, Attendance, Annual Leave, Health and Safety etc. You will be required to help identify training needs for those staff you manage/supervise, in partnership with your supervisor/manager, develop strategies to enable you to meet those needs, in line with the objectives of the organisation. The successful applicant will also be required to deal with emergency situations that arise such water leaks in Tower Blocks, Gas Forced Entries and Safe and Well Checks as necessary. Relevant experience in dealing with issues relating to Housing and problem-solving skills. The ability to communicate with our various stakeholders and hold partners to account. There is a need to effectively tackle concerns raised by tenants in order to seek the best possible solution. Experience of working in collaboration with partner agencies to deal with sensitive issues such as Safeguarding, dealing with vulnerable tenants, etc. A full valid driving licence is a requirement for this post. Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV 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. We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. For any informal enquires please contact: <a href="mailto:resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk</a> 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).

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