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You will be responsible for the delivery of an exceptional end-to-end customer journey and be the first point of escalation in the customer journey. The Customer Housing Lead is ultimately responsible for the successful completion of the customer journey and the achievement of our customer satisfaction target. Your part of a team that is the face of Octavia which plays a critical role in keeping our customers happy. Key Responsibilities <ul> <li>Through regular contact, develop and capture an in-depth knowledge of our customers, the communities in which they live and act as an internal and external advocate of resident priorities</li> <li> To develop and maintain positive relationships, and work in close partnership, with internal and external stakeholders to respond to resident priorities</li> <li>Manage and provide advice on a range of tenancy related issues including succession, mutual exchanges, assignments, transfers, enforcement of tenancy obligations and working closely with other teams in ensuring access for gas and emergency repairs and transfers</li> <li>Lead in responding to low-level neighbour nuisance issues which can be resolved through a simple intervention. Assist where specialist ASB investigation Officers are experiencing high demand in the management of low level ASB and Neighbour Nuisance cases</li> <li>Identifies and assists vulnerable tenants both directly and indirectly in close partnership with Octavia's care and support services and/or external agencies</li> <li>Act as the main point of escalation for complex customer queries (Rents, ASB, Repairs, tenancy support and Lettings) </li> <li>Enable customers to promote and participate in resident involvement activities in liaison with the Resident Involvement department ensuring that the teams are active and involved in arranging regular customer meetings and community events including at evenings and weekends</li> <li>Assist and carry out estate inspections with our Estate Services team</li> <li>Where the specialist team has limited capacity, assists with the investigation and management of tenancy fraud cases</li> <li>Works closely with the Income Team to prepare residents for welfare reform including financial capability risk assessments, basic household budgeting advice, initial guidance on accessing benefits and services on-line, and assisting in the recovery of low-level arrears via home visits and cold calling</li> <li>Manages complaints effectively by seeking to resolve at first point of contact, drafting first stage complaints, and identifying lessons learnt and required service improvements</li> <li>Works closely with Voids and aftercare teams to ensure residents are satisfied when moving into new properties, acting as both an internal client and resident advocate as well as supporting practical arrangements on the handover of schemes</li> <li>Undertakes a lead role on behalf of the team (for example leading on a policy area or provide practical briefing and guidance)</li> <li>Achieve defined customer measures and performance metrics in several areas, including all customer contact, self-service, low level ASB, Parking, Tenancy Fraud, Repairs, Getting to Know You Visits, vulnerable customers, rent arrears, one touch resolution, correspondence, and post new tenancy checks </li> </ul>Requirements Experience <ul> <li>Demonstrated experience of working in a fast-paced customer service environment</li> <li>Proficient in the use of contact centre software and systems</li> <li>Experience of handling high volumes of multi-channel contact and case management</li> <li>Exceptional focus on delivering high levels of customer service with the ability to communicate effectively</li> <li>Demonstrated experience of dealing with a wide range of issues in a responsive, reliable and respectful way</li> <li>Experience of complaints and resolution </li> <li>Experience of keeping up to date with regulatory changes and service developments</li> <li>Sound knowledge of other relevant legislation (Housing Acts, ASB, Crime and Policing Act, Racial, Disability and Sex Discrimination and tenancy enforcement)</li> </ul>Knowledge <ul> <li>Sound knowledge of best practice in Neighbourhood Management, lettings, void control, budgets, and tenant involvement</li> <li>Understanding of best practice in &amp; management of nuisance, harassment &amp; anti-social behaviour </li> <li>Understanding of landlord and tenant relationships and responsibilities </li> <li>Knowledge of assessing individual needs in relation to vulnerability and referrals.</li> <li>Great organisation and time management skills, prioritising and ensuring targets are met</li> <li>Results orientated - knowledge of and able to consistently deliver against KPIs within an evolving landscape</li> <li>An interest in the Housing Sector and the responsibilities of social landlords</li> <li>Excellent negotiation skills</li> </ul>Benefits For this role, we are offering a salary of £157 per day. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. Everyone is welcome. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Housing Officer - 12 Month FTC

This is an exciting opportunity to work with those who are vulnerable and homeless, to ensure their safety and wellbeing in the community they live in. You will be part of a dedicated team responsible to ensure those housed by Maninplace across the borough of Telford and Wrekin, feel safe and are safe. As part of this dedicated team, you will be part of the first response to out-of-hours emergencies working with your fellow employees to provide swift and appropriate action. You may also play a part in responding to customer referrals made to the organisation, ensuring customers coming into Maninplace accommodation outside of normal working hours. Hours of Work <ul><li>Average of 42 hours per week.</li><li>Shift working pattern of 4 nights on and 4 nights off 12 hour shifts.</li><li>Working hours range from 6pm- 6am and 9pm - 9am</li><li>Maninplace operates 365 days a year, therefore shifts will include bank holiday and festive period working</li></ul>Salary &amp; Benefits <ul><li>£26,950.56 per annum. Pay is annualised so you will receive 12 equal payments on the 27th of each month. </li><li>Statutory annual leave entitlement</li><li>1 day recognition after 1 year of service.</li><li>Any break entitlement will be paid to take on site. </li><li>Mileage allowance of 45p per mile for in work travel.</li><li>Organisation rebate for signing up to DBS update service.</li><li>After successful completion of a probationary period, the following benefits apply:</li></ul><ol><ol><li>Company contributions to pension scheme</li><li>Mental health and wellbeing support service</li><li>24-hour virtual / phone GP service</li><li>Healthy Lifestyle reward scheme - offering discounts with retailers, services, and leisure facilities</li><li>Local discounted bus travel</li><li>Employee discounted subscription for Microsoft Office 365</li><li>Short-term sickness pays and attendance reward</li></ol></ol> Qualification and Experience <ul><li>Qualifications at level GCSE or above in English, Maths. </li><li>Experience of CCTV operation is desirable but not essential. </li><li>Must be computer literate with experience of using Microsoft Office Word, Excel &amp; Outlook. </li><li>Enhanced DBS Certificate is required for all applicants</li></ul>Responsible to Night-Time Team Leaders Location of Work Working at various Maninplace properties and responding to business needs across the borough of Telford and Wrekin.

Housing Officer Nights

Location: Covering - Coventry, Rugby &amp; Northamptonshire Working hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week (typical working hours Mon - Fri 08:00 - 18:00. You will be required to be on call rota on average 1 in 4 weeks) Salary: £26,250 You are required to have a valid UK driving licence for this role. You will be provided with a company car. On behalf of the Home Office, Serco manages the Asylum Accommodation and Support Services Contract (AASC) for the Midlands and East of England. We focus on assisting individuals through the asylum system, ensuring that vulnerable asylum seekers have access to the support they need along with a high standard of accommodation. Our Housing Officers (HO's) are responsible for ensuring compliance with the AASC Contract, company policies, processes, and procedures through their liaison with Staff, Service Users, Landlords, External Agencies and Partners. You will be covering multiple areas in the Midlands region and ensuring that all properties within the allocated portfolio are safe, habitable, fit for purpose and fully equipped in accordance with AASC Standards. There is a requirement to operate an Emergency On-Call system outside of normal working hours amongst all Housing Officers on a rota basis. This role is suited to someone with a solid work history dealing with people face to face and enjoys a demanding workload where you get to utilise your organisations skills whilst remaining calm under pressure and supporting our service users. You will be expected to travel between properties in Coventry &amp; Northampton so you must hold a valid UK drivers' licence and be enthusiastic about taking on a range of accountabilities such as: <ul> <li>Complete a Monthly Inspection of all Properties within the allocated portfolio in accordance with the standard defined within the AASC Contract and property standards guide.</li> <li>Manage on-boarding and withdrawal of properties within allocated portfolio in accordance with the Housing Officer Local Operating Procedures (LOP).</li> <li>Report all property faults identified, correctly categorising them for appropriate response.</li> <li>Complete all minor Property repairs within the scope enabled by training, experience and the toolkit and spares provided.</li> <li>Administration of operational cash to enable the completion of tasks such as topping up of utility meters &amp; emergency cash payments.</li> <li>Respond to customer complaints</li></ul>What you'll need to do the role Due to the nature of the role, Criminal Record Bureau checks are required (all offers of employment are subject to security clearance checks and approval by the Home Office). Whilst experience in a previous property related role is beneficial, this isn't a requirement, more importantly is your desire and enthusiasm to make a difference. You will be expected to take on a variety of tasks to support our service users and some may be challenging - dealing with anti-social behaviours, medical needs, management of child safeguarding needs etc. You will have strong communication skills and be confident managing conflict. Why Serco Meaningful and vital work: As part of a highly collaborative team, you'll be able to strongly influence hiring managers efforts that help us deliver vital services. A world of opportunity: Working for a globally operating business delivering essential services across 5 vital sectors, your next opportunity and challenge won't be hard to find. Great people: You'll become an integral member of a well-defined and supportive team, who believe passionately in the value of our work. What we offer <ul> <li>Pension upto - 6%</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme</li> <li>Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services</li> <li>A company passionate about diversity and inclusion</li> <li>Serco Benefits package - discounts include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts, discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships</li> <li>A safe and supportive culture</li> <li>A company passionate about diversity and inclusion</li></ul>#aasccareers About Serco At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone. By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks - SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT &amp; Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging. Apply Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000. At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the 'Ban the Box' pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.

Housing Officer

Housing Officer - Supported &amp; Retirement Living Internal Role Title: Neighbourhood Services Manager - Supported &amp; Retirement Living Hours: 17.5 hours per week, (Wednesday PM, Thursday &amp; Friday.) Salary: £15,988 - £19,986 per annum plus car allowance of £1,136 per annum (salary offered dependent on experience) Contract: Part-time, Permanent Location: Maldon, Essex You'll be managing a portfolio of Supported and Retirement Living and temporary accommodation properties. A strong understanding of Landlord and Tenant legislation and procedure and of welfare benefits, particularly Housing Benefits are a must! We support agile working, so you'll be provided all IT equipment to work flexibly between your home and at our Maldon, Essex office. Who are we? We'reone of the top 30 housing associations in England, with homes spreading across London, Kent, Essex and Sussex. Our financial strength puts us in a good position to rise to challenges and plan for the future. Our purpose is to "open doors to better lives for our customers". We thrive to be customer pioneers; providing a great customer experience. We are also proud to announce that we have been awarded an accreditation for 'The Sunday Times Best Places to Work' 2024, based on our employee feedback. Your key tasks will include: <ul><li>Carrying out regular estate inspections and monitoring of neighbourhood service contracts with customers, including cleaning and gardening. Implement corrective actions and devise (and agree) plans for improvement to service provision where necessary.</li><li>Handling leasehold and tenancy related enquiries in accordance with contractual requirements and service standards, taking in account the more intensive level of support required by the vulnerability of the customer base.</li><li>Ensuring that managing agents comply with their contractual obligations, monitor the quality of works undertaken and seek to ensure value for money.</li><li>Taking ownership of ASB and other tenancy breaches, taking enforcement action as necessary including court attendance</li><li>Managing the void process for all properties; carrying out pre-void inspections and accompanied viewings. Attend referral meetings and work with support providers to ensure appropriate lettings are made. To sign-up new customers ensuring void turnaround times are minimised.</li><li>Ensuring new customers understand both their own, and Moat's, responsibilities and requirements under their tenancy arrangements.</li><li>Fulfilling our safeguarding obligations in accordance with The Care Act 2014, ensuring that vulnerable residents are signposted to key agencies. Provide appropriate support in our capacity as landlord.</li><li>Ensuring all schemes are compliant with our health and safety obligations, following Moat's health and safety procedures. Conduct regular health and safety inspections, ensuring that customers have a PEEP in place if necessary.</li><li>Managing the rent accounts of each tenant ensuring that rent and service charges are collected. To enforce Moat's arrears recovery policy and procedure including proactive discussions with residents, pre-court visits and court/eviction attendance.</li><li>Ensuring that all of our schemes are attractive and welcoming for our supported and retirement customers, and to partner with the Moat Foundation Team to understand the needs and deliver innovative projects for our ageing retirement communities.</li></ul>You'll have: <ul><li>A good standard of education, with excellent verbal and written skills.</li><li>Demonstrable experience of housing management contracts, tenancy and lease agreements.</li><li>A good understanding of Landlord and Tenant legislation and procedure.</li><li>A good understanding of welfare benefits, particularly Housing Benefits.</li><li>An excellent understanding of occasions that require liaison with Social Services (e.g child protection, domestic violence).</li><li>Access to transport and a Full UK Driving Licence.</li><li>An ability to undertake work outside of normal office hours to meet the needs of the business.</li></ul>To view the full job description, please click here: <a href="https://shorturl.at/KIeP2" target="_blank">https://shorturl.at/KIeP2</a> In return, you'll receive: A range of benefits. For more info, check out our employee benefits video here: Our employee benefits: what we can offer you (youtube.com) Want to know more about Moat? Check out our social media feeds! Twitter: @moathomes Instagram: @moathomes Interested in applying? We want to hear from you! If interested, please apply by 11pm on Tuesday 26 November 2024 We encourage you to apply early, as we may close the advert before this date if we receive good interest. We're looking forward to reading your application! Please note we will no longer be accepting CV's as part of the recruitment process. All candidates must now complete an application form on our career's website. Please note this role is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) which means that if you are successful, we will have to obtain a disclosure and barring service check before confirming the offer of employment with you. If you require any additional adjustments to the recruitment process, please email <a href="mailto:peopleservices@moat.co.uk" target="_blank">peopleservices@moat.co.uk</a>

Housing Officer - Supported & Retirement Living

Salary: £26,250 Contract:Permanent Location: Liverpool Hours: Full Time 37.5 hours You are required to have a valid UK driving licence for this role. On behalf of the Home Office, Serco manages the Asylum Accommodation and Support Services Contract (AASC) for the North West. We focus on assisting individuals through the asylum system, ensuring that vulnerable asylum seekers have access to the support they need along with a high standard of accommodation. Our Housing Officers (HO's) are responsible for ensuring compliance with the AASC Contract, company policies, processes, and procedures through their liaison with Staff, Service Users, Landlords, External Agencies and Partners. This is a static role within the Liverpool area ensuring that the property within the allocated location is safe, habitable, fit for purpose and fully equipped in accordance with AASC Standards. This role is suited to someone with a solid work history dealing with people face to face and enjoys a demanding workload where you get to utilise your organisations skills whilst remaining calm under pressure and supporting our service users. You will be expected to take on a range of responsibilities such as: Complete a Monthly Inspection of all Properties within the allocated portfolio in accordance with the standard defined within the AASC Contract and property standards guide. Manage on-boarding and withdrawal of properties within allocated portfolio in accordance with the Housing Officer Local Operating Procedures (LOP). Report all property faults identified, correctly categorising them for appropriate response. Complete all minor Property repairs within the scope enabled by training, experience and the toolkit and spares provided. Administration of operational cash to enable the completion of tasks such as topping up of utility meters &amp; emergency cash payments. Respond to customer complaints What you'll need to do the role Due to the nature of the role Security clearance at Counter Terrorism Check level and Criminal Record Bureau checks are required (all offers of employment are subject to security clearance checks and approval by the Home Office). Whilst experience in a previous property related role is beneficial, this isn't a requirement, more importantly is your desire and enthusiasm to make a difference. You will be expected to take on a variety of tasks to support our service users and some may be challenging - dealing with anti-social behaviours, medical needs, management of child safeguarding needs etc. You will have strong communication skills and be confident managing conflict. Why Serco A place you can make an impact: The nature of our business means you will do interesting work that matters - delivering essential services that touch people's lives A place you can count on: Working for a globally operating business delivering essential services across 5 vital sectors, your next opportunity and challenge won't be hard to find. A place for you: You'll become an integral member of a well-defined and supportive team, who believe passionately in the value of our work. What we offer Pension upto - 6% Employee Assistance Programme Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services A company passionate about diversity and inclusion Serco Benefits package A safe and supportive culture A company passionate about diversity and inclusion All Serco employees must ensure that their current line manager is aware of their application. For confidential enquiries please contact MyHR. Serco are Disability Confident Leader employers and are committed to employing and retaining people with disabilities. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000. #aasccareers About Serco At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone. By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks - SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT &amp; Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging. Apply Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000. At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the 'Ban the Box' pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.

Housing officer

Location: Leicester Working hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week (typical working hours Mon - Fri 08:00 - 18:00. You will be required to be on call rota on average every 10 weeks) Salary: £26,250 Pro rata You are required to have a valid UK driving licence for this role. You will be provided with a company car. On behalf of the Home Office, Serco manages the Asylum Accommodation and Support Services Contract (AASC) for the Midlands and East of England. We focus on assisting individuals through the asylum system, ensuring that vulnerable asylum seekers have access to the support they need along with a high standard of accommodation. Our Housing Officers (HO's) are responsible for ensuring compliance with the AASC Contract, company policies, processes, and procedures through their liaison with Staff, Service Users, Landlords, External Agencies and Partners. You will be covering multiple areas in the Midlands region and ensuring that all properties within the allocated portfolio are safe, habitable, fit for purpose and fully equipped in accordance with AASC Standards. There is a requirement to operate an Emergency On-Call system outside of normal working hours amongst all Housing Officers on a rota basis. This role is suited to someone with a solid work history dealing with people face to face and enjoys a demanding workload where you get to utilise your organisations skills whilst remaining calm under pressure and supporting our service users. You will be expected to travel between properties in Leicester so you must hold a valid UK drivers' licence and be enthusiastic about taking on a range of accountabilities such as: <ul> <li>Complete a Monthly Inspection of all Properties within the allocated portfolio in accordance with the standard defined within the AASC Contract and property standards guide.</li> <li>Manage on-boarding and withdrawal of properties within allocated portfolio in accordance with the Housing Officer Local Operating Procedures (LOP).</li> <li>Report all property faults identified, correctly categorising them for appropriate response.</li> <li>Complete all minor Property repairs within the scope enabled by training, experience and the toolkit and spares provided.</li> <li>Administration of operational cash to enable the completion of tasks such as topping up of utility meters &amp; emergency cash payments.</li> <li>Respond to customer complaints</li></ul>What you'll need to do the role Due to the nature of the role, Criminal Record Bureau checks are required (all offers of employment are subject to security clearance checks and approval by the Home Office). Whilst experience in a previous property related role is beneficial, this isn't a requirement, more importantly is your desire and enthusiasm to make a difference. You will be expected to take on a variety of tasks to support our service users and some may be challenging - dealing with anti-social behaviours, medical needs, management of child safeguarding needs etc. You will have strong communication skills and be confident managing conflict. Why Serco Meaningful and vital work: As part of a highly collaborative team, you'll be able to strongly influence hiring managers efforts that help us deliver vital services. A world of opportunity: Working for a globally operating business delivering essential services across 5 vital sectors, your next opportunity and challenge won't be hard to find. Great people: You'll become an integral member of a well-defined and supportive team, who believe passionately in the value of our work. What we offer <ul> <li>Pension upto - 6%</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme</li> <li>Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services</li> <li>A company passionate about diversity and inclusion</li> <li>Serco Benefits package - discounts include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts, discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships</li> <li>A safe and supportive culture</li> <li>A company passionate about diversity and inclusion</li></ul>#aasccareers About Serco At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone. By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks - SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT &amp; Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging. Apply Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000. At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the 'Ban the Box' pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.

Location: Chester inc Ellesmere Port Salary: £26,250.00 Working hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week (typical working hours Mon - Fri 08:00 - 18:00. You will be required to be on call rota on average every 10 weeks) You are required to have a valid UK driving licence for this role. You will be provided with a company car. On behalf of the Home Office, Serco manages the Asylum Accommodation and Support Services Contract (AASC) for the North West of England. We focus on assisting individuals through the asylum system, ensuring that vulnerable asylum seekers have access to the support they need along with a high standard of accommodation. Our Housing Officers (HO's) are responsible for ensuring compliance with the AASC Contract, company policies, processes, and procedures through their liaison with Staff, Service Users, Landlords, External Agencies and Partners. You will be covering multiple areas in the North West region Inc Chester &amp; Ellesmere Port. Ensuring that all properties within the allocated portfolio are safe, habitable, fit for purpose and fully equipped in accordance with AASC Standards. There is a requirement to operate an Emergency On-Call system outside of normal working hours amongst all Housing Officers on a rota basis. This role is suited to someone with a solid work history dealing with people face to face and enjoys a demanding workload where you get to utilise your organisations skills whilst remaining calm under pressure and supporting our service users. You will be expected to travel between properties in the Chester &amp; Elesmere Port areas so you must hold a valid UK drivers' licence and be enthusiastic about taking on a range of accountabilities such as: <ul> <li>Complete a Monthly Inspection of all Properties within the allocated portfolio in accordance with the standard defined within the AASC Contract and property standards guide.</li> <li>Manage on-boarding and withdrawal of properties within allocated portfolio in accordance with the Housing Officer Local Operating Procedures (LOP).</li> <li>Report all property faults identified, correctly categorising them for appropriate response.</li> <li>Complete all minor Property repairs within the scope enabled by training, experience and the toolkit and spares provided.</li> <li>Administration of operational cash to enable the completion of tasks such as topping up of utility meters &amp; emergency cash payments.</li> <li>Respond to customer complaints</li></ul>What you'll need to do the role Due to the nature of the role, Criminal Record Bureau checks are required (all offers of employment are subject to security clearance checks and approval by the Home Office). Whilst experience in a previous property related role is beneficial, this isn't a requirement, more importantly is your desire and enthusiasm to make a difference. You will be expected to take on a variety of tasks to support our service users and some may be challenging - dealing with anti-social behaviours, medical needs, management of child safeguarding needs etc. You will have strong communication skills and be confident managing conflict. Why Serco Meaningful and vital work: As part of a highly collaborative team, you'll be able to strongly influence hiring managers efforts that help us deliver vital services. A world of opportunity: Working for a globally operating business delivering essential services across 5 vital sectors, your next opportunity and challenge won't be hard to find. Great people: You'll become an integral member of a well-defined and supportive team, who believe passionately in the value of our work. What we offer <ul> <li>Pension Upto - 6%</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme</li> <li>Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services</li> <li>A company passionate about diversity and inclusion</li> <li>Serco Benefits package</li> <li>A safe and supportive culture</li> <li>A company passionate about diversity and inclusion</li></ul>#aasccareers About Serco At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone. By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks - SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT &amp; Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging. Apply Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000. At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the 'Ban the Box' pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.

Housing Officer - Young People Supported Accommodation Location: Cheltenham Contract: Permanent Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week - Monday - Friday 7.5 hour working days. Pay: £23,250 per year Do you have experience providing housing advice and tenancy support? Good knowledge of housing law, welfare, and benefits entitlements? Then they want to hear from you... They are looking for a Housing Officer, to provide housing management services to residents living in their Supported Accommodation buildings for young people based in Gloucester and the Lydney, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday (9 am-5 pm), in their Housing Management team. If you have excellent written, numeracy and verbal communication skills, and can take a robust but sensitive approach with people, with relevant housing experience, apply today! What will you be doing? You will be able to help navigate their residents successfully through their licences/tenancies, working within a team geared towards managing all tenancy-related issues that arise. Experience in Housing Management is not essential, as full training will be given, but transferrable skills and a keen interest to learn are. This role will be based at the accommodation sites communicating with the young people and helping to ensure their living area is safe and habitable. They'll be working closely with the support team on-site to ensure the best possible outcomes for their young people. If you are empathetic, driven, embrace opportunities and are willing to learn and reflect, they want to hear from you, to help them continue to achieve their vision and purpose. If this sounds like you, then they'd love to have a chat. Click the apply button to start your journey. About Them Our client is a registered charity propelled by an unwavering commitment to addressing homelessness, family breakdown, and social exclusion. They are driven by their values-based approach, caring deeply about the individuals and families they serve. Their supportive programs aim at developing long-term solutions to societal challenges. Over the years, they've consistently made tangible impacts in communities across Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, South Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire, Dorset, and Devon. What They Offer You're not simply entering a workplace; you're immersing yourself in an exceptional and nurturing environment. Their unwavering commitment to your growth is evident in their meticulously designed, personalised training pathways aimed at propelling your career to new heights. Join a community of seasoned professionals who are genuinely excited about supporting your progress. Make the transformative choice for your career. Reasons to join them • 25 days of holiday, plus public holidays, with an additional day added per year and an option to purchase more • Enhanced pension and sick pay • Death in service benefit • Free subscription to Benenden Cashback plan or Perkbox Discounts • Investors in People Gold accredited employer, committed to making the workplace better for you. • Excellent training and support to help you excel in your role. • A voice in various groups, including Proud2Be, Green Impact, Health &amp; Safety, and Health and Wellbeing. • Access to a Workplace Welfare Manager for support when needed. Are Your Values Aligned with Theirs? • They look for staff who embody their SPIRIT values: • Show gratitude and appreciation of others. • Demonstrate personal and professional pride. • Integrity is everything. • Reflect and learn. • Continuous improvement. • Take your best self wherever you go. Our client is committed to equality and diversity, ensuring fair treatment and equal opportunities for all. Their robust Safeguarding Policy guides their recruitment process. They believe in the rehabilitative power of employment and working toward a purpose, so a prior conviction will not necessarily prevent you from joining them.. Please note this role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and also an enhanced check by the Disclosure &amp; Barring Services, paid for by the client. You may also have experience in the following: Housing Officer, Support Worker, Housing, Vulnerable People, Charities, Social Worker, Community Development, Volunteer, Housing Support Worker, Challenging Behaviour, Residential Care Worker, Charity, etc. REF-212 896

Housing Officer - Young People Supported Accommodation

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). Housing Officer - Lateral Move Permanent Grade 4 - £32,076 - £39,186 Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review Working 36.5 hours per week This is an opportunity to join Birmingham City Council's Housing Management Service and provide a real difference for the tenants of this city. This is a vital role ensuring the environmental cleanliness, maintenance and appearance of our neighbourhoods, estates, communal sites, blocks and associated assets. Managing staff and resources and working with partners, tenants and citizens to positively affect the local environment, to both internal and external areas. Managing the associated health and safety of staff, assets and service delivery ensuring that required procedures are in place and followed accordingly. The role will report to a Housing Manager and will work as part of a team. You must upload a Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. This is required for shortlisting; you need to describe how your experience and skills fit the essential criteria for the role as specified in the Person Specification. If you do not attach your Supporting Statement, your application will not be considered. 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: Peter.Barratt via email <a href="mailto:peter.barratt@birmingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">peter.barratt@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 may 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: TH0046BX Housing Officer GR4 JDPS.doc 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).

Housing Officer - Lateral Move

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).

Job Description #internal Housing Officer -Lateral Mover Please note this vacancy is only available for Birmingham City Council employees that are under a S188 (Priority Movers and Lateral Movers) Permanent Grade 4 - £32,076 - £39,186 Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review Working 36.5 hours per week Housing Officer Central Estate Services You will be responsible for the modernisation of the service, and the training of staff on the new modernisation processes. The role will require the preparation of regular performance reports to senior management by providing data analysis support and direct analysis of information. To achieve this, you will have a good understanding of data analysis techniques and the various presentation packages available within the Microsoft Suite of Applications. You will be able to use Microsoft products to a high standard. You will be responsible for training staff in new ways of working involving IT, producing training materials, information, and handouts. You will also be the first point of contact where staff are having difficulties. You will support the development of new and existing policies procedures based on new legislation or working practises as they arrive. You will also need to visit sites to ensure policies and procedures are being followed, offering support and direction where required. You must upload a Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. This is required for shortlisting; you need to describe how your experience and skills fit the essential criteria for the role as specified in the Person Specification. If you do not attach your Supporting Statement, your application will not be considered. 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: David Prosser : <a href="mailto:david.prosser@birmingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">david.prosser@birmingham.gov.uk</a> 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. Job Description and Person Specification: HO JDPS GR4 BCC449 (2).pdf 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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