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Job Description Salary: £32,895 per annum Contract type: Permanent Working pattern: Full-time Closing date: 00:00, 26 January Interview date: To Be Announced How to apply: <a href="https://app.healthboxhr.com/job-application/external/d5189c0b-91fef755-fdff9ca3-d2e24417" target="_blank">https://app.healthboxhr.com/job-application/external/d5189c0b-91fef755-…</a> Who to contact if you have a query: If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact <a href="mailto:Josephine.Stockford@ymcadlg.org" target="_blank">Josephine.Stockford@ymcadlg.org</a>. Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at <a href="mailto:Recruitment@ymcadlg.org" target="_blank">Recruitment@ymcadlg.org</a>. 9am-5pm with the requirement of working one late shift per week, one shift at the weekend per month and be part of an out of hours'on-call rota' At YMCA DownsLink Group, our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, building life skills and self-confidence, and supporting emotional wellbeing and mental health. Our Values - we do what's right, we work with heart, and we build real connections - guide and shape how we show up for children and young people we support and for each other. We are searching for a motivational and resilient leader who thrives on developing others, championing best practice, and nurturing a collaborative and compassionate culture. You will bring a trauma-informed and psychologically informed approach to both your team and the young people we support, ensuring everyone feels understood, safe, and empowered. If you are energised by leading teams, shaping services, and supporting staff to deliver exceptional, person-centred support - even in challenging moments - this could be the role for you. As Deputy Supported Housing Manager, you will play a central role in our Eastbourne and Hailsham services - supported accommodation for young people aged 16-25 who are at risk of homelessness. Our services operate 24/7 to provide a safe, stable home where young people can feel understood, encouraged and supported. You will be based at our Eastbourne Foyer, located in the heart of Eastbourne, where the service maintains strong connections with and contributes actively to the local community. The role also involves travel across Eastbourne and Hailsham to our other East Sussex sites. Across our East Sussex sites, we work with around 50 young people, each with their own story, strengths, challenges and ambitions. Support Workers hold individual caseloads and meet regularly with residents to build support plans, celebrate progress, and set meaningful goals for the future. Your leadership will help create the environment where this work thrives - one where young people feel empowered and staff feel confident and supported. In delivering the role, you will work closely with the Supported Housing Manager, while supporting the wider team to deliver consistent, compassionate support. You will be responsible for: Service Provision: Supporting the Supported Housing Manager with the daily operations of the services so that they meet the requirements of the service specification including compliance with the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) and Ofsted regulations. Oversee the residents' referral, interview and induction processes for all beds and ensure the Occupancy Agreements and House Rules are fully understood. Ensure the quality of accommodation that is provided, liaising with the Housing and Property Services team to complete estate inspections and health and safety risk assessments, and to turn around voids and organise repairs in line with organisational targets and statutory obligations. With the Supported Housing Manager ensure effective income collection for all beds, working closely with the Rents team to create a rent payment culture. Leadership and People Management: Directly line manage team members, ensuring their service delivery, working culture and personal development mirror best practice. Ensuring the team is adequately trained and empowered to work effectively and creatively with our young people to enable them to achieve their aspirations and ambitions, whilst ensuring they are supported within safe and consistent boundaries. General: Be a member of the out of hours 'on call' rota to provide out of hours management support to projects in the wider locality. Reflect Psychologically Informed Environments (PIEs), Trauma Informed approaches and restorative practices. About You - If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity but don't meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Your skills and experiences may be more transferable than you think, and you could be exactly the person we're looking for. You will bring experience of working in supported housing or similar services for young people and/or adults at risk, alongside experience in managing or supervising a team. You will have a strong understanding of the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) and Ofsted frameworks, as well as a solid grounding in Trauma-Informed Care and Psychologically Informed Environments. You will be an effective communicator with confident facilitation skills, able to navigate challenging situations with calmness and clarity. You will also have experience of overseeing safeguarding procedures within residential settings, and a clear understanding of how to maintain professional boundaries while building trusting, supportive relationships. We are not able to support a work permit or offer a visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently. An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us. YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the Children's and Adults' barred lists) check, along with a reference and background check carried out by a third-party service provider. About Us Additional Information Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Deputy Supported Housing Manager (YMCA DownsLink Group)

Job Description About the Role Our Independent Living teams support older people living in their own homes by providing a warm and friendly housing management service. We have a new opportunity for an Independent Living Advisor to join our team in Lewes. This part-time role (28 hours per week) is ideal for someone passionate about supporting older adults in maintaining their independence and well-being. Reporting to the Independent Living Manager, you'll provide intensive housing management services to residents in our sheltered housing schemes. Your responsibilities will include building strong relationships with customers, supporting new residents during viewings and move-ins, and helping them understand their tenancy rights and responsibilities. You'll also assist customers in accessing housing benefit support or financial advice, and make referrals for assistive technology, aids, and adaptations that promote independent living. Regular site inspections and health &amp; safety checks will be part of your routine, along with monitoring contractor performance to ensure high standards are maintained. While primarily based at our scheme in Leighside House, Lewes, you'll need to be flexible to travel between local schemes and provide cover when required. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential. Please note, we are also looking for an Independent Living Advisor for our Newhaven scheme, which is also a part-time position. What We're Looking For <ul><li>Experience working with older adults, promoting independence and community spirit</li><li>Strong commitment to Equality and Diversity</li><li>Adaptable communication skills, especially when explaining technical information</li><li>Solid administrative and numeracy skills</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office</li><li>Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle</li></ul>What You'll Get in Return <ul><li>Competitive salary £26,271 pro rata - (£21,016 for 28 hours per week)</li><li>Flexible hours: Monday-Friday between 9 am - 5 pm</li><li>Paid mileage: 45p per mile</li><li>Work mobile phone provided</li><li>Free DBS check</li><li>Company sick pay and life assurance (after qualifying period)</li><li>Up to 9% matched pension contributions</li><li>Lifestyle benefits portal: discounts at supermarkets, retailers, leisure activities &amp; more</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Simply Health cashback plan</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li></ul>If you are interested in joining us and would like to apply for this position, please review the role profile to view all the key responsibilities and submit a copy of your CV. INDTGP TJTGP REEDTGP About Us The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for nearly 160,000 residents nationwide. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our residents, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services. The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Independent Living Advisor

Job Description About the Role Our Independent Living teams support older people living in their own homes by providing a warm and friendly housing management service. We have a new opportunity for an Independent Living Advisor to join our team in Newhaven. This part-time role (30 hours per week) is ideal for someone passionate about supporting older adults in maintaining their independence and well-being. Reporting to the Independent Living Manager, you'll provide intensive housing management services to residents in our sheltered housing schemes. Your responsibilities will include building strong relationships with customers, supporting new residents during viewings and move-ins, and helping them understand their tenancy rights and responsibilities. You'll also assist customers in accessing housing benefit support or financial advice, and make referrals for assistive technology, aids, and adaptations that promote independent living. Regular site inspections and health &amp; safety checks will be part of your routine, along with monitoring contractor performance to ensure high standards are maintained. While primarily based at our scheme in Newhaven, you'll need to be flexible to travel between local schemes and provide cover when required. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential. Please note, we are also looking for an Independent Living Advisor for our Newhaven scheme which is also a part-time position. What We're Looking For <ul><li>Experience working with older adults, promoting independence and community spirit</li><li>Strong commitment to Equality and Diversity</li><li>Adaptable communication skills, especially when explaining technical information</li><li>Solid administrative and numeracy skills</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office</li><li>Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle</li></ul>What You'll Get in Return <ul><li>Competitive salary £26,271 pro rata - (£22,518 for 30 hours per week)</li><li>Flexible hours: Monday-Friday between 9 am - 5 pm</li><li>Paid mileage: 45p per mile</li><li>Work mobile phone provided</li><li>Free DBS check</li><li>Company sick pay and life assurance (after qualifying period)</li><li>Up to 9% matched pension contributions</li><li>Lifestyle benefits portal: discounts at supermarkets, retailers, leisure activities &amp; more</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Simply Health cashback plan</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li></ul>If you are interested in joining us and would like to apply for this position, please review the role profile to view all the key responsibilities and submit a copy of your CV. TJTGP REEDTGP

Housing Support Specialist Application Deadline: 25 January 2026 Department: Housing Support Employment Type: Permanent Location: East Sussex - St-Leonards-On-Sea Reporting To: Team Manager Compensation: GBP 27,942 / year Description Location: Office base in Hastings (covering Hastings/Rother) Salary: GBP 27,942 per year (plus GBP 1,000 essential car user allowance, GBP 800 Rough Sleepers Allowance and Unsociable Hours shift allowance) Hours: 37 per week The working pattern includes two early morning shifts, starting at 5.00am (Summer) or 6.00am (Winter) Monday - Friday. Other working days are 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday - Friday. What you'll be doing: Are you passionate about ending the cycle of rough sleeping for people who are experiencing homelessness? Are you interested in a career in housing support, mental health recovery and wellbeing development? Southdown's Outreach and Move On teams support those who are rough sleeping to move away from homelessness by accessing accommodation options. As a Housing Support Specialist you'll work alongside a multiagency team, supporting people who have experienced the trauma of homelessness, to make positive and lasting changes in their lives. You'll provide early morning street outreach to people sleeping rough in Hastings/Rother, combined with move on / tenancy support as your clients take steps away from homelessness and into accommodation. You'll provide flexible, trauma-informed support, focusing on ending rough sleeping by identifying the support each person needs. This may include support with substance dependency, mental and physical health needs, domestic abuse, current or historical offending. We welcome applications from candidates with previous experience in roles such as Support Worker, Outreach Worker, Community Specialist, Case Manager, Social Worker, Housing Support Worker, Social Care Prescriber, Community Health Worker, Community Outreach Coordinator or Care Coordinator. However, this is not essential and we will provide a full induction and training programme for all successful candidates. Perks and benefits: You'll be joining one of the largest providers of care, support and housing services in Sussex, which we're proud to say we've been doing for over 50 years! In exchange we can offer some great benefits, including: <ul><li>Health cost cash-back scheme: access to our health insurance scheme which covers dental, optical, physical therapies and other medical treatments with the option to add greater levels of cover. </li><li>Interest-free loans: assistance with larger costs that arise such as tenancy deposits, season travel tickets or buying a car. </li><li>Access to the Easit Network: discounts and incentives on train, bus and car journeys such as 15% off eligible daily and season rail tickets. </li><li>Blue Light card: access to discount services for the social care sector with savings across thousands of online shops, restaurants, and high-street vendors. </li><li>Free advice and counselling service: confidential emotional support and practical guidance from our independent telephone service. </li><li>25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays. </li><li>Rough Sleepers Allowance - GBP 800 per year.</li><li>Essential car user allowance - GBP 1,000 per year.</li><li>Unsociable hours allowance - an extra GBP 4.40 per shift.</li></ul>Skills, knowledge and experience What you need for the role: <ul><li>Available to work unsociable hours (2 early morning shifts per week starting at 5am or 6am)</li><li>A personalised care approach, with empathy and understanding</li><li>An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which will be paid for by Southdown </li><li>A full driving Licence is essential along with access to your own car or a car insured for you</li></ul>What would be nice: <ul><li>Knowledge of complex and diverse support needs relating to homelessness, mental health and substance misuse</li><li>Awareness of the causes of rough sleeping and the barriers preventing people who are rough sleeping from engaging in services</li><li>Experience working in a supported housing or homelessness setting</li><li>Experience supporting individuals with complex mental health needs </li></ul>Training: Our award winning in house training team will help you to gain valuable qualifications, continually develop your skills and build a great career with the largest provider of housing, care and support in Sussex. How to apply:Please click on the 'Apply Now' button and fill out our simple one-page application form. Please note, if we receive a large number of applications then this position may close before the advertised application closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Housing Support Specialist

The Vacancy Do you take pride in delivering excellent customer service? Do you get satisfaction from a role that involves multi-tasking and finding solutions? Do you enjoy organising and facilitating social events? McCarthy Stone is the leading UK's retirement living providers. We are recruiting a permanent House Manager to join the team at our Martello Court development based in Eastbourne, East Sussex. Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday - We will consider a job share. Hourly rate: £26,317.20 per annum (Salary to be pro rata'd if job share) Benefits: Group personal pension, life assurance, Employee Assist Scheme, and flexible working hours working in the most beautiful surroundings, generous annual leave entitlement. About the Role of a House Manager We are seeking a customer centric House Manager to exemplify the high-quality customer standards that we are renowned for. Our House Manager's key role is to enhance our Homeowner's quality of life and enable them to maintain their independence. This is a diverse role encompassing high level customer service and front of house and facilities management. The successful candidate will be responsible for building a strong community with our homeowners through event coordination, and regular meetings to report company updates and address the priorities of our residents. Some of the House Manager duties within this role include: <ul> <li>Welcoming new Homeowners and supporting them to settle into their apartments.</li> <li>Providing a professional front of house service and dealing all visitors in a friendly manner.</li> <li>Being the first point of contact for all our Homeowners and offering them help, support and advice as necessary.</li> <li>Working in collaboration with our partners and suppliers to ensure the smooth running of the estate</li> <li>Being the 'face' of McCarthy Stone for the families and friends of our Homeowners.</li> <li>Dealing with Homeowners issues with sensitivity and understand the need for confidentiality and respect their privacy.</li> <li>Managing the development -gardens and grounds - in an efficient and effective manner, providing our Homeowners with a safe, secure, well maintained, and pleasant environment</li> <li>Facilitating social interaction and helping Homeowners to enjoy retirement living to the full.</li> <li>Ensuring that all Health and Safety requirements are adhered to.</li></ul>The successful candidate will have the following key competencies: <ul> <li>Excellent communication skills with a real "can do" attitude.</li> <li>Extensive experience in a professional customer service orientated position.</li> <li>A professional approach with high quality standards.</li> <li>Thrives in a busy a varied role, where every day will be different.</li> <li>Be resilient and can problem solve effectively.</li> <li>An awareness of basic Health and Safety will be a distinct advantage.</li> <li>A good level of computer literacy including Microsoft Word and Outlook.</li> <li>Previous/current work based first aid qualifications will be an advantage although successful candidates will receive all the necessary training on commencement of the role.</li></ul>Could this role be the perfect job for you? Apply now! All applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we hold the right to appoint before the closing date. About Us As the UK's leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of January 2025, McCarthy Stone operates over 545 developments across the UK for more than 24,200 people. We believe in championing the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected, recognised, and valued than ever. In late 2020 we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain. We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list! Our Customers The Benefits 24 days annual leave Pension plan Life assurance Employee assistance helpline Health screening Eyecare voucher scheme Long service award Testimonials "I enjoy working for McCarthy and Stone as a House Manager because I am very well supported in my Role by my manager. I am able to make the day to day decisions but always have immediate support on the rare times I need help. It's a breath of Fresh Air working for a focused dynamic company who know what they are trying to achieve as a team." Linda Diamond - House Manager "Only at McCarthy Stone can you start in the middle of a pandemic and feel at home within a couple of weeks ... it's all about our great people and how welcome they make you feel ... even if it was through a screen!" Andrea Waldron - Senior HR Business Partner "From my first week I felt like part of the team, everyone is helpful and pro-active, which is crucial in a fast paced environment. I've had the opportunity to work on some exciting projects, it's a very 'hands-on' approach here with plenty of opportunity to be involved and play a part in delivering developments." Emily Bishop - Principal Planning Associate "Working for McCarthy Stone is a very fulfilling experience. The staff here are all empathetic and professional. Guiding people in purchasing an apartment, watching them settle in and make friends, and then watching them lead a happy and carefree retirement is very rewarding." Caroline Craig-cordel - Sales Consultant "I found it inspiring how working in McCarthy Stone gives you a chance to make so many people happier, every day. And what we do is so important to our homeowners! In my marketing career before I couldn't dream about customers sharing their thoughts about my campaigns, but here it happens all the time." Stan Smolyar - Head of Brand Previous Next

House Manager

The Vacancy Do you take pride in delivering excellent customer service? Do you get satisfaction from a role that involves multi-tasking and finding solutions? Do you enjoy organising and facilitating social events? McCarthy Stone is the leading UK's retirement living providers. We are recruiting a permanent House Manager to join the team at our Eadhelm Court development based in Edenbridge, Kent. Hours: 25 hours per week -Monday to Friday Hourly rate: £18,798 per annum Benefits: Group personal pension, life assurance, Employee Assist Scheme, and flexible working hours working in the most beautiful surroundings, generous annual leave entitlement. About the Role of a House Manager We are seeking a customer centric House Manager to exemplify the high-quality customer standards that we are renowned for. Our House Manager's key role is to enhance our Homeowner's quality of life and enable them to maintain their independence. This is a diverse role encompassing high level customer service and front of house and facilities management. The successful candidate will be responsible for building a strong community with our homeowners through event coordination, and regular meetings to report company updates and address the priorities of our residents. Some of the House Manager duties within this role include: <ul> <li>Welcoming new Homeowners and supporting them to settle into their apartments.</li> <li>Providing a professional front of house service and dealing all visitors in a friendly manner.</li> <li>Being the first point of contact for all our Homeowners and offering them help, support and advice as necessary.</li> <li>Working in collaboration with our partners and suppliers to ensure the smooth running of the estate</li> <li>Being the 'face' of McCarthy Stone for the families and friends of our Homeowners.</li> <li>Dealing with Homeowners issues with sensitivity and understand the need for confidentiality and respect their privacy.</li> <li>Managing the development -gardens and grounds - in an efficient and effective manner, providing our Homeowners with a safe, secure, well maintained, and pleasant environment</li> <li>Facilitating social interaction and helping Homeowners to enjoy retirement living to the full.</li> <li>Ensuring that all Health and Safety requirements are adhered to.</li></ul>The successful candidate will have the following key competencies: <ul> <li>Excellent communication skills with a real "can do" attitude.</li> <li>Extensive experience in a professional customer service orientated position.</li> <li>A professional approach with high quality standards.</li> <li>Thrives in a busy a varied role, where every day will be different.</li> <li>Be resilient and can problem solve effectively.</li> <li>An awareness of basic Health and Safety will be a distinct advantage.</li> <li>A good level of computer literacy including Microsoft Word and Outlook.</li> <li>Previous/current work based first aid qualifications will be an advantage although successful candidates will receive all the necessary training on commencement of the role.</li></ul>Could this role be the perfect job for you? Apply now! All applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we hold the right to appoint before the closing date. About Us As the UK's leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of January 2025, McCarthy Stone operates over 545 developments across the UK for more than 24,200 people. We believe in championing the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected, recognised, and valued than ever. In late 2020 we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain. We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list! Our Customers The Benefits 24 days annual leave Pension plan Life assurance Employee assistance helpline Health screening Eyecare voucher scheme Long service award Testimonials "I enjoy working for McCarthy and Stone as a House Manager because I am very well supported in my Role by my manager. I am able to make the day to day decisions but always have immediate support on the rare times I need help. It's a breath of Fresh Air working for a focused dynamic company who know what they are trying to achieve as a team." Linda Diamond - House Manager "Only at McCarthy Stone can you start in the middle of a pandemic and feel at home within a couple of weeks ... it's all about our great people and how welcome they make you feel ... even if it was through a screen!" Andrea Waldron - Senior HR Business Partner "From my first week I felt like part of the team, everyone is helpful and pro-active, which is crucial in a fast paced environment. I've had the opportunity to work on some exciting projects, it's a very 'hands-on' approach here with plenty of opportunity to be involved and play a part in delivering developments." Emily Bishop - Principal Planning Associate "Working for McCarthy Stone is a very fulfilling experience. The staff here are all empathetic and professional. Guiding people in purchasing an apartment, watching them settle in and make friends, and then watching them lead a happy and carefree retirement is very rewarding." Caroline Craig-cordel - Sales Consultant "I found it inspiring how working in McCarthy Stone gives you a chance to make so many people happier, every day. And what we do is so important to our homeowners! In my marketing career before I couldn't dream about customers sharing their thoughts about my campaigns, but here it happens all the time." Stan Smolyar - Head of Brand Previous Next

Voids Manager (known internally - Team Leader, Empty Homes) 40 Hours Per Week Circa £47,500 - £50,500 per annum (depending on experience) Horsham, West Sussex We're looking for a Voids Manager to lead our Empty Homes service. In this key role, you'll make sure vacant properties are turned around quickly, meet our lettable standard, and are ready for new customers - helping us reduce rent loss and deliver great outcomes. You'll do this by leading and motivating an in-house trade team, supported at times by trusted contractors, to help us achieve our purpose of enabling positive life chances by providing safe and secure homes. You will monitor performance through KPI's, carry out inspections, manage health &amp; safety, resolve customer complaints, and us data to drive improvement. For full details of responsibilities, please see the attached role profile. To be successful in this role you will need to: <ul><li>Have demonstrated experience in successfully managing a team of people in a construction or repairs environment.</li><li>Act as a role model to a trade team, upholding our values and leading by example.</li><li>Be an effective communicator, able to build strong relationships internally and externally.</li><li>Put customers first and deliver a high-quality, reliable service.</li><li>Be confident in using IT systems and analysing data to monitor performance.</li><li>Have a good understanding of budget management</li><li>Have a good understanding of contractor management </li><li>Have a good understanding of Health &amp; Safety legislation and practice.</li></ul>Reasons why you should apply: <ul><li>27 days annual leave plus bank holidays. </li><li>Excellent employer pension contributions up to 12% with salary sacrifice options.</li><li>Life assurance 4 x annual salary.</li><li>Cashback on day-to-day medical expenses (dental, opticians, physiotherapy).</li><li>EV salary sacrifice scheme after qualifying period.</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme, gym discounts and cycle to work scheme.</li><li>Loyalty scheme for long-serving colleagues including increased annual leave.</li><li>Hybrid working available with head office in Horsham.</li></ul>If you're enthusiastic about turning empty homes into places people love and want to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. Even if you don't meet every requirement, apply anyway - we value people who share our purpose and bring fresh ideas. We particularly welcome applications from women, who are under-represented in our trade teams. About Saxon Weald Saxon Weald's purpose is to enable positive life chances by providing safe and secure homes. We have 7000 homes (81% in Horsham District, 6% in West Sussex, 5% in East Sussex, 8% in Hampshire). We're committed to creating a fair and inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We value the different perspectives a diverse team brings and encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including people from minority ethnic backgrounds and LGBTQIA+ communities. As a disability-confident employer, we're committed to an inclusive recruitment process where every candidate can shine. If you'd like any support during the process, just let us know at <a href="mailto:applications@saxonweald.com" target="_blank">applications@saxonweald.com</a> - we're here to help." We may start interviewing or close this vacancy early if we receive a strong response, so we encourage you to apply as soon as you can.

Voids Manager

Post title Temporary Accommodation Officer Post No 44697 Salary Starting from £31,537 to £36,363 p.a. Grade Grade 5 Hours 37 hours per week Place of work Worthing Town Hall Closing date 16th January 2026 Interviews TBC Join Our Team and Make a Real Difference in Your Community! Are you passionate about providing high-quality support to those in need? We are looking for a dedicated and resilient Temporary Accommodation Officer to join our team. In this vital role, you will be on the front line, helping homeless households secure safe and suitable temporary accommodation and supporting them on their journey to a permanent home. This is a challenging but highly rewarding position where you will manage our accommodation portfolio, build key relationships with landlords, and directly assist vulnerable members of our community every day. About the Role: <ul><li>Placing &amp; Supporting Households: You will manage the end-to-end placement of homeless households, conducting suitability assessments and ensuring they are settled into appropriate temporary accommodation. Property Management: You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of our accommodation stock, including Private Sector Leases. This involves conducting regular inspections and liaising with our teams on repairs to ensure all properties are safe and well-maintained.</li><li>Tenancy Management: You will handle all aspects of the tenancy, from signing up new tenants and processing housing benefit claims to managing tenancy breaches.</li><li>Income &amp; Occupancy: A key part of your role will be to work efficiently to minimise void periods.</li><li>Collaborative Working: You will act as a key contact for queries, liaise with internal teams and external support agencies, and participate in a team duty rota to ensure a seamless service.</li></ul>What we're looking for - your behaviours will be key: We are seeking an individual who embodies our core principles of resilience, adaptability, and participation. You will be someone who: <ul><li>Listens actively and truly understands the needs of our customers and partners.</li><li>Communicates clearly and confidently, conveying key information effectively to diverse audiences, both in writing and verbally.</li><li>Says what they think and does what they say, demonstrating honesty and openness in all interactions.</li><li>Is inclusive and kind, valuing the unique strengths of people from all backgrounds and fostering a supportive environment where everyone feels part of the team.</li><li>Is ambitious, bringing passion for delivering a high-quality service and continuously seeking ways to improve outcomes for our residents.</li><li>Thinks and acts beyond themselves and their service, embracing collaboration and partnership to deliver Our Plan.</li><li>Is resilient, maintaining a positive attitude, effectively prioritising workload, and supporting their own wellbeing and that of colleagues.</li><li>Is adaptive, with an active interest in learning and development, experimenting with new ways of working, and anticipating new challenges to embrace change.</li><li>Builds excellent relationships with internal and external partners, negotiating successfully and influencing positive outcomes.</li><li>Reaches sound judgements through careful and systematic evaluation of facts.</li></ul>If you are ready to bring your excellent skills and positive behaviours to a role where you can truly make a difference, we encourage you to apply. The post holder will be subject to a Standard DBS check. Staff are our most important asset and we therefore have a benefit package which reflects our continuing commitment to our employees. This includes: <ul><li>Generous leave entitlement; a minimum of 26 days + Bank Holiday entitlement</li><li>Local Government Pension</li><li>Training &amp; development</li><li>Occupational Health</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)</li><li>Employee resource groups/networks</li><li>Buddy Support Programme</li><li>Flexible working options</li></ul>At Adur &amp; Worthing, we are committed to supporting care leavers, in accordance with the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the Children and Social Work Act 2017. To that end, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for anyone meeting the essential criteria of the role they are applying for. In order to be considered for this, you will need to be a care leaver under the age of 25 at the time of application. Please confirm that you are a care leaver within your covering letter. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of applicants declaring a disability, that meet the essential criteria for this position, will be offered an interview. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Staff work in a supportive and safe environment, recognising their responsibility to value and respect each other's contributions. Standards of conduct must be of the highest level to ensure that no-one is harassed, bullied or victimised. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, staff engagement forums and are keen to hear from applicants from a variety of different backgrounds.

Temporary Accommodation Officer

Job introduction You'll work within our Allocations Team, supporting and managing a team of Housing Allocations Officers as they work with applicants that have a recognised housing or medical need to move and manage expectations of those applying to join the register or those that are already registered and bidding. To support this team, you'll need excellent management and organisational skills, along with a genuine passion for supporting households in need of social housing. For an informal discussion, please contact Rachel Fitchie, Housing Options Manager by emailing <a href="mailto:Rachel.Fitchie@brighton-hove.gov.uk" target="_blank">Rachel.Fitchie@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a> About the role Brighton &amp; Hove City Council is committed to preventing homelessness and supporting applicants in housing need. As our Housing Allocations Team Leader, you will guide and develop a dedicated team of Housing Allocations Officers. You will need to understand that demand for social housing far outweighs the accommodation we have available and have a good understanding of Housing Legislation, Care Act legislation and Brighton &amp; Hove Allocations Policy. We're looking for someone to: <ul><li> Lead and manage the Housing Allocations team on a day-to-day basis</li><li> Monitor workloads, set team objectives and uphold service standards</li><li>Coach, mentor and support officers to build their skills and resilience</li><li>Collaborate with teams within the service and external registered providers to make best use of social housing stock within the City.</li></ul>Please read our Apply for a job at the council pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you've submitted your application and at interview. As part of your application, you will need to upload your CV and answers to some shortlisting questions. Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (CV guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk) and (Shortlisting guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk) as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process. Additional information Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only. We are a workplace that supports flexibility and employee wellbeing in the way we work whilst providing the best service for our customers. Team and service working arrangements are designed to support both employee work life balance and team collaboration. These would be part of your individual working arrangements alongside any personal preference agreed with your manager in advance of joining. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team and travel to and from your contractual location would be at your own expense. For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit Why work for us Company information Encouraging a diverse workforce Our city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans. Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our fair and inclusive actions, our anti-racism strategy and the work we are doing to encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk). Please note that this post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Criminal Records Check.

Housing Allocations Team Leader

Job introduction Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in people's lives? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment? Brighton &amp; Hove City Council is seeking a dedicated Housing Allocations Officer to join our Allocations team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and make a real impact in housing allocation. For an informal discussion, please contact Rachel Fitchie, Housing Allocations Manager by email <a href="mailto:Rachel.Fitchie@brighton-hove.gov.uk" target="_blank">Rachel.Fitchie@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a> or by telephoning 01273 290273 or our Allocations Team Leader <a href="mailto:Elena.Castells@brighton-hove.gov.uk" target="_blank">Elena.Castells@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a> . About the role As a Housing Allocations Officer, you'll play critical role in delivering expert housing advice and ensuring fair and transparent allocation of social housing through our Choice Based Lettings system. You'll work closely with housing applicants, internal teams, and external partners to uphold statutory responsibilities, assess housing needs, and provide guidance on the Council's Allocation Policy. We're looking for someone with a strong understanding of housing legislation, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to equitable and accessible housing solutions for the Brighton and Hove community. If you have experience in housing services, a customer-focused approach, and the ability to manage complex information with clarity or you are passionate about developing a career in the sector, we would like the opportunity to consider you. If successful we can offer the following benefits.: <ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>training and qualifications</li><li>career progression with the opportunity to become involved in bespoke projects</li><li>flexible working</li><li>a generous annual leave allowance with the opportunity to buy extra days</li><li>staff discounts</li><li>admittance into the Local Government Pension Scheme</li></ul>Please read our Apply for a job at the council pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you've submitted your application and at interview. As part of your application, you will need to upload your CV and a supporting statement. Your supporting statement is the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (Application Form guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk) and (Supporting statement guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk) as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process. Additional information Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only. For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit Why work for us Company information Encouraging a diverse workforce Our city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans. Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our fair and inclusive actions, our anti-racism strategy and the work we are doing to encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk). Please note that this post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Criminal Records Check.

Housing Allocations Officer

Housing Manager Working across properties in the East Sussex area Permanent, Full time (37.5 hpw) Circa £32,000 - £35,000 Plus great benefits including Health Cash Plan We can't offer CoS for this role Home, a place where you belong Join us as a Housing Manager at Home Group, in our awesome housing team in the South East covering our East Sussex Patch. You'll be our face to face customer support to our estates, ensuring we provide safe homes and communities where people choose to live, while also ensuring our income is maximised. You'll provide first class customer service, delivering our customer promise every day! This is a great time to join as one of the estates has been identified as a Priority Estate with exciting Community Development work taking place. What you'll do <ul><li> Engage with customers and proactivity on our estates, you'll really get to get to know our communities </li></ul><ul><li> You'll look after a number of patches and neighbourhoods </li></ul><ul><li> Managing anti-social behaviours in our estates, responding to customer queries and complaints </li></ul><ul><li> Managing our voids process including liaising with local authorities </li></ul><ul><li> Carry out estate inspections, engaging and meeting with contractors on site, as well as carrying out and recording the routine safety and compliance checks in our buildings and communities </li></ul>Why choose us? This is more than a job, it's a place where you feel valued. You get great training, support from friendly colleagues and a chance to make a real difference every day. Be part of one of the UK's top 10 Great Places to Work! You have <ul><li> Experience in the housing sector and understand housing management, housing law and in an ideal world, universal credit too! </li><li> You have, or are willing to work towards Chartered Institute of Housing Level 3 </li></ul><ul><li> Super organised and methodical in your approach, you're also a proactive self-starter with a "can do" positive attitude </li></ul><ul><li> This job can challenge, especially when we're dealing with complaints but your resilience will help you through. </li></ul><ul><li> Confident working with external partners and stakeholders such as local authorities, MP's etc </li></ul>The practical bits <ul><li> This is a hybrid role and in an average week, you'll spend 2-3 days working from our community patches across sites in Wealden, Uckfield and Eastbourne among others. </li></ul><ul><li> Although you'll spend time in our neighbourhoods, we do get together regularly virtually and in person in our communities, with time working from home catching up on admin. </li><li> We have regular anchor days in our Liverpool Street office (London). </li></ul><ul><li> We mainly work Monday to Friday and work occasional evenings to meet with customers. The great news is that you'll be able to shape your own diary. </li></ul><ul><li> To get from A to B, you'll need a vehicle insured for business purposes. The great news is that we'll pay your mileage! </li></ul><ul><li> You'll need a Standard DBS check done and we pay for that. </li></ul>Stronger together We do our best work when we're ourselves. That's why inclusion, wellbeing, and our diversity networks help make Home Group a great place to work ! What's in it for you? <ul><li> 34 days leave, pro-rated (including bank holidays and a "me day") </li><li> Paid time off for volunteering </li><li> Matching Pension contributions (up to 7%, with life assurance of 3x Basic Salary) </li><li> Save up to £1140 yearly with our health cash plan, covering dental, optical, and therapies </li><li> Career path with development and an excellent training package </li><li> Excellent benefits and rewards including supermarket discounts and travel expenses </li></ul>Find out more Click APPLY NOW to see our Housing Manager Job description , find out about us and for help to apply. Roles can close early, so don't wait. For reasonable adjustments email <a href="mailto:recruitment@homegroup.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@homegroup.org.uk</a>.

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