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Housing Assistant Application Deadline: 21 July 2025 Department: Housing Employment Type: Permanent Location: East Sussex - Lewes Reporting To: Housing Officer Compensation: GBP 25,663 / year Description Location: Lewes base, covering Brighton and East Sussex Salary: GBP 25,663 per year plus GBP 1,000 essential car user allowance Hours: 37 per week What you'll be doing: As a housing assistant, you'll support our tenants across Brighton and East Sussex with their property maintenance needs, tenancy management issues, fire safety alarm testing, building compliance checks and low-level arrears. You'll support both remotely and in person, regularly visiting tenants in their own homes and tailoring solutions to individual tenants. We're looking for an enthusiastic, organised and customer focused individual, who will make a positive difference to Southdown's tenants. In return, we offer a rewarding job where no two days are the same and you'll have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop. We welcome applications from candidates with previous experience in roles such as Housing Officer, Supported Housing Assistant, Accommodation Assistant, Tenant Support Officer, Customer Service Advisor, Customer Service Assistant, Teaching Assistant, people with transferrable skills looking to make a positive difference to our tenants' lives. Full training will be provided. "One of the most uplifting and satisfying jobs I have done, helping people making a positive difference for them" - Kristian, Housing Assistant Southdown provides a range of affordable housing, from temporary accommodation to more permanent homes. As a supported housing landlord, we help tenants manage their tenancies and maintain their homes, with specialised learning disability support also available to residents. Recognised as the UK's Best Supported Housing Landlord at the 2024 Affordable Housing Awards, we are proud our 99.8% compliance with the Decent Homes Standard across our 502 properties, ensuring all tenants have safe, warm and well-maintained homes. Perks and benefits: <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></ul>Knowledge, skills and experience What you need for the role: <ul><li>Customer-focused with excellent communication skills</li><li>Positive and 'can do' attitude</li><li>Problem solving skills</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using a database</li><li>Attention to detail, able to maintain accurate records</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, and you'll need to obtain business insurance as you'll be required to visit tenants in their own homes </li></ul>What would be nice: <ul><li>Knowledge of the social housing sector, including health and safety and safeguarding protocols</li><li>An understanding of landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities</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. If you would like more information about this great opportunity, please contact Clive Bryan, Housing Officer on 07458 034 446. Please note, this position will close once suitable applications have been received. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Housing Assistant

About The Role Salvation Army Homes has an exciting opportunity for a Housing Support Worker based at our Pathways service, on a fixed term contract to 31 December 2025. Housing Support Worker will engage creatively with people who are or who have recently experienced homelessness to identify and enable the growth of their strengths and talents as you work with them to develop the skills and resources to transform their lives and enable independent living. At Pathways we work with adults that are dealing with mental health issues-their journey into Independence will include 1;1s signposting and supporting open communication with services that can assist you to ensure the residents are getting the support with these issues. About You You will have a working knowledge of the needs and support requirements of people with complex mental health needs or worked in another social care setting <ul> <li>You will be a great communicator, building trusting and professional relationships</li> <li>Be passionate about making a difference and thrive in a fast paced environment</li> <li>Have a high level of resilience</li> <li>Empower people to develop their skills, strengths and talents</li> <li>Have a good idea of the type of wider community resources and organisations available</li> <li>Be comfortable dealing with difficult or complex situations</li> <li>Are likely to have experience that includes for example: mental health support, education, training and / or leading activities</li> <li>You will need to be able to participate in our shift rota and our on call rota</li></ul>Benefits of working as a Housing Support Worker: In return for helping to transform lives, we want to help you to transform your lifestyle by giving you access to some great benefits. This includes, <ul> <li>£100 when you start work, plus £250 at 6 months' service and another £250 at 12 months' service</li> <li>26 days annual leave rising to 31 days</li> <li>An extra day off on your birthday</li> <li>A High Street discount scheme (great savings both on and off-line)</li> <li>Pension with life assurance</li> <li>Discounted private medical insurance</li> <li>Loans available for financial emergencies</li> <li>Occupational Sick Pay</li> <li>A full Induction package and training relevant to the role</li> <li>Long service awards from 2.5 years</li> <li>Support to learn and develop your career</li></ul>About Us A registered social landlord and one of the leading providers of supported housing in the UK, Salvation Army Homes is dedicated to transforming lives by providing accommodation and support for some of the most vulnerable members of society - mainly people with complex needs and/or experiencing homelessness. Our aim is to work with individuals to build on their strengths, creating person centred, individualised strategies and plans that transform lives, support recovery and enable positive behaviour. In order to succeed, however, we need the right people in place. Our workforce is one of our greatest assets, but only by recruiting the very best can we continue to deliver comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement. services to our residents. That's where you come in. As an equal opportunities' employer, Salvation Army Homes is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We invite and welcome applications to apply for Salvation Army Homes opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination.

Housing Support Worker

About the role The University of Sussex is seeking an accomplished and experienced housing professional to join the Housing Management Team to lead and develop our Private Sector advice service to students. The purpose of the role is to develop a coordinated operational and strategic approach to enhance our private sector advice service for students. You will also support the Accommodation Services Manager with the promotion of the returning students waiting list through signposting and organising events. You will lead on signposting of community complaints to the appropriate agencies. About you The University is looking for an individual that can demonstrate strong planning and organisational abilities, complemented by excellent interpersonal skills that enable quick rapport building. You will possess effective oral and written communication skills, supporting clear interactions with both colleagues and customers. You will be capable of working independently or collaboratively within a small team, showing flexibility and initiative. Your problem-solving skills allow you to assess issues and make routine decisions autonomously. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, you will manage workloads efficiently and are also capable of offering pastoral support to other members of the team when needed. About our Division The Estates, Facilities and Commercial Services Division is vibrant and dynamic. We are continuously adapting to change and needs of our Students, Faculty, Visitors, and Permanent staff to deliver a great service. You can see our presence all around campus and we work behind-the-scenes to ensure an on-site positive experience for all. Over the last 5 years we have developed the East Slope, now we are working on the Developing of the West Slope: a mix of student housing and spaces for learning, socialising, and student wellbeing services. We are also thrilled to be working on Sustainability Sussex. Our vision is clear. Our strategic goal is for this University to be one of the most sustainable universities in the world. Please find further information regarding the division at Estates, Facilities and Commercial Services: University of Sussex Why work here Our university is situated off the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are accessible by public transport; Falmer train station is a five-minute walk to campus and several bus stops are located within campus. We also have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to use these with our offering of a cycle to work scheme. Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it's our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that. Find out more about our reward and benefits package. Find out about our equality, diversity and inclusion Further Key Information Please contact <a href="mailto:s.cotton@sussex.ac.uk" target="_blank">s.cotton@sussex.ac.uk</a> for informal enquiries. For full details and how to apply see our vacancies page The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK. Visa Sponsorship Queries: This role may be eligible for sponsorship. Please consult our Skilled Worker Visa information page for further information about Visa Sponsorship.

Senior Housing Officer (Private Sector Advice) Ref: 41027

Job Description About the Role We have a new opportunity for an Estate Assistant to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis across our sites in Crawley and surrounding areas. You will provide a high-quality cleaning, grounds, and gardening service, ensuring compliance with agreed standards, specifications, and timescales. This will include cleaning internal communal areas and keeping external areas well maintained by undertaking tasks such as basic gardening and refuse removal. You will represent Guinness on site, fostering positive working relationships working with customers, contractors, and colleagues to provide access, report any responsive repairs, fly tipping, graffiti, and safeguarding alerts. What we're looking for We are a customer-focussed organisation, so we know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. You will not only be an experienced Estate Assistant, but you will also have great customer service skills and a willingness to go the extra mile. You will also be able to demonstrate the below essential skills: <ul> <li>Proven professional experience of delivering grounds maintenance across a variety of sites and garden types.</li> <li>Experience and knowledge of lawn, shrub, and plant care.</li> <li>Proven experience of achieving high levels of customer satisfaction</li> <li>Ability to carry out physical tasks within Health &amp; Safety guidelines.</li> <li>Ability to work effectively within a team and without high levels of supervision.</li> <li>Able to demonstrate Guinness Behaviours</li> <li>Knowledge of Health &amp; Safety legislation, including COSHH and PPE</li> <li>Full UK driving license.</li></ul>Desirable Qualifications <ul> <li>NVQ 2 in Horticulture or of RHS/City and Guilds/HND equivalent</li> <li>PA1 and PA6 NPTC Certificates</li></ul>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 around 140,000 customers 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 customers, 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.

Estate Assistant

Overview Believe in People? The best people have one thing in common. They care. At Change Grow Live, our commitment to making a difference in the lives of those who use our services is unwavering. We provide support, respect, and a safe environment, where we tailor our approach to each individual's needs to find the best treatment and support options. Guided by our core values of being open, compassionate and bold, our team embodies these principles daily, striving to empower individuals to reshape their lives, foster personal growth, and embrace life to its fullest. Are you wanting to develop your career in positively impacting the lives of individuals who use our service? If you are a team player genuinely interested in making a difference, we invite you to join our vibrant West Kent team. We have an exciting opportunity for a Recovery Coordinator who has the skills and experience to assess and engage with our service users, ensuring that they access the right intervention at the right time, in a way that best meets their needs to join our team. Location: West Kent Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week Full Time Salary Range: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 Dependent on experience (based on full time hours, pro rata for part time hours) * Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours. Responsibilities About the Role: <ul><li>Provide unwavering support to service users from their initial contact with our service throughout their treatment and recovery journey.</li><li>Implement tailored interventions aimed at reducing the harm caused by opiate use, either through group sessions or one-on-one engagement.</li><li>Ensure service users receive a comprehensive, recovery-focused detoxification plan, including pre-detox preparation and post-care support.</li><li>Collaborate with other organisations and the community to enhance the recovery resources available to service users by referring them to mutual aid groups and other networks.</li><li>Advocate for the involvement of family members, service users, and the community.</li><li>Serve as a voice for service users in accessing partnership services.</li><li>Work closely with service users to facilitate their social (re)integration, enabling them to lead fulfilling and purpose-driven lives. This includes promoting recovery, resilience, peer support, and self-determination.</li></ul>About You: <ul><li>Possess knowledge and experience in delivering interventions for service users affected by opiate use.</li><li>Excel in both verbal and written communication, with proficient IT skills.</li><li>Demonstrate proactive qualities, working independently with excellent time management and prioritising skills.</li><li>Hold a strong understanding of mental health interventions, services, and best practices.</li><li>Thrive as a supportive team player with exceptional interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating with a diverse range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders.</li><li>Exhibit the ability to navigate change effectively, always prioritising the needs of service users.</li><li>Recognise the significance of information governance processes and commit to adhering to all necessary safeguards.</li><li>Pursue continuous learning opportunities to enhance your professional knowledge and skills, while also contributing to the growth and development of your colleagues.</li></ul>What We Offer: <ul><li>25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing annually for first five years. allocated pro rata</li><li>A dedicated 'Wellness' hour each week, access to a 'Wellness' hub, and an Employee Assistance Programme.</li><li>Participation in a contributory pension scheme.</li><li>A wide range of benefits, including discounts for shopping, gym mbership, cycling equiptment, cinema, holidays, and more.</li><li>A warm and supportive team environment.</li><li>Extensive training, career development, and progression opportunities.</li><li>Refer a Friend Scheme.</li></ul>Ready to Begin Your Journey with Change Grow Live? Apply Today! If you're ready to elevate your career and in making a meaningful impact on the lives of those we work with. Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role. If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (<a href="http://www.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.gov.uk</a>) Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35) ILW / OLW /Fringe N/A - Outside London Weighting Area Closing Date 23/6/2025 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Rehannah Houghton-Judge | <a href="mailto:R.HoughtonJudge@cgl.org.uk" target="_blank">R.HoughtonJudge@cgl.org.uk</a> This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

Recovery Coordinator

The role Are you a looking for a role that gives you the opportunity to use your excellent communication and organisational skills every day? Come and join our Housing team here at Southern Housing as a Lettings Officer on permanent basis. In this role you will work in collaboration with regional Housing and repair colleagues to deliver customer excellence, providing a performance driven, customer focused empty homes and lettings service, which maximises our income, minimises ore revenue losses and allocates and occupies our empty home quickly. You will deliver a service in line with our policy and procedures and to the agreed performance standards in a professional, empathetic, polite, courteous, and safe and efficient manner. Part of your responsibilities will include providing an effective lettings service and achieving high customer satisfaction in line with our policy and procedures, maintaining administration systems with accurate records and preparing regular returns and reports as and when required. You will be advertising and marketing empty properties, shortlisting applicants and co-ordinating pre moving out visits as well as liaising with regional and other internal teams to ensure properties becoming void are processed as quickly as possible ensuring repairs and safety checks are completed in the minimum time, and within agreed targets. In addition, you will ensure income is maximised through rent and service charges payments in advance, by providing customers with all the information they need and ensure all identification documentation is provided prior to tenancy start date, undertaking relevant eligibility assessments as appropriate. What YOU'LL need: <ul> <li>Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, displaying good interpersonal skills in multiple modes (phone, face-to-face, emails and in writing) using customer friendly language</li> <li>Ability to meet targets and deadlines, prioritise workloads and work under pressure showing persistence and determination when setbacks occur </li> <li>Some experience and understanding of Local authority waiting lists and choice-based lettings schemes</li> <li>Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders</li> <li>Ability to learn and effectively use multiple IT and communication systems</li> <li>A good problem solver with an ability to handle crisis situations focusing on the needs of the residents and the business </li></ul>In your supporting statement, it is important that you address how you meet each of the above six criteria providing real examples. Closing Date: 29th of June (Sunday) at 23:59 Shortlisting Date: week commencing 30th of June 2025 Interview Date: week commencing 7th of July 2025 Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to submit your application and supporting statement as soon as possible so your application can be reviewed and considered. Applying for roles with us About us At Southern Housing, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own!We also understand the difference that safe, secure, and affordable homes can make to people's lives. A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work. Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too. We value authenticity and personal effort in job applications. To ensure fairness and transparency in our recruitment process, we discourage candidates from using artificial intelligence in their applications and ask that submissions are personally written and not generated by artificial intelligence (AI). What's in it for you Pension Life assurance Healthcare cash plan Eyecare &amp; dental Birthday leave Retailers discounts Cycle to work Buy &amp; sell annual leave Season ticket loan In-house academy &amp; career development Flexible working Inclusion &amp; Diversity We work hard to create a diverse and inclusive culture and environment where people are respected for who they are. Encouraging inclusion is not just about protected characteristics, it's about celebrating differences of thought, opinion, experience and perspective of each individual. We're all different in our own way and we want our colleagues to feel comfortable, that they belong, and are safe to be themselves at work, without fear of being judged or excluded, but valued for their contribution to our One Team approach.

Lettings Officer

Annual salary: up to £29,261.25 Resident Liaison Officer Brighton 42.5 hours Per week 8-5 Mon-Friday £27,540 + Company Van and Fuel card About the Role: We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team to support the customer journey to deliver planned works both externally and internally where you will play a crucial role in embedding a customer-focused culture through our Red Thread behaviours and Customer Service Standards. Your responsibilities will include supporting branch activities to ensure the customer experience is central to all operations, managing and recording customer contacts, and providing thorough analysis and reporting. You will also develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, the local community, and governing bodies, while supporting local bid and mobilisation opportunities. Additionally, you will ensure excellent communication with residents through newsletters, engagement events, and client meetings. Join us in Brighton and Hove to help shape our customer services and exceed expectations. Key Criteria: <ul><li>Previous experience in handling customer inquiries, resolving complaints, providing information about products or services, and ensuring customer satisfaction.</li><li>Familiarity with the policies, regulations, and procedures related to social housing. Knowledge of planned maintenance and improvement works, including PAS 2035 scheduling, budgeting, and coordinating with contractors.</li><li>Ability to Managing records, scheduling appointments, handling correspondence, and maintaining databases.</li><li>UK full driving licence</li></ul>All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points. Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks before commencement of employment. Benefits we can offer you <ul><li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!</li><li>Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.</li><li>Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more</li><li>Family friendly policies</li><li>Van and Fuel card</li><li>Uniform provided</li><li>EAP</li></ul>Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact: Francesca Swan (<a href="mailto:francesca.swan@mearsgroup.co.uk" target="_blank">francesca.swan@mearsgroup.co.uk</a>) If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way. At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all. We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers. In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.

Resident Liaison Officer

Social Housing Solicitor-Director - Salary £68K Per Annum- Brighton Job Description: Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): Regulated by the Solicitor's Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers &amp; Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas - "a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients". A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos. Choosing a career with Duncan Lewis is choosing a law firm that is the largest provider of publicly funded (legal aid) legal services in the country and has a growing private client practice. We have been Investors in People Gold Standard accredited for over 15 years and are continuously applauded nationally for the work that we do. Having demonstrated unparalleled legal expertise and a commitment to justice, we were awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards. We are named as one of the Times 200 Best Law Firms. In 2021 we were celebrated by the Chambers Europe Award as an 'outstanding firm' for diversity and inclusion. In previous years we have been awarded a number of awards, including the Law Society Excellence Award for Large Law Firm of the Year in 2020, Access to Justice at the UK Legal Diversity Awards in 2019 and the Family Law Firm of the Year at the 2015 Family Law Awards, to name just a few. Duncan Lewis is Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 Information Management accredited. We are committed to recruiting dedicated and talented professionals and welcome applications from exceptional candidates. At Duncan Lewis, we value training and diversity, and we take pride in our inclusive workforce. If you are passionate about our areas of law and eager to advance your career with us, please submit your CV and application online. Housing Department Background: Noted for its "sustained legal conviction combined with outstanding advocacy" our Housing team, is ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 and Chambers &amp; Partners UK for its services in social housing UK-wide, providing assistance to both landlords and tenants on all housing issues. We handle both publicly funded (legal aid) and privately funded legal services in homelessness, disrepair, eviction, succession for tenants, neighborhood problems, debt issues and possession proceedings. Our solicitors are highly experienced in finding solutions to housing disputes and aim to address the issues quickly and effectively. The department regularly represents clients at all court levels (including the Higher Courts) and is extensively experienced at handling all housing related judicial review claimant matters at the High Court. Main Responsibilities of the Role <ul> <li>Report directly to and collaborating with the Board to ensure performance targets are met</li> <li>Responsible for all aspects of Housing work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members</li> <li>Significant experience in representing clients as Housing Court Duty Scheme over the last 2 years.</li> <li>Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities</li> <li>Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department</li> <li>Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Housing cases including Homelessness; Disrepair; Eviction; Possession; Property Ownership Disputes; Succession for Tenants; Housing adaptations; Social Housing; Neighbourhood Problems matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy</li> <li>Dealing with emergency cases and identifying and carrying out strategic litigation.</li> <li>Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency</li> <li>Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence</li> <li>You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company</li> </ul>Key Skills Required: <ul> <li>3 Years+ PQE with proven experience of Housing and Litigation, including court representation essential</li> <li>Must have experience as Duty Advisor under Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme over the last 2 years</li> <li>Must meet the 2013 SQM Supervisor standard in Housing, or willing to work towards this</li> <li>Experience in welfare rights and community care issues Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying</li> <li>Strong management skills</li> <li>Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals</li> <li>Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators</li> <li>Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Housing issues</li> <li>Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business</li> <li>Working knowledge of the publically funded Housing work including legal representation and legal help and have the ability to service privately funded cases</li> <li>Have extensive experience in dealing with all Housing related work</li> <li>Experience in own advocacy is an advantage</li> <li>Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and able to use HR systems</li> <li>Experience within the legal sector is preferable</li> <li>Ability to manage social media activity to promote the Company</li> </ul>What we offer <ul> <li>A fantastic supportive team</li> <li>Excellent progression opportunities</li> <li>Support for appropriate legal awards/recognition</li> </ul>The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. Equal Opportunities: Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THE ABOVE VACANCY

Social Housing Solicitor-Director - Salary £68K Per Annum- Brighton

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 House Manager on a 1 year fixed term contract to join the team at our Southborough Gate development based in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Built in 2019, Southborough Gate is a Retirement Living development that consists of 43 apartments with the over 60's in mind, providing excellent on-site facilities and set within beautiful grounds. Hours: 30 hours per week - Monday to Friday. (We can be flexible around school hours) Hourly rate: £21,490.34 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. McCarthy Stone celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst our colleagues. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background. We do not offer sponsorship; we will only be considering UK based applications. 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! 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