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Location: Ellesmere Port &amp; Surrounding Areas Salary: £26,250 per year Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 18:00) On-call rota: Approx. every 10 weeks Company car provided (UK driving licence required) About the Role Serco, on behalf of the Home Office, manages the Asylum Accommodation and Support Services Contract (AASC) across the North West. Our mission is to support vulnerable asylum seekers by ensuring they have access to safe, high-quality housing and essential services. As a Housing Officer, you'll play a key role in ensuring our accommodation meets the required standards. You'll oversee properties across Ellesmere Port, Chester, and surrounding areas, carrying out inspections, handling minor repairs, and supporting service users. This is a dynamic role that requires excellent people skills, resilience, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. What You'll Be Doing <ul> <li>Conducting monthly property inspections to ensure compliance with AASC standards</li> <li>Managing the onboarding and withdrawal of properties</li> <li>Reporting and categorising property faults for resolution</li> <li>Carrying out minor repairs using your provided toolkit</li> <li>Administering operational cash (e.g., topping up utility meters, emergency payments)</li> <li>Responding to and resolving customer complaints</li> <li>Participating in an emergency on-call system on a rota basis</li></ul>What We're Looking For <ul> <li>Previous experience as a Housing Officer is ideal, but we also welcome candidates with property management experience or a background working with vulnerable individuals</li> <li>Strong communication and conflict resolution skills</li> <li>The ability to handle challenging situations, such as anti-social behaviour, safeguarding concerns, and medical needs</li> <li>A full UK driving licence (essential for traveling between properties)</li> <li>Ability to pass a Criminal Record Bureau (CRB) check and Home Office security clearance</li></ul>Why Serco A place you can make an impact - The nature of our business means you will do interesting work that matters - delivering essential services that touch people's lives. A place you can count on - Our diverse UK-wide operations offer unrivalled opportunities to learn and develop. You'll be able to broaden your experience and apply your skills in new ways. A place for you - We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed within a supportive and safe culture. What we offer <ul> <li>Salary £26,250</li> <li>Pension - 6%</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme</li> <li>Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services</li> <li>A company passionate about diversity and inclusion</li> <li>A Serco benefits portal offering a wide range of discounts for major high street brands in Retail, Leisure &amp; Hospitality</li> <li>A safe and supportive culture</li> <li>A company passionate about diversity and inclusion</li></ul>Choose Serco for the opportunity to work with a company that prioritizes the betterment of people's lives and the provision of quality accommodation for those in need. #aasccareers About Serco At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone. By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks - SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT &amp; Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging. Apply Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000. At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the 'Ban the Box' pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.

Housing Officer

Overview Believe in People? The best people have one thing in common. They care. At Change Grow Live, we're driven by the belief that we can truly impact the lives of our service users. We offer a safe, supportive environment, honouring each individual and working collaboratively to identify the best treatment and care options. Our core values - 'Be open, be compassionate, and be bold' - guide us daily as we help people reshape their lives, grow as individuals, and embrace life to the fullest. Exciting Opportunity: Recovery Coordinator Are you experienced, skilled, and passionate about making a meaningful difference? We are recruiting for a Recovery Coordinator to engage and assess our service users, ensuring they receive timely, personalised interventions that cater to their unique needs. With this role you'll be working as part of the Wirral Ways Alcohol Team. The team supports people with their or their loved ones' Alcohol issues. You will be responsible for the caseload management of service users who are affected by alcohol use. Where: Wirral Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week Full Time Salary: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 per year dependant on experience (based on full time working hours, pro rata for part time hours) Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31st March 2026 Responsibilities Here's what you'll be doing: As a valued member of our team in Wirral, you'll be taking on a central role with responsibilities including: <ul><li>Offering support to service users from the point of entry into the service throughout their treatment journey. </li><li>Conducting screening, assessment, and developing recovery plans with onward referrals. </li><li>Minimising harm related to alcohol use for both the individual and the wider community. </li><li>Advocating access to partnership services. </li><li>Collaborating with each individual to facilitate social (re)integration, empowering them to lead meaningful lives, emphasising recovery, resilience, peer support, and self-determination. </li></ul>Now, let's talk about you. Here's what we're looking for: To thrive in this role, we're looking for someone who: <ul><li>Demonstrates a solid understanding of substance misuse issues and has experience in this or a related field. </li><li>Possesses excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, coupled with proficient IT skills. </li><li>Takes a proactive approach, working well independently with strong time management and ability to prioritise work.</li><li>Holds a good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and best practices. </li><li>Is a supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills, capable of working collaboratively with a diverse range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders. </li><li>Can successfully manage change while prioritising the needs of those who use our service. </li><li>Actively seeks learning opportunities to enhance professional knowledge and skills, contributing to the learning and development of others.</li><li>Integrated working experience</li><li>GP shared care work experience would be beneficial</li></ul>In return, you'll receive: <ul><li>25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays, pro rata), increasing incrementally each year for the first five years.</li><li>Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.</li><li>A dedicated "Wellness" hour every week, alongside access to our Wellness hub and Employee Assistance Programme.</li><li>Contributory pension scheme.</li><li>Various perks, including discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, and more.</li><li>Participation in our refer-a-friend scheme.</li></ul>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>) 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. Join us in our journey of empowerment and holistic support, where every individual's well-being is at the heart of what we do. 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. 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 Interview Date 8/4/2025 Closing Date 31/3/2025 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Steven Kelly | <a href="mailto:steven.kelly@cgl.org.uk" target="_blank">steven.kelly@cgl.org.uk</a> | 01515561335 This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

Recovery Coordinator

Job Introduction Job Title: Accommodation Officer Salary: £18,543 Contract: Permanent Location: Countess of Chester Hospital, Chester Weekly Hours: 27.5 hours per week So.... What is this role exactly? We are looking to recruit an Accommodation Officer to work within our specialist property management team at our Countess of Chester, CH2 1UB site. You will be contributing to the amazing work undertaken by the Keyworker Team, delivering a professional service to our customers. We are looking for an individual who wants to be part of a team who can provide a great first customer experience of Your Housing Group, who is results driven and who is able to maintain strong working relationships with internal and external partners, as well as being able to manage their own workload What will my working week look like? As our Accommodation Officer, you will be based at our Countess of Chester Keyworker scheme office at Ash House, CH2 1UB. Office opening hours are Monday - Friday 9am to 3pm, flexible working days and hours to be agreed. What will I be responsible for doing? You will be responsible for the day-to-day performance of the keyworker scheme, which includes rent services, accounting processes and organising repairs and maintenance for a Your Housing Group's NHS Based accommodation. You will have responsibility for day to day property, tenancy and rent account management to multiple occupancy properties. And what would make me stand out from the crowd? To be a successful Accommodation Officer, here at YHG, you will.... <ul><li>have experience of day-to-day property management</li><li>have experience of tenancy and rent account management</li><li>have an understanding of contractual and statutory compliance</li><li>be experienced with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)</li></ul>Ideally you will.... <ul><li>be a collaborative team player</li><li>be committed to providing an outstanding service to our customers</li><li>have excellent communication skills</li><li>preferably have a full UK driving licence</li></ul>This role will suit someone who enjoys being the first point of contact for customers and other key stakeholders. If you're looking for a role where you're supporting NHS keyworkers, then this could be the role for you! For more detail on the role, please review the role profile available by visiting the vacancy on our website - <a href="http://www.yourhousinggroup.co.uk/careers" target="_blank">www.yourhousinggroup.co.uk/careers</a> For more detail on the role, please review the role profile available by visiting the vacancy on our website - <a href="http://www.yourhousinggroup.co.uk/careers" target="_blank">www.yourhousinggroup.co.uk/careers</a> That all sounds great, what's in it for me? In return we offer £18,543 for a 27.5 hour week, and 25 days (pro-rata for part time hours) annual leave (holidays also increase with time served) plus Bank Holidays, but our employee offering provides much more than just a competitive salary and holiday allowance. Although you are based at Countess of Chester you will have access to Youggle House - our wellbeing, social, collaboration and meeting space in Birchwood, Warrington - you may be asked to travel to Youggle House to meet up with your wider team. On top of this, we'll provide you with a great benefits package, including a contributory pension where we match whatever you choose to contribute (up to 8%), an advanced level Healthcare cash plan through BHSF, that doesn't just provide dental and optician cashback but also health and wellbeing benefits (such as 24/7 GP Access, money back from prescriptions and alternative therapy treatments) and an amazing discount scheme that gives you access to half price cinema tickets, subsidised gym memberships and a huge range of discounts with some of the biggest high street and online names. For more of our great benefits, please review the benefits information sheet available by visiting the vacancy on our website - <a href="http://www.yourhousinggroup.co.uk/careers" target="_blank">www.yourhousinggroup.co.uk/careers</a>. And who are Your Housing Group? Your Housing Group is a registered social landlord helping people at every stage of life to live in quality homes they can afford. As one of the North's sector-leading landlords, we are proud to play our role in tackling the UK's housing crisis by continually reinvesting in our 29,000 properties and tailoring our services to meet the diverse needs of our customers. We also build over 1,000 new homes each year. We're an employer of choice, over 88% of colleagues here recommend us as a 'great place to work'. Closing Date: Monday 31st March 2025 We review applications as they're received and reserve the right to close this advert early; if you're interested, please apply ASAP to avoid disappointment. Your Housing Group values diversity and encourages applications from all communities. Your Housing Group operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicants who declare they have a disability, if these applicants meet the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview. Your Housing Group welcomes applications from our customers, however, access to confidential information and probity will be explored to determine whether there is a potential conflict of interest or security issue present which may prevent the Group from being able to proceed with the application.YHG1 Your Housing Group

Accommodation Officer

Housing Support Assistant To cover Staffordshire and Cheshire area (Base office location may vary dependent upon suitable candidate) £26,012 per annum - Pay rate effective 1st April 37.5 hours per week Sanctuary Supported Living is delighted to be recruiting for a Housing Support Assistant across the Staffordshire and Cheshire area (Base location may vary dependent upon suitable candidate). At Sanctuary Supported Living, we specialise in delivering a wide range of personalised housing, care, and support services to help people across England to live as independently as possible. We're a national organisation, but we're not-for-profit and we think locally by putting our customers at the heart of what we do. We're committed to being our best and helping customers to be their best, as we support them on their pathways for independence. No matter your job - delivering support directly or working in our offices to support our frontline teams - your work makes a difference every day. And working with us isn't just another job. It's rewarding, inspiring, exciting and it provides an opportunity to make a real, positive impact on people's lives. Plus, we'll support you in reaching your aspirations and career goals, through comprehensive training and benefits. The role of Housing Support Assistant will include: <ul> <li>Providing onsite management and supervision of the supported housing service ensuring the delivery of an effective, enhanced, housing management service</li></ul><ul> <li>Assisting with tenancy and voids management and maintaining occupancy levels</li> <li>Supporting and promoting compliance with safeguarding policies and procedures</li> <li>Building and maintaining relationships with customers and internal and external key stakeholders</li> <li>Managing the procurement and availability of supplies, furniture, and equipment</li> <li>Recording and updating relevant data, maintaining effective filing systems</li> <li>Contributing to special projects and change programmes as appropriate</li></ul>Skills and experiences: <ul> <li>Previous experience delivering tenancy services</li> <li>Experience working to deadlines and prioritising workload</li> <li>Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office packages</li> <li>Literacy and numeracy to the equivalent of Grade C English and Maths GCSE</li> <li>NVQ2 or equivalent in relevant area</li> <li>Ability to extract and interrogate data</li> <li>Some experience in the use of housing management systems or similar is desirable</li> <li>Occasional travel may be a requirement of the role; therefore, a full valid driving licence is essential</li></ul>Are you ready to be your best? Brilliant work deserves brilliant benefits! As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary Supported Living a great place to work, here are just some of the ways we'll reward you: <ul> <li>At least 25 days paid holiday, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus public holidays)</li> <li>A pension scheme with employer contributions</li> <li>A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers</li> <li>Health and well-being plans</li> <li>Life assurance</li> <li>Family friendly arrangements, including opportunities for flexible working</li> <li>Tax efficient savings through our Cycle to Work scheme</li> <li>A wide range of learning and development opportunities</li></ul>Job reference: 224099 We are only currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK. If you are applying internally, don't forget to use your internal careers account to submit your application. We might get a lot of applications so reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Don't miss out, please apply early. Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers' needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary's commitment to our Disability Confident employer status. Building Equality and Diversity Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities.

Housing Support Assistant

Overview Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options. Our core values are 'Be open, be compassionate and be bold' and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential. 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. No two days are the same and we treat every person who comes into our service as an individual, so being flexible, curious and a good listener are key. Where: Warrington Hours: Full Time, 37.5 per week Full Time Salary: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 per year dependant on experience (based on full time working hours, pro rata for part time hours) Contract Type: 6 months Fixed Term Contract Responsibilities About the role: <ul><li>Supporting service users from point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey </li><li>Focus on early interventions and developing rapport with clients entering the service.</li><li>Work peripatetically within local hostels, supported living, community venues, and partner organisations such as local pharmacies or Warrington Hospital</li><li>Carry out home visiting or 'attrition work' for service users who have failed to attend scheduled appointments or were risk indicators cause concern for their welfare</li><li>Support and deliver group work in peripatetic venues such as hostel accommodation or community venues.</li><li>Providing screening, assessment, and recovery planning and onward referral </li><li>Reducing drug and alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community </li><li>Promoting carer, service user and community involvement.</li></ul>About you: <ul><li>Have a strong understanding of substance misuse issues and experience of working within a similar field </li><li>Experience of working with groups/pods and managing group dynamics, such as conflict or challenging behaviour. </li><li>Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written with good IT skills </li><li>Experience of working in an outreach capacity</li><li>Proactive and able to work on own initiative with excellent time management and prioritising skills </li><li>Experience of completing referrals and assessments</li><li>Able to work remotely and continue to find creative ways to engage and communicate with service users </li><li>Have a good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and good practice </li><li>Understand the importance of information governance processes and commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguards </li></ul>What we will give to you: <ul><li>25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Additionally, you'll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years, therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us.</li><li>Paid 'Wellness' hour each week along with a 'Wellness' hub and Employee Assist Programme </li><li>Contributory pension scheme </li><li>Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc. </li><li>A friendly and supportive team </li><li>Refer-a-Friend scheme</li><li>Training, career development &amp; progression opportunities</li></ul>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>) If this sounds like you and you would like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live, then we would love to talk to you. 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. 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 5/4/2025 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Tracy Marie Ibell | <a href="mailto:Tracy.ibell@cgl.org.uk" target="_blank">Tracy.ibell@cgl.org.uk</a> | 07435982252 This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

Location: Liverpool Salary: £26,250 per annum Contract: Permanent Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) At Serco, we are proud to work on behalf of the Home Office to manage the Asylum Accommodation and Support Services Contract (AASC) in the North West. Our mission is to support vulnerable asylum seekers by providing safe, high-quality accommodation and essential services as they navigate the asylum process. We are looking for a housing officer to join our dedicated team in Liverpool. This is a static role, meaning you'll be based in a specific area, ensuring that properties are safe, well-maintained, and compliant with AASC standards. What You'll Be Doing As a housing officer, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the well-being and safety of our service users. Your responsibilities will include: <ul> <li>Conducting monthly property inspections to ensure compliance with AASC standards.</li> <li>Managing on-boarding and withdrawal of properties in line with local operating procedures.</li> <li>Identifying and reporting property faults, ensuring they are categorised correctly for appropriate action.</li> <li>Performing minor property repairs, using the tools and training provided.</li> <li>Handling operational cash administration, such as topping up utility meters and processing emergency payments.</li> <li>Responding to and resolving customer complaints in a professional manner.</li></ul>What We're Looking For We value people skills just as much as property experience. If you have a strong background in face-to-face roles, excel in a fast-paced environment, and can stay calm under pressure, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. While experience as a Housing Officer is preferred, we also welcome applications from candidates who have worked with vulnerable people. Strong communication skills are essential, as well as confidence in handling challenging situations such as anti-social behaviour, safeguarding concerns, and medical needs. Due to the nature of the role, successful candidates will need to undergo Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) security clearance and a Criminal Record Bureau (CRB) check (subject to Home Office approval). To be considered, you must hold a full, clean driving license Why Serco A place you can make an impact: The nature of our business means you will do interesting work that matters - delivering essential services that touch people's lives A place you can count on: Working for a globally operating business delivering essential services across 5 vital sectors, your next opportunity and challenge won't be hard to find. A place for you: You'll become an integral member of a well-defined and supportive team, who believe passionately in the value of our work. What we offer Pension upto - 6% Employee Assistance Programme Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services A company passionate about diversity and inclusion Serco Benefits package A safe and supportive culture A company passionate about diversity and inclusion All Serco employees must ensure that their current line manager is aware of their application. For confidential enquiries please contact MyHR. Serco are Disability Confident Leader employers and are committed to employing and retaining people with disabilities. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000. #aasccareers About Serco At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone. By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks - SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT &amp; Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging. Apply Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000. At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the 'Ban the Box' pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.

About The Role Role: Affordable Housing Enabling Officer Location: Hybrid (Chorley and South Ribble) Contract: Full time (36.15 hours per week) / Fixed Term Contract (24 months) Salary: £40,476 - £42,708 plus 6% car allowance Closing Date: 1 April 2025 Are you a housing professional with experience in affordable housing enabling and delivery? Are you passionate about social housing and have the skills in influencing and engaging stakeholders to bring them onboard with solutions to deliver the homes needed to meet our local needs? Working across Chorley and South Ribble, this new post has been created to drive up affordable housing delivery, working with our RPs, developers and other key partners. What you'll be getting up to <ul> <li>Develop new ways to ensure we are maximising developer contributions for affordable housing , delivering new homes of the right type and tenure to meet our communities' needs.</li> <li>Establish strategic relationships with our developing RPs and develop effective mechanisms for monitoring and supporting the overall programme for affordable housing across the two boroughs</li> <li>Work closely with colleagues across teams within the two Councils to develop a strong knowledge base of existing affordable housing stock , how its allocated and establish systems for ensuring lets are compliant with legal agreements and ensure our customers are benefitting.</li> <li>Lead on key strategic projects including the review of the RP Framework (Chorley) and also support the development of key housing strategies and planning policies.</li> <li>Support the operation of the Councils' Low-Cost Home Ownership Schemes</li></ul>Who we're looking for <ul> <li>An experienced housing professional (ideally a Chartered Member of the CIH or equivalent ), with excellent understand in the mechanisms for affordable housing enabling, including the planning process and also Homes England capital programme. The postholder will have strong communication skills with the ability to seek out solutions and promote the value to be gained in social housing delivery</li></ul>Other requirements <ul> <li>This role requires some travel around our boroughs. You should have a valid driving licence or the equivalent mobility. </li></ul>Our Benefits <ul> <li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (and Christmas shutdown)</li> <li>Hybrid/agile working from day one</li> <li>Local Government pension</li> <li>Healthcare Cash Plan for cash back on health treatments </li> <li>Cashback website access for savings on brands you love</li> <li>Volunteering days</li> <li>Free parking</li> <li>Car Allowance</li></ul>Many of our colleagues work flexibly for us. We're always open to conversations around different working arrangements. If you're interested in part-time, compressed hours or any other working arrangement, please get in touch with us through the "Contact Us" form on our careers website. About Us Chorley Council is dedicated to providing first-class services and promoting the well-being of the local community. Our staff are our greatest resource, at the heart of everything we do, and are crucial to the delivery of excellent services for our residents. At Chorley Council, we're always striving to make our borough the best to live, work and visit. Working Together We share a number of our services with South Ribble Borough Council. This allows for improved resilience across both councils and provides numerous benefits to our operations. Whilst some staff and back-end processes are shared between the Councils, both Councils still retain sovereignty and have separate strategies and corporate plans. Additional information Applicants are advised to apply early. We reserve the right to close a vacancy prior to the closing date. Equal Opportunities We believe that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to the elimination of unfair and unlawful discrimination and prejudice in all our policies, procedures, and practices. We're committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes making adjustments for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process, please contact us via the "Contact Us" page on our website. If you are disabled or your last employer was the armed forces, and you meet all the essential criteria of a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Affordable Housing Enabling Officer

Job Description Job Title: Housing Officer Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £33,487 (£36,850 is achieved after 12 successful performances in the role) Working Hours: Full Time - 35 Hours Working Pattern: Monday to Friday Location: Liverpool / Hybrid If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description. The difference you will make as a Housing Officer The principal frontline worker will maximise the economic viability, social sustainability and self-sufficiency of the tenancies in their patch through targeted support, services and action, establishing and maintaining strong relationships with customers, acting as an 'Account Manager', advocating for the customer to ensure that other teams are providing services to the expected level. Delivered through flexible, self-led and resourceful processes that enables the front-line worker to put customer first. About you We are looking for someone who: <ul> <li>Proven track record of delivering a high quality customer service function, preferably in the housing sector. </li> <li>Effective stakeholder management, both internally and external to the organisation. </li> <li>Customer focused with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to work at all levels within the business. </li> <li>Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure, deliver to strict deadlines and manage conflicting priorities.</li></ul>Why Riverside? One Housing is part of Riverside, we're a housing association with a difference - enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we've been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us. Working with us, you'll enjoy: <ul> <li>Competitive pay &amp; generous pension </li> <li>28 days holidays plus bank holidays</li> <li>Flexible working options available</li> <li>Investment in your learning, personal development and technology</li> <li>A wide range of benefits</li></ul>Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside: We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview. Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Role Profile <ul> <li>Pro-actively manage, maintain and improve designated social housing neighbourhoods, dealing with all aspects of tenancy conditions, including service failures, creating, promoting and adopting a culture of customer care in accordance with agreed processes, standards, timescales and targets. </li> <li>Accountable for maximising and increasing income collection, working in partnership with Shared Service colleagues to ensure good payment practices are established from tenancy start, support customers with benefit claims, signposting for advice and carrying out home visits during arrears pursuance process. </li> <li>Represent the Group in Court for all cases brought against customers in your designated area, ensuring cases are progressed effectively and efficiently and relevant stakeholders are kept up to date with developments and outcomes. </li> <li>As an "Account Manager" for the customer and property, be responsible for identifying issues which can be resolved with early intervention, be responsible for liaising with internal &amp; external stakeholders to ensure services and actions are effective and efficient to build lasting, satisfactory and sustainable tenancies. </li> <li>Accountable for 'patch profitability', minimising void rent loss, identify cash leakage, working in partnership with Shared Service colleagues to carry out inspections, property viewings and managing tenancy sign ups and new tenancy visits. </li> <li>Manage a delegated discretionary budget, making decisions regarding the allocation of your budget, ensuring Group financial controls are adhered to robustly and effectively.</li> <li>Provide quality assurance for all communal areas in your patch, escalating contracted service failures to the relevant contract owner for resolution, and resolving other issues using the relevant procedures</li> <li>Commission, direct and influence other teams as appropriate to resolve low level anti-social behaviour issues, hate crimes, domestic abuse and issues impacting community cohesion, escalating complex cases to the Community Safety Team as appropriate. </li> <li>Maximise the use of mobile technology to ensure the provision of an efficient and proactive customer service to customers. </li> <li>Champion and promote usage of the online self-service facility, to contribute to ongoing financial efficiencies across the Group by reducing the demand on front line resources. </li> <li>Work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders to deliver customer involvement objectives and stakeholder management within a specified area, attending community meetings where relevant to the Group and its customers. </li> <li>Build effective and strong relationships with customers, identify customer's needs and aspirations, provide targeted support and use of customer intelligence to drive tenancy sustainability. </li> <li>Provide clear, supportive and accurate social housing advice to customers, colleagues and other stakeholders, including signposting where appropriate, to ensure awareness of the service and the effective progression and resolution of cases.</li> <li>Act as an advocate for customers, both internally and externally where appropriate to ensure their expectations are maintained and they are receiving the appropriate levels of service. </li> <li>Work with customers to minimise and resolve issues and complaints, liaising with the Customer Complaints Team to resolve escalated complaints as required. . </li> <li>Promote opportunities for customers to engage with and be involved in key decision making through our customer involvement function, to ensure the delivery of a service that meets their needs. </li> <li>Work with regional colleagues, providing local intelligence on neighbourhood level issues to contribute to the regional planning process. </li> <li>Ensure internal business processes are followed in line with the Group's policy, procedures and statutory requirements. </li> <li>Maintain accurate records using appropriate systems, ensuring the integrity and quality of Social Housing service data, to enable regular analysis to be carried out and reporting to be completed as required. </li> <li>Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and procedures.</li> <li>Accountable for organising your own work, priorities and objectives to meet the organisational goals, with the focus being "self-led" with customers need and requirements at the forefront to improve the areas for which you are responsible for. </li> <li>Respond flexibly to any necessary changes in work priorities and undertake other duties when required to support the effective operation of the service. </li> <li>Build relationships with local stakeholders in order to foster partnership working to deliver shared neighbourhood improvement. </li> <li>Ensure that all data protection requirements are met in accordance with the Group's policy, procedures and statutory requirements. </li> <li>Ensure that health and safety requirements are met in accordance with the Group's policy, procedures and statutory requirements.</li></ul>Person specification Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential <ul> <li>Proven track record of delivering a high quality customer service function, preferably in the housing sector. </li> <li>Effective stakeholder management, both internally and external to the organisation. </li> <li>Customer focused with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to work at all levels within the business. </li> <li>Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure, deliver to strict deadlines and manage conflicting priorities. </li> <li>Proven track record of successfully solving difficult problems. </li> <li>Proven track record of demonstrating initiative to proven activities. </li> <li>Ability to remain calm in a pressurised environment. </li> <li>Proficient use of a range of IT packages including Microsoft Office. </li> <li>Excellent team player who can work flexibly to meet business requirements.</li></ul>Desirable <ul> <li>Experience of agile/flexible working. </li> <li>Experience of forecasting and managing a budget. </li> <li>Experience of setting work priorities and arrangements, being self-led and working with minimal supervision.</li></ul>About Us Riverside is one of the UK's leading not-for-profit social housing and regeneration organisations, owning or managing around 75,000 homes from Irvine to Kent. We are a leading provider of supported housing services, particularly for those affected by homelessness, and our track record of transforming lives and revitalising neighbourhoods dates back over 90 years. We have plans to build over 15,000 affordable homes over the next decade. Our ways of working Commitment to Diversity

Job Introduction Job Title: Housing Solutions Homeless Review &amp; Complaints Officer A bit about us: Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do. Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services. We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, affordable housing, stunning waterfront and our beautiful green spaces - there's really something for everyone! The Role: <ul><li>Liverpool City Council is offering an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of tackling homelessness and shaping the future of housing support in our city</li><li>As a Reviews Officer, you will play a critical role in ensuring fair and lawful decision-making within the Housing Solutions team. Managing a complex caseload, you will conduct thorough investigations into S.202 homelessness review requests, applying up-to-date case law to deliver clear, evidence-based decisions</li><li>You will ensure the Council meets its legal responsibilities under the Housing Act 1996 (as amended), responding to reviews within statutory timescales while maintaining high standards of accuracy and compliance</li><li>Working closely with legal teams and senior management, you will contribute to the continuous improvement of review procedures, ensuring best practices are followed to minimise legal challenges. In addition, you will oversee Housing Options Service complaints, liaise with the Housing Ombudsman, and identify service improvements through case audits and performance analysis</li><li>This is a fantastic opportunity to influence homelessness policy, provide expert advice and training to colleagues, and ensure the highest level of customer service for vulnerable residents in need of support</li></ul>Our offer to you: <ul><li>At least 27 days holiday plus bank holidays rising to 35 after 5 years' service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days</li><li>Agile working - A "Flexibility First" approach to Agile working where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li><li>Part of the Local Government Pension scheme - option to join the AVC scheme</li><li>Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li><li>Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee assistance programme</li><li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes </li><li>Drive Time - a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li><li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave </li><li>Discounted Gym Memberships </li><li>Employee Volunteering Scheme </li><li>Medicash </li></ul>Next steps: Closing Date is: Thursday 27th March at midnight If you would like to talk to a member of the team about the role or have an informal discussion, please contact Joanne Tambourini Kay at <a href="mailto:joanne.tambourini-kay@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">joanne.tambourini-kay@liverpool.gov.uk</a> Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a> Although we advertise on Jobs go public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad. We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible. Watch our recruitment video to see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council:

Housing Solutions Homeless Review and Complaints Officer

Adferiad delivers a flexible and coordinated response to the exceptional circumstances faced by people with co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions and related issues. Vulnerable people facing complex life challenges need consistent and seamless support to ensure they remain engaged with vital health and wellbeing services - and to prevent them becoming disenfranchised and isolated. Adferiad harnesses the talents and experience of long-established and leading Welsh charities CAIS, Hafal and WCADA. Our combined expertise in the fields of substance use, mental health, housing, criminal justice, and employment support enables Adferiad to meet the needs of our most vulnerable with a single, unified, and comprehensive approach. Housing Support Mentor Candidate Pack How to Complete an Application Form If you think you might have these skills, but are not 100% sure, please do still apply and let us decide. We know that certain groups rule themselves out of interesting opportunities assuming that others will be more successful, but please don't be that person. We want to hear from the widest cross section of the community. If you have difficulty accessing this information or would like it in a different format, please contact our recruitment team at [email protected] or 01792 816600 Mae Adferiad yn darparu ymateb hyblyg a chydlynol i'r amgylchiadau eithriadol sy'n wynebu pobl â chyflyrau iechyd meddwl a defnyddio sylweddau sy'n cyd-ddigwydd a materion cysylltiedig. Mae angen cefnogaeth gyson a di-dor ar bobl agored i niwed sy'n wynebu heriau bywyd cymhleth i sicrhau eu bod yn parhau i ymgysylltu â gwasanaethau iechyd a lles hanfodol - a'u hatal rhag cael eu difreinio a'u hynysu. Mae Adferiad yn harneisio talentau a phrofiad elusennau Cymreig hirsefydlog ac blaenllaw CAIS, Hafal a WCADA. Mae ein harbenigedd cyfunol ym meysydd defnyddio sylweddau, iechyd meddwl, tai, cyfiawnder troseddol a chymorth cyflogaeth yn galluogi Adferiad i ddiwallu anghenion ein rhai mwyaf agored i niwed gydag un dull unedig, a chynhwysfawr. Os credwch fod gennych y sgiliau hyn, ond nad ydych 100% yn siŵr, gwnewch gais o hyd a gadewch i ni benderfynu. Gwyddom fod rhai grwpiau yn diystyru eu hunain o gyfleoedd diddorol gan gymryd y bydd eraill yn fwy llwyddiannus, ond peidiwch â bod y person hwnnw. Rydym am glywed gan y trawstoriad ehangaf o'r gymuned. Os ydych chi'n cael trafferth cael mynediad i'r wybodaeth hon neu os hoffech chi ei chael mewn fformat gwahanol, cysylltwch â'n tîm recriwtio yn [email protected] neu 01792 816600

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