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The Vacancy We're VIVID! -We offer a vibrant, friendly, inclusive culture that supports, develops and attracts the best people! We're recruiting for an Income Recovery Officer to join our team in Basingstoke! This is a permanent, full time role, working 37 hours a week with a minimum of 20% of this to be office based to promote collaboration and team working. Want to know what we can offer you? <ul> <li>26 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with the opportunity to buy or sell annual leave </li> <li>A productivity-related bonus scheme to enhance your take-home </li> <li>A generous contributory pension of 6%. We'll match employee contributions between 7% and 10% </li> <li>Life assurance paid at x 3 annual salary </li> <li>Private medical insurance </li> <li>Health care cash plan called Medicash </li> <li>Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave </li> <li>Access to counselling, legal and financial information </li> <li>Electric car scheme </li> <li>Huge variety of in-house &amp; e-learning courses and a range of coaching and mentoring programmes </li></ul>Here's the facts about the role: We're looking for a proactive and customer-focused Income Recovery Officer to join our team. You'll manage a caseload of rent arrears accounts, working through the recovery process while ensuring customers receive the right support to sustain their tenancies. Eviction will always be the last resort, and you'll play a key role in helping customers maintain their homes. Key Responsibilities will include: <ul> <li>Managing a caseload of rent arrears accounts in line with agreed procedures</li> <li>Engaging with customers to record contacts, agreements, and referrals</li> <li>Providing tailored support and advice to help customers sustain tenancies</li> <li>Developing a strong understanding of benefits and payment processes</li> <li>Working collaboratively with internal teams such as neighbourhoods and tenancy support, and external agencies, including housing options, the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), and homelessness services</li> <li>Ensuring business and customer impacts are considered in all recovery actions.</li></ul>You'll bring a wealth of experience in dept recovery and working in a customer-centred environment. You'll also have demonstrable awareness and knowledge of the social housing sector. You'll have strong communication and relationship building skills as well as the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders. This role is subject to a satisfactory DBS check which will be carried out upon successful appointment. Interviews are due to take place 15 December (subject to change). The Company We're a leading provider of affordable homes and extensive support services in the south of England. We believe that everyone has the right to a safe and secure place to call home, and from the moment customers move into their VIVID home we're here to help with that and more. Our customers have access to a wide range of tailored advice to sustain their tenancies and look after their wellbeing. We invest in our homes and communities for the long-term, and this means in the quality, safety and energy efficiency of existing homes and neighbourhoods, with a firm focus on improving services so they're easy to use and access by our customers. We're addressing the shortage of affordable housing in the south, building the right type of homes to meet the needs of our local communities. We're the sixth largest developer of new homes amongst housing associations in England, having built over 1,500 last year. This is summed up in our vision "More homes, bright futures". Living VIVID As a 'people' business, we work hard to create a high-performing and fun working environment. We invest in our people's development, whilst looking after their wellbeing with our award-winning initiatives. Buy / sell annual leave Pension scheme Smart working From 26 days holiday per year Private medical / medicash benefits Enhanced paternity / maternity leave Qualification funding support Electric car scheme Previous Next We're committed to diversity and inclusion, and want people from all walks of life to apply for our vacancies. We're a disability confident leader with disabled-friendly offices and we'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to help you; please note your needs on your application form. If you need additional support with your application, please get in touch with us on 02392 896758 or email <a href="mailto:HRrecruitment@vividhomes.co.uk" target="_blank">HRrecruitment@vividhomes.co.uk</a>. We'll be happy to help.

Income Recovery Officer

Housing Assistant £24,638 per annum (pro rata) and great benefits including Health Cash Plan Permanent, part time (20 hpw) - must be a driver with a vehicle Reading and Berkshire area We can't offer CoS for this role Home, a place where you belong This is a great job opportunity for a Housing Assistant to join Home Groups awesome housing team in our Reading Office . As our Housing Assistant (known by us as Community Housing Assistant - CHA) you'll provide friendly, face to face support to our communities. If you like variety, meeting and supporting customers, and want to develop a career in housing, then this is the perfect job for you! What you'll do <ul><li>Through visibility, engagement with customers and proactivity on our estates, you'll build strong connections and gain a deep understanding of our communities</li><li>You'll support our housing managers to look after their patches and through this, help us to improve our local neighbourhoods.</li><li>You'll support with tasks such as managing our voids processes which includes liaising with local authorities, estate inspections, engaging and meeting with contractors on site.</li><li>You'll carry out and record the routine safety and compliance checks in our buildings and communities.</li><li>You'll also manage the admin updating records, ordering, and arranging payment for works to be done.</li></ul>Why join us This is more than a job, it's a place where you feel valued. With our learning and development offer, and support from friendly colleagues, you'll make a real difference every day! If you're ready to leave behind the ordinary, do something that really matters. Be part of one of the UK's top 10 Great Places to Work! You have <ul><li>A "can do" positive attitude, you're proactive and well organised, able to work on your initiative.</li><li>A real passion for delivering excellent customer service and a genuine desire to help your customers.</li><li>Confidence working collaboratively with colleagues in other parts of the business and external partners</li><li>An understanding of housing management, housing law and universal credit would be ideal, but they're not deal breakers!</li><li>The ability to use technology to navigate our systems and update customer records</li></ul>Stronger together We do our best work when we're ourselves. That's why inclusion, wellbeing, and our diversity networks help make Home Group a great place to work! The practical bits <ul><li>This is a hybrid role however, you'll spend most of your time in our Reading Office and in the community. We do all get together regularly 1 day a week.</li><li>Once you are fully up to speed there will be opportunities to work from home, along with some flexibility to adapt your working hours.</li><li>We work Monday to Friday and work occasional evenings to meet with customers. The great news is that you'll be able to shape your own diary.</li><li>To get from A to B, you'll need a vehicle insured for business purposes. The great news is that we'll pay your mileage!</li><li>You'll need an Advanced DBS check done and we pay for that.</li></ul>What's in it for you? <ul><li>Enjoy 2 days volunteering, 34 days leave (this includes bank holidays and a "me day"!), increasing to 39</li><li>Health cash plan saving you from £1140 per annum. We'll cover your costs (and kids if you have them) towards dental, optical, prescriptions, alternative therapies and lots more.</li><li>Over 800 high street discounts on groceries, holidays and days out. Looking for a new phone, bike or car? Save money with us.</li><li>We Grow Our Own colleagues (not literally of course!), when you're ready for the next step in your career, you can grow with us!</li><li>Colleagues really matter to us, that's why we're the 10 th Best place in the UK for Wellbeing. Our tools and support help you when you need them.</li></ul>Find out more Click APPLY NOW to see our Community Housing Assistant job description , find out about us and for help to apply . S ometimes we close a job early, so don't delay or you might miss out. Finally, do let us know if there's anything we can do, to help you shine in our process by making reasonable adjustments at <a href="mailto:recruitment@homegroup.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@homegroup.org.uk</a> South West Rented Portfolio 1

Housing Assistant

<ul><li>Housing_Officer_1985_-_Job_Description_and_Person_Specification</li></ul>Please apply online via the link provided. Closing date: Sunday 21 December 2025 Interview date: Wednesday 7 January 2026 Please apply online via Winchester City Council's website. The Role: This is an exciting role within Winchester City Council's Landlord Services team. We are looking for an experienced, knowledgeable and enthusiastic individual to play a key role in delivering a customer focussed, high quality housing management service within our housing portfolio of 5000 general needs and sheltered housing properties. In this role, you will be one of 6 Housing Officers responsible for delivering housing management services to our customers within a designated patch in the Winchester district. This includes supporting customers signing up for their new tenancies, managing tenancy changes and enforcement, managing complex tenancy cases and cases of nuisance and anti-social behaviour, preparing and serving legal paperwork, representing the Council at Court, making appropriate referrals to tenancy support and sustainment and providing assistance with rent arrears and estate management when required. You will have a strong housing management background, evidenced ability to understand and meet customer needs whilst managing difficult conversations to ensure service providers are held to account for the services they provide to the vulnerable customers and communities we serve. What You'll Need to Succeed: It is essential that you have experience of working in housing management and can evidence your knowledge and understanding of housing law and regulatory obligations. The role of the Housing Officer will: <ul><li>Be the point of contact for customers on the patch, ensuring they receive timely advice, guidance and support to manage their homes and sustain their tenancies.</li><li>Provide effective management of secure and introductory tenancies for general needs and sheltered units in liaison with other Housing Officer teams (Income, Neighbourhoods Services, Tenancy Sustainment, Sheltered and Extra Care) and other Housing sections (Property Services, Rents, Allocations, Housing Options).</li><li>Carry out sign-ups and home visits for new tenants and mutual exchanges ensuring that all rights and responsibilities of the tenancy agreement are explained and understood. </li><li>Effectively manage requests for tenancy changes such as successions, assignments and joint to soles.</li><li>Provide assistance to tenants wishing to downsize or mutually exchange their tenancy. Oversee the process from receipt of application, liaising with both the tenants and other landlords, through to the sign up.</li><li>Ensure tenancies are conducted in a satisfactory manner and undertake tenancy visits to properties to ensure compliance with tenancy conditions.</li><li>Assist with collection of tenant information for tenant records, profiling, reviewing and determining housing services.</li><li>Ensure both the Council and tenants fulfil their obligations as set out in the Housing Acts, ASB Crime &amp; Policing Act and the tenancy agreement. </li><li>Pro-active management of all nuisance and anti-social behaviour (ASB) cases including neighbour nuisance, harassment, hate crime, domestic abuse, violence and illegal or immoral activity ensuring speedy resolution of issues using appropriate remedies in line with departmental policies and procedures.</li><li>Carry out risk assessments and manage complaints of ASB from inception through to case closure, ensuring all stages of case management are accurately recorded on the Orchard Housing System. Where escalation is required, work proactively with the ASB Officer to enable timely case reviews, handover and escalation.</li><li>Understand working practices of other organisations, for example Premises Closures and Community Protection Notices, and work alongside the ASB Officer in partnership with the Police to gather evidence to take appropriate action in such cases. </li><li>To maintain up to date knowledge of current relevant legislation (civil and criminal) and best practice in relation to anti-social behaviour and tenancy breaches. </li><li>Carry out interviews and prepare with accuracy notices, statements and other paperwork required for Court hearings, attending Court as necessary and giving evidence in support of possession proceeding when required. </li><li>Ensure that tenants who have difficulties sustaining their tenancies and/or paying their rent are offered appropriate advice, support and assistance. </li><li>Work closely with housing colleagues, the CAB, Social Services, Health and other specialist agencies to support vulnerable tenants to sustain their tenancies.</li><li>Proactively promote, facilitate and support tenant involvement.</li><li>Undertake a landlord liaison role with tenant groups, events and meetings providing information on all aspects of housing management services when required.</li></ul>Qualification requirements for the role: <ul><li>Professional Diploma in Housing or equivalent through relevant training/experience.</li><li>Current full Driving Licence.</li></ul>We offer an excellent package of benefits including: <ul><li>Hybrid-working (50% in the office, 50% at home - after first 3 weeks in office) </li><li>Employer paid health cash plan </li><li>Salary sacrifice scheme for cars and bikes </li><li>26 days annual leave per year rising to 33 days - dependent on length of service </li><li>13 days additional flexi leave per year (subject to operational requirements) </li><li>Option to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave </li><li>Free parking (during work hours) at any Winchester Park and Ride </li><li>Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme </li><li>Discounts at a range of major high street brands and the two leisure centres in the district </li><li>Season Ticket loans </li><li>Excellent working environment </li><li>Support for continuous professional development </li></ul>If you are keen to make a difference in our communities, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to be part of a team making a difference to our customers every day. For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Jo Elliott, Area Housing Manager (Neighbourhood and Community) via email at <a href="mailto:jelliott@winchester.go.uk" target="_blank">jelliott@winchester.go.uk</a> or Sarah Turpitt, Area Housing Manager (Sheltered and Extra Care) via email at <a href="mailto:sturpitt@winchester.gov.uk" target="_blank">sturpitt@winchester.gov.uk</a>. Salary range <ul><li>£39,152 - £44,075 per year</li></ul>

Housing Officer 1985

The Vacancy Part Time - 24hrs Hampshire Social Inclusion Test Valley and Eastleigh provides supported accommodation to adults, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, across two locations. Our aim is to provide person-centred support to our clients, empowering them to gain the life skills they require to move on to more independent living. We also work with a range of agencies to maximise the support and opportunities for clients. We also provide community support to individuals who are or have been rough sleeping to access and maintain emergency accommodation. Although this can be a challenging role, it's also very rewarding. This is an exciting role, where no two days will be the same, you will take part in various tasks, such as running client activities and life skills projects. If you love working with people and want to make a difference in the lives of those you support, then please apply. JOB PURPOSE To lead on the case management of clients and be part of a team that supports them in keeping them safe and helping them achieve their goals. To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES <ul> <li>To assess the needs of each client, helping to develop their individual support plan to achieve their goals</li> <li>To produce and regularly review comprehensive client-based risk assessments</li> <li>To manage a caseload of clients on a one-to-one basis </li> <li>To support clients to gain and/or maintain accommodation or achieve outcomes defined by the service specification</li> <li>To engage with local authorities, health providers and other agencies, creating and maintaining constructive working relationships to maximise the opportunities available to clients</li> <li>To lead on client activities to help them gain practical life skills and encourage their engagement with the running of the service</li> <li>To support clients with managing their finances, paying rent, managing arrears and accessing benefits</li> <li>To encourage and signpost clients to the local community and to resources relevant to their aspirations including education, training, employment activity or volunteering </li> <li>To support clients in trauma informed and psychologically informed ways</li> <li>To adhere to safeguarding responsibilities, following our safeguarding policy and procedure</li> <li>To help maintain health and safety, ensuring clients, visitors and buildings are safe in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, policy and procedures</li> <li>To provide basic first aid assistance until help arrives (full training is provided)</li> <li>To work confidently and efficiently when lone working</li> <li>To maintain accurate records on our client management system and ensure these are stored in line with GDPR</li> <li>To maintain confidentiality</li> <li>To represent the organisation in a professional manner </li> <li>To carry out any other reasonable duties required in the interest of the organisation</li></ul>ROLE REQUIREMENTS <ul> <li>This role will require an Enhanced with Barred List(s) disclosure and barring service check is a requirement for this role. This would be completed on appointment of the role</li> <li>This role will require you to work with clients on a one-to-one basis</li> <li>This role will require you to work nights and/or weekends</li> <li>This role will require you to lone work</li></ul>ESSENTIAL CRITERIA <ul> <li>Strong communication skills, both verbal and written</li> <li>Clear verbal and written English </li> <li>Good keyboard skills for data inputting</li> <li>Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word</li> <li>Confident and assertive manner</li> <li>Ability to self-motivate as you will work on your own</li> <li>Effective team working </li> <li>Ability to respond calmly to crisis</li> <li>Deal promptly with and effectively react to challenging situations</li> <li>Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues</li></ul>DESIRABLE CRITERIA <ul> <li>Experience of managing a caseload of clients </li> <li>Understanding of risk assessment and person-centred, outcomes-based delivery</li> <li>Understanding of the support needs of people experiencing homelessness or those with complex needs</li> <li>Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies, housing regulations and the benefits system</li></ul>We reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible. About Us We offer support to people who are homeless, vulnerable or at risk of becoming homeless and need help rebuilding their lives for a brighter future. Our services include safe, flexible and reliable client led housing and support with a focus on reducing homelessness, improving health and wellbeing and building on individual's skills and resilience to break the cycle of homelessness, poverty and exclusion. We work in partnership with multiple agencies and authorities to deliver support and accommodation needs across Berkshire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Dorset. We are dedicated to safeguarding all young people and adults with our services. We follow safer recruitment practices for all our vacancies to assure that all successful candidates are suitable to work with our clients. We're committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that embodies our values and promotes a tolerant and respectful environment where everyone can feel empowered to succeed. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and will support with any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. Our vision To be a safety net for people in tough times and the springboard to a brighter future. Our mission To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. Our values Everyone matters We know we're stronger together We do the right things, for the right reasons We never give up Our Gallery Previous Next Our Benefits Extra mile awards Pension with life cover Blue Light Card Champions of equality Employee assistance programme Staff discounts via Wider Wallet Dedication to wellbeing GP helpline Length of service awards Generous and flexible holiday Refer a friend scheme

Homeless Support Worker

The Vacancy Resident Liaison Officer - WPS Location: Swindon Division: Planned Maintenance Salary: Competitive Experience in Retrofit Required We have an exciting opportunity for a Resident Liaison Officer to join our team at WPS, working within our Planned Maintenance division. You'll cover the Swindon area, supporting residents on Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund retrofit projects, which include: • Scaffolding • Window &amp; Curtain Wall Replacements • Brickwork &amp; Concrete Repair • External Wall Insulation (EWI) ...and more! Key Responsibilities: • Set up, manage, and deliver the Tenant/Customer/Resident Liaison Service across multiple retrofit sites. • Attend regular client and tenant meetings to ensure the highest level of customer service. • Ensure a consistent and professional approach to customer care throughout retrofit works. • Act as a point of escalation for tenant complaints and manage the resolution process. • Maintain and update the on-site database to reflect ongoing retrofit activities. Requirements: • Proven experience as a Resident Liaison Officer, specifically within retrofit and planned maintenance programmes. • Strong knowledge of internal and external works related to retrofit projects. • Excellent communication, customer service, and IT skills. • Full UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle. What We're Looking For: A confident and empathetic communicator who thrives in a resident-facing role. You'll be organised, proactive, and passionate about delivering excellent service throughout retrofit and maintenance projects. Ready to make a real impact in your community? Apply now and join a team that values care, quality, and collaboration! Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks. To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting Work for Wates Wates is one of the UK's leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment. We are driven by our purpose, 'reimagining places for people to thrive' and our three promises: Thriving places - working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity. Thriving planet - protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners. Thriving people - creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in, and treated with care. We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background. Awards BEST PROJECT Inside Housing Development Awards WINNER 2022 Construction News Awards Winner GOLD AWARD Investors in People 2022 GOLD AWARD Considerate Constructors Schemes (CCS) National Site Awards TOP 50 EMPLOYERS 2022 Top 50 Employers for Women WINNER 2022 Working Families Best Practice Awards

Resident Liaison Officer

Mental Health Team Manager - Cholsey Supported Housing Project - £31,200 - £36,400 per annum (Salaries vary depending on experiences) Contract Type - Permanent, Full Time - 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday, inclusive of bank holidays, Occasional Evening &amp; Weekends, with occasional covering of shifts. You will be required to participate in an on-call rota as part of this role. Location - Cholsey, Oxfordshire We are recruiting a Team Manager for our 10-bed Cholsey Service, a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week supported accommodation service for individuals with acute mental health diagnoses. This longer-term living service provides intensive, trauma-informed support tailored to each resident's recovery journey. The role is ideal for someone experienced in managing spot placements and passionate about complex case management, tenancy sustainment, meaningful activity, and progression in daily living skills. Role Overview You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the service, ensuring the team delivers bespoke support packages aligned with individual needs. You will ensure KPIs are met and audits are successful, demonstrating the service is operating efficiently and legally. You will provide leadership to the team and encourage them to perform at their highest level achievable. Key Responsibilities: Further detail can be found in the Job Description <ul> <li>Oversee daily operations and ensure support plans promote dignity, choice, and independence</li> <li>Manage complex cases and escalate serious concerns to clinical teams</li> <li>Facilitate move-ins, manage voids, and coordinate with brokerage and housing teams</li> <li>Lead reflective practice following serious incidents</li> <li>Supervise and develop staff, manage rotas, recruitment, and training compliance</li> <li>Create and manage rotas to ensure adequate staffing across the 24/7 service</li> <li>Conduct audits, spot checks, and ensure health &amp; safety standards</li> <li>Oversee medication checks and safeguarding processes</li> <li>Advocate for residents in clinical consultations and support benefit access</li></ul>Person Specification: Further detail can be viewed in the Job Description. Even if you don't have all the specifications below, please still apply as we would welcome a conversation with individual's with experience in different sectors. Essential: <ul> <li>Strong experience managing a team </li> <li>Basic knowledge of safeguarding, mental health, and team development </li> <li>Strong planning, communication, and management skills </li></ul>Why join us? <ul> <li>Be part of a values-driven organisation: Caring, Safe, Creative, Aspirational</li> <li>Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable adults</li> <li>Access to training, development, and career progression</li> <li>Supportive management and collaborative working environment</li> <li>Competitive salary and pension scheme</li> <li>24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)</li> <li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li> <li>Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave</li> <li>Access to Blue Light Card discounts</li> <li>Opportunities for secondments and internal progression</li></ul>If this Mental Health Team Manager position sounds like the role for you then please apply today! We would love to hear from you! This vacancy may be closed early. To learn more about Response and what we do, please visit our website. Closing date - All our roles require an enhanced DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK.

Mental Health Team Manager - Supported Housing

Swindon Borough Council are on an exciting journey to transform service delivery. We want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision in the new Swindon Plan is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because that's who we're doing it for - the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, you'll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. It's all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you. Apply Following the implementation of The Homelessness Reduction Act it is an exciting time to work within our Housing Options team. If you are an energetic and enthusiastic person that embraces change positively and wishes to make a difference to people's lives and have a positive impact, then we want to hear from you. You must be an excellent team player who can work in a high-pressured, constantly changing environment, and conduct yourself with professionalism and empathy. Your next role You will interview and case manage people in housing need, giving high quality advice and assistance and dealing tactfully and sympathetically with applicants in frequently stressful circumstances. As a Housing Options Officer, you will also ensure that customers are aware of their legal rights and liaise with housing providers and other agencies, including Citizen's Advice, The Courts, Police and Probation and Social Services to find positive outcomes for your customers. This post provides an excellent opportunity to work alongside dedicated officers providing housing advice and assistance to customers who are experiencing or are at risk of domestic abuse. Knowledge of housing law and homelessness legislation would be beneficial but not essential as full training will be provided. You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act "for the effective performance of a customer-facing role"). You will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check Your next package Please see our Rewards and Benefits offer for more details. As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance. For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It's why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you'll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We'll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we'll achieve our vision of a prosperous, re-vitalised Swindon together. And you'll be proud to say it was made better with you. Please see our Vision and Values page for more details and our new Swindon Plan . Your next steps Read the role profile and select the Apply button where you will be redirected to the Swindon Borough Council website to complete our online application process. Clicking the 'Apply' button on this job website is not an application, you must register on the Swindon Borough Council website to be considered for the role. For further information about the role, please contact Vikki Castle, Housing Options Manager, at <a href="mailto:vcastle@swindon.gov.uk" target="_blank">vcastle@swindon.gov.uk</a> Potential applicants are sometimes put off if they don't meet 100% of the requirements. We think individual experience, skills and passion make all the difference, so if you meet the majority of the criteria, we'd love to hear from you. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of communities, and in particular disabled people and people from ethnic minorities. Read our statement of commitment to equality &amp; inclusion . If you are experiencing technical issues submitting your application, please email <a href="mailto:resourcing@swindon.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@swindon.gov.uk</a>

Housing Options Officer

The Vacancy FULL TIME - 37hrs Shift work - Early, Mid and Late This is an exciting role that supports people who find themselves homeless and in need of temporary accommodation. The ideal candidate will have experience in accessing the welfare system and maximising income, will have experience or knowledge of supporting people with co-occurring needs and can evidence this. A knowledge of safeguarding and raising safeguarding referrals is preferential. West Berkshire Homeless Service provides support to adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness across two locations, each are tailored to meet the needs of the clients. Our aim is to provide person-centred support to our clients, empowering them to gain the life skills they require to move on to more independent living. If you love working with people and are looking for a role where you can make a real difference in the lives of those you support, then this is the role for you! JOB PURPOSE To lead on the case management of clients and be part of a team that supports them in keeping them safe and helping them achieve their goals. To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES <ul> <li>To assess the needs of each client, helping to develop their individual support plan to achieve their goals</li> <li>To produce and regularly review comprehensive client-based risk assessments</li> <li>To manage a caseload of clients on a one-to-one basis </li> <li>To support clients to gain and/or maintain accommodation or achieve outcomes defined by the service specification</li> <li>To engage with local authorities, health providers and other agencies, creating and maintaining constructive working relationships to maximise the opportunities available to clients</li> <li>To lead on client activities to help them gain practical life skills and encourage their engagement with the running of the service</li> <li>To support clients with managing their finances, paying rent, managing arrears and accessing benefits</li> <li>To encourage and signpost clients to the local community and to resources relevant to their aspirations including education, training, employment activity or volunteering </li> <li>To support clients in trauma informed and psychologically informed ways</li> <li>To adhere to safeguarding responsibilities, following our safeguarding policy and procedure</li> <li>To help maintain health and safety, ensuring clients, visitors and buildings are safe in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, policy and procedures</li> <li>To provide basic first aid assistance until help arrives (full training is provided)</li> <li>To work confidently and efficiently when lone working</li> <li>To maintain accurate records on our client management system and ensure these are stored in line with GDPR</li> <li>To maintain confidentiality</li> <li>To represent the organisation in a professional manner</li> <li>To carry out any other reasonable duties required in the interest of the organisation</li></ul>ROLE REQUIREMENTS <ul> <li>This role will require an Enhanced with Barred List(s) disclosure and barring service check is a requirement for this role. This would be completed on appointment of the role</li> <li>This role may require a full drivers' licence and access to a vehicle</li> <li>This role may require you to work flexibly across several sites </li> <li>This role may require you to work with clients on a one-to-one basis</li> <li>This role may require you to work nights and/or weekends</li> <li>This role may require you to lone work</li></ul>ESSENTIAL CRITERIA <ul> <li>Strong communication skills, both verbal and written</li> <li>Clear verbal and written English </li> <li>Good keyboard skills for data inputting</li> <li>Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word</li> <li>Confident and assertive manner</li> <li>Ability to self-motivate as you will work on your own</li> <li>Effective team working </li> <li>Ability to respond calmly to crisis</li> <li>Deal promptly with and effectively react to challenging situations</li> <li>Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues</li></ul>DESIRABLE CRITERIA <ul> <li>Experience of managing a caseload of clients </li> <li>Understanding of risk assessment and person-centred, outcomes-based delivery</li> <li>Understanding of the support needs of people experiencing homelessness or those with complex needs</li> <li>Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies, housing regulations and the benefits system</li></ul>We reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Two Saints is committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment. We carry out pre--employment checks such as DBS checks, Overseas police checks (where appropriate), reference checks, and CV gap querying for all new staff members. About Us We offer support to people who are homeless, vulnerable or at risk of becoming homeless and need help rebuilding their lives for a brighter future. Our services include safe, flexible and reliable client led housing and support with a focus on reducing homelessness, improving health and wellbeing and building on individual's skills and resilience to break the cycle of homelessness, poverty and exclusion. We work in partnership with multiple agencies and authorities to deliver support and accommodation needs across Berkshire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Dorset. We are dedicated to safeguarding all young people and adults with our services. We follow safer recruitment practices for all our vacancies to assure that all successful candidates are suitable to work with our clients. We're committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that embodies our values and promotes a tolerant and respectful environment where everyone can feel empowered to succeed. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and will support with any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. Our vision To be a safety net for people in tough times and the springboard to a brighter future. Our mission To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. Our values Everyone matters We know we're stronger together We do the right things, for the right reasons We never give up Our Gallery Previous Next Our Benefits Extra mile awards Pension with life cover Blue Light Card Champions of equality Employee assistance programme Staff discounts via Wider Wallet Dedication to wellbeing GP helpline Length of service awards Generous and flexible holiday Refer a friend scheme

Homeless Recovery Worker

12 Months Maternity Cover Secondment for internal staff available We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. Flexible working arrangements: We support hybrid working and believe that flexible arrangements help our employees thrive. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work in a way that suits your lifestyle. The team primarily works from home, with some time required in our Reading office and undertaking meetings in the Reading area. About the role As the Homelessness Partnerships Officer, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating and enhancing services for single homeless households. Your responsibilities will include: <ul><li>Service coordination: Support the delivery of Homelessness Support Services, including chairing the Access Panel and facilitating all its relevant functions and administration, to ensure services are responsive, effective, and aligned with local housing priorities. This includes managing all referrals and decisions on priorities for vacancies that arise.</li><li>Casework and advocacy: Provide casework support and act as a single point of contact for internal and external partner services, working closely with case holding Homelessness Prevention Officers to effect positive supported housing referrals and outcomes for those approaching Homelessness Prevention Services.</li><li>Partnership liaison and oversight: Ensure housing needs are represented in multi-agency forums such as MAPPA, MARAC, and Integrated Offender Management panels. Provide oversight and coordination rather than direct casework support.</li><li>Emergency protocols: Support with the effective operation of the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP), reviewing annually with stakeholders to align with national best practice.</li><li>Service development: Support service reviews and improvement planning for all Access Panel functions and the development of effective case management systems and referral mechanisms for supported housing referrals.</li><li>Commissioning and procurement: Contribute to the development of service specifications, support the assessment of contract bids/tenders.</li><li>Stakeholder engagement: Support collaboration with internal teams and external partners - such as voluntary sector organisations, registered social landlords, and commissioned services - by contributing to the development of joint protocols and helping improve service outcomes.</li><li>Data analysis and reporting: Support with the analysis of trends and performance data to inform service delivery and assist in preparing reports with insights and recommendations.</li><li>Strategic input: Contribute to the Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy and Action Plan.</li><li>Quality assurance: Assist in monitoring service quality by carrying out client file checks, gathering feedback through service user consultations, and supporting unannounced provider visits.</li></ul>What we're looking for <ul><li>Experience in housing, homelessness services, or commissioned services.</li><li>Strong project management and partnership working skills.</li><li>Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical abilities.</li><li>Ability to assess and manage complex cases, partners, and influence service delivery.</li><li>Knowledge of housing legislation, homelessness, and rough sleeping issues.</li></ul>You'll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you'll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do. Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential. Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance - striving to be even better - and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way. Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed. Our offer We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition are strongly encouraged, and you'll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment. A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including: <ul><li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 30 days after 5 years' service and 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave.</li><li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities</li><li>Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li><li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li><li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted.</li><li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work.</li><li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing, and road tax.</li></ul>To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact <a href="mailto:Verena.Hutcheson@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">Verena.Hutcheson@reading.gov.uk</a> Closing Date: 23rd November 2025 Interview Date: 16th and 18th December 2025 Expected start date: Mid-March 2026 Interview Process: To be confirmed. Salary range <ul><li>£39,152 - £44,075 per year</li></ul>

Homelessness Partnerships Officer

Tenancy Manager Location: Reading Town Centre (just opposite the train station) Contract: Full-time, Permanent We're looking for a Tenancy Manager to join a growing property management team based in Reading town centre. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven, customer-focused professional to play a key role in delivering exceptional tenancy services and ensuring residents enjoy a smooth, high-quality experience throughout their tenancy. About the Role As a Tenancy Manager, you'll oversee all stages of the tenancy lifecycle, from move-ins and renewals to move-outs, ensuring processes are handled efficiently, compliantly, and with great attention to detail. You'll communicate clearly and empathetically with tenants, manage documentation and legal notices, and collaborate closely with colleagues across departments to maintain high service standards. Key Responsibilities <ul> <li>Manage all tenancy processes including move-ins, renewals, and terminations.</li> <li>Handle tenant queries and complaints professionally, providing timely, effective resolutions.</li> <li>Ensure all tenancy documentation and records comply with current legislation.</li> <li>Conduct and follow up on property inspections.</li> <li>Liaise with internal teams such as Maintenance, Lettings, and Customer Service for smooth operations.</li> <li>Contribute to data accuracy, reporting, and continuous service improvement initiatives.</li></ul>About You <ul> <li>Experience in residential tenancy management or property administration.</li> <li>Strong understanding of UK tenancy legislation and compliance requirements.</li> <li>Excellent communication and organisational skills with a proactive, detail-oriented approach.</li> <li>Confident decision-maker able to work both independently and collaboratively.</li> <li>Committed to providing an outstanding customer experience.</li> <li>ARLA qualification (or willingness to work towards one) desirable.</li></ul>What You'll Gain You'll be part of a supportive team, with opportunities to grow in a rapidly expanding company that values professionalism, collaboration, and exceptional service delivery.

Tenancy Manager

Housing Manager Oxford Permanent, Full time (37.5 hpw) Salary £32,000 to £38,000 per annum (depending on experience, skills and qualifications) plus great benefits including Health Cash Plan We can't offer CoS for this role Home, a place where you belong Join us as a Housing Manager at Home Group, in our awesome housing team in Oxford. You'll be our face-to-face customer support to our estates, ensuring we provide safe homes and communities where people choose to live, while also ensuring our income is maximised. You'll provide first class customer service, delivering our customer promise every day! What you'll do <ul><li>Through visibility, engagement with customers and proactivity on our estates, you'll really get to get to know our communities.</li><li>You'll look after a number of patches and neighbourhoods (ably supported by our Community Housing Assistants).</li><li>Through visibility, engagement with customers and proactivity on our estates, you'll really get to get to know our communities. This will help us to improve our local neighbourhoods.</li><li>Managing anti-social behaviour is a core aspect of this role, requiring a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues as they arise. The postholder will respond effectively to customer queries and complaints, working to promote safe, inclusive, and well-maintained communities.</li><li>Carry out estate inspections, engaging and meeting with contractors on site, as well as carrying out and recording the routine safety and compliance checks in our buildings and communities.</li></ul>You have <ul><li>You are experienced in the housing sector and understand housing management, housing law and in an ideal world, universal credit too plus you have, or are willing to work towards Chartered Institute of Housing Level 3</li><li>Demonstrable experience in effectively managing anti-social behaviour cases, with a proven ability to resolve complex issues and support community safety.</li><li>Super organised and methodical in your approach, you're also a proactive self-starter with a "can do" positive attitude.</li><li>Passionate about delivering excellent customer service and have a genuine desire to help your customers.</li><li>This job can challenge, especially when we're dealing with complaints but your resilience will help you through.</li><li>Confident working with external partners and stakeholders such as local authorities, MP's etc.</li></ul>The practical bits <ul><li>This is a hybrid role and in an average week, you'll spend 3 days working from our community patches in Oxford and two days working from home.</li><li>Flexible working hours or there may be some flexibility to adapt your working hours, do let us know about this when you meet us at the interview.</li><li>We mainly work Monday to Friday and work occasional evenings to meet with customers. The great news is that you'll be able to shape your own diary.</li><li>To get from A to B, you'll need a vehicle insured for business purposes. The great news is that we'll pay your mileage!</li><li>You'll need a Standard DBS check done and we pay for that.</li></ul>Stronger together We do our best work when we're ourselves. That's why inclusion, wellbeing, and our diversity networks help make Home Group a great place to work ! What's in it for you? <ul><li>34 days leave (this includes bank hols and a "me day" to use whenever you fancy) increasing to 39, the option to buy 5 more, and time off for volunteering too!</li><li>Health cash plan saving you from £1140 per annum. We'll cover your costs (and kids if you have them) towards dental, optical, prescriptions, alternative therapies and lots more.</li><li>Over 800 high street discounts on groceries, holidays and days out. Looking for a new phone, bike or car? Save money with us.</li><li>We Grow Our Own colleagues (not literally of course!), when you're ready for the next step in your career, you can grow with us!</li></ul>Find out more Click APPLY NOW to see our Housing Manager Job description , find out about us and for help to apply . Sometimes we close a job early, so if you need any reasonable adjustments email <a href="mailto:Recruitment@homegroup.org.uk" target="_blank">Recruitment@homegroup.org.uk</a>

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