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Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire Salary: From £47,181 up to £51,356 per annum pro rata + relocation support Grade: M Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time (37 hours) Join Our 'Outstanding' Team as an Independent Reviewing Officer! North Yorkshire Council is proud to have a national reputation for excellence, and we're looking for passionate Independent Reviewing Officers (IROs) to join our dedicated team. We also welcome those who are looking to relocate. This is a great opportunity to become part of a well-established, experienced team, who are determined to achieve the highest standards of care and safety for children and young people. The successful candidates will be required to work from other parts of North Yorkshire as required. What Makes This Role Special? As an IRO, you'll be the independent voice for children and young people, ensuring their thoughts and opinions shape the decisions about their care. You will have a key role in ensuring the safety and welfare of children and young people. You'll chairreviews and oversee the plans for Children in Care, chair Child Protection Conferences, undertake Regulation 44 visits to our children's homes and also conduct Annual Reviews for Foster Carers, holding the Local Authority and partners to account and promoting a high quality of practice. This is a role for someone who thrives on making a difference, values quality assurance, and wants to work in an environment that embraces transformational change and innovation. What We're Looking For <ul> <li>Qualified Social Worker (Diploma in Social Work or equivalent).</li> <li>Social Work England registration.</li> <li>Significant experience in children and families work, including complex cases and multi-agency meetings.</li> <li>Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.</li> <li>Ability to travel across North Yorkshire and work flexibly, including occasional out-of-hours meetings.</li> </ul>As a council we are lucky to benefit from access to modern technology enabling staff to work from multiple locations, including working from home. We very much promote flexible working, providing it meets our service needs. Why Join Us? <ul> <li>Generous Annual Leave: 28 days of holiday (pro-rata), increasing to 34 days after 5 years' service - plus public holidays.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Pension Scheme: Save for your future with our generous Local Government Pension Scheme.</li> <li>Fitness Discounts: Discounted Gym memberships at various gyms across the county.</li> <li>Lifestyle Savings: Enjoy a wide range of discounts at hundreds of popular high-street and online retailers.</li> <li>And more: Additional wellbeing support, employee assistance, and development opportunities.</li> </ul>The service is countywide and therefore candidates will be expected to work across other locality areas as needed to meet service demand. We very much promote flexible working with the ability to work remotely from a variety of bases as well as from home, provided it is suitable to provide the best service. However, the post holders will be required to Chair complex meetings across North Yorkshire as required and as set out below. It is expected that meetings with children and their families take place in person. North Yorkshire as a county also benefits from excellent road and rail links, with easy access to bordering regions such as Yorkshire &amp; Humber, Lincolnshire, and East Riding, all of which are easily commutable to our great county, some members of our team travel from surrounding towns and cities including York, Beverley and Whitby. For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Melanie Dadd, IRO Team Manager on <a href="mailto:Melanie.Dadd@northyorks.gov.uk" target="_blank">Melanie.Dadd@northyorks.gov.uk</a> We welcome individuals looking to relocate, for further information please see our Relocation Policy Key dates Closing date: Monday 5 th January 2026 Interview date: Monday 12 th January 2026 Key documents Job Description / Person Specification.pdf Total Rewards Brochure Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post. NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies. We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Apply now

Independent Reviewing Officer

Sanctuary manages rented and shared ownership homes and supports community initiatives for thousands of customers across England. Our staff help make a real difference to the quality of people's lives. Scheme Manager Queen Elizabeth Court, Queen St., Thorne, Doncaster, DN8 5AL £18,946 - £19,532 28 hours per week - Monday to Friday We are looking for a Scheme Manager to join our Independent Living Service Team which consists of Housing Officers and Scheme Managers. In this role you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the scheme ensuring there are no risks to the residents or assets in the scheme. The role offers an onsite presence and encourages residents who are either elderly or vulnerable to live as independently as possible. We are looking for enthusiastic, hardworking individuals, who put the resident first and can work independently using processes to ensure the scheme is well managed and run efficiently. The role of Scheme Manager will include: <ul><li>Completing weekly wellbeing calls to residents who require this service at the scheme and make safeguarding referrals when required.</li><li>Signing up new tenants &amp; carrying out visits where required.</li><li>Completing compliance testing including fire alarm checks and water temp checks</li><li>Reporting any hazards and supporting the repairs of these to ensure communal areas are kept free</li><li>Referring residents to support agencies when required and helping them access the different service available to them</li><li>Dealing with low level anti-social behaviour complaints within the scheme and resolving resident disputes</li><li>Travel to other schemes to provide cover for colleagues in the local Team as required.</li></ul>Skills and experiences: <ul><li>Experience of working with older people in a support capacity and understanding their individual needs or similar</li><li>Numeracy and literacy to the equivalent of GCSE Grade C or above in English and Math's</li><li>Excellent knowledge of effective communication at all levels</li><li>Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines</li><li>Experience of resident involvement and community care values would be an advantage</li><li>Basic knowledge of Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook</li><li>Occasional travel will be required as part of the role, therefore a full valid driving license and own transport is essential.</li><li>DBS check required</li></ul>Why work for us? We are a not-for-profit housing association, and own and manage around 125,000 homes. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture, and nurture and reward talent. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people's lives. Our Benefits As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering: <ul><li>25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays (pro rata)</li></ul><ul><li>A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary</li><li>Life Assurance</li><li>Employee Advice Service including counselling</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Voluntary health plans </li><li>Employee discounts </li><li>Wellbeing support and tools</li><li>Employee recognition scheme</li><li>Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues</li></ul><ul><li>£18,946 per annum (rising to £19,532 after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance) </li></ul>The full time equivalent salary for this role is £25,374 based on 37.5 hours per week rising to £26,159 after 12 months service and subject to satisfactory performance. View the job profile (if the link is unavailable please visit the Sanctuary careers website) Closing Date: 28 December 2025 If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you - <a href="mailto:housing.recruitment@sanctuary.co.uk" target="_blank">housing.recruitment@sanctuary.co.uk</a> We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application. View more detail about what it's like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at - <a href="http://www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team" target="_blank">www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team</a> 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. A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Housing Services Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.

Scheme Manager

Job Title: Housing Officer Job Location: Oxford Salary: £33,400 (+ Car Allowance £750) per annum Contract type: Permanent Working hours: Full Time (37 hours per week) About the role We are currently recruiting for a Housing Officer covering a patch in Oxford - Banbury. The Housing Officer is a key role within the Localities structure providing an essential service to our customers and to other teams within GreenSquareAccord This post is customer facing with a direct responsibility for Tenancy Management and you will report to a Locality Manager within a Localities team. As a Housing Officer, you will investigate and take action against cases of anti-social behaviour, tenancy fraud, risk and suspected property abandonment acting swiftly and in line with our policy and procedures. This role will also include undertaking tenancy audit visits and general tenancy management responsibilities as well as safeguarding and supporting other teams when required. You will independently manage ASB cases proactively working alongside our specialist Tenancy Enforcement Team Please note that if you are successful in this role, we will require a DBS check to be completed. Further details will be sent following offer. About you Essential - You will have a good general or technical education beyond GCSE e.g. 2 or more A- Levels/NVQ3 or vocabulary, verbal reasoning and numerical skills to the equivalent ability level. You must have knowledge and experience of housing and tenancy law including succession, mutual exchange, assignments and ending tenancies. You will also be required to have experience of tenancy management, safeguarding and enforcement. Having experience of preparing and serving legal documents, including but not limited to Acceptable Behaviour Agreements, Notice of Seeking Possession, Notice to Quit and producing witness statements is desirable but not essential. This role will require you to have excellent communication and customer service skills. Desirable - Ideally you will be a Member of the CIH and hold a Housing or related qualification. Please note that if you are successful in this role, we will require evidence of the required certificates and qualifications for this role. Without this evidence, you would be unable to commence employment at GreenSquareAccord. About us We are GSA, we provide affordable homes and services that create a foundation from which people in our communities can thrive. We own and manage 25,000 homes in diverse communities across the West Midlands and Southwest. Everyone deserves a home, it`s a place from which we build our future, we thrive at home. We are proud to play an active role in dealing with the consequences of the housing crisis, by providing affordable homes for people in our communities who need them most. Often a home is all someone needs, but when our customers need more, we offer a range of services, including care, money advice and coaching to support them. We also provide care and support to some of the most vulnerable people in society. This includes support for people who are homeless, experiencing domestic violence or are part of the criminal justice system. The GSA Way We know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. To help us make a difference, together, we created the GSA Way. A culture we commit to, aspire to, and live and breathe. Commitments and behaviours which together make our organisation what it is. Our five core commitments are: <ul><li>We believe our customer is everything</li><li>We are one team</li><li>We are supportive and caring</li><li>We are business-minded for social purpose</li><li>We are curious and ambitious.</li></ul>Benefits In support and recognition of our colleagues who will help us deliver our employer strategy, we offer a fantastic benefits package. This includes: <ul><li>25 days annual holiday entitlement</li><li>A defined contribution pension scheme.</li><li>Trust based flexible working and a Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).</li><li>Two days paid volunteering leave per year</li><li>Buying and selling of annual leave</li><li>Opt-in health cash plan with cover on eye test and glasses, Dental, therapy and much more!</li></ul>All individuals who apply to work at GreenSquareAccord are considered on their merits in line with our Diversity and Inclusion strategy and policy. GreenSquareAccord are a Disability Confident Employer therefore we actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and try to provide access, adjustments, equipment or other practical support where required. All applicants with a disability who meet the `essential eligibility criteria` for the role, as detailed in the job description, are guaranteed an interview. If you need any assistance, adjustments or adaptations throughout our selection processes please let us know.

Housing Officer

About Us Job Title: Homelessness Prevention and Solutions Officer Salary Range: £38,976 to £47,229 per annum One Permanent and One Fixed Term (Until March 2028) Fulltime - 36 hours Location: Civic Centre, 44 York Street, Twickenham, TW1 3BZ Objective of role We are looking for a capable and ambitious individual keen to help families and individuals facing homelessness to help support them in their homelessness journey and adhere to legislative guidance as well as policy and procedures. Who are we looking for? We are especially interested in your transferable skills in particular your ability to assess information, understand and accurately apply the assessment criteria, problem solve and communicate effectively with applicants, colleagues and agencies. Whilst previous experience of working in a homelessness or other busy front-line public-sector role would be advantageous, it is not essential. What we would like you to be is: <ul><li>To be emotionally mature and confident to work with people facing homelessness for various reasons.</li><li>Be a good listener and able to apply what you hear to the legal framework in which we work.</li><li>Be organised in your work and able to keep on top of changing priorities.</li><li>Be able to engage and work collaboratively with families and individuals who require housing assistance.</li><li>Be able to discuss, negotiate and persuade families and their landlords to prevent and relieve homelessness.</li><li>Be able to write reasoned decision letters, carry out interviews and produce case notes and assessments of a high standard.</li><li>Be a motivated and engaged team player.</li></ul>About the role You will be working proactively and collaboratively with households who are homeless or threatened with homelessness to assist them to sustain their current housing where possible, or otherwise to secure alternative, suitable and affordable accommodation. You will hold a personal caseload of households, to agree practical and reasonable steps for the Council and the household to take to prevent and/or relieve homelessness. Households will include private or social tenants, homeowners, those evicted by family members or facing relationship breakdown, and may be vulnerable and/or have complex needs. You will provide a flexible and responsive service for applicants who are homeless or threatened with homelessness by delivering services from our offices and ensuring comprehensive housing advice is available for customers, staff and partner agencies. You will carry out home visits to assess homelessness and the sustainability of the applicant's current housing. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience Experience of working within a customer service, housing, or lettings service. Experience of carrying out interviews, investigations, negotiations Experience of effective record keeping, including electronically held information. Experience of working with people who are homeless or in other stressful situations. Experience of working successfully to performance targets and deadlines Excellent interpersonal skills including active listening and negotiating. Excellent communication skills including the ability to write detailed case notes and technical letters. Indicative Recruitment Timeline: Closing Date: Sunday 11th January 2026 Shortlisting Date: Week commencing Monday 12 January 2025 Interview Date: TBC We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment Useful Information Richmond &amp; Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan. Richmond and Wandsworth Councils

Homelessness Prevention and Solutions Officer

<ul><li>Independent_Living_Officer_JDPS</li></ul>Please apply online via the link provided below. Please note that we do not accept CV's without a fully completed application form. Folkestone &amp; Hythe District Council (FHDC) is looking for an experienced housing worker to join our dynamic and effective Independent Living team. You will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive, customer-focused housing service to FHDC tenants living in Independent Living (sheltered housing) schemes. The Independent Living Team delivers intensive housing management to older and vulnerable tenants so that they can sustain their tenancies and live in a safe environment. Key duties include signing up new tenants into their homes, dealing with reports of anti-social behaviour, tenancy management, dealing with residents' queries, carrying out scheme surgeries and meetings, carrying out an annual wellbeing plan with all tenants, assessing the suitability of applicants for Independent Living accommodation, and ensuring the safety of the schemes you manage is maintained through weekly scheme inspections, with fire safety of the utmost importance. The post involves working closely with other Neighbourhoods staff, internal and external partners including the council's Community Safety Unit, social services, Kent Police and Police Community Support Officers plus Kent County Council Wardens. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate that they are committed to excellent customer service and who understands the complex issues that can arise in social housing. The ability to be flexible, adapt to change, and work under pressure in managing your own caseload is also essential for this post. Some knowledge of safeguarding would be preferred. You will need to demonstrate the following: • Experience of working within a housing management team or similar • Sound knowledge of relevant housing legislation and current issues in social housing • Excellent problem-solving skills, a 'can do' attitude and a commitment to getting the job done. • Robust approach to the effective management of an anti-social behaviour caseload • Excellent organisational skills • Excellent communication skills (verbal &amp; written) • Good literacy skills • Confidence, enthusiasm, and a flexible approach A full driving licence and access to your own car is required for this post in order to undertake the duties of the role effectively. This post will work mainly in the Folkestone area. This post requires an enhanced DBS check. The closing date for the receipt of all completed application forms is 9am on Monday 5th January. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 13th January 2025. For an informal discussion about this post please contact Jan Hatcher, Independent Living Team Leader at <a href="mailto:jan.hatcher@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk" target="_blank">jan.hatcher@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk</a> or 07808 647648 Salary range <ul><li>£32,103 - £36,389 per year</li></ul>

Independent Living Officer

About The Role Are you passionate about making a lasting difference to the lives of vulnerable adults? Joining our expanding Private Rented Housing Team, you will lead a team of 2 Supported Lettings Officers and 2 Floating Support Officers to improve the efficiency and overall success of the Private Rented team. Working across a considerable variety of housing, you will manage a Team to procure affordable and suitable accommodation for single and childless people who are homeless or threatened with homelessness . It's all about creating a steady supply of accommodation for households in housing need, then following up with effective contract monitoring. You will work closely with private landlords to secure safe and suitable accommodation for our residents. On top of your core duties, you'll implement impactful operational plans that fit with St Mungo's wider housing strategy . This is a hybrid role where you will be working 4 days per week on-site at our office in Kensington Town Hall. About you We're looking for solid experience in housing or property. This includes experience in procurement, contract management and working with landlords or letting agents. You'll be able to confidently handle a demanding workload and communicate effectively with all kinds of people. A good knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and the private rented sector is important. Ideally, you'll be qualified to carry out property inspections under the Housing Health and Safety Rating system, but this isn't essential. St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups. How to apply To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the 'document' tab on the advert page on our website. When you're ready to apply click the 'Apply Now' Button to start your online application form. Closing date: 10am on 6 January 2026 Interview and assessments on: TBC About Us Our purpose is to end homelessness and rebuild lives. It drives everything that we do. For the past 55 years, we have been on the ground every day and every night, supporting people to recover from homelessness and advocating for change. We support around 28,000 people each year and our work means that more than 2,700 people have somewhere safe to stay each night. What We Offer Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where all colleagues feel valued, and we welcome applications from all under-represented groups. We believe that equity, diversity and inclusion improves the health, wellbeing and development of our colleagues and helps to ensure everyone feels valued. We know that when diversity, inclusion and wellbeing are prioritised, we are happier, healthier and can ultimately achieve better outcomes for our clients. Below are some of our key focus areas to improve both our candidate and colleague experience: <ul> <li>A growing number of diversity networks including LGBTQ+, Womens Action, Lived Experience and Anti-Racist networks.</li> <li>Increasing visibility by ensuring that all interview panels across the organisation are diversely represented to ensure fair and balanced decision making during the recruitment process.</li> <li>A safe and supportive working environment championing positive action via various internal schemes such as upward mentoring and a Steps into Management programme.</li> <li>Mandatory Diversity &amp; Inclusion training for all staff, unconscious bias training for managers, and a range of other courses such as Trans awareness and Autism Awareness.</li> <li>In recognition of the importance of transparency, we publish our employee diversity statistics and pay gap reports on our website. </li></ul>Want to find out more? Click here to visit our Equity, Diversity &amp; Inclusion page. Wellbeing and Benefits We offer a comprehensive package of benefits to our colleagues to ensure wellbeing remains a key priority. Maintaining a good work life balance can be tricky, but with family friendly policies, flexible and agile working options and an incremental annual leave allowance, we are committed to making sure you have the options available as and when you need them. These include: <ul> <li>Agile working model for suitable roles.</li> <li>Supportive flexitime and toil arrangements.</li> <li>28 days annual leave rising to 31 after five years' service.</li> <li>Family friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave. Carers leave, and fertility treatment leave.</li> <li>Financial wellbeing platform offering loans, advances and saving options.</li> <li>Auto-enrolment to pension scheme after six months service with an employer contribution of 6%.</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme and access to SmartHealth app - 24/7 GP appointments, health checks and nutrition advice.</li> <li>Cycle to Work scheme and interest free season ticket loans.</li> <li>Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food &amp; drink, travel, electricals and more.</li></ul>Want to find out more? Want to find out more? Click here to visit our Work For Us page. Reaching Potential At St Mungo's we are committed to providing development opportunities for all our colleagues. We welcome people with a wide range of experiences and value transferable skills so that we can provide the best support for people experiencing homelessness. That's why we have a robust induction, training and development programme that supports colleagues throughout their career at St Mungo's. These include: <ul> <li>Highly praised internal training courses and access to external learning to build your skills and meet your professional development goals.</li> <li>Steps into Management programme to support colleague progression.</li> <li>Commitment to continued professional development with access to career development forums, internal mentoring and internal secondment opportunities.</li></ul>A DBS disclosure check is a requirement for this post and will be undertaken for the successful candidate. Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo's current standard Terms and Conditions (T&amp;Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.

HoPE Coordinator (Homelessness Prevention & Engagement)

Company Description United Infrastructure is a leading infrastructure, construction, and property services company in the UK. We help our customers and the communities they serve benefit from resilient infrastructure, affordable homes, and improved living spaces that are fit for the future. Our mission is to be the partner and employer of choice for designing, building, maintaining, and connecting communities and critical infrastructure, to create a more sustainable and inclusive society. This is an opportunity to join one of our 4 pillars: Social Infrastructure - We revitalise homes and communities through the regeneration of living spaces, breathing new life into neighbourhoods. From delivering large programmes of work for social housing providers, to ensuring the highest building safety standards, we provide a range of services for public sector clients. Job Description As a vital member of our team, you will make a genuine difference to the lives of the people we work with and can seize the opportunity to develop your career in property services. As an experienced Resident Liaison Officer you will be a visible point of contact for customers, engaging through home-visits, newsletters, meetings and resident open days. You will ensure residents are aware of the works processes and will communicate updates/changes accordingly. In addition, you will coordinate the handover of keys to site teams and provide a high standard of customer aftercare, ensuring works are completed satisfactorily and managing expectations between residents, the client and our operations teams. This role will include the necessity to travel as you may be required to travel to various sites in London (via car or public transport). All applicants must have a valid UK driving licence. All applicants will be required to undertake a DBS check. Qualifications With the confidence to manage sometimes difficult situations, as Resident Liaison Officer you will be a naturally excellent communicator who can work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders. We are ideally looking for somebody who has worked for a Contractor or in a client-side resident liaison / community engagement role, preferably within planned / reactive maintenance or asset management. You will be resilient under pressure and understand the need for discretion and respect in a public facing role. Additional Information If you are a Resident Liaison Officer seeking a dynamic and diverse work environment, we're offering: <ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits package</li><li>Opportunities for career progression aligned with the company's growth</li><li>Immediate interview for qualified candidates</li></ul>

Resident Liaison Officer

About The Role MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE The Review Meeting is central to the Review process. It is where matters arising from the Review reports can be properly explored. The deliberations of the Review Meeting and the contents of the Review Report inform the Independent Review Officers recommendation regarding the Foster Carers' continuing approval as a Foster Carer and their Terms of Approval. ESSENTIAL DUTIES <ol> <li>Critically read the Review paperwork sent to them prior to the Review Meeting.</li> <li>Identify salient areas that should be discussed at the Review Meeting and any matters that need to be explored with relevant parties beforehand (via SSW/Line Manager).</li> <li>Formulate an agenda covering all pertinent areas to be covered in the Review Meeting.</li> <li>Chair the meeting in a facilitative, inclusive and rigorous manner.</li> <li>Draw out key matters explored in the Review Meeting.</li> <li>Make a substantiated and properly evidenced recommendation, drawing on the deliberation of the Review Meeting and the Review paperwork (using TSD Standards/Fostering Competencies).</li> <li>Complete Report /Detailed Review Meating Minutes ensuring that all the above have been covered.</li> <li>Where issues of professional practice arise in respect of staff or carers pertaining to their capability, performance or conduct, the reviewing officer must bring these to the attention of the regions Head of Fostering.</li></ol> CHECKLIST The following advises of areas for discussion during the Foster Carers Review. The list is not intended to be exhaustive and should be considered along with the information included in the Review paperwork: <ol> <li>Strengths of Foster Carers.</li> <li>Outstanding actions from the last Review.</li> <li>Significant changes since the last Review, including employment/finances/house moves/health issues/household composition/impact of fostering on the family.</li> <li>Emergency Placements/Exemptions in line with Regulations.</li> <li>Issues emerging from updated statutory checks.</li> <li>H &amp; S/Risk Assessments, etc.</li> <li>Any gaps in meeting/maintaining standards/competencies.</li> <li>Complaints/Allegations.</li> <li>Training and Development.</li> <li>Communication/Recording</li> <li>Any changes to Approval and evidence to support any disagreements.</li> <li>Additional support needs if a change of approval is being recommended.</li> <li>Future Actions:</li> <li>Referral to the Fostering Panel</li> <li>Training and Development needs</li> <li>Outstanding H &amp; S/Safe Care</li> <li>Requirement for Re-assessme</li></ol> Others as identified during the Review Meeting. Compass is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As we continue to grow, we know that we must have the most talented employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our children and young people.

Our growing team is recruiting a Resident Liaison Officer to join our established Capital (Planned Works/Refurbishment) Division in Bristol, covering areas in Bristol and Bath. This role is integral to maintaining Ian Williams's strong community partnerships and positive relationships with customers, clients, and external organisations. If you are passionate about making a difference in the community, thriving on building strong relationships and improving the lives and surroundings we work in, we want to hear from you! Benefits include: <ul><li>Be part of the company profit share scheme (14% of base salary achieved last year)</li><li>Private mileage scheme and fuel card</li><li>Let us help you prepare for your future with an employer pension contribution of up to 5%</li><li>Annual leave, but you may want longer or less, so buy up to 5 days or sell up to 3 days per year</li><li>Life Insurance</li><li>Access to the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to support your health and wellbeing, including free legal and financial advice.</li></ul>Resident Liaison Officer role As a Resident Liaison Officer, you'll support the successful delivery of our Capital contract, working within the communal and internal areas of residential properties. You'll be the first point of contact for residents and our directly employed site teams/contractors and be a crucial part of the team responsible for communicating internally and externally about upcoming renovation works, the progress, and its completion. An operational team of Contract Managers and a Business Manager will support you. In addition to the above, you will also: <ul><li>Be proactive in maintaining excellent relationships with residents via letters, face to face visits, events, and telephone calls to enable customer satisfaction and a smooth uninterrupted workflow.</li><li>Maintain electronic records appropriately, producing and updating reports detailing customer satisfaction and progress levels for the contract.</li><li>Proactively resolve problems and complaints regarding the works, consulting with all parties involved positively and honestly, always bearing in mind the contract deliverables.</li></ul>What will you bring as a Resident Liaison Officer? <ul><li>Excellent communication and customer service skills with the ability to be open, honest, and firm where appropriate.</li><li>Experience as a Resident Liaison Officer/Tenant Liaison Officer and/or Social Value Officer for a property services contractor or similar is preferred. However, similar backgrounds with transferrable customer service skills will be considered.</li><li>Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and react quickly to issues as they arise whilst seeing them through to completion and resolution.</li><li>Excellent IT skills including Microsoft (Word and Outlook)</li><li>A full UK driving licence which is essential to undertake the role of Resident Liaison Officer.</li></ul>Additional Benefits include: <ul><li>Enhanced maternity/ paternity pay</li><li>Training and development opportunities</li><li>Trade discounts from our preferred suppliers for you and your friends and family</li><li>Specsavers vouchers</li><li>For information on all other additional benefits, please visit our website.</li></ul>About Ian Williams Ltd Discover more, not just from our website but through our Facebook, LinkedIn, Indeed and Glassdoor pages. We reserve the right to shortlist prior to the closing date based on application volumes. Ian Williams is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment at Ian Williams-it is the foundation of what we do. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all other characteristics that make us different. Ian Williams Ltd will use applicants' details for recruitment purposes only. For more information, please read our Candidate Privacy Notice located at our website. We are delighted to have strong relationships with our preferred agencies, therefore we politely request no agencies engage with us in regards to this position.

Job description Post Ref: CC631 Calderdale Council, are pleased to offer the opportunity to undertake the role of Independent Living Officer (ILO) within the Reablement Team. The role has been redesigned and regraded to encourage people who are thinking about a career in Health and Social Care, combining elements of Occupational Therapy, modern approaches to community rehabilitation, reablement and the innovative use of Assistive Technology to support impendence and community inclusion. These roles have been regraded to reflect the new approaches we are developing and can be the first step in a rewarding career, covering a variety of professional roles in health and local government. If you are at the beginning of your career and exploring different options before you make the decision about your future, or if you have the life experience, thinking about a career change and willing to learn new skills that will take you into areas of work you didn't know existed, please contact us for a further conversation. The new team will need to be highly professional, committed to continuous improvement, outcome driven, quality focused with the prospect of future career opportunities? We embrace innovation and encourage performance. We are keen to recruit Independent Living Officers with shared values and behaviours that remain at the heart of everything we do. The reablement team consists of a range of health and social care professionals and supports a Home First pathway and aims to: • Provide reablement to people in their own homes - including assessment and provision of equipment, aids and adaptations, assistive technology. • Reduce preventable admissions to hospital. • Reduce length of stays in hospital by supporting safe and timely discharges using a Home First model. • Provide a person-centred approach to optimise independence and confidence, enable recovery and prevent a decline in functional ability. • Undertake assessment for longer term care for those requiring on-going support. The role of ILO will be to support people to live as independently as possible through engagement, assessment and provision of equipment and aids to support independent living. You will assess, provide and install aids, equipment, adaptations, personal care, medicines management, rehabilitation exercises and support for carers to meet identified needs to support people to live safely at home and maximise independence. Closing date: Tuesday, 6th January 2026 Interviews: Tuesday, 13th January 2026 As part of our Vision ( <a href="https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/" target="_blank">https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/</a> ) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a varie-ty of flexible working / job share opportunities. On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change. Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised be-fore being seen by the selection panel.

Independent Living Officer (Reablement Service)

About the job Salary: £30,024 - £32,597 a year Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Fixed Term As a Business Support Officer within Luton Borough Council's Housing Directorate, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, efficient and responsive business support service. You will provide comprehensive office management support across the Directorate, overseeing procurement of consumables, coordinating IT and mobile requirements, managing meetings, and delivering a wide range of clerical and administrative functions. You will ensure that all corporate requirements - including service and business planning, equalities, health and safety, HR, IT, and quality assurance - are effectively coordinated and embedded within the service. A key part of your role will be managing clear and consistent communication across the Directorate, including maintaining the Housing intranet and web content. You will support the delivery of regulatory and inspection requirements by providing high-level administration, coordinating consultation drafts, and helping to ensure that all action plans and business plans reflect corporate and departmental priorities. You will support performance management activities, providing timely analysis, interpretation and recommendations for improvement, and ensuring all performance information is accurately captured and reported. You will also coordinate a range of events, from internal meetings to large-scale events such as the annual Housing Staff Conference involving up to 400 participants-managing budgets, logistics, publicity, and stakeholder engagement. In this role, you will provide direct and confidential support to the Housing Director and Heads of Service. This includes diary and meeting management, preparing agendas and briefing materials, minuting internal and external meetings, and managing both electronic and paper communications with accuracy and discretion. You will liaise professionally with Councillors, MPs, external partners, and senior officers, handling complex enquiries and ensuring appropriate arrangements are in place for meetings, seminars, conferences, and surgeries. You will help maintain effective business support functions across the Directorate, including complaints management, FOI and DPA processes, members' enquiries, procurement and risk management. You will manage telephone enquiries, exercising sound judgement in prioritising issues, resolving matters directly where appropriate, or directing queries to relevant service managers and monitoring follow-up actions. Financial and HR administration will form an important part of your responsibilities, including supporting the preparation of the annual revenue budget, processing invoices and purchase orders, and ensuring accurate budget coding in line with Council financial procedures. You will also maintain employee records, ensure compliance with LBC policies, update HR systems, and prepare routine and ad-hoc reports for team leaders. Please note this role does not attract sponsorship. About you You will be an experienced and highly organised business support professional with a proven ability to deliver comprehensive administrative services and respond effectively to complex enquiries. You will bring demonstrable experience of developing, reviewing and implementing systems and procedures, with the confidence to use your initiative to solve problems both within and outside established processes. You will have strong analytical skills, able to interpret and present large volumes of data, produce meaningful statistics, and support performance and financial monitoring. You will be confident working with financial information, understanding budget statements and procedures, and accurately calculating fees and charges where required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications-particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and SharePoint-is essential, along with the ability to design, maintain and quality-assure accurate computerised records and databases. Your advanced organisational skills will enable you to manage competing priorities, plan workloads effectively, and meet strict deadlines for both yourself and the wider team. A confident communicator, you will be able to engage professionally and tactfully with senior managers, Members, colleagues, external organisations and customers, always delivering a high-quality, customer-focused service. You will be comfortable attending and supporting meetings inside and outside the borough, including preparing documentation and ensuring accurate records are maintained. You will work well both independently and as part of a busy, high-performing team, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and supporting others to achieve shared goals. An understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion is essential, ensuring that services are delivered fairly and without discrimination. You will hold a Business Administration NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent qualification) or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience gained in a similar role. This is a public facing role so you'll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English. About us Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents. The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision? We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough Application Process Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. Benefits We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel

Business Support Officer

The vacancy Operational patch: Tetbury, with travel across to the edge of Bristol City Centre Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday) Closing Date: Friday 9 January 2026 Interviews: will take place week commencing Monday 19 January 2026 Please apply early - we may close applications sooner if interest is high Join our busy team as the lead expert on anti-social behaviour and tenancy enforcement. You'll work with customers, colleagues, and partner agencies to resolve cases of nuisance, harassment, domestic abuse, hate crime, and other tenancy breaches-helping us create safe, thriving communities. Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Provide advice and practical support to Neighbourhood and Communities Managers and coaches during investigations.</li> <li>Build strong relationships with agencies such as the Police and Social Services to promote a multi-agency approach.</li> <li>Lead and participate in complex case conferences.</li> <li>Prepare legal paperwork, issue cases to court, and understand Civil Court Procedure Rules.</li></ul>Experience and Skills: We are looking for someone who has: <ul> <li>Experience in social housing or a related profession.</li> <li>Proven ability in tenancy enforcement and managing ASB cases.</li> <li>Strong communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills.</li> <li>Resilient, impartial, and able to balance empathy with enforcement.</li> <li>Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.</li></ul>Your previous experience may be in roles such as Neighbourhood Coach, Housing Enabler, estate management, tenancy officer, amongst others. For more information about this position, please refer to the job description enclosed,. Why Join Us? By joining Bromford, (part of Bromford Flagship), you become part of a leading housing provider delivering community-focused services across the east, central and south west of England. We have a local approach, all backed by the scale and ambition of the Bromford Flagship Group. How to Apply: If you are passionate about tackling nuisance, tenancy breaches and anti-social behaviour, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application by Friday 9 January 2026. About us We're part of one of the biggest housing associations in the country, Bromford Flagship. As Bromford, our purpose is simple and honest: we invest in homes and relationships so that people can thrive. We provide over 47,000 homes in the West Midlands and West of England; we have relationships with more than 112,000 customers; we have a strong balance sheet and we plan to deliver 11,000 more homes by 2032. But we're only just getting started. Through place-based working, our people build progress from the ground up. You'll find us at the heart of the communities we serve, forging stronger neighbourhood relationships, reacting faster to shifting needs, and planning smarter. And we've created a thriving place of our own - giving brilliant people like you the tools and opportunities to build a future. With development that helps you grow in your role, build future-ready skills, and perform at your best. All within a vibrant and inclusive culture guided by our DNA (<a href="https://www.bromford.co.uk/careers/working-for-bromford/" target="_blank">https://www.bromford.co.uk/careers/working-for-bromford/</a>). We're a place for people determined to make a difference. Bromford. A place to make your own. Diversity Statement We are committed to recruiting, developing and retaining colleagues who are representative of the diverse communities we work with. This commitment is embedded in our DNA, and we are striving to build an inclusive workplace culture where all colleagues feel valued and respected, and individuality is celebrated. We are a proud "Disability Confident" (Level 2) and Menopause Friendly employer and have signed the Armed Forces covenant to support those who serve. We encourage people from all sections of our community to apply for jobs with us. Particularly, we welcome those who have been historically underrepresented in areas of our workforce including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, women, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Great Place To Work Certified Bromford have once again been certified as a Great Place To Work (Nov 24 - Nov 25). The 2024 Great Place to Work Trust Index Survey highlighted that our employees believe we have an amazing company culture and that 91% of our employees were made to feel welcome when they joined us. We are also proud to have been named as one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Women for two years running (2023 and 2024) demonstrating that all colleagues, regardless of gender, can thrive at Bromford. Benefits Flexible benefits Learning and development Private medical cover Work-life balance Pay and financial wellbeing Health and wellbeing

Community Safety Manager

<ul> <li>Employer: Brentwood Borough Council</li> <li>Salary: E SCP 23 - 27 - £30,768 - £34,207</li> <li>Location: Brentwood</li> <li>Contract: Permanent</li> <li>Working Pattern: Flexible Hours/Full Time</li> <li>Hours: 37 hours per week.</li> <li>DBS Check: Yes</li> <li>Closing Date: 12/01/2026 at 23:55</li> <li>Reference: BBC/25/327656</li> </ul>Housing Officer Permanent Full Time 37 hours per week Grade E SCP 23 - 27 - £30,768 - £34,207 (Starting salary dependent upon skills and qualifications, progression subject to satisfactory performance) Closing Date for accepting applications: 12th January 2026 Basic DBS check required We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Housing Officer to join our successful Estates Management Team to assist in delivery high quality Tenancy and Rent arrears Management. Brentwood Borough Council have a stock of Circa 2500 properties, and you would be responsible for your own patch. Our Housing Officers are generic and manage all aspects of a Tenancy from breach of Tenancy through to Anti-Social behaviour and Rent collection. We are looking for a highly motivated person who is committed to the very highest standards of customer care to join our team of Housing Officers. You will have experience of rent collection as a Social Landlord and be able to engage with customers to agree maintainable repayment agreements in respect of current rent and arrears. You will be able to demonstrate a good working knowledge of welfare reform and be able to advise Tenants on this accordingly. As an experienced officer you will be confident visiting Tenants in their homes to discuss concerns and be confident in identifying any support needs. For an informal discussion please contact Lauren Anderson/ Verity Olaiya on 01277 312500. Brentwood Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Person Specification.

Job title: Housing Manager Salary: PO2 £39,862 - £42,839 Hours: Full Time - we will consider job share applicants Contract: Permanent and Temporary Location: Any Location within Leeds As a Housing Manager you'll thrive on leading multiple teams to deliver a Housing Landlord service, in a job that's never dull. You may manage teams across different geographical locations, whilst being the Leading representative and Leader of the service in all your geographical areas. Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions . About you As a Housing Manager,you will bring to the role: <ul> <li> Ability to community effectively and influence customers and stakeholders. </li> <li> Relevant degree level qualification or equivalent experience of managing in a Housing context. </li> <li> Able to develop innovative solutions to varied and complex problems. </li> <li> Knowledge of current social Housing, and issues affecting the sector. </li> <li> Experience of developing effective working relationships with resident and ward members to achieve defined outcomes. </li> </ul>About the role The Housing Manager leads a team who manage the Councils Housing stock in a specific geographical area. They need to maintain the teams focus on delivering excellent customer service whilst also undertaking necessary duties to ensure the health of our communities and undertake income generating work. The Housing Manager will need to display excellent communication, and resilience and have a passion for supporting staff customers and communities. As our next Housing Manager, you'll provide leadership to ensure that your teams deliver on the council's core values and improve the lives of residents of the Leeds City Council area. Help develop you team's skills and ensure they deliver on all key performance indicators. The role is integral to our wider landlord service. What we offer you We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including: <ul> <li> a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays </li> <li> membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions </li> <li> flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements </li> <li> a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities </li> <li> a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further </li> </ul>How to apply Please complete the online application form. Read our guidance for further advice. Please check your information carefully and ensure you complete all sections before submitting your application. If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please contact Tom O'Connell, Area Housing Manager on (0113) 3784742 We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people. This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying. Job description Job purpose To lead and manage an efficient, customer focused Housing management service, in order to maximise performance and seek continuous improvement. Responsibilities <ul> <li> To manage the delivery of housing management services within a geographical area or in within the Neighbourhood Service areas of Income Management, Tenant and Community Involvement, Lettings and Tenancy Management Policy, and Older Persons Housing. </li> <li> To contribute toward management and delivery of partnership working on behalf of housing services citywide. </li> <li> To manage and develop staff to deliver key council priorities and continuously improve the offer to customers. </li> <li> To contribute towards development of positive working relationships with key stakeholders including: customers, elected members and other partner organisations. </li> <li> To develop a people-orientated solutions-focussed approach to dealing with customers, quickly and professionally. </li> <li> To manage and monitor budgets, risks and associated audit activities. </li> <li> To contribute to and deliver service improvement plans. </li> <li> To contribute to and implement performance management frameworks to ensure key performance indicators are achieved and outcomes inform service improvement &amp; review. </li> <li> To contribute to, review and improve policies and strategies in line with current legislation and best practice. </li> <li> To contribute to maximising opportunities to improve local service delivery using collaborative arrangements with appropriate stakeholders and partners. </li> <li> To display a high degree of self-motivation, commitment and time management. </li> <li> A commitment to initiate and drive culture change to deliver focussed and continuously improving services. </li> <li> To ensure customers play a central part in service planning, monitoring and feedback, with deliverable and tangible outcomes. </li> <li> To contribute towards corporate projects and initiatives. Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade. </li> <li> Participate in appraisal, training, and development activities as necessary to ensure up to date knowledge and skills. </li> <li> Improve own practice through observation, evaluation, discussion with colleagues and appropriate CPD programmes. </li> <li> Work collaboratively with colleagues, knowing when to seek help and advice. </li> <li> Contribute to the overall ethos, work, and aims of the service by attending relevant meetings, training days/events as requested. </li> <li> Be aware of and comply with Leeds CityCouncil policies and procedures e.g., child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality, and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person. </li> <li> Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding, and promoting the values, standards, and equality &amp; diversity policies of Leeds City Council. </li> <li> Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse of equal opportunities, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures. </li> <li> The duties outlined are not meant as an exhaustive list and will also comprise any other duties within the spirit of the post commensurate with the job evaluation outcome for this post. </li> <li> The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and this role will be expected to work within these parameters. </li> </ul>Qualifications Degree level and Post Grade / Professional Membership or equivalent experience in managing in a housing context. Essential requirements It is essential that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post within the context of the specific role duties and responsibilities: Candidates will only be shortlisted for interview if they can demonstrate on the application form that they meet all the essential requirements. Skills required <ul> <li> Able to work flexibly across different work locations and areas as appropriate. </li> <li> Able to communicate effectively with and influence customers and stakeholders. </li> <li> Ability to lead, motivate and empower staff to achieve positive outcomes. </li> <li> Able to develop innovative solutions to varied and complex problems. </li> <li> Develop and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders including members, external and internal partners and residents. </li> <li> Ability to analyse and interpret complex information. </li> <li> Ability to write concise reports, deliver presentations and chair meetings. </li> <li> Able to use a range of IT systems, including Microsoft applications. </li> <li> Ability to manage and delegate resources effectively. </li> <li> Ability to manage a variety of long term projects. </li> <li> Ability to manage conflicting priorities and adapt to changing circumstances. </li> </ul>Knowledge required <ul> <li> Relevant degree level qualification or equivalent experience of managing in a housing context. </li> <li> Detailed understanding of the functions of a comprehensive housing management service. </li> <li> Comprehensive knowledge of Landlord's statutory responsibilities. </li> <li> Knowledge of current social housing and issues affecting the sector. </li> <li> Detailed knowledge of current housing legislation and policies. </li> <li> An understanding of key stakeholders, partners and third sector organisations. </li> </ul>Experience required <ul> <li> Recent experience of managing teams in a housing related context including motivation and staff development. </li> <li> Experience of managing varied and complex projects. </li> <li> Experience of managing resources within defined budgets. </li> <li> Experience of developing effective working relationships with residents and members to achieve defined outcomes. </li> <li> Experience of using performance information to deliver excellent operational outcomes. </li> <li> Experience of challenging inappropriate behaviour. </li> </ul>Behavioural and other Characteristics required <ul> <li> Committed to continuous improvement. </li> <li> Able to understand and observe Leeds City Council equality and diversity policies. </li> <li> Carry out all duties having regard to an employee's responsibility under Health and Safety Policies. </li> <li> Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities to ensure up to date knowledge, skills, and continuous professional development. </li> <li> Understand and embrace our values, behaviours and codes of conduct. </li> </ul>Desirable requirements It is desirable that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post within the context of the specific role duties and responsibilities: Candidates are not required to meet all the desirable requirements however these may be used to distinguish between acceptable candidates. Knowledge required <ul> <li> Membership of a relevant professional body. </li> </ul>Experience required <ul> <li> Working with and consulting with trade unions. </li> <li> Experience of working within a political environment. </li> <li> Experience of managing competing priorities and adapting to changing circumstances. </li> <li> Experience of undertaking complex service reviews. </li> </ul>

Housing Manager

<ul><li>Premises_Officer_jd_1125</li></ul>To apply for this role click on the 'Apply Online' button below. If you already have a JGP account you will be asked to login, or alternatively if you don't have an account you will be guided through the set up process. Access to an account is necessary as all updates regarding your application will be sent via the JGP site to the email you have registered. Once you have access to your JGP account you will be able to complete the application form in stages, saving and amending it until you are happy to the submit your completed application. You should use the Personal Statement section to demonstrate how you meet the requirements set out in the role profile attached. If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@rutland.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@rutland.gov.uk</a> Are you looking for a new opportunity to use your practical skills? We are looking for a Premises Officer to join our dedicated premises team to provide efficient and effective facilities support of the Council's administration buildings. Day-to-day duties involve front of house and cleaning duties, co-ordination and maintenance of the buildings and other associated support facilities. About you... To be successful you will need to have/be: <ul><li>Reliable, organised and able to manage a variety of day-to-day tasks.</li><li>Good communication and customer service skills for front-of-house duties.</li><li>Works well independently or as part of a team.</li><li>Practical, hands-on and able to carry out basic maintenance tasks.</li><li>Committed to providing a high standard of support and service.</li></ul>About the role... The Premises Officer provides reliable, high-quality support across the council's buildings, ensuring they remain safe, well maintained and welcoming for staff, visitors and the community. The role combines practical maintenance, front-of-house responsibilities and coordination of building activities and contractors. Please note we are open to considering part-time hours for the right candidate. The Premises Officer interviews will be held during week commencing 22 December 2025.Please be advised this could be subject to change, in which case we will give appropriate notice. We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you're interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay. Our offer to you: Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service. We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland Council is the place you want to be. Our benefits go beyond the salary - being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff. Find out more: To learn more about working with us visit <a href="https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk" target="_blank">https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk</a> or if you have any queries about this role please contact Lisa Redden, Facilities Supervisor at <a href="mailto:lredden@rutland.gov.uk" target="_blank">lredden@rutland.gov.uk</a> If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@rutland.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@rutland.gov.uk</a> Salary range <ul><li>£25,583 - £25,989 per year</li></ul>

Premises Officer

Are you looking for a new opportunity to use your practical skills? We are looking for a Premises Officer to join our dedicated premises team to provide efficient and effective facilities support of the Council's administration buildings. Day-to-day duties involve front of house and cleaning duties, co-ordination and maintenance of the buildings and other associated support facilities. About you... To be successful you will need to have/be: <ul><li>Reliable, organised and able to manage a variety of day-to-day tasks.</li><li>Good communication and customer service skills for front-of-house duties.</li><li>Works well independently or as part of a team.</li><li>Practical, hands-on and able to carry out basic maintenance tasks.</li><li>Committed to providing a high standard of support and service.</li></ul>About the role... The Premises Officer provides reliable, high-quality support across the council's buildings, ensuring they remain safe, well maintained and welcoming for staff, visitors and the community. The role combines practical maintenance, front-of-house responsibilities and coordination of building activities and contractors. Please note we are open to considering part-time hours for the right candidate. The Premises Officer interviews will be held during week commencing 22 December 2025.Please be advised this could be subject to change, in which case we will give appropriate notice. We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you're interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay. Our offer to you: Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service. We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland Council is the place you want to be. Our benefits go beyond the salary - being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff. Find out more: To learn more about working with us visit <a href="https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk" target="_blank">https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk</a> or if you have any queries about this role please contact Lisa Redden, Facilities Supervisor at <a href="mailto:lredden@rutland.gov.uk" target="_blank">lredden@rutland.gov.uk</a> If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@rutland.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@rutland.gov.uk</a> How to apply To apply for this role click on the 'Apply Online' button below. If you already have a JGP account you will be asked to login, or alternatively if you don't have an account you will be guided through the set up process. Access to an account is necessary as all updates regarding your application will be sent via the JGP site to the email you have registered. Once you have access to your JGP account you will be able to complete the application form in stages, saving and amending it until you are happy to the submit your completed application. You should use the Personal Statement section to demonstrate how you meet the requirements set out in the role profile attached. If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@rutland.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@rutland.gov.uk</a> Further information on this vacancy <ul> <li>Premises Officer job description</li> </ul>

<ul><li>JD-Person_Spec_Housing_Officer_Dec2025</li><li>Job_application_guidance__4_</li></ul>Housing Officer Permanent Full Time 37 hours per week Grade E SCP 23 - 27 - £30,768 - £34,207 (Starting salary dependent upon skills and qualifications, progression subject to satisfactory performance) Closing Date for accepting applications: 12th January 2026 Basic DBS check required We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Housing Officer to join our successful Estates Management Team to assist in delivery high quality Tenancy and Rent arrears Management. Brentwood Borough Council have a stock of Circa 2500 properties, and you would be responsible for your own patch. Our Housing Officers are generic and manage all aspects of a Tenancy from breach of Tenancy through to Anti-Social behaviour and Rent collection. We are looking for a highly motivated person who is committed to the very highest standards of customer care to join our team of Housing Officers. You will have experience of rent collection as a Social Landlord and be able to engage with customers to agree maintainable repayment agreements in respect of current rent and arrears. You will be able to demonstrate a good working knowledge of welfare reform and be able to advise Tenants on this accordingly. As an experienced officer you will be confident visiting Tenants in their homes to discuss concerns and be confident in identifying any support needs. For an informal discussion please contact Lauren Anderson/ Verity Olaiya on 01277 312500. Brentwood Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Person Specification. Salary range <ul><li>£30,768 - £34,207 per year</li></ul>

The role This Role: Housing Officer known internally as a Local Housing Manager (Roaming) Location: Lambeth &amp; Various Locations Salary Banding Range: £39,841 - £41,937 - Dependent upon experience Full Time 37.5hr working week - Permanent Position This role MTVH are recruiting for a skilled and experienced Local Housing Manager who can provide excellent housing &amp; estate services to our rented properties across a geographical patch. This role will see you covering &amp; supporting various locations in the London Boroughs of Merton, Wandsworth, Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Croydon, Sutton, Richmond, Kingston andcounties of Surrey and Hampshire. As our Roaming Local Housing Manager, you will be the front facing representative of MTVH, co-ordinating internal &amp; external services to meet the diverse range of needs of our customer base by delivering services both on an individual &amp; local basis to a high standard. It is essential that the ideal candidate has proven previous experience of dealing with customers presenting with complex or challenging needs. This role is predominantly based within office hours of 9-5.30pm (flexibility with hours to be discussed at interview) working a 37.5hr week Monday to Friday. You will be expected to be out on-site 3 days per week with 2 days being spent in-house at our Clapham Park office coupled with home working. As with any community-based role, occasional flexibility with working hours will be required and part of your job role will see you participating in supporting our customers with local initiatives and on occasions can involve weekend work, although this is not common. This role will also require you to manage relationships with the Local Authority and other Housing Association partners. You will also be the point of contact for customers with respect to general ASB complaints, estate services, tenancy management, tenancy enforcement and lettings management. What you'll need to succeed:<ul><li>Essential car user</li><li>Experience of working in a social housing setting is essential</li><li>Experience of working within a supported housing environment is desirable</li><li>Whilst good working knowledge of housing practice, housing law and the principles of service charge management is essential, to really succeed it will be your values and passion that will set you apart.</li><li>At MTVH our values of care, dare and collaborate run through all that we do, we're looking for people who can demonstrate these behaviours every day of the week.</li><li>At a time of continuing change, you should be able to demonstrate the ability to adapt and be flexible</li><li>Ability to collaborate, network and be a strong team player</li><li>Experience of dealing with customers from different backgrounds, presenting with complex or challenging needs is essential</li><li>Experience of excellent administration skills &amp; analysing customer feedback to achieve service improvements</li><li>Attention to detail and accuracy in writing, reporting and numeracy</li><li>Experience of dealing with customers face to face and responding to customer enquiries on the phone and in writing</li><li>Ability to self-manage a varied and demanding workload, prioritising and organising too</li><li>A self-starter who isn't afraid of challenge, shows innovation, initiative, empathy &amp; passion</li><li>The ability to manage and report on projects against agreed targets</li><li>Must possess excellent office management skills, managing inboxes, keys etc</li><li>Must be willing to work flexible hours as required</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Housing qualification</li></ul>To meet our commitment to providing safe, high-quality services to our customers we will complete a basic background check with the Disclosure and Barring service once an offer of employment is made. As this is part of MTVH's onboarding process the cost will be paid for by the organisation and a new checked performed every three years. Please note :- we do not currently offer visa sponsorship. What's in it for you? Our benefits include:-<ul><li>28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time) per year </li><li>2 volunteering days per year for things like helping out in local communities</li><li>An additional 'Beliefs day' once a year to have an extra a day off</li><li>Supported family friendly approach with extended parental leave</li><li>Enhanced pension with matched contributions of up to 9%</li><li>Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave per year</li><li>Life assurance cover 3 x your salary</li><li>Cycle2work scheme</li><li>Hybrid Working - Dependent on job role and department</li><li>Health cash plan scheme for your everyday healthcare needs which you can add your family members too</li><li>Tenancy deposit - interest free loan to help with rental deposits and season Ticket loan</li><li>Access to extensive learning and training opportunities with Wisebox platform</li><li>Colleague virtual social platform with our workplace pages where you can keep up to date with the organisational activity and link in with colleagues</li><li>Career progression across the organisation with our mentoring/coaching programmes, apprenticeships and career planning support</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme- We are committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues and support this as an organisation</li></ul>About us We are committed to developing and implementing or maintaining sustainability initiatives to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable practices within MTVH. Learn more about our benefits and organisation by viewing our attached document Our promise Here at Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH) we want to capture the value that difference brings and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We work collaboratively 'Serving people better every day' to educate, support and develop all of our diverse employees and the communities that we serve. We are also part of the disability confident employer scheme. We want every employee and every customer to feel comfortable enough to be their true self and are working tirelessly in the background to create an environment that encourages our employees to challenge non-inclusive behaviours and to be mindful of their own and other's wellbeing. We provide a platform of Network groups for employees to share views, tell us what we're doing well and recommend improvements. We want to create a real sense of community and a workforce who feel that their opinions are valued. Our Networks groups are:-<ul><li>Gender</li><li>Ethnicity</li><li>LGBTQ+</li><li>Disability</li></ul>Our core values of Dare, Care and Collaborate demonstrate that we are a people focused business, solving social issues by working together! We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found so we do encourage you to complete the application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. For a full breakdown of company benefits, please see the attached Benefits Digital Booklet: <a href="https://view.pagetiger.com/bksiskh/001" target="_blank">https://view.pagetiger.com/bksiskh/001</a>

Job Description Senior Independent Living Support Worker | 9372 | Permanent Contract | 37 hours per week | £37,280 to £39,152 per annum plus on-call allowance | Grade I | West Norwich, Norfolk To apply, please download an application form &gt;&gt; Here &lt;&lt; and attach it to your online application instead of your CV. In Norfolk we have exciting and ambitious plans to enhance the way we work with young people and their families. Our Supported Accommodation service works to create and promote a positive environment for each young person in the independent living scheme. As the Senior Support Worker, you will support the management team in the running the day to day running of the homes in this hub, and you will ensure the young people in the homes receive a service that promotes their wellbeing and independent living skills. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are required for this role. As a positive role model to the young people engaged in the independent living scheme, you will be excellent at forming effective relationships with young people and their families to ensure that their emotional and physical needs are met and opportunities for their development are maximised. You will be part of the management team and be required to take part in the out of hours on call system for which an allowance is paid. You will be joining a highly motivated and enthusiastic team who endeavour to make significant changes in young people's lives. Ideally you will have a background in supported accommodation or be experienced in working with young people. You will be required to have a professional qualification relevant to working with children, young people and families or equivalent experience and you will be expected to supervise staff. To work within this environment, you will need to be committed to making a difference in the lives of young people. You will need to be reliable, have good personal relationship and communication skills as well as high professional standards. You will also need to be able to make sound judgements under pressure and respond effectively in a crisis. We offer a host of other benefits, such as our excellent local government pension scheme and you can receive corporate savings through our Norfolk Rewards scheme. Additionally, there are a multitude of opportunities for personal and professional development via various training and education routes. The role will include occasional evenings, weekends, bank holidays and "sleep-in" as required. We currently have a permanent full-time position available in Norwich. Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Neil Marjoram, Team Manager - <a href="mailto:neil.marjoram@norfolk.gov.uk" target="_blank">neil.marjoram@norfolk.gov.uk</a> or Frank Nantongwe <a href="mailto:frank.nantongwe@norfolk.gov.uk" target="_blank">frank.nantongwe@norfolk.gov.uk</a> To apply, please download an application form &gt;&gt; Here &lt;&lt; and attach it to your online application instead of your CV. These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council: <ul><li>Competitive salary</li><li>Generous holiday entitlement </li><li>Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service</li><li>Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working - dependant on your job role and business need. </li><li>Financial benefits such as:<ul><li>'Norfolk Rewards' our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out. </li><li>A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers</li><li>Relocation expenses (where applicable)</li><li>An advance of your expenses if you travel for work</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants' pensions.</li><li>Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes</li><li>Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)</li><li>A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job</li></ul></li></ul>You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here. Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for internal and external vacancies in myOracle using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email. We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position. Redeployment closing date: 17 December 2025 at 23:55 All other applicants closing date: 04 January 2025 at 23:55

Senior Independent Living Support Worker

Job Description Independent Living Support Worker Level 1 | 9254 | Permanent Contract | Part-time 18.5 hours per week | £26,403 to £28,142 per annum pro rata plus sleep in and weekend enhancement payments | Grade E | Norwich To apply, please download an application form &gt;&gt; Here &lt;&lt; and attach it to your online application instead of your CV. Our Supported Accommodation service works to create and promote a positive environment for each young person in the independent living scheme. In this role, you will support young people, helping them to develop positive and effective independent living skills. You will contribute to making plans to support them and assist with their implementation, attending statutory reviews as required. As a positive role model to the young people engaged in the independent living scheme, you will be excellent at forming effective relationships with young people and their families to ensure that their emotional and physical needs are met and opportunities for their development are maximised. With previous experience of support work, you will have the ability to communicate clearly and engage with young people. Your organisational skills will enable you to plan and prioritise your workload effectively, and your eagerness to learn will develop new skills and learning. We offer a host of other benefits, such as our excellent local government pension scheme and you can receive corporate savings through our Norfolk Rewards scheme. Additionally, there are a multitude of opportunities for personal and professional development via various training and education routes. You will be required to attain your Level 3 Children's Workforce Diploma, this is fully funded. The role will include evenings, weekends, bank holidays and "sleep-ins" as required and you will ideally hold a full UK driving licence. Before you apply, we recommend reading the fullJob Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. If you would like to find out more about the role please call Frank Nantongwe, Assistant Team Manager - 07884-699256 To apply, please download an application form &gt;&gt; Here &lt;&lt; and attach it to your online application instead of your CV. These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council: <ul><li>Competitive salary</li><li>Generous holiday entitlement </li><li>Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service</li><li>Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working - dependant on your job role and business need. </li><li>Financial benefits such as:<ul><li>'Norfolk Rewards' our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out. </li><li>A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers</li><li>Relocation expenses (where applicable)</li><li>An advance of your expenses if you travel for work</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants' pensions.</li><li>Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes</li><li>Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)</li><li>A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job</li></ul></li></ul>You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here. Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for internal and external vacancies in myOracle using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email. We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position. Redeployment closing date: 17 December 2025 at 23:55 All other applicants closing date: 04 January 2025 at 23:55

Independent Living Support Worker Level 1 (9254)

About The Role Role: Housing Officer REF 1656204 Contract Length: 3 months with possible extension Location: Hybrid/Brentwood - 2-3 days in office per week IR35: Inside Pay Rate to Intermediary: £25 per hour Spinwell is recruiting for a Housing Officer for an excellent opportunity within the public sector. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE HOUSING OFFICER To provide a high quality estate management service; ensuring outstanding customer service and service delivery. Engaging with customers to design services that work for them and utilising resources within the local community to make a real, quality difference to people's lives. The post covers a wide range of duties assisting with the day to day management of the Council's housing stock as it relates to efficient estate management, including rent arrears and anti-social behaviour SKILLS/EXPERIENCE HOUSING OFFICER JOB <ul> <li>To be educated to GCSE Maths and English A-C or equivalent</li> <li>Competent in the use of I.T packages, including word, excel and outlook</li> <li>Ability to work within a team. </li> <li>Knowledge of the Orchard Housing Management System. </li> <li>Qualification in Housing Management</li> <li>Substantial experience of working in a Social Housing environment </li> <li>Practical experience of income recovery and debt collection.</li> <li>Ability to relate to customers in a calm, empathetic manner that often has complex needs and circumstances</li> <li>Ability to compile and maintain accurate casework</li> <li>Valid full UK driving licence </li> <li>Willingness and flexibility to work outside normal hours as necessary.</li></ul>If you are a Housing Officer, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell! We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion. Applying to this or any other vacancy advertised by Spinwell Ltd constitutes an agreement for Spinwell Ltd to hold your details for 24 months for the purpose of assessing suitability for the advertised position and to make you aware of any other positions deemed suitable of which You will make you aware by means of either email, text or phone. In line with GDPR regulations you are able to request your details be removed from the company data at any time by emailing us

Housing Officer - Council

Position: Care Home Worker - Independent Living Shifts Available: 25 to 35 hrs per week. About ICare Group: At ICare Group, we are more than just a care provider-we are a community-focused organisation dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for those we serve. Our Care Home services provide essential support to individuals within a safe and nurturing environment. From personal care and daily living assistance to companionship and wellbeing checks, we are committed to ensuring our residents feel safe, supported, and valued. If you have a passion for making a positive impact and thrive in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you! Why Work with ICare Group? <ul> <li>£125 Welcome Bonus: Receive a welcome bonus upon joining (terms and conditions apply).</li> <li>Refer a Friend Scheme: Earn £125 for both you and your referral through our 'Refer a Friend' Scheme (terms and conditions apply).</li> <li>Quarterly and Annual Carer Awards: Get rewarded for your commitment to ICare with our Carer Awards.</li> <li>Blue Light Card: Enjoy discounts at hundreds of high street retailers and well-known brands. We will reimburse the cost of your Blue Light Card!</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme: Access free, practical, and impartial support for you and your family.</li> <li>Uniform and Infection Control Equipment: Full uniform provided, including free infection control equipment.</li> <li>Dedicated People and Wellbeing Team: Access to a supportive team focused on your wellbeing.</li> <li>Comprehensive Training: Receive Fast-track training, paid induction, and 3 days of on-the-job shadowing. We offer ongoing development, with opportunities to advance your career.</li> <li>Growth Opportunities: We are committed to helping our employees grow and develop their skills, offering opportunities for career advancement.</li> <li>Supportive Environment: Join a team that values your contributions and supports your growth. ICare Group fosters a collaborative environment where your skills and dedication are recognised, appreciated, and rewarded.</li> <li>Make a Real Difference: Your work will directly impact the lives of those in need, providing them with care and support that brightens their day.</li> <li>Weekly or Fortnightly Pay and Pension: Most of our sites enjoy the stability of weekly or fortnightly pay and contribute to our stakeholder pension plan.</li></ul>What You Will Do: <ul> <li>Provide Personal Care: Assist residents with personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting, while maintaining their dignity and comfort.</li> <li>Support Daily Living: Help residents with daily activities such as meal preparation, medication reminders, light housekeeping, and shopping.</li> <li>Offer Companionship: Provide emotional support and companionship, helping residents feel less isolated and more connected.</li> <li>Conduct Wellbeing Checks: Make regular wellbeing checks to ensure residents are safe, comfortable, and their needs are being met.</li> <li>Ensure Compliance: Adhere to all company policies, including those related to resident privacy, health and safety, and care standards.</li> <li>Contribute to Continuous Improvement: Participate in team meetings and share ideas to enhance our service offerings and care processes.</li></ul>What We are Looking For: <ul> <li>Experience in Care: Previous experience in a care role is preferred, but a genuine passion for helping others is essential.</li> <li>Positive Attitude: A friendly, supportive demeanour with a genuine passion for assisting those in need.</li> <li>Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their families, providing exceptional service.</li> <li>Collaborator: Willingness to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and support your colleagues.</li> <li>Flexibility: Willingness to work on a flexible schedule, including weekends, and adapt to the varying needs of our residents.</li> <li>Diligence: Ensure that all care tasks and wellbeing checks are managed with care and professionalism.</li> <li>Background Checks: Willingness to undergo necessary background checks.</li> <li>Weekend Availability: Ability to work on weekends as required.</li></ul>Ready to Make a Difference? Whether you are an experienced caregiver or new to the field, ICare Group provides training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and expand your career in the healthcare industry. If you are enthusiastic about care and making a positive impact, we would love to hear from you! Visit our careers page at careers.icaregroup.co.uk to apply. Join us at ICare Group and help us make a difference, one visit at a time! Equal Opportunities: ICare Group is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that supports and respects all individuals. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any legally protected characteristic. If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact us. Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive suitable applications. If you do not hear back from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. #INDHCW

Care Home Worker - independent living

Are you a Building Surveyor with fire remediation expertise looking to make a meaningful impact? Join our Estates Services Team at the University of Oxford and help safeguard one of the world's most iconic and diverse estates. <ul> <li>Location: The Malthouse, Tidmarsh Lane, Oxford, OX1 1NQ </li> <li>Salary: Grade 8: £49,119- £58,265 per annum </li> <li>Contract: Full-time, Permanent</li> </ul>About Us Spanning the historic streets of the "city of dreaming spires", the University of Oxford has been ranked the world's leading university for ten consecutive years. A place where centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, we offer you the chance to shape the future while working in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence. Here, you'll contribute to ground-breaking research that tackles global challenges - from advancing sustainability to pioneering healthcare solutions - and join a diverse, inclusive community that champions your wellbeing, development, and aspirations. Apply now to become part of our extraordinary legacy. The Estates Services Compliance Team plays a critical role in managing the safety, integrity, and sustainability of over 300 buildings across Oxford's operational, residential, and graduate accommodation estate. Working collaboratively with colleagues in Building Services, Facilities Management, Sustainability, Space Management and more, we ensure that our built environment remains safe, resilient, and fit for the future What We Offer Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as: • 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service. • One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave. • A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle. • An excellent contributory pension scheme. • Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans. • Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs. About the Role As our Compliance Surveyor, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety, resilience, and regulatory compliance of our property portfolios in the UK. Working across a diverse range of research, teaching, residential, and heritage buildings, you will lead on the delivery of fire safety, asbestos, environmental and health-and-safety-related projects that directly protect staff, students, and visitors. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled professional who thrives on solving complex building challenges, working autonomously, and making decisions that influence the safety and long-term condition of an internationally important estate. About You • Chartered membership of a relevant construction-related organisation (RICS or CIOB), with extensive experience in project and contractor management • Strong knowledge of building regulations, the Building Safety Act 2022 and CDM Regulations (2015) • Demonstrable expertise in active and passive fire systems, fire safety legislation, and fire engineering principles • Experience delivering complex reactive building fabric repairs in large or modern commercial buildings • Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage a high-volume workload, prioritise effectively, and communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders Sponsorship and Right to Work This role meets the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa. The University will meet the cost of the Skilled Worker visa and NHS surcharge for applicants that require a visa. Please state in your application if you require sponsorship. Application Process To apply, please upload: • A covering letter/supporting statement • Your CV • The details of two referees The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 16 January 2025. Interviews will take place in the week commencing 26 January 2026, and will be held face-to-face. Contact Person : Adedeji Akinsanya Vacancy ID : 183632 Contact Phone : Closing Date &amp; Time : 16-Jan-2026 12:00 Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 8 Contact Email : <a href="mailto:adedeji.akinsanya@admin.ox.ac.uk" target="_blank">adedeji.akinsanya@admin.ox.ac.uk</a> Salary (£) : 49119 - 58265

Compliance Surveyor

<ul><li>BHP_Officer_-_JD.docx</li></ul>Please apply online via the link provided. Job Title: Benefits and Homeless Prevention Officer Language: UK Company: Job Location: Location: Region: London Country: United Kingdom Organisation: Hackney Council Anonymous Apps &gt; Climate, Homes and Economy Job Number: HCAA02726 Service: Benefits and Homeless Prevention Service DBS Required: Yes Organisation Logo: Hackney Council Salary: per Min Max In Agreement Type: Permanent Work Pattern: Full Time Contracted Hours: 36 Grade: SO2 SCP Range: £42,912 - £44,235 Benefits and Homeless Prevention Officer x 9 Hackney is one of the most dynamic and progressive local authorities in the UK. We are a resilient, vibrant, and creative borough in the heart of London, with strong, diverse communities and a powerful set of shared values. Over the past twenty years, the Council has built up first-class services, outstanding public infrastructure, and a reputation for excellence, innovation, and ambition. We are leading the way on essential work such as our fight for equity in Hackney with a particular focus on becoming an actively anti-racist borough. But the work doesn't stop there, we are proactive in our approach to bringing fairness to all aspects of life including gender, neurodiversity and across the poverty divide. We know that staff are key to our success and we are seeking people with ambition, creativity and commitment to our values to help us achieve the best for the people of Hackney. Our Benefits and Homeless Prevention Service has responsibility for all areas of homelessness; from rough sleeping to housing allocations as well as the assessment of Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction and the Here to Help Service. This innovative approach is helping us provide a more joined up service and more focused support for those in Hackney that are at risk of homelessness. At Hackney, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is stimulating, fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high profile organisation. If you share our values and are ready to be part of Whilst the Job Description is generic, it is important that candidates have an excellent and fully rounded experience of customer services and experience of supporting residents. The DART and Lettings Team work hybrid (i.e. work in an office up to 1 or 2 days a week). However, there will be occasions where you will be required to carry out home visits, attend viewings and tenants drop in sessions The following criteria is essential for these post: - Experience in delivering excellent customer services - Excellent digital skills The following criteria is desirable for the post: - Tenancy management The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation. If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below. We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV's. To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application. As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description. We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice. This application process replaces a supporting statement. Closing date for applications: 22 December 2025 (22:59) Interview and assessment date: January 2026 We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce. The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: <a href="mailto:hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk" target="_blank">hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk</a> #LI-AO1 Salary range <ul><li>£42,912 - £44,235 per year</li></ul>

Benefits and Homeless Prevention Officer

Sanctuary manages rented and shared ownership homes and supports community initiatives for thousands of customers across England. Our staff help make a real difference to the quality of people's lives. Housing Officer Scarborough £32,887 - £34,617 per year, plus £600 car allowance 37.5 hours per week We are looking for a Housing Officer to join our Hull Housing team. We are responsible for the tenancy management function in Hull, Scarborough, East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. This role will be based at our Scarborough office and involves making sure that our properties are safe and attractive places to live and ensuring that tenancies are being conducted in a satisfactory way. The role includes dealing with anti-social behaviour, tenancy sign ups, void management, compliance responsibilities, and the full range of housing management. The role of Housing Officerwill include: <ul><li>Delivering high quality housing management services meeting the needs and expectations of current and future residents and the wider community</li><li>Providing an effective tenancy and resident customer service which is in line with policies and procedures</li><li>Managing tenant expectations regarding repairs and escalating any property maintenance issues affecting resident welfare via appropriate channels</li><li>Dealing with complaints about service delivery focusing on first contact resolution and learning from this to help to develop an excellent customer service</li><li>Working with colleagues in other service areas to help the organisation meet its compliance obligations (fire safety, water hygiene, gas safety and data protection)</li><li>Delivering general advice on all aspects of tenancy to enable sustainability</li><li>Working with a range of external agencies to resolve a range of issues affecting resident welfare including; Domestic Abuse, Anti-Social Behaviour and Safeguarding</li></ul>Skills and experiences: <ul><li>NVQ3 in relevant area</li><li>Proven experience of undertaking a similar role delivering high quality tenancy services within property or tenancy management</li><li>Excellent skills in analysing and diagnosing problems and implementing solutions</li><li>Excellent customer service and customer care skills</li><li>Proven experience of good practice resident involvement activities</li><li>An understanding of Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel and Outlook</li><li>Excellent communication skills both verbal and written</li><li>Working knowledge of relevant regulations and good practice</li><li>Travel is a requirement of the role, therefore a full valid driving licence is essential</li></ul>Why work for us? We are a not-for-profit housing association, and own and manage around 125,000 homes. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture, and nurture and reward talent. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people's lives. Our Benefits As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering: <ul><li>25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays</li></ul><ul><li>A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary</li><li>Life Assurance</li><li>Employee Advice Service including counselling</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Voluntary health plans </li><li>Employee discounts </li><li>Wellbeing support and tools</li><li>Employee recognition scheme</li><li>Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues</li><li>£32,887 per annum (rising to £34,617 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)</li></ul>View the job profile (if the link is unavailable please visit the Sanctuary careers website) Closing Date: 24 December 2025 If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you - <a href="mailto:housing.recruitment@sanctuary.co.uk" target="_blank">housing.recruitment@sanctuary.co.uk</a> We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application. View more detail about what it's like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at - <a href="http://www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team" target="_blank">www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team</a> 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. A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Housing Services Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.

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