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About the role Senior Neighbourhood Housing Officers x 3 We're not just restructuring - we're reinventing how housing services are delivered. Come and be part of the change About the role Do you want to play a key role in transforming how we deliver housing services at North Northamptonshire Council? This is your chance to be part of a bold new chapter for Housing Services and help shape the future of our housing management service. We are a council with a passion for driving positive change and delivering excellence; serving a community with a rich heritage, a diverse population, and a distinct identity. We are looking for motivated and ambitious people to join our Housing Management Service at a time of real change and investment. Following a major restructure, we are making our service more visible, proactive and closer to our tenants than ever before. You will be part of a service that is: <ul><li>Visible and connected - smaller patches, stronger links with tenants and communities.</li><li>Cleaner and safer - more caretakers working across our estates.</li><li>Supportive and responsive - stronger focus on helping vulnerable tenants and quicker support with adaptations.</li><li>Engaged and accountable - a stronger tenant voice and more opportunities for residents to shape our services.</li></ul>What will you be doing? What you will be doing You will lead a patch-based housing management team, inspiring confidence and delivering consistent, high-quality services. Your work will include: <ul><li>Providing day-to-day leadership, coaching and support to Housing Officers and Assistants.</li><li>Taking ownership of complex tenancy cases, including anti-social behaviour, safeguarding and tenancy breaches.</li><li>Ensuring vulnerable tenants receive the right support through close partnership working.</li><li>Working with caretakers and other teams to keep estates safe, clean and welcoming.</li><li>Monitoring performance and budgets, and reporting on outcomes.</li><li>Acting as a visible presence on estates, engaging with tenants, councillors and community groups.</li><li>Leading by example in delivering excellent customer service and promoting tenant engagement.</li></ul>This is a varied and rewarding role where you can see the difference you make every day, while developing your leadership and management skills. About you About you We want changemakers - people with the passion and drive to help us build safer, stronger and more connected communities. What will you bring to the role: <ul><li>Passion, Resilience, Innovation, Drive and Energy - with a commitment to Working Together to Achieve Success.</li><li>A strong background in tenancy or neighbourhood management, with experience of handling complex cases.</li><li>The ability to support and mentor Housing Officers and Assistants, building confidence and consistency across your patch.</li><li>Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to balance support, enforcement and partnership working.</li><li>A proactive, problem-solving approach, with the drive to deliver improvements for tenants and communities.</li></ul>This is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career within a forward-looking housing service - and to make a visible difference to the lives of tenants every single day. Our benefits Here at North Northamptonshire Council, we're transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You'll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think! Why choose us? We offer a vibrant working environment with: <ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups. About us Our Values and Behaviours Our values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are: Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive Trustworthy Our Key Commitments Our key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most. We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council's pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status. Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)

Senior Neighbourhood Housing Officer Full Time

Overview Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options. Our core values are 'Be open, be compassionate and be bold' and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential. We have an exciting opportunity for a Recovery Coordinator who has the skills and experience to assess and engage with our service users, ensuring that they access the right intervention at the right time, in a way that best meets their needs. The team supports people with their drug and/or alcohol issues who are also engaged with the Criminal Justice system. As part of this role you will need to undergo Police and Prison vetting. Where: With this role you'll be working as part of our Criminal Justice Team working across Warwickshire, with hubs in Leamington, Stratford, Nuneaton and Rugby. Part Time Hours: 30 per week Full Time Salary Range: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 (based on full time hours, pro rata for part time) *Please note: Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours. Responsibilities About the role: <ul><li>Supporting service users from point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey </li></ul><ul><li>Providing screening, assessment, and recovery planning and onward referral </li></ul><ul><li>Reducing drug and alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community </li></ul><ul><li>Promoting carer, service user and community involvement </li></ul><ul><li>Providing advocacy for access to partnership services </li></ul><ul><li>Working with service users to support social (re)integration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: promoting recovery, resilience, peer support and self-determination </li></ul>About you: <ul><li>Have a strong understanding of substance misuse issues and experience of working within a similar field </li></ul><ul><li>Experience of working with groups/pods and managing group dynamics, such as conflict or challenging behaviour. </li></ul><ul><li>Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written with good IT skills </li></ul><ul><li>Proactive and able to work on own initiative with excellent time management and prioritising skills </li></ul><ul><li>Have a good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and good practice </li></ul><ul><li>Be a supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in partnership with a wide range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to manage change successfully in a way that prioritises the needs of service users </li></ul><ul><li>Understand the importance of information governance processes and commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguards </li></ul><ul><li>Seek out learning opportunities to improve and broaden your professional knowledge and skills and to contribute and oversee the learning and development of others </li></ul>What we will give to you: <ul><li>25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Additionally, you'll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years, therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us. </li></ul><ul><li>Paid 'Wellness' hour each week along with a 'Wellness' hub and Employee Assist Programme </li></ul><ul><li>Contributory pension scheme </li></ul><ul><li>Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc. </li></ul><ul><li>A friendly and supportive team </li></ul><ul><li>Training, career development &amp; progression opportunities </li></ul><ul><li>Generous Refer-a-Friend Scheme </li></ul>Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role. Direct applications only - we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy. Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35) ILW / OLW /Fringe N/A - Outside London Weighting Area Closing Date 24/10/2025 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Emma Gebbels | <a href="mailto:emma.gebbels@cgl.org.uk" target="_blank">emma.gebbels@cgl.org.uk</a> | 07570950510 This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

Recovery Coordinator

Overview Transform Lives with a Rewarding Career at Change Grow Live Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? At Change Grow Live, we're dedicated to creating positive change for our service users. We provide a safe and supportive environment, supporting each person's unique journey and working together to find the best treatment and care options. Guided by our core values-'Be open, be compassionate, and be bold'-we help individuals reshape their lives, grow, and embrace their life to the fullest. Join Us as an Recovery Coordinator We have an exciting opportunity for a Recovery Coordinator to join us at our Northamptonshire service. The successful candidate will have the skills and experience to assess and engage with our service users, ensuring that they access the right intervention at the right time in a way that best meets their individual needs. Initially, the role will be within the Engagement Team, taking referrals and completing assessments. Alongside this, we ask that the successful candidate also support with caseload management. Due to ongoing changes within our service, there may also be opportunities, and at times the need, to support additional teams as we continue to adapt and develop. Location: Northampton Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week Full time Salary Range: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 (based on full time working hours, pro rata for part time hours) Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31st of March 2026 **Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours Responsibilities About the role: <ul><li>Support service users from point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey </li><li>Deliver psychosocial interventions as part of the Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service within the prison estate </li><li>Work in partnership with other healthcare providers as part of an Integrated Health and Wellbeing model </li><li>Advocate on behalf of the service users who are unwilling or unable to engage in treatment </li><li>Proactively follow up with service users that miss appointments to increase opportunity of engagement </li><li>Contribute to risk management processes, including prison ACCT process as appropriate </li><li>Work with service users to support social (re)integration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: promoting recovery, resilience, peer support and self-determination </li></ul>About you: <ul><li>Have a strong understanding of substance misuse issues and experience of working within a similar field ideally within prison/criminal justice </li><li>Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written with good IT skills </li><li>Proactive and able to work on own initiative with excellent time management and prioritising skills </li><li>Have a good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and good practice </li><li>Be a supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in partnership with a wide range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders </li><li>Ability to manage change successfully in a way that prioritises the needs of service users </li><li>Understand the importance of information governance processes and commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguards </li><li>Seek out learning opportunities to improve and broaden your professional knowledge and skills and to contribute and oversee the learning and development of others.</li></ul>What We Offer: <ul><li>25 days of holiday (+ bank holidays), with annual increases for first five years.</li><li>Paid 'Wellness' hour each week, access to a 'Wellness' hub, and Employee Assist Programme.</li><li>Contributory pension scheme.</li><li>Attractive benefits, including discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays, and more.</li><li>A supportive team environment with training, career development, and progression opportunities.</li><li>Refer a Friend voucher scheme.</li></ul>We encourage you to ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria, as this will be key in our shortlisting process. If this role resonates with you, we would love to hear from you. Join us and be part of a team that's making a real difference every day. Direct applications only - we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy. Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35) ILW / OLW /Fringe N/A - Outside London Weighting Area If you have any questions or concerns on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Lydia East | <a href="mailto:Lydia.Eat@cgl.org.uk" target="_blank">Lydia.Eat@cgl.org.uk</a> This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

About the job Interview date - 30 October 2025 2 x Full time posts (37 hours per week) We are seeking a proactive, flexible and independent Accommodation Assistant to join the Residential Services division of our award winning Estates &amp; Campus Services department. The post holder will work with colleagues to provide a high quality and super supportive accommodation service, delivering support for students living on and off-campus and developing a positive and thriving community living experience for students whilst also delivering administrative support to enable the efficient functioning of Residential Services. We are an accredited Living Wage Foundation Employer and currently pay the real living wage, which is currently £24,309 per annum. In recognition of this, the starting salary for this post has been increased to pay this higher amount which currently supersedes the actual Grade 4 salary before living wage. About you You will have the ability to work independently and pro-actively and be experienced in resolving complicated queries, prioritising and escalating activity where appropriate. You will also have excellent verbal and written communication skills alongside the ability to show sensitivity in communication, especially when supporting students with complex accommodation needs. Experience of delivering excellent customer service is essential, in addition to the ability to work to appropriate quality standards. Qualifications Essential; <ul> <li>5 GCSEs at Grade C or equivalent (must includes Maths and English)</li> </ul>Department Our award winning Estates &amp; Campus Services department is a large, busy and diverse directorate with over 250 colleagues managing and supporting 27 academic or support buildings across 8 locations, and c. 2,400 bed spaces across 10 accommodation buildings. We have a committed team who deliver exceptional, sector leading facilities and services, which in turn support, facilitate and improve the student and staff experience, Transforming Lives and Inspiring Change. About us At the University of Northampton, we are committed to supporting aspirations, creating opportunities, and delivering meaningful impact. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we foster a progressive, inclusive environment where excellence thrives for our students and staff. Our People Our staff are our greatest asset. We are dedicated to building an inclusive community that values diversity, promotes wellbeing, and supports personal and professional growth. By developing a first-rate People Strategy, we aim to attract and retain top talent, enhance career progression, and ensure that every colleague feels empowered to achieve their best. Our Values <ul> <li>Inclusivity: We celebrate diversity and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to excel.</li> <li>Sustainability: We are committed to becoming a net zero carbon institution, taking collective action for the benefit of society and the environment.</li> <li>Aspiration: We strive for excellence in all we do, empowering our staff, students, and partners to reach their highest potential.</li> <li>Trust: We build relationships based on respect, transparency, and shared goals.</li> </ul>Together, we are creating a future where our community, our work, and our impact truly make a difference. Right to work All candidates will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the UK during the interview process. The University is open to considering Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, provided that the eligibility criteria of the points-based immigration system are met. Due to the requirements laid out by UK Visas and Immigration regarding Right to Work in the UK, the University can only accept applications from individuals who currently have a status allowing them to work in the UK for this position. Due to this criteria, we regret that we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time. Equality We welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented groups. The University of Northampton is committed to providing a vibrant, ethical, and sustainable environment that values equality, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment ensures an inclusive atmosphere for staff, students, and the public. We manage equality and diversity through key committees and formal policies, extending our responsibility to subsidiary companies and partnerships. Together @ UON Our Commitment to Equality and Inclusion Together @ UON affirms our dedication to creating an environment that celebrates diversity and promotes equality. We aim to foster a space where all can thrive, aligning with our mission to transform lives and inspire change. Commitments Include: <li>Creating an Inclusive Environment: Adopting a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination and ensuring all activities are inclusive.</li> <li>Supporting Students and Staff: Strengthening mental health support, enhancing disability confidence, and ensuring academic and professional support.</li> <li>Tackling Inequalities: Involving students in recruitment, integrating forums for equality data analysis, and supporting networks for protected characteristics.</li> UON's Major Commitments: <ul> <li>Disability Confident</li> <li>Standalone Pledge</li> <li>IHRA Working Definition</li> </ul>For more details, visit: Equality and Diversity at UON

Accommodation Assistant

About the role Do you want be part of a team that has the interests of the community at its heart? Seeking a new challenge which will see you create safer places and work to protect vulnerable people from crime? Then North Northamptonshire Council has a great opportunity for you to join us as a Safer Community Officer within the Stronger &amp; Safer Communities Service. The Safer Communities Team works to enhance residents' safety and well-being by addressing issues like anti-social behaviour and crime to help make North Northamptonshire a safer place to live, work and visit. What will you be doing? This role will support in the development and delivery of the Community Safety Partnership Plan and initiatives to address crime, anti-social behaviour (ASB) and hate related incidents ensuring a multi-agency response. To work as a member of a team in taking a co-ordinated and pro-active approach towards investigating and preventing/reducing anti-social behaviour and disorder. Preparing applications for legal proceedings. Working in partnership with internal and external agencies/partners to safeguard victims and improve the quality of life for residents and businesses across North Northamptonshire. To act as a signpost to other agencies and council services and monitor progress of referrals. Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main accountabilities for this role. About you As the successful candidate, you will bring: • knowledge of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, Police and The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 and the statutory guidance frameworks • experience of preparing and reviewing evidential material and preparing case files for prosecution • excellent organisational skills • experience of working with a variety of stakeholders, colleagues and members of the public • good communication skills, both written and oral It would also be nice for you to have: . knowledge and awareness of Housing Legislation • experience of presenting evidence in court proceedings The full requirements for the Safer Community Officer role are outlined in the attached person specification and will be part of any selection process. Your application supporting statement must clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential and where applicable, the desirable requirements for this role as outlined in the person specification. Where you will be working: The team is currently based in various locations in North Northamptonshire, your main office base will be in Kettering, but the Council has a flexible working policy and supports hybrid working. The ability to travel across Northamptonshire is essential to this post. There may also be occasions where you will be required to work outside of normal office hours. Next steps: If you like what you have read and want to know more about the role, then please contact Liusadh McFarlane <a href="mailto:Liusadh.McFarlane@northnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">Liusadh.McFarlane@northnorthants.gov.uk</a> Our benefits Here at North Northamptonshire Council, we're transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You'll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think! Why choose us? We offer a vibrant working environment with: <ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups. About us Our Values and Behaviours Our values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are: Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive Trustworthy Our Key Commitments Our key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most. We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council's pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status. Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)

Community Safety Officer

The Vacancy FRONTLINING FUTURES Due to an internal secondment, we're on the hunt for an Assistant Communities Housing Officers to support our awesome and proactive Communities Team on a 12 month fixed-term contract! Are you hunting for a new challenge with an ambitious organisation and ready to join us on our mission to deliver 'Great Places', Great Services', and 'Great Tomorrows'. You're truly customer focussed and ready to deliver a front facing broad range of services to our customers across the Daventry, East Midlands Area. Using your practical knowledge and problem-solving you'll be providing a customer-focussed approach while providing support and tackling estate management and anti-social behaviour issues. You'll assist the Communities Housing Officers in supporting our customers and their families, so you'll need that natural resilience of yours as you navigate your way through this exciting step on your career journey. You'll find with Futures the perfect platform to showcase your attention to detail and your passion for housing. The variation you're looking for in a role is right here as you'll also be active within our communities, completing inspections, walkabouts and attend accompanied viewings to name but a few! A few key points from our role profile: <ul> <li>Work alongside communities, voluntary groups and partners to achieve the aims and objectives of our Community Engagement Strategy; Develop and maintain effective relationships with partner agencies.</li> <li>Effectively deal with enquiries received from customers in a timely manner offering advice, signposting or hand-on to the most relevant officer/service</li> <li>Ensure records and documents are uploaded promptly on the appropriate electronic filing systems.</li> <li>Support the Tenancy Management Officer with recording and processing tenancy management requests, including undertaking home visits for tenancy assignments, mutual exchanges and successions, ensuring they are actioned in a way which demonstrates effortless customer experience.</li></ul>Sounds like me, so what are you offering? If you're successful, you'll be joining a dynamic organisation with an amazing culture. We offer competitive benefits that include private healthcare options, mileage, agile working, a fantastic pension scheme, discount schemes and with a big emphasis on health and well-being. You'll have great opportunities to grow and develop, personally and professionally, but the greatest reward will be knowing you're helping people and communities across our region to thrive. We've a state-of-the-art, flexible workspace so you'll have great technology, great people and a great environment around you. There's free parking on-site and if you cycle to work there are showering facilities too! We're proud to be Investor in People Platinum award - the highest of IiP accreditation. The award recognises organisations which are passionate about making sure all employees get the best experience at work. To start your Futures Journey take a look at our Role Profile, please note we may contact candidates or close the vacancy prior to the closing date. Who we are Futures is a great place to work with a fantastic, positive and 'can do' culture supporting our people to deliver fantastic results. Every one of our team members is helping us achieve our vision of 'Great places, great services and great tomorrows' for people and communities across the East Midlands. We don't just provide homes - we support our customers, helping them to thrive and to achieve this we all need to thrive in our jobs too. So, we invest in our people to give them the skills, the tools and the flexibility to do a great job. Flexible Accountable Customer Centric Trusting Supportive

Assistant Communtites Housing Officer

The vacancy Permanent Full time (37 hours per week) We are seeking a proactive and experienced individual with a strong background in housing management to deliver high-quality tenancy and neighbourhood services. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on making a difference in communities, with a particular focus on managing anti-social behaviour, tackling rent arrears, and supporting tenancy sustainment. This is a home-based role with regular customer visits in the Milton Keynes area and occasional attendance at our Head Office in Bedford Heights for team collaboration and meetings. What you will be doing: <ul> <li>Taking ownership of rent collection and arrears management, supporting tenants to sustain their tenancies and reduce debt.</li></ul><ul> <li>Managing ASB cases effectively and sensitively, ensuring swift resolution and safeguarding awareness.</li></ul><ul> <li>Collaborating with Complex Case Housing Officers to deliver a consistent and customer-focused service.</li></ul><ul> <li>Conducting regular estate inspections, monitoring estate services, and completing fire safety checks.</li></ul><ul> <li>Working closely with internal teams and external partners to provide a joined-up, holistic service to residents.</li></ul><ul> <li>Ensuring tenancies are managed in line with household circumstances, including referrals and signposting for additional support.</li></ul>We'd love to meet someone with: <ul> <li>Previous experience in housing or tenancy management, ideally within a social housing setting.</li></ul><ul> <li>A strong understanding of ASB legislation and best practice in case handling.</li></ul><ul> <li>Proven ability to manage rent arrears and support financial wellbeing.</li></ul><ul> <li>Excellent customer service skills with a resident-first approach.</li></ul><ul> <li>Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and influencing skills.</li></ul><ul> <li>Effective communication, time management, and organisational abilities.</li></ul><ul> <li>Experience working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.</li></ul>Amongst what we offer you is: <ul> <li>A competitive salary of £33,500 including car allowance</li></ul><ul> <li>28 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays</li></ul><ul> <li>A generous contributory pension scheme</li></ul><ul> <li>Private health care</li></ul><ul> <li>Free life assurance</li></ul><ul> <li>Access to a wide range of wellbeing services and tools, including a digital gym</li></ul><ul> <li>Opportunities for learning and development</li></ul><ul> <li>Discounted gym membership</li></ul><ul> <li>Retail discount scheme</li></ul>Please note: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Basic DBS application. We reserve the right to close this recruitment early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so early submission is encouraged. About us bpha is a Housing Association located in the Oxford to Cambridge arc, which is committed to providing its customers with high quality, value for money services whilst continuing to develop energy efficient, sustainable and affordable housing. We are a leading provider and developer of affordable homes - for rent, sheltered, residential care and shared ownership. We work together with communities - to improve opportunities, independence and quality of life for our residents, and to benefit the wider community. We bring people together, and run and support a wide range of community activities. All the money we make is used to invest in existing homes, to enable us to build new homes, and to deliver new and improved services. We own or manage over 19,500 homes and over 500 staff. Our vision and values To build communities where people can live happily in a home they can afford. Our values underpin the work that we do and are ingrained in our culture at bpha. We are looking for people who can share these values and translate them into day-to-day practices for the benefit of our communities, customers and fellow colleagues. So that we can realise our vision, together. We are ambitious We are better together We show empathy We take responsibility Benefits We believe that benefits should be more than just perks. For us, they aren't simply little extras added on at the end, they're fundamental parts of what we stand for, from the very beginning. As standard. That's why at bpha, we reward our employees by making sure we give them a supportive and caring environment, that empowers them to be happy, healthy and inspired, every day. Money &amp; Time <ul> <li>Holiday entitlement of 28-33 days a year, plus public holidays</li> <li>Contributory pension scheme</li> <li>Competitive pay</li> <li>Life assurance cover</li></ul>Health &amp; Wellbeing <ul> <li>Private healthcare</li> <li>Mental Health First Aid</li> <li>Counselling service</li> <li>Eye tests</li> <li>Discounted gym membership</li> <li>Cycle to Work scheme</li> <li>Free annual flu jabs</li> <li>Wellbeing activities and events</li> <li>Free fruit and refreshments</li></ul>Recognition <ul> <li>Long service award</li> <li>Annual staff recognition awards</li> <li>Discretionary reward scheme</li></ul>Lifestyle <ul> <li>Annual volunteering day</li> <li>Social events, clubs and activities</li> <li>Breakout areas</li> <li>Onsite cafe/restaurant at headquarters</li></ul>Development <ul> <li>Opportunities for professional training and qualifications</li> <li>Workshops and training sessions for new skills</li> <li>A fresh and modern eLearning platform</li></ul>

Housing Officer

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

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