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Place and Economic Growth Communities Directorate Housing Needs and Customer Support Officer Ref: 000991 Contract: Permanent Salary: £25,989 - £28,141 per annum (Grade 3) Hours: 36.66 per week Based: The Office is based at Civic Centre, West Street, Oldham, OL1 1UT Closing Date: Monday 1st September 2025 Shortlisting &amp; Interview Dates: TBC. Role Overview: To provide a resident focused telephone and face to face service to customers including complex enquiries, ensuring where possible each enquiry is resolved at first point of contact; to contribute to the service's delivery and achievement of their team objectives. Key Requirements: <ul><li>To deal with customers in a professional and courteous manner that demonstrates excellent customer care skills and is focussed upon resolving the customer's enquiry, ensuring that information given is accurate and to the highest quality.</li><li>To handle complex and sensitive telephone calls, face to face enquiries, emails, live chat communication etc., for a variety of different services and the switchboard</li><li>To demonstrate empathy when handling sensitive situations whilst also remaining assertive in the delivery of advice.</li><li>To successfully balance the needs of the customer with those of the business to achieve a positive outcome for all.</li><li>To take responsibility for obtaining all information necessary to process or resolve a query, only escalating it to others where this is appropriate.</li><li>Record all customer contacts and requests for services using the relevant system were appropriate.</li><li>To access a range of computer systems to provide information to the customer.</li><li>To maintain accurate computerised information systems by inputting, updating and extracting data.</li><li>To update customers on the progress of their enquiries or service requests.</li><li>To process customer requests to pay for Council services.</li><li>To meet individual targets and contribute to team targets as stipulated by management.</li><li>To assist the team in achieving customer service standards.</li><li>To participate in customer consultation and satisfaction exercises.</li><li>To assist in the introduction of new services, procedures, equipment and technology.</li><li>Constantly work to identify service and quality improvements within the team as well as analysing new ways to complete current tasks to both improve the quality and reduce the cost of delivery</li><li>To attend and participate in team and departmental meetings as required, supporting colleagues and sharing information appropriately</li></ul>If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the 'About You' or 'Supporting Statement' section of your application. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and therefore expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. About Us: We want Oldham to have vibrant, safe neighbourhoods where people are proud to live with opportunities for healthier, more fulfilled lives; and a sustainable, thriving economy. As we look to the future, the challenges may be significant, but so are the opportunities. We've identified three missions with our residents and partners, focusing on what will deliver the biggest impact: A Great Place to Live, Healthier, Happier Lives, and Green and Growing. We're looking for candidates who will support us to achieve our ambitions and we encourage you to download our Corporate Plan: Ready for the Future and our Oldham Plan for further information. Our Values and Behaviours: By driving innovation, investing in our people, and championing our communities, we will ensure that Oldham continues to be a place where everyone can live their best life. To support this, we have three core values which define who we are and how we operate. These are 'Proud, Ambitious, and Together', and they shape our culture, inform our decisions, and inspire us to deliver on our commitments to the people of Oldham. We have translated these values into five behaviours which guide our actions and are the standards we hold ourselves to, day in and day out: <ul><li>Work with a resident focus </li><li>Support local leaders</li><li>Committed to the borough</li><li>Delivery high performance</li><li>Take ownership and drive change</li></ul>You can find out more about our values and behaviours on our greater.jobs Oldham page Our Benefits Package: At Oldham Council we offer a great benefits package for our employees, which includes the following: <ul><li>25 days annual leave which increases after 5 and 10-years' service</li><li>The option to purchase additional annual leave. </li><li>An attractive LGPS benefit pension scheme with the option to make shared cost additional voluntary contributions. </li><li>Discounted gym membership with Oldham Active. </li><li>Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating-out, eating-in, travel, motoring and more.</li><li>Salary sacrifice scheme for home and electronics and Cycle to Work. </li><li>Wellbeing support, including a Mental Health First Aider network and an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support.</li><li>Staff recognition and celebration events.</li><li>Peer support groups</li></ul>Inclusive Recruitment: We work closely with employees to help them work at their best, including making adjustments such as flexible working, describing available working patterns, providing equipment or making changes to the workplace. If you're an applicant with disabilities and have previously been in or currently in care, a carer or someone who has served in the Armed Forces and you meet the essential criteria of the role, you are guaranteed to reach the first stage of assessment under ourGuaranteed Assessment Scheme. Data and Privacy: For details of how we use your data please see our privacy notice. Important Information: Please note that should a vacancy that has been released for internal or external recruitment be deemed suitable for a current employee at risk of redundancy, it can be pulled back at any point, up to the post being formally offered to a candidate who is not at risk of redundancy. While we embrace the use of AI as an innovative tool to maximise our services at Oldham Council, we are looking for authenticity in applications we receive. We therefore ask you to think carefully if choosing to use AI when completing your application and ask that you ensure you read all instructions carefully and that your application is written by you and reflects your skills, knowledge and enthusiasm.

Housing Needs and Customer Support Officer

Place and Economic Growth Communities Directorate Senior Housing Needs Officer Ref: 000934 Contract: Permanent Salary: £42,839 - £47,181 per annum (Grade 8) Hours: 36.66 per week Based: The Office is based at Civic Centre, West Street, Oldham, OL1 1UT Closing Date: Monday 1st September 2025 Shortlisting &amp; Interview Dates: TBC. Role Overview: <ul><li>To provide expert legal, case management advice and guidance to front line staff working within homelessness and council officers, ensuring that robust operational procedures are in place and consistently reviewed.</li><li>To monitor and challenge the delivery of the front line homelessness and housing advice service to ensure a consistent, high quality service is provided meeting the statutory obligations of the Council and the contractual obligations of the provider.</li><li>To undertake performance management of contracts funded using homelessness budgets.</li><li>To act as the strategic housing lead in respect of health and homelessness.</li><li>To ensure continuous development and improvement of the front line staff working within homelessness to encapsulate best practice, legal changes, governmental agendas and guidance. </li></ul>Key Requirements: <ul><li>To maintain up to date, expert level knowledge of homelessness legislation, the Code of Guidance and associated legislation and case law in order to:</li><li>Assess applications from people who approach the authority as homeless and make decisions relating to the authority's duties and responsibilities towards them under provisions contained within Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 (to be amended by the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017).</li><li>Respond verbally and in writing to first reviews relating to S184 decisions and offers made under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 including those from solicitors, MPs councillors and other advocates.</li><li>Respond to requests for S213/198 referrals.</li><li>To support the Council's service provider in the development and direction of the front line staff working within homelessness, ensuring a high quality of casework, compliant with procedures and statutory legislation. To develop performance targets, in conjunction with the provider's contract manager, on an individual and team basis to ensure that service and corporate objectives are achieved to deliver performance which compares with the top performing services nationally in terms of homelessness.</li><li>To take responsibility for the ongoing development of operational procedures in relation to homelessness for front line staff that are up to date and in line with legislation, the code of guidance and which support best practice. To ensure that working practices are consistently applied in order to meet the Council's statutory duties and that and information systems are in place to deliver accurate and auditable information to the council, central government and internal/external agencies.</li><li>To work with the service provider to ensure that households accessing temporary, and supported, accommodation are moved on in a timely manner to minimise the cost to the council and make best use of limited resources.</li><li>To assist and provide support, where required, to the front line staff working within homelessness in interviewing customers who present with complex and/or challenging behaviour or who have special needs.</li><li>To provide specialist advice to staff within the council and partner agencies on homelessness legislation and related issues, including guiding decisions which may be subject to legal challenge or scrutiny.</li><li>To be responsible for the Homelessness Prevention budget, including authorising payments and maximising any income in respect of this area. To authorise and maintain appropriate records in respect of the Homelessness Prevention Fund which is delegated to the homelessness service provider.</li><li>To act as the strategic housing lead in respect of health and homelessness; representing housing at joint meetings and working with statutory partners to achieve the objectives set out in these meetings and those within the GM Health and Social Care Partnership work on homelessness.</li><li>To develop and provide training to staff from external agencies on a range of issues with the aim of preventing homelessness.</li><li>To be responsible for performance management of a number of contracts funded using homelessness budgets. Including developing and agreeing a performance management framework in respect of both contracts and leading on any future procurement.</li><li>To be responsible for working with colleagues and partners to develop current and future strategies for the borough e.g. Homelessness Strategy, including the provision of key information and analysis.</li><li>To lead on specific areas and projects identified through the Council's Housing and Homelessness Strategy.</li><li>To represent the authority at local and regional level to develop integrated approaches to combating homelessness and to support as appropriate sub regional partnerships to develop effective policies and strategies to develop appropriate responses to homelessness on sub regional basis. </li></ul>If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the 'About You' or 'Supporting Statement' section of your application. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and therefore expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. About Us: We want Oldham to have vibrant, safe neighbourhoods where people are proud to live with opportunities for healthier, more fulfilled lives; and a sustainable, thriving economy. As we look to the future, the challenges may be significant, but so are the opportunities. We've identified three missions with our residents and partners, focusing on what will deliver the biggest impact: A Great Place to Live, Healthier, Happier Lives, and Green and Growing. We're looking for candidates who will support us to achieve our ambitions and we encourage you to download our Corporate Plan: Ready for the Future and our Oldham Plan for further information. Our Values and Behaviours: By driving innovation, investing in our people, and championing our communities, we will ensure that Oldham continues to be a place where everyone can live their best life. To support this, we have three core values which define who we are and how we operate. These are 'Proud, Ambitious, and Together', and they shape our culture, inform our decisions, and inspire us to deliver on our commitments to the people of Oldham. We have translated these values into five behaviours which guide our actions and are the standards we hold ourselves to, day in and day out: <ul><li>Work with a resident focus </li><li>Support local leaders</li><li>Committed to the borough</li><li>Delivery high performance</li><li>Take ownership and drive change</li></ul>You can find out more about our values and behaviours on our greater.jobs Oldham page Our Benefits Package: At Oldham Council we offer a great benefits package for our employees, which includes the following: <ul><li>25 days annual leave which increases after 5 and 10-years' service</li><li>The option to purchase additional annual leave. </li><li>An attractive LGPS benefit pension scheme with the option to make shared cost additional voluntary contributions. </li><li>Discounted gym membership with Oldham Active. </li><li>Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating-out, eating-in, travel, motoring and more.</li><li>Salary sacrifice scheme for home and electronics and Cycle to Work. </li><li>Wellbeing support, including a Mental Health First Aider network and an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support.</li><li>Staff recognition and celebration events.</li><li>Peer support groups</li></ul>Inclusive Recruitment: We work closely with employees to help them work at their best, including making adjustments such as flexible working, describing available working patterns, providing equipment or making changes to the workplace. If you're an applicant with disabilities and have previously been in or currently in care, a carer or someone who has served in the Armed Forces and you meet the essential criteria of the role, you are guaranteed to reach the first stage of assessment under ourGuaranteed Assessment Scheme. Data and Privacy: For details of how we use your data please see our privacy notice. Important Information: Please note that should a vacancy that has been released for internal or external recruitment be deemed suitable for a current employee at risk of redundancy, it can be pulled back at any point, up to the post being formally offered to a candidate who is not at risk of redundancy. While we embrace the use of AI as an innovative tool to maximise our services at Oldham Council, we are looking for authenticity in applications we receive. We therefore ask you to think carefully if choosing to use AI when completing your application and ask that you ensure you read all instructions carefully and that your application is written by you and reflects your skills, knowledge and enthusiasm.

Senior Housing Needs Officer

Place and Economic Growth Communities Directorate Senior Homelessness Prevention Officer Ref: 000931 Contract: Permanent Salary: £42,839 - £47,181 per annum (Grade 8) Hours: 36.66 per week Based: The Office is based at Civic Centre, West Street, Oldham, OL1 1UT Closing Date: Sunday 7th September 2025 Shortlisting &amp; Interview Dates: TBC. Role Overview: <ul><li>Supervisory responsibility for the Homelessness Prevention Officers, leading on all aspects of the supervision and Learning and Development of staff.</li><li>To provide legal and case management advice and guidance to the Homelessness Prevention Officers ensuring that a consistent, high quality service is provided that meets the Council's statutory obligations.</li><li>To undertake joint working with a range of partner agencies aimed at effectively preventing and relieving homelessness.</li><li>Contribute to the Council's overall budget reduction programme by ensuring the effective prevention of homelessness through early intervention and proactive casework management. </li></ul>Key Requirements: <ul><li>To maintain up to date, excellent knowledge of homelessness legislation, the Code of Guidance and associated legislation and case law in order to:</li><li>Assess applications from people who approach the authority as homeless</li><li>Make decisions relating to the authority's duties and responsibilities towards them under provisions contained within Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended by the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017).</li><li>To monitor and ensure compliance with service performance standards and the needs of customers. Ensure services and accommodation complies with Health and Service Legislation, Equality and Diversity, and other statutory guidelines</li><li>To be responsible for the ongoing development of operational procedures in relation to homelessness prevention, ensuring they are up to date, in line with legislation, the code of guidance and which support best practice.</li><li>Deliver team meetings and training programmes that meet the needs of the team and other sections and agencies involved in the Housing Options Oldham service and support processes.</li><li>To provide specialist advice to partner agencies on homelessness legislation and related issues, including guiding decisions which may be subject to legal challenge or scrutiny.</li><li>To represent the organisation and service at local and regional level in order to develop integrated approaches to combating homelessness.</li><li>To represent the service at multi-agency forums including but not limited to MARAC and MAPPA.</li><li>To deal with and direct complex casework and respond accordingly to enquiries from elected member, partners and customers.</li><li>Lead on the performance management of the team ensuring that they have a clear awareness of the organisational aims and objectives and also having a clear awareness of their personal targets and those of the service.</li><li>To prepare and present reports relating to the service to senior management meetings and to other groups.</li></ul>If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the 'About You' or 'Supporting Statement' section of your application. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and therefore expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. About Us: We want Oldham to have vibrant, safe neighbourhoods where people are proud to live with opportunities for healthier, more fulfilled lives; and a sustainable, thriving economy. As we look to the future, the challenges may be significant, but so are the opportunities. We've identified three missions with our residents and partners, focusing on what will deliver the biggest impact: A Great Place to Live, Healthier, Happier Lives, and Green and Growing. We're looking for candidates who will support us to achieve our ambitions and we encourage you to download our Corporate Plan: Ready for the Future and our Oldham Plan for further information. Our Values and Behaviours: By driving innovation, investing in our people, and championing our communities, we will ensure that Oldham continues to be a place where everyone can live their best life. To support this, we have three core values which define who we are and how we operate. These are 'Proud, Ambitious, and Together', and they shape our culture, inform our decisions, and inspire us to deliver on our commitments to the people of Oldham. We have translated these values into five behaviours which guide our actions and are the standards we hold ourselves to, day in and day out: <ul><li>Work with a resident focus </li><li>Support local leaders</li><li>Committed to the borough</li><li>Delivery high performance</li><li>Take ownership and drive change</li></ul>You can find out more about our values and behaviours on our greater.jobs Oldham page Our Benefits Package: At Oldham Council we offer a great benefits package for our employees, which includes the following: <ul><li>25 days annual leave which increases after 5 and 10-years' service</li><li>The option to purchase additional annual leave. </li><li>An attractive LGPS benefit pension scheme with the option to make shared cost additional voluntary contributions. </li><li>Discounted gym membership with Oldham Active. </li><li>Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating-out, eating-in, travel, motoring and more.</li><li>Salary sacrifice scheme for home and electronics and Cycle to Work. </li><li>Wellbeing support, including a Mental Health First Aider network and an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support.</li><li>Staff recognition and celebration events.</li><li>Peer support groups</li></ul>Inclusive Recruitment: We work closely with employees to help them work at their best, including making adjustments such as flexible working, describing available working patterns, providing equipment or making changes to the workplace. If you're an applicant with disabilities and have previously been in or currently in care, a carer or someone who has served in the Armed Forces and you meet the essential criteria of the role, you are guaranteed to reach the first stage of assessment under ourGuaranteed Assessment Scheme. Data and Privacy: For details of how we use your data please see our privacy notice. Important Information: Please note that should a vacancy that has been released for internal or external recruitment be deemed suitable for a current employee at risk of redundancy, it can be pulled back at any point, up to the post being formally offered to a candidate who is not at risk of redundancy. While we embrace the use of AI as an innovative tool to maximise our services at Oldham Council, we are looking for authenticity in applications we receive. We therefore ask you to think carefully if choosing to use AI when completing your application and ask that you ensure you read all instructions carefully and that your application is written by you and reflects your skills, knowledge and enthusiasm.

Senior Homelessness Prevention Officer

Place and Economic Growth Communities Directorate Homelessness Prevention Officer Ref: 000928 Contract: Permanent Salary: £34,434 - £38,220 per annum (Grade 6) Hours: 36.66 per week Based: The Office is based at Civic Centre, West Street, Oldham, OL1 1UT Closing Date: Monday 1st September 2025 Interview Dates: TBC. Role Overview: This role will deliver high quality, customer focused advice and support to people in Oldham who find themselves homeless or at risk of homelessness. This will include providing housing advice to people in the district and completing investigations into applications from customers who are at risk of homelessness as defined by the statutory duties under Housing Act 1996 Part VII, the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and relevant case law. The successful postholder will provide support to the Council in delivering its statutory homelessness duties by taking homeless applications in an effective manner and ensuring the council is legally compliant, and meeting performance targets and standards. Key Requirements: <ul><li>To provide a professional and effective housing options interview and homelessness investigation, taking a full application from customers and ensuring duties are carried out at the relevant stages within homelessness legislation.</li><li>To undertake detailed casework with customers who are homeless or threatened with homelessness. This includes an assessment of legal duties owed, housing and support needs, the production of Personal Housing Plans and consideration of all suitable interventions and potential solutions to prevent homelessness.</li><li>To write and issue all required notifications, letters of referral to other authorities where the customer's local connection lies elsewhere and outcome letters to advise the customer of the outcome of their initial interview. This includes 'minded to letters' and the drafting of the statutory s184 notification letters which must be approved by a manager before being sent.</li></ul>If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the 'About You' or 'Supporting Statement' section of your application. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and therefore expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. About Us: We want Oldham to have vibrant, safe neighbourhoods where people are proud to live with opportunities for healthier, more fulfilled lives; and a sustainable, thriving economy. As we look to the future, the challenges may be significant, but so are the opportunities. We've identified three missions with our residents and partners, focusing on what will deliver the biggest impact: A Great Place to Live, Healthier, Happier Lives, and Green and Growing. We're looking for candidates who will support us to achieve our ambitions and we encourage you to download our Corporate Plan: Ready for the Future and our Oldham Plan for further information. Our Values and Behaviours: By driving innovation, investing in our people, and championing our communities, we will ensure that Oldham continues to be a place where everyone can live their best life. To support this, we have three core values which define who we are and how we operate. These are 'Proud, Ambitious, and Together', and they shape our culture, inform our decisions, and inspire us to deliver on our commitments to the people of Oldham. We have translated these values into five behaviours which guide our actions and are the standards we hold ourselves to, day in and day out: <ul><li>Work with a resident focus </li><li>Support local leaders</li><li>Committed to the borough</li><li>Delivery high performance</li><li>Take ownership and drive change</li></ul>You can find out more about our values and behaviours on our greater.jobs Oldham page Our Benefits Package: At Oldham Council we offer a great benefits package for our employees, which includes the following: <ul><li>25 days annual leave which increases after 5 and 10-years' service</li><li>The option to purchase additional annual leave. </li><li>An attractive LGPS benefit pension scheme with the option to make shared cost additional voluntary contributions. </li><li>Discounted gym membership with Oldham Active. </li><li>Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating-out, eating-in, travel, motoring and more.</li><li>Salary sacrifice scheme for home and electronics and Cycle to Work. </li><li>Wellbeing support, including a Mental Health First Aider network and an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support.</li><li>Staff recognition and celebration events.</li><li>Peer support groups</li></ul>Inclusive Recruitment: We work closely with employees to help them work at their best, including making adjustments such as flexible working, describing available working patterns, providing equipment or making changes to the workplace. If you're an applicant with disabilities and have previously been in or currently in care, a carer or someone who has served in the Armed Forces and you meet the essential criteria of the role, you are guaranteed to reach the first stage of assessment under ourGuaranteed Assessment Scheme. Data and Privacy: For details of how we use your data please see our privacy notice. Important Information: Please note that should a vacancy that has been released for internal or external recruitment be deemed suitable for a current employee at risk of redundancy, it can be pulled back at any point, up to the post being formally offered to a candidate who is not at risk of redundancy. While we embrace the use of AI as an innovative tool to maximise our services at Oldham Council, we are looking for authenticity in applications we receive. We therefore ask you to think carefully if choosing to use AI when completing your application and ask that you ensure you read all instructions carefully and that your application is written by you and reflects your skills, knowledge and enthusiasm.

Homelessness Prevention Officer

You will be part of a team working with households presenting to the Housing Options Service who are threatened with homelessness to try and prevent them losing their accommodation, ensuring a comprehensive homelessness prevention service is offered. For those with no accommodation you will assist them with finding new accommodation. You will have a caseload of households that you will be responsible for, working with them to secure the best possible outcome to address their housing needs. You will work closely with other support services to ensure the best outcome for the household. You will carry out homelessness assessments in accordance with the Homelessness Reduction Act, 2017, carrying out prevention and relief duties and issuing notification letters. You will work closely with accommodation providers including those in the private sector to increase the supply of properties available to customers of the service. You will have excellent communication skills and will be able to manage customer expectations, working with customers to resolve their housing need. You will be able to work under pressure in a busy service, managing multiple demands and prioritising your workload to ensure that you meet statutory deadlines. If you have enquiries about the role, contact Steven Barnett (Principal Officer) at <a href="mailto:steven.barnett@salford.gov.uk" target="_blank">steven.barnett@salford.gov.uk</a> We will not be accepting candidates who require a sponsorship for this position. Want to know more about Salford? As an authority we are dedicated to improving the lives of our residents, and as an employer we are passionate about helping individuals to thrive in their work. We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture and are proud of our professional accreditations which champion this. Find out about our city as a place to live, work &amp; grow, and learn more about the amazing work we are doing. You'll also find out about the wealth of benefits we have to offer you here! Continuous Service commitment New employees can keep their service related benefits when moving between a whole host of public sector organisations within Greater Manchester, which include: Councils, NHS, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue, Transport for Greater Manchester, as well as many others under this scheme. Find out if this applies to you here. Guaranteed Assessment Schemes We have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel by way of a Guaranteed Assessment Scheme. Our application forms ask you to indicate if you meet any of the criteria within this scheme, and so to find out more and if you qualify please click here. Privacy Statement and Data Protection Our core data protection obligations and commitments are set out in the council's primary Recruitment and Employment Privacy Notice which can be found at <a href="https://www.salford.gov.uk/gdpr" target="_blank">https://www.salford.gov.uk/gdpr</a> .

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees. More about your role More about your role This role is a part time position of 16 hours per week and there will be a necessity for a Tuesday to be worked however the additional hours can be worked over any other day of your choice or split over three days. This can be discussed upon interview with the line manager. This role is based in Oldham and this will cover two sites that are in close proximity to one another. You will primarily support the Tenancy Enforcement and Communities Teams but may be asked to support other teams across the business. In this role you will provide a comprehensive administrative service for the Housing Management and Tenancy Enforcement Team. You will give advice and information to internal and external customer via the phone and email, delivering a high quality of customer service throughout. Your role will cover several administrative duties from updating and managing IT systems and tenancy records to logging and investigating complaints from customers. You will have contact with customers and within internal departments enabling us to provide high-quality customer service and administrative support For a full list of duties please download the attached Job Description. More about you It is essential that you have experience within a Customer facing housing role &amp; tenancy management. To be successful in this role you will have a good administration background and possess excellent customer service skills. With a 'Can do' approach to tasks you will have the ability to work under pressure and unsupervised as well as being able to contribute to a good team working environment You will have the ability to be empathetic with our customers and their situations when necessary and will take a pro-active approach to problem solving. At Places for People, we prioritise our dedication to safer recruitment. Therefore, an Enhanced DBS check is mandatory for this position. Benefits We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include: <ul> <li>Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Pension with matched contributions up to 7% </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Excellent holiday package - up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Cashback plan for healthcare costs - up to £500 saving per year </li> </ul> <ul> <li>A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2% </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Training and development </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more </li> </ul>

Housing Coordinator

Overview At Change Grow Live, we believe that with the right support, change is possible for everyone. We thrive by recruiting for success, recognising and rewarding effort, and creating safe, healthy, agile, and flexible workplaces where people can do their best work. Together as a team, we are always learning, developing, and growing - identifying future talent and supporting leaders of tomorrow. Everyone at Change Grow Live experiences a sense of belonging, where every voice counts. We are inclusive, we connect and engage at all levels, and we create the conditions for success for all who work and volunteer with us. This means we: <ul><li>Deliver world-class learning and organisational development services to foster growth and collaboration</li><li>Enable open, inclusive, and transparent cultures where we live our values</li><li>Ensure every colleague feels supported, valued, and part of something meaningful</li></ul>As a Prison Recovery Coordinator at HMP Buckley Hall, you will support individuals from the moment they enter the prison through their recovery, ensuring they have access to the right interventions at the right time. You will carry out assessments, develop personalised recovery plans, provide onward referrals, and deliver tailored group sessions on topics such as anger management, sleep, and relationships. Alongside reducing drug and alcohol-related harm, you will promote resilience, peer support, and self-determination, while advocating for access to partnership services and encouraging social reintegration. Your work will create a safe, supportive environment that empowers people to make lasting positive changes in their lives. Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week Full Time Salary* Range: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 *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 We have an exciting opportunity for a Prison Recovery Coordinator to join our dedicated team at HMP Buckley Hall. You will work directly with people in prison to help them access the right interventions at the right time, in ways that meet their needs and promote positive change. This is a varied role where you will: <ul><li>Support individuals from the point they enter the service and throughout their recovery journey</li><li>Provide screening, assessment, recovery planning, and onward referrals</li><li>Reduce drug and alcohol-related harm to both individuals and the wider community</li><li>Promote carer, service user, and community involvement</li><li>Advocate for access to partnership services and promote social (re)integration</li><li>Facilitate and co-deliver structured group sessions tailored to the needs of participants, covering areas such as anger management, sleep, and relationships</li><li>Contribute to a safe and supportive environment that encourages recovery, resilience, peer support, and self-determination</li></ul>About You We're looking for someone who can bring a balance of compassion, professionalism, and resilience. You will have: <ul><li>A strong understanding of substance misuse issues and relevant experience in a similar field</li><li>Experience working with groups, including managing challenging behaviours in a constructive way</li><li>Excellent verbal, written, and IT skills</li><li>The ability to work proactively and manage your own workload effectively</li><li>A good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and good practice</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills to build partnerships with professionals, agencies, and stakeholders</li><li>The ability to manage change in a way that keeps service users at the heart of decisions</li><li>A commitment to confidentiality, safeguarding, and continuous learning</li><li>Please note that this post requires an Enhanced DBS check and Prison Vetting clearance as part of our safer recruitment process.</li></ul>What We'll Give You We want our people to feel valued and supported. You'll receive: <ul><li>25 days' holiday plus bank holidays (increasing annually up to 30 days)</li><li>A paid 'Wellness Hour' each week, access to our 'Wellness Hub' and Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Our full Benefits</li></ul>Please note: This role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route if you meet the minimum salary requirements. If you share our values and want to be part of a team that makes a real difference every day, we'd love to hear from you. Please make sure your application and supporting statement show how your skills and experience match the role. Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35) ILW / OLW /Fringe N/A - Outside London Weighting Area Interview Date 8/9/2025 Closing Date 25/8/2025 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Jenny Leech | <a href="mailto:jenny.leech2@cgl.org.uk" target="_blank">jenny.leech2@cgl.org.uk</a> | 01706514383 This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

Recovery Coordinator

Principal - Homelessness &amp; Temporary Accommodation Contract: Fixed Term until 31/01/2027 The rising number of families and individuals being placed in Temporary Accommodation is a national crisis. We need somebody to help us to tackle this crisis in Greater Manchester. We're serious about fixing the housing crisis in Greater Manchester and addressing the substantial human and financial costs that come with rising placements into Temporary Accommodation. As part of the work of the Housing First Unit, we've developed the first ever Greater Manchester Temporary Accommodation Action Plan and we need someone to help turn this strategy into reality. That's where you come in. Your Role: As a member of the Greater Manchester Housing First Unit, you will play a critical role in delivering the GM Temporary Accommodation Action Plan by working with our Local Authorities to deliver on its 6 priorities: <ul><li>Improving our Data: Working with research colleagues to better understand Temporary Accommodation usage, spend and demographics.</li></ul><ul><li>Enhancing strategic Collaboration: Working with our Local Authorities to ensure our efforts to address temporary accommodation use have collective impact.</li></ul><ul><li>Developing and delivering New Supply models for temporary housing: working with Local Authorities and GMCA colleagues to develop new supply models that provide good value for money.</li></ul>You will oversee the project management of new supply programmes: ensuring both new and existing schemes deliver housing for people experiencing homelessness on time and on budget. <ul><li>Working to drive up Temporary Accommodation Standards: Working with GMCA Place colleagues and our Local Authorities to drive up housing standards through initiatives like the Good Landlord Charter.</li></ul><ul><li>Embedding Co-production in our work: ensuring that the voices and experiences of families who have been in temporary accommodation inform the projects emerging from the Action Plan.</li></ul><ul><li>Understanding and supporting the statutory homelessness Workforce: considering the extreme pressures faced by Local Authority housing options teams and ways in which we can support them.</li></ul>You will be our policy lead for temporary and emergency accommodation: driving forward our long-term vision for homelessness prevention in Greater Manchester. This is a meaningful role; you will be directly playing a part in a whole-system effort to reduce and prevent homelessness, working closely with local and national partners to tackle the worst effects of the housing crisis. The role is also incredibly collaborative; you will be a key contact for Local Authorities, national government partners and other stakeholders in Greater Manchester, as part GMCA's Housing First Unit. About You: The fact that the complexity of this work is appealing to you means that you're a systems thinker who is comfortable working within a complex environment with multiple private, public and third sector partners and you'll be keen to put your strong interpersonal and communication skills to the test. You will have a strong understanding of homelessness legislation and the work of Local Authorities in preventing homelessness and providing temporary and interim accommodation. You will thrive on the variety of managing multiple, complex programmes and projects and be excited by complex work that has an immediate social impact. You will have a good understanding of the housing sector and the role of private, social and other landlords in tackling homelessness. Whatever your circumstances, we're looking for someone with the core skills to hit the ground running, but we recognise that we will need to invest in the right candidate. You will be able to learn from and lean on the advice and expertise from across a wide range of experts from across the Housing First Unit and our Local Authorities. Taking this into account, we're really looking for someone who is: <ul><li>A leader: Able to drive forward an ambitious programme of work, whilst bringing people along on the journey.</li></ul><ul><li>Confident: Able to be assertive in achieving the aims of your projects and confident presenting to a wide range of audiences.</li></ul><ul><li>Organised and focused: the ability to stay on top of several complex projects with different timescales.</li></ul><ul><li>Personable: to make projects a success, you will need to secure the buy-in of a broad range of partners.</li></ul><ul><li>Resilient and persevering: success in this work is often hard-fought and definitely a marathon, not a sprint.</li></ul><ul><li>Passionate about tackling homelessness, poverty, inequality and disadvantage: enthusiasm and drive for social change, through reforming public services and working with communities.</li></ul>About us: As an employer, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is made up of a number of key Greater Manchester strategic functions and service providers including; Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS); Waste and Resources; Environment; Work and Skills; Research; Public Sector Reform; Police, Crime and Criminal Justice; Homelessness; the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub and the Commissioning Hub. We value the diversity of our employees, and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across Greater Manchester. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, Trans status and Non-binary identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability. To find out more about working for us please click here: <a href="https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/</a> Our offer: In return for your hard work, we offer our employees a competitive package as part of our offer that you can find out more about here: Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Home | greater.jobs Mandatory Information: Artificial Intelligence (AI) We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. However, we value human talent and are looking for passionate individuals to join our organisation. Please ensure you personally complete your application and read all the instructions carefully to maximise your chances of success. Applications that rely too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting, however we understand that AI may be used as a reasonable adjustment, if using AI to support your application, please give a brief explanation why to help ensure fair selection process. Privacy Notice (Click here) Employees on the redeployment register will be given priority for any vacancies in the first instance. If employees are identified as a match from the register then the vacancy may be withdrawn or put on hold pending an outcome. For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK - if in doubt please visit the following link Employers' right to work checklist - GOV.UK (<a href="http://www.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.gov.uk</a>). Please note we are not a licenced sponsor. Hybrid working This role is part of GMCA's hybrid working scheme. As part of our commitment to 'Build Back Fairer' in Greater Manchester following the Covid-19 pandemic, we have evolved our management methods by trusting and empowering staff to deliver their work in the best way that suits the business and their individual needs, and supports health and wellbeing. Our hybrid working policy sets out a flexible approach, combining attendance at our [Manchester city centre office / Fire and Rescue service HQ in Swinton / other location] with remote working, typically from home; the location of work is primarily dictated by the needs of the business: 'Do what is right for you and the business on that day'. If appointed to the role you will work with your manager to agree and regularly review the best working pattern for you, your team and your work. GM Elevate Programme If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme within the last two years, please indicate this within the 'About You' or 'Supporting Statement' section of your application?

Principal - Homelessness and Temporary Accommodation

The Vacancy Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week) Are you passionate about ensuring the safety and security of residents in their homes? Do you have a sharp eye for detail and a commitment to proactive risk management? If so, we want you to be a part of our team at Stockport Homes Group! As our Building Safety Manager, you'll lead efforts to create a safe living environment for our customers. Your key responsibilities will include: <ul> <li>Being the first point of contact for the building safety regulator, fire service and SHG colleagues</li> <li>Supporting and advising front-line employees on building and fire safety matters</li> <li>Engaging with customers including working with resident groups and individuals</li> <li>Ensuring that contractors working in the buildings are competent with relevant accreditations</li> <li>Lead the Building Safety Team to ensure all Building Safety Risk Assessments, routine inspections, and resident engagement activities are conducted promptly and effectively.</li></ul>What we're looking for in our ideal candidate: <ul> <li>Knowledge and experience in writing building safety cases and reports</li> <li>Experience in managing fire safety for residential and high-rise buildings</li> <li>Experience in writing and implementing a resident engagement strategy.</li> <li>Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND), or substantial relevant professional experience in a related field.</li> <li>A demonstrated ability to keep abreast of statutory compliance for building and fire safety</li> <li>People management experience, to be able to foster excellent working relationships to promote the best in the team.</li></ul>Our modern office is a bright, positive working environment with great collaborative working spaces. We also value hybrid working arrangements, and you will have the opportunity to shape and agree how you work between office and home to suit both your own and the business needs. The SHG "Be You" approach sums up our belief that everyone has the right to be who they are, and to be that person at work, in line with SHG's Values. We're always looking to improve diversity within our teams to enhance this culture and to be truly representative of the communities we work in. This role will be on Stockport Homes Limited terms and conditions. We understand that if you don't meet every requirement, you may be hesitant to apply but we still want to hear from you and encourage you to submit an application detailing your experiences, achievements, and the value you can bring to our team. If you require any reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please contact the People &amp; OD Team on <a href="mailto:humanresources@stockporthomes.org" target="_blank">humanresources@stockporthomes.org</a>. Please note that we do not accept applications through third-party websites. To ensure your application is reviewed, please apply directly through our careers page. We encourage you to apply early! We may close the vacancy sooner if we find the right candidate. If you are interested in discussing the role further then we'd like to hear from you, please contact Steve Mansey on <a href="mailto:steve.mansey@stockporthomes.org" target="_blank">steve.mansey@stockporthomes.org</a>. Closing date: 31st August 2025 Interview date: 10th September 2025 About Us Welcome to Stockport Homes Group (SHG), an umbrella organisation for four, socially responsible interdependent companies within the housing sector. What makes us unique is our vision: one where entrepreneurship and commercialisation go hand in hand with social impact. We are Stockport's largest landlord, managing over 12,000 properties on behalf of Stockport Council and Private Landlords, as well as our own growing portfolio of new build homes. As builders, landlords, architects and developers we believe in collective responsibility for more affordable housing. Equally, through a commitment to a range of wrap around services we look for ways to improve people's lives: from advice and support on health and wellbeing, to employment, educational opportunities and help in the home. All our profit is reinvested within the group to maximise opportunities for those who most need our help. Companies within SHG: Stockport Homes - Stockport Homes was formed in 2005, to manage housing stock across Stockport on behalf of Stockport Council. As a limited company, we operate as an ALMO which is an 'Arm's length management organisation', so whilst the company is owned by the Council, we operate independently on day-to-day matters and in delivering services to our customers. We are committed to providing quality homes across Stockport and listening to the voice of our customers to continually improve our services. Three Sixty - Three Sixty delivers innovative, high-quality construction, maintenance and facilities management services across Stockport, Greater Manchester and Cheshire. We are trades people who operate with a friendly, community-led approach. We get the balance right between excellent customer service and service delivery. We take pride in giving back to our local communities and each year we Gift Aid our profits to SKylight to support the work they do to help Stockport and the borough thrive. Skylight - SKylight is a Charitable Community Benefit Society, established in 2018, dedicated to transforming lives in Stockport. We work closely with local communities to support people into employment, alleviate poverty and enhance digital skills. Our services help individuals live independently while fostering strong community networks, particularly for those facing disadvantages. We are proud to contribute to making Stockport a great place to live and work. Viaduct Housing Partnership - Formed in 2017, Viaduct is a development partnership between Stockport Homes Group and Stockport Council, focusing on building more affordable homes in Stockport. SHG is proud to be an award-winning organisation dedicated to transforming the lives and communities of our customers and as a public-private sector fusion, SHG is focused on future growth and excellence - looking for the best people to join the Group to be on this exciting journey. 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Building Safety Manager

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. Director - Independent Living Flexible base location with a balance of home and office working £98,004 per year plus car allowance of £9,800 35 hours per week We have an exciting and newly created opportunity for a Director - Independent Living to manage and provide strategic leadership to Sanctuary's new Independent Living service, working closely alongside leaders in our regions. This role sits within our Housing England team, which manages homes across England, providing general rented housing, housing for older people, market rent properties, shared ownership and home ownership accommodation. Reporting to the Director of Housing and Customer Services you will provide strategic direction and operational leadership to support the ongoing development and effective delivery of the Group's Independent Living Housing services while bringing effective and inspirational leadership coupled with a quality-driven ethos. You will sit in the Affordable Housing Senior Management Team (SMT), with decision making ability into the national housing service. The role of Director - Independent Living will include: <ul><li>Providing strategic advice, tactical support and co-ordination to Group Directors, Director of Housing and Customer Services and Senior Managers in relation to the Group's Business and Strategic Plans for Independent Living</li><li>Leading and delivering on a range of strategic projects</li><li>Managing the development of local budgets and maintaining effective control to ensure compliance with all financial policies</li><li>Ensuring the delivery of high quality and value for money housing services throughout England, including London to meet the needs of customers</li><li>Providing effective leadership of all housing functions in the region(s) by promoting an effective organisational culture, safe working and performance focused environment</li></ul>Skills and experiences: <ul><li>Previous experience of leading a team located across several locations, with the customer at the heart of the business</li><li>Proven experience of implementing regional strategies for a similar type of organisation</li><li>Certificated Member of the Institute of Housing or similar coupled with a relevant degree is pivotal for success in this role</li><li>A knowledge and understanding of the political landscape of regions</li><li>Comprehensive experience of managing projects with strong project management skills</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills</li><li>This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence</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></ul><ul><li>Role salary is £95,325 with an additional policy allowance of £2,678 per annum</li></ul>View the job profile (if the link is unavailable please visit the Sanctuary careers website) Closing Date: 28 August 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. Sanctuary Housing Services Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.

Director - Independent Living

Job Introduction Job Title: Tenancy Management Officer Salary: £29,000 - £31,900 Contract: Permanent Location: Regional Worker Weekly Hours: 35 So.... What is this role exactly? This is an exciting opportunity for a Tenancy Management Officer to join our Damp &amp; Mould Team, the role will be covering all regions but specific properties that require housing management assistance to complete damp and mould works. What will my working week look like? Whilst you will be a Regional Worker, you will also need to be based within a reasonable travelling distance of our Head Office in Birchwood, Warrington to attend meetings and training courses when needed. What will I be responsible for doing? First and foremost, you will be working independently, taking the lead on the delivery of a first class, end-to-end customer focused tenancy management service. One of the great things about this role is you will have the flexibility to manage your own diary, choose a suitable working location that works for you and your customer base and be able to influence how our estates and neighbourhoods look and feel. It's a very rewarding and exciting time to join Your Housing Group! And what would make me stand out from the crowd? To be a successful as a Tenancy Management Officer, here at YHG, you will have... <ul><li>Knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework of social housing and property / tenancy management</li><li>Strong knowledge of best practice in safeguarding adults and children</li><li>A good level of understanding of Housing Management and relevant Housing services</li></ul>Ideally you will... <ul><li>Have a passion for delivering consistently high levels of customer service and making a positive difference to our customers lives</li><li>Be a real team player, working closely with colleagues within your own team and cross department decisions</li></ul>This role is really suited to someone who likes to lead, drive and deliver results that will improve Your Housing Group's vision of being a sector leading landlord and one that really values its staff and customers as it's number one priority. If you feel this could be the right role for you, we would love to hear from you! Please check out the role profile, which is attached/available by visiting the vacancy on Your Housing Group's website - <a href="http://www.yourhousinggroup.co.uk/careers" target="_blank">www.yourhousinggroup.co.uk/careers</a> That all sounds great, what's in it for me? In return we offer £29,000 - £31,900 for a 35-hour week, and 25 days annual leave (holidays also increase with time served) plus Bank Holidays, but our employee offering provides much more than just a competitive salary and holiday allowance. We trust our people to manage their own diaries, if you need time for an appointment, the school run or an exercise class, as long as it fits with business needs, we're open to what works for you too. And when you need to collaborate with your team, you can visit Youggle House - our wellbeing, social, collaboration and meeting space, in Birchwood, Warrington. On top of this, we'll provide you with a great benefits package, including a contributory pension where we match whatever you choose to contribute (up to 8%), an advanced level healthcare cash plan, that doesn't just provide dental and optician cashback but also health and wellbeing benefits (such as 24/7 GP Access, money back from prescriptions and alternative therapy treatments) and an amazing discount scheme that gives you access to half price cinema tickets, subsidised gym memberships and a huge range of discounts with some of the biggest high street and online names. For more of our great benefits, please see the benefits information sheet attached/ available by visiting the vacancy on Your Housing Group's career's website - <a href="http://www.yourhousinggroup.co.uk/careers" target="_blank">www.yourhousinggroup.co.uk/careers</a> And who are Your Housing Group? Your Housing Group is a registered social landlord helping people at every stage of life to live in quality homes they can afford. As one of the North's sector-leading landlords, we are proud to play our role in tackling the UK's housing crisis by continually reinvesting in our 29,000 properties and tailoring our services to meet the diverse needs of our customers. We also build over 1,000 new homes each year. We're an employer of choice, over 88% of colleagues here recommend us as a 'great place to work'. Additions As part of our pre-employment checks, this role requires the successful applicant to complete a satisfactory Basic DBS check. Closing Date: Wednesday 20th August 2025 We review applications as they're received and reserve the right to close this advert early; if you're interested, please apply ASAP to avoid disappointment. Your Housing Group values diversity and encourages applications from all communities. Your Housing Group operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicants who declare they have a disability, if these applicants meet the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview. Your Housing Group welcomes applications from our customers, however, access to confidential information and probity will be explored to determine whether there is a potential conflict of interest or security issue present which may prevent the Group from being able to proceed with the application. YHG1

Tenancy Management Officer

Neighbourhood Coordinator Based: Eden Gardens, 23 Wagtail Close, Westwood Park, Bradford, BD6 3YJ Hours: Part Time - 17.5 Hours per week (Permanent). Salary: £14,675.58 Travel: There will be an element of remote/home working for this role, however the successful candidate will need to travel on a frequent basis and have a visible presence on their patch and to undertake mandatory compliance checks. A valid driving license and personal vehicle is essential. Mileage is paid at £0.45 per mile and is calculated from office to office. About Us People come to work for Habinteg because they believe in what matters to us. Inclusion drives all that we do, be that the services we offer to tenants, the environments we create or the homes we deliver. One in four people in this country are disabled but most homes are designed to exclude them. We believe in designing homes and creating neighbourhoods that everyone can share and enjoy. We have 3200 homes across the country from Tyneside to Cornwall. We provide expert training and consultancy through our Centre for Accessible Environments (CAE) in-house team. About the Role You will be responsible for delivering housing services to our tenants at our schemes at Eden Gardens, Bradford, however in times of need you may be requested to travel to our dispersed properties in the Bradford and other areas included in the Humber and West Yorkshire schemes. This is a generic and rewarding housing management role - and a challenging one. You will be letting properties, carrying out scheme inspections, including key health and safety checks, helping tenants to keep up to date with their rent, and liaising with social services and occupational health services to ensure tenants can successfully maintain their tenancy and live independently. You will also be dealing with tenancy issues, including management of reports of anti-social behaviour. Lone working will be expected as part of this role however, you will be working as part of a small team managed by the Neighbourhood Manager and will be expected to achieve stretching and ambitious targets. Tenant engagement is key to Habinteg's success, and you will work closely with tenant representatives and tenant groups. About You You will be committed and enthusiastic, thriving on the challenges of working independently and the responsibility and rewards that brings. You will have some experience and knowledge of housing management in the social housing sector and will be committed to Habinteg's inclusive housing mission. Computer literacy is needed, as are sound written and verbal communication skills. You will be flexible and agile in your approach, being able to adapt your approach to different circumstances and service demands. Closing date: This role will close once filled so don't delay submitting your application! We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and welcome candidates with disabilities, long-term health conditions to apply for our roles. We encourage jobseekers from all backgrounds and experiences to express their interest, and to contact us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@habinteg.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@habinteg.org.uk</a> if you would like to chat to us or discuss reasonable adjustments for your application or interview process. If you have any questions, or would like a copy of the full job description please feel free to contact the HR department: E-mail: <a href="mailto:recruitment@habinteg.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@habinteg.org.uk</a>

Neighbourhood Coordinator

The Vacancy Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week) We are a values driven organisation committed to achieving our mission of 'One team, transforming lives'. Working for us means you can make a difference to the lives of vulnerable people in Stockport every day. It's also means you get to be part of a thriving and forward-looking organisation that prides itself on being a great place to work. We have a vacancy for a Housing Support Officer, to provide a service to customers with wide ranging needs, including some with complex needs, and facing multiple exclusion. All require intensive, personalised support to help them move forward with their lives and to sustain their tenancies and improve their mental health. Assessing risk and working effectively with in-house teams and external statutory and voluntary agencies (such as Social Care and Probation services) for the benefit of customers is key to success in this role. We are looking for someone whose previous experience of working with vulnerable individuals in a supportive capacity will empower customers to achieve successful outcomes &amp; sustain their tenancies. Passion, self-motivation, persistence &amp; determination are skills required from the successful candidate to engage &amp; support customers with a range of complex needs. You will have robust IT skills to effectively manage caseload as well as utilise Microsoft packages. Previous experience of clear &amp; accurate recording of customer interventions is also required. If you would like to informally discuss the Housing Support Officer role please contact Alison Williams, Housing Support Team Leader on 07866951160 or email <a href="mailto:alison.e.williams@stockporthomes.org" target="_blank">alison.e.williams@stockporthomes.org</a>. A driving licence &amp; access to a vehicle is necessary for this role. The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory enhanced clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service. This role will be on Skylight terms and conditions. The SHG "Be You" approach sums up our belief that everyone has the right to be who they are, and to be that person at work, in line with SHG's Values. We're always looking to improve diversity within our teams to enhance this culture and to be truly representative of the communities we work in. We understand that if you don't meet every requirement, you may be hesitant to apply but we still want to hear from you and encourage you to submit an application detailing your experiences, achievements, and the value you can bring to our team. If you require any reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please contact the People &amp; OD Team on <a href="mailto:humanresources@stockporthomes.org" target="_blank">humanresources@stockporthomes.org</a>. Please note that we do not accept applications through third-party websites. To ensure your application is reviewed, please apply directly through our careers page. We encourage an early application as we will interview suitable applicants throughout the campaign and close the advert once we have filled the vacancy. Closing date: Wednesday 27th August 2025 Interview date: Thursday 4th September 2025 About Us Welcome to Stockport Homes Group (SHG), an umbrella organisation for four, socially responsible interdependent companies within the housing sector. What makes us unique is our vision: one where entrepreneurship and commercialisation go hand in hand with social impact. We are Stockport's largest landlord, managing over 12,000 properties on behalf of Stockport Council and Private Landlords, as well as our own growing portfolio of new build homes. As builders, landlords, architects and developers we believe in collective responsibility for more affordable housing. Equally, through a commitment to a range of wrap around services we look for ways to improve people's lives: from advice and support on health and wellbeing, to employment, educational opportunities and help in the home. All our profit is reinvested within the group to maximise opportunities for those who most need our help. Companies within SHG: Stockport Homes - Stockport Homes was formed in 2005, to manage housing stock across Stockport on behalf of Stockport Council. As a limited company, we operate as an ALMO which is an 'Arm's length management organisation', so whilst the company is owned by the Council, we operate independently on day-to-day matters and in delivering services to our customers. We are committed to providing quality homes across Stockport and listening to the voice of our customers to continually improve our services. Three Sixty - Three Sixty delivers innovative, high-quality construction, maintenance and facilities management services across Stockport, Greater Manchester and Cheshire. We are trades people who operate with a friendly, community-led approach. We get the balance right between excellent customer service and service delivery. We take pride in giving back to our local communities and each year we Gift Aid our profits to SKylight to support the work they do to help Stockport and the borough thrive. Skylight - SKylight is a Charitable Community Benefit Society, established in 2018, dedicated to transforming lives in Stockport. We work closely with local communities to support people into employment, alleviate poverty and enhance digital skills. Our services help individuals live independently while fostering strong community networks, particularly for those facing disadvantages. We are proud to contribute to making Stockport a great place to live and work. Viaduct Housing Partnership - Formed in 2017, Viaduct is a development partnership between Stockport Homes Group and Stockport Council, focusing on building more affordable homes in Stockport. SHG is proud to be an award-winning organisation dedicated to transforming the lives and communities of our customers and as a public-private sector fusion, SHG is focused on future growth and excellence - looking for the best people to join the Group to be on this exciting journey. Our Benefits Personal Development Work/Life Balance Embrace Diversity Our Community Previous Next

Housing Support Officer

We're looking for a Learning and Development Advisor to join our Transportation team. Within this role, you can enjoy a fantastic, matched pension scheme, 24/7 virtual GP service for you and your family, a competitive annual holiday entitlement, with opportunities to buy/sell leave and even more. Can you envision a world without transportation links by land, sea, or air? Neither can we! Your journey is our journey. Join us at Kier Transportation, where we are working brilliantly together to make a difference, supporting the movement of people, goods, and equipment. Location: Nationwide, UK with remote / hybrid working available Hours: 37.5 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us What will you be responsible for? As a Learning and Development Advisor you will be supporting the Learning and Development Business Partner in delivering the learning and development strategy, including supporting bids, mobilisations and HR / L&amp;D projects. Your day to day will include: <ul> <li>Working with key stakeholders delivering and developing L&amp;D plans, providing advice and guidance on appropriate learning solutions, auditing and providing reporting against plans, increasing compliance levels</li> <li>Auditing and providing reporting against L&amp;D plans including the delivery of administration services for training records and other key activities</li> <li>Pro-actively supporting the business in developing and delivering fully integrated L&amp;D plans supporting business objectives, meeting legislative requirements, maximising employee capability and providing a future talent</li> <li>Supporting the implementation of group and divisional L&amp;D projects and initiatives, including facilitation of internal training</li> <li>Coaching and developing contract stakeholders maximising implementation effectiveness, promoting wellbeing of your team creating an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought, backgrounds and experience is actively encouraged and achieved</li> </ul>What are we looking for? This role of Learning and Development Advisor is great for you if: <ul> <li>You have experience in successfully advising on learning and development interventions in a commercial environment</li> <li>Can comfortably facilitate training</li> <li>Are willing and able to travel nationwide to visit contracts and projects</li> </ul>Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here . Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&amp;I action plan here . As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier #LI-MA1 <ul><li> Job Description - L&amp;D Advisor - Corporate.pdf </li></ul>

Learning and Development Advisor

About The Role The Housing Management Officer will provide general administrative support to the Management team to include financial transactions, invoicing, stock control and ordering supplies, working with all relevant teams to ensure the delivery of a customer focused service to Salvation Army Homes customers. What you will be doing: <ul> <li>Supporting the team in ensuring all new clients/customers to the service complete and sign all relevant paperwork in relation to their occupancy and monitor the progress of all housing benefit claims, whilst ensuring all clients are supported to pay their fees via an Allpay card or Standing Order.</li> <li>Proactively monitoring and reporting any arrears weekly, keeping the team informed of any issues or concerns. Achieving arrears levels within target through effective management of rent and service charge</li> <li>Delivering an effective and generic housing management service to tenants in an allocated geographical patch as well as residents at The Limes. Ensuring the service is in line with good practice, policies and procedures.</li> <li>Liaising with our Asset Management and Customer Services colleagues to ensure all repairs are completed in a timely fashion and to work with any Maintenance Contractors on site to ensure repairs are completed to a high standard</li> <li>Effectively managing the termination of tenancies and ensure prompt allocation to a suitable new applicant. Administering the Allocations Policy, ensuring properties are let, minimising rent loss, and void turnaround times, within agreed targets and liaising with Local Authorities and other referral agencies.</li> <li>Implementing the appropriate action in cases of any breaches of tenancy agreement including anti-social behaviour, neighbour nuisance, racial harassment, any other form of harassment, and domestic violence in liaison with statutory and non-statutory bodies.</li></ul>About You What we're looking for in our Housing Management Officer: <ul> <li>Demonstrable experience in a similar role or administration; being able to produce accurate and timely reports and management information</li> <li>Knowledge of Health &amp; Safety legislation</li> <li>Knowledge of the social housing sector would be advantageous</li> <li>Demonstrable empathy with the client group</li> <li>Confident and capable communicator with the ability to inspire, engage and challenge</li> <li>Ability to communicate and work with other agencies effectively</li> <li> Excellent Numeracy/Mathematical skills</li></ul>Benefits of working as a Housing Management Officer: In return for helping to transform lives, we'll give you access to some great benefits. These include: <ul> <li>26 days annual leave rising to 31 days</li> <li>An extra day off on your birthday</li> <li>A High Street discount scheme (great savings both on and off-line)</li> <li>Pension with life assurance</li> <li>Discounted private medical insurance</li> <li>Loans available for financial emergencies</li> <li>Occupational Sick Pay</li> <li>A full Induction package and training relevant to the role</li> <li>Long service awards from 2.5 years</li> <li>Support to learn and develop your career</li></ul>About Us A registered social landlord and one of the leading providers of supported housing in the UK, Salvation Army Homes is dedicated to transforming lives by providing accommodation and support for some of the most vulnerable members of society - mainly people with complex needs and/or experiencing homelessness. Our aim is to work with individuals to build on their strengths, creating person centred, individualised strategies and plans that transform lives, support recovery and enable positive behaviour. In order to succeed, however, we need the right people in place. Our workforce is one of our greatest assets, but only by recruiting the very best can we continue to deliver comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement. services to our residents. That's where you come in. As an equal opportunities' employer, Salvation Army Homes is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We invite and welcome applications to apply for Salvation Army Homes opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Housing Management Officer

YMCA Trinity Group - Accommodation 'Inspiring communities, transforming young lives' Permanent Housing Support - Accommodation Night Worker Job Reference ANW-BSE-0725 Location Batt House, 56 Westgate Street, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1QG Our accommodation team plays a vital role in creating a secure and welcoming environment for young people with high needs. Now, we're looking for a compassionate and reliable Accommodation Night Worker to join our team in Bury St Edmunds. Job Role As an Accommodation Night Worker, you'll be the calm and reassuring presence overnight, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our residents, staff, and premises. Your responsibilities will include: <ul> <li>Supervising the building and ensuring all areas are clean, secure, and safe.</li> <li>Supporting the admittance of residents and staff during night hours.</li> <li>Minimising noise and disruption to maintain a peaceful environment.</li> <li>Assisting Accommodation Project Workers with any overnight needs.</li> <li>Responding appropriately to incidents and supporting residents with complex needs.</li></ul>What We're Looking For The successful applicant will have: <ul> <li>Experience working with young people with complex needs (not necessarily in a housing context).</li> <li>The ability to interact effectively with clients from diverse backgrounds.</li> <li>Strong interpersonal and organisational skills.</li> <li>Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team, particularly during unsociable hours.</li> <li>An understanding of current mental health issues and experience managing challenging behaviour.</li></ul>Download the Job Description in full in the Job Advert on our website In accordance with safer recruitment processes many of the roles we recruit for require successful candidates to undertake an appropriate criminal record background check. If an offer of work is accepted, YMCA Trinity Group will facilitate these checks on behalf of our staff and volunteers via the Disclosure and Barring Service. Days and hours- Night shifts-10:00pm -08.00am four days on 4 days off working pattern) What We Offer Annual salary is £25,396.80 per annum <ul> <li>5 weeks holiday plus public holiday allowance (pro rata for part-time)</li> <li>Competitive pay and pension scheme</li> <li>DBS check facilitated and paid</li> <li>Induction and on-the-job training</li> <li>Regular supervision and internal progression opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support</li></ul>YMCA Trinity Group strives to create a fulfilling and enjoyable place to work; we know how staff &amp; volunteers feel directly translates to the quality of service &amp; care we give our clients, and we also recognise the crucial role each and every one of us plays in helping to fulfil our Mission. Contact Us Please contact us if you would like to discuss further; E-mail Karen Attwood our Deputy Accommodation Manager on <a href="mailto:Karen.Attwood@ymcatrinity.org.ukrecruitment" target="_blank">Karen.Attwood@ymcatrinity.org.ukrecruitment</a>@ymcatrinity.org.uk or call on 07900787405 Closing date Applications will be assessed as received; therefore, should we fill the role sooner than expected we reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Early application is strongly advised. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of young people in Bury St Edmunds! Your role could be the difference they need. Additional Information Please note YMCA Trinity Group does not have a sponsored Licence to recruit non-UK workers and therefore all candidates are expected to be able to work in the UK. Unless stated otherwise, we do require an application form, completed in full, should you wish to be considered for a role with YMCA Trinity Group. Applications are scored against the relevant job description. CV's will not be considered as an application, merely an expression of interest. Occasionally we fill a role sooner than expected, we reserve the right to withdraw vacancies before an advertised closing date. Early application is advised. An email will be sent to confirm receipt of applications, please contact us if you have a problem submitting your application. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you soon! Ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals is paramount to our mission. As such, we are committed to upholding rigorous safeguarding practices in all aspects of our work. Join us in making a meaningful difference while adhering to the highest standards of care and protection for those we serve. Visit ymcatrinitygroup.org.uk to view our current work and volunteering opportunities

Housing Support - Accommodation Night Worker

Accommodation Assistant Start your career at Dalata Hotel Group! We are looking for team members to join us on an exciting journey. You will receive training through our Dalata Academy to help you learn important skills. You will also meet experienced team members who can help you grow. At Dalata, we believe in promoting from within. If you work hard, you can have new opportunities in the future. Join us and be part of a friendly team! Benefits <ul> <li>Free employee meals on duty</li> <li>50% Off F&amp;B in all properties</li> <li>€/£60 employee rate on rooms for all Dalata-owned hotels</li> <li>30% off Friends &amp; Family rate</li> <li>Extra AL day for every year worked (5 days to a maximum of 5 days)</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme.</li> <li>Cycle to Work Scheme/Transport Schemes</li> <li>SAYE (Save As You Earn Scheme)</li> <li>Pension access (Ask your HR Manager for local pension information)</li> <li>Development Opportunities through our Dalata Academy- support your career journey</li> <li>Staff Appreciation Initiatives, fun team-building activities and regular charity events</li> </ul>Your Job: <ul> <li>Ensure that all rooms and common areas are cleaned to the Dalata standard.</li> <li>Point out anything that needs fixing.</li> <li>Be ready to help in other departments.</li> </ul>What You'll Need: <ul> <li>Having experience in cleaning and housekeeping is good, but it is not needed.</li> <li>Friendly with customers</li> <li>Pay attention to details.</li> </ul>About Us Dalata Hotel Group - We bring the heart of hospitality to every hotel we own and operate. We see our growth and expansion plans as a way of spreading our unique way of caring for our guests further around the world, bringing better experiences to more people. Currently, the Dalata difference can be felt at each of our hotels in Ireland, the UK, Germany &amp; the Netherlands, and we'll keep expanding this further, focusing on key UK cities, Dublin and Continental Europe. Helping our people to grow and develop their careers is vitally important to us and is one of our highest priorities. We have many exciting and unique internal development programmes, each crafted to make sure our employees get the learning they need to be able to take the next step in their careers. Dalata Hotel Group Plc is an Inclusive Employer. We actively encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply to be part of our team. However, we understand everyone's needs are different; therefore, if you require any accommodations with this application process, please highlight your needs when you are completing your application process. Apply for this job

Accommodation Assistant

Grade: £49,282 - £53,460 Reporting line: Strategy Principal - Asylum, Migration &amp; Integration 1 year fixed-term role, with intention to extend subject to funding. Application deadline is 7th September 2025 Interviews: 17th &amp; 19th September 2025 This post is being readvertised, individuals who have already submitted an application during the first round of advertisement need not apply again. The Role The postholder will play a pivotal role in commissioning, leading and learning from our programmes and policy work designed to tackle migrant homelessness and rough sleeping in Greater Manchester. Acting as programme lead on interventions like the Restricted Eligibility Support Service (RESS) and GMCA's services targeting refugee homelessness, the postholder will be committed to the continuous improvement of our offer for non-UK nationals experiencing homelessness, whilst ensuring that the insight and learning from our responses contribute towards our wider aims for Public Service Reform in Greater Manchester. This role will also be responsible for driving relevant parts of the GMCA's Migration and Inclusion Strategy, embedding the migration programme within GM's Live Well and Housing First ambitions. This will include working to identify strategic, policy and practice opportunities to improve how non-UK national residents of Greater Manchester are supported to navigate vulnerability and find stable homes that enable them to live well and thrive. For this role it is essential that you have a comprehensive understanding of homelessness and rough sleeping, as well as the specific risks and complexities that make non-UK nationals more likely to experience it. You must have an understanding of how the immigration and asylum systems affect people's lives and impact on local systems. You must be able to think strategically across a range of policy areas, manage and continuously improve commissioned programmes, and engage with a wide range of stakeholders - including communities - to develop policy and deliver system change. You will be able to inspire confidence, provide credible leadership, work in a highly politicized environment, build and maintain relationships, motivate and drive delivery of changes at pace. You must be used to finding solutions and making decisions autonomously on difficult issues, working to tight and often changing timescales. You will be highly organized, able to prioritise your own work and work well across mixed teams. We encourage applications from people with migrant backgrounds and relevant lived experience. If you think you meet the essential criteria but have questions about the job, you can get in touch with Jennie. About us: As an employer, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is made up of a number of key Greater Manchester strategic functions and service providers including; Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS); Waste and Resources; Environment; Work and Skills; Research; Public Sector Reform; Police, Crime and Criminal Justice; Homelessness; the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub and the Commissioning Hub. We value the diversity of our employees, and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across Greater Manchester. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, Trans status and Non-binary identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability. To find out more about working for us please click here: <a href="https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/</a> Our offer: In return for your hard work, we offer our employees a competitive package as part of our offer that you can find out more about here: Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Home | greater.jobs Mandatory Information: Artificial Intelligence (AI) We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. However, we value human talent and are looking for passionate individuals to join our organisation. Please ensure you personally complete your application and read all the instructions carefully to maximise your chances of success. Applications that rely too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting, however we understand that AI may be used as a reasonable adjustment, if using AI to support your application, please give a brief explanation why to help ensure fair selection process. Privacy Notice (Click here) Employees on the redeployment register will be given priority for any vacancies in the first instance. If employees are identified as a match from the register then the vacancy may be withdrawn or put on hold pending an outcome. For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK - if in doubt please visit the following link Employers' right to work checklist - GOV.UK (<a href="http://www.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.gov.uk</a>). Please note we are not a licenced sponsor. Hybrid working This role is part of GMCA's hybrid working scheme. As part of our commitment to 'Build Back Fairer' in Greater Manchester following the Covid-19 pandemic, we have evolved our management methods by trusting and empowering staff to deliver their work in the best way that suits the business and their individual needs, and supports health and wellbeing. Our hybrid working policy sets out a flexible approach, combining attendance at our [Manchester city centre office / Fire and Rescue service HQ in Swinton / other location] with remote working, typically from home; the location of work is primarily dictated by the needs of the business: 'Do what is right for you and the business on that day'. If appointed to the role you will work with your manager to agree and regularly review the best working pattern for you, your team and your work.

Migrant Homelessness Principal

Your role Rethink Mental Illness are hiring a Housing Management Officer to join our inspiring and friendly team at Topping Mill, Bury. Imagine being part of an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity - and that's why equity is one of our core values. Our Topping Mill Service provides stable transition accommodation and support, to people over the age of 18, for up to five years. Our supported living accommodation provides person-centred support, based on their recovery journey. This will enable users to move onto housing within the community. Topping Mill consists of 14 self-contained flats, along with a shared lounge on both the ground and first floor. JOIN THE TEAM! Overview of a Housing Management Officer role: As a Housing Officer, you will work under the leadership and guidance of the Registered Service Manager (RSM) to deliver a responsive and customer orientated housing management service. This involves working with tenants who experience Mental Health challenges, living in accommodation supported by Rethink mental illness staff. Essential Skills and Experience Required: <ul> <li>Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the values of the Charity</li> <li>Recognised Housing related qualification or equivalent relevant experience</li> <li>Experience in a comparable role, preferably in housing, social services, residential care or supported housing.</li> <li>Experience and knowledge of enhanced housing benefit, housing management, related legislation, letting procedures and Local Authority guidelines</li> <li>Ability to identify support goals and evaluate progress.</li> <li>Knowledge of risk assessments and ability to identify potential risks and how to manage risks.</li> <li>Understanding of housing management, law and best practice</li> <li>Ability to motivate people and achieve positive outcomes</li> <li>Ability to communicate effectively at different levels</li> <li>Knowledge of housing needs / barriers faced by people who experience mental ill health. </li> <li>Excellent communication and literacy skills, able to produce clear, concise reports, correspondence and notes</li> <li>Competent in the use of IT systems including Microsoft applications, email and internet.</li></ul>Who are we? We're Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: "A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness." It is an exciting time to join our growing charity. We are on a transformation journey, one that supports the delivery of the organisation strategy - delivering Communities that Care. Supporting employees, managers and leaders through this change is a key priority for the People function. Just like its key that we attract diverse people to come and work for us. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we're working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer. We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background - regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status. Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. You can read more about our progress here. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Please see further details on our Website You can also follow us on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram and LinkedIn to find out more about the work we do! If you have any questions about the position, please contact <a href="mailto:-recruitment@rethink.org" target="_blank">-recruitment@rethink.org</a> IND1 Our Charity Our work to achieve this is guided by seven core values: <ul> <li>Commitment</li> <li>Equity</li> <li>Expertise</li> <li>Hope</li> <li>Openness</li> <li>Passion</li> <li>Understanding</li></ul>What do we value? Passion We are passionate about leading the way to a better quality of life for everyone severely affected by mental illness. Commitment We work tirelessly to provide support for everyone severely affected by mental illness. Openness We are open and transparent in all our work with beneficiaries, supporters, partners and the public to achieve change for people severely affected by mental illness. Hope We offer hope of a better quality of life for all those severely affected by mental illness. Expertise We constantly use our expertise to provide practical and personal support for people who are severely affected by mental illness. Understanding People who are severely affected by mental illness are at the heart of everything we do in our organisation - our membership, our governance and our workforce. Equity We believe that in a world where discrimination and disadvantage exist, treating people with equity is critical to ensure justice and fairness for all. Openness We are open and transparent in all our work with beneficiaries, supporters, partners and the public to achieve change for people severely affected by mental illness. What will you receive? You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your abilities with the opportunity to make a real difference every day. In addition, you will have excellent development opportunities including funded training, career development, and a range of e-learning courses. You will also receive: Employer funded pension Flexible working Life assurance Employee Assistance Programme Eyecare vouchers up to £55 towards the cost of new glasses or lenses Training opportunities e-learning courses &amp; much more Annual leave 25 days rising to 30, plus bank holidays Rethink day 1 day's additional leave (pro rata) on your Birthday PULSE Reward, Benefits and Recognition Platform Employee Assistance Programme Rethink day 1 day's additional leave (pro rata) on your Birthday For the full list, see our website here. Our colleagues say "From the very start I was made to feel welcome and respected in my new team. In the short time I have been working with Rethink Mental Illness as a service administrator I have been able to contribute ideas and make meaningful change, and I appreciate that Rethink allows me to direct my own role development and help me build on the skills I want to work on." "Working for Rethink Mental Illness is the most rewarding job I could ask for. As a Peer and Volunteer Co-ordinator I get to work with a huge variety of people, with a range of skills and support them to incorporate those skills into their volunteering roles. I am always looking for gaps that need filling and creating new and exciting opportunities that will benefit our service, mental health in the community, but most importantly the people giving up their time to help." "I've previously worked in a large corporate environment, in the criminal justice sector and other charities. Without a shadow of a doubt, Rethink Mental Illness has been the best employer I've ever had. They care about their staff. Its great working with like-minded people and knowing that you are making a real difference to people's lives." "It feels very rewarding to be part of such a meaningful Organisation where everyone is valued and has the opportunity to make a difference". Please be mindful that we may need to close adverts early if we receive a high volume of applications, we, therefore, encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Social Housing Solicitor - Salary +Supervison bonus - Manchester 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, eviction, succession for tenants, neighborhood problems, debt issues and possession proceedings. Our solicitors are highly experienced in finding solutions to housing disputes and aim to address the issues quickly and effectively. The department regularly represents clients at all court levels (including the Higher Courts) and is extensively experienced at handling all housing related judicial review claimant matters at the High Court. Main Responsibilities of the Role <ul> <li>Report directly to Department Director</li> <li>Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients' needs</li> <li>Responsible for all aspects of Housing work and on occasions, where appropriate providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members</li> <li>Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities</li> <li>Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of public and private housing cases including Homelessness; Disrepair; Eviction; Possession; Property Ownership Disputes; Succession for Tenants; Neighbourhood Problems matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy</li> <li>Ability to manage and supervise caseworkers and trainees.</li> <li>Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases</li> <li>Dealing with correspondence</li> <li>Maintaining accurate time costing procedures</li> <li>Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly</li> <li>Ensuring compliance with file management.</li> <li>Willingness to attend Housing Court Duty Scheme.</li> </ul>Key Skills Required: <ul> <li>Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying</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>Excellent analytical and organisational skills</li> <li>Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment</li> <li>Working knowledge of the publicly 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</li> </ul>What we offer <ul> <li>A fantastic supportive team</li> <li>Strong career progression with support for legal awards and professional recognition</li> <li>Attractive salary package with supervision bonus</li> </ul>SALARY STRUCTURE - SOCIAL HOUSING SALARY (London) (Outside London) NQ + Supervision Bonus * £46,000 £44,500 1 Year PQE + Supervision Bonus * £48,000 £46,500 2 Years PQE + Supervision Bonus * £50,000 £48,000 3 Years Plus PQE + Supervision Bonus * £52,000 £50,500 Supervision Bonus up to * + up to £8,000 up to £7,400 * Terms and Conditions apply. Supervisor Bonus Per Annum:- Supervise 1 Paralegal £1,250 £1,150 Supervise 2 Paralegals £1,750 £1,600 Supervise 3 Paralegals £2,250 £2,100 Supervise 4 Paralegals £2,750 £2,550 Total £8,000 £7,400 The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. Equal Opportunities: Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THE ABOVE VACANCY

Social Housing Solicitor - Salary +Supervison bonus - Manchester

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

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

About the job PIA Co-Ordinator We are going through a fantastic period of growth and to support this growth we are looking to hire a PIA Coordinator to join our organisation. What were looking for? We are looking for an organised, self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Manchester Build Team. This hybrid role would suit someone who has previous experience with Openreach PIA processes. Sitting within the Project Management function the role will involve co-ordination of PIA activities between the planning, management and delivery functions and will play an integral part in the success of the PIA product deployment. As the department develops, opportunities for progression will arise. What will you be doing? <ul><li>Collaborating with our internal teams as point of contact for all aspects of the PIA journey.</li><li>Translate survey and design information to facilitate creation of NOIs</li><li>Undertake administration of the Openreach PIA CP portal along with and Joint User Pole agreements</li><li>Be responsible for the tracking and wider distribution of all NOIs, NAs, SPOs, MIs, Whereabouts</li><li>Communicate between multiple teams to ensure a coherent and efficient PIA journey is in place</li><li>Responding to queries and requests from across the business to support delivery</li><li>Supporting the development of project processes, workflows, and efficiency improvements in relation to PIA</li><li>General PIA Administration duties</li><li>Communication of updates/new releases to the wider business and maintenance of internal systems</li></ul>What is in it for you? <ul><li>28 days holidays per annum including bank holidays</li><li>Pension.</li><li>Life and disability cover</li><li>Were a young, dynamic and fast-growing business with excellent career progression opportunities on offer.</li></ul>

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