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About The Service Cardiff Council aims to provide a high quality, accessible service. There is currently a vacancy for a Tenancy Officer within the Housing and Communities Landlord Services. About the job The successful applicants will work within a busy team of tenancy officers. You will work proactively to ensure that tenants and leaseholders comply with their tenancy or lease conditions, providing advice and guidance to tenants and leaseholders and where necessary take enforcement action. What We Are Looking For From You You will have experience of working within a housing related environment and of using new technology; experience of working with customers and visiting them in their own homes would be an advantage. You will need to have good communication and customer care skills and will be able to deal with disputes in a positive and constructive manner. You should also have the ability to work as part of a team, and able to follow complex procedures. Knowledge of housing law and experience of enforcing tenancy and/or leasehold conditions by legal action would be an advantage but are not essential. Additional information This post is permanent. This vacancy is suitable for post share. We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications. We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own. Due to the current interim working arrangements, we are unable to provide recruitment packs or accept application forms via the post. For an informal discussion, after reading the job description and person specification, please contact Stuart Clarke (029) 2053 7563 or Lee Jenkins (029) 2053 7545. Please note the Council does not accept CV's. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website : Important information you need read in order to complete your application:-<ul> <li> Application Guidance </li> <li> Applying for jobs with us </li> <li> Behavioural Competency Framework </li> </ul>Additional Information:-<ul> <li> Employee Charter </li> <li> Recruitment of Ex-Offenders </li> <li> Privacy Notice </li> </ul>Attachments<ul> <li> Job Description and Person Specification </li> </ul>

TENANCY OFFICER

About The Service Are you self-motivated and committed to the delivery of affordable housing? As well as building homes again, Cardiff Council is enabling other providers to increase the number of affordable homes to meet significant demand. We need the right people to ensure all our aspirations are delivered. This is an exciting time to join the Housing Development section, and we are currently recruiting a Housing Enabling Officer to join our team, who can work with a wide range of partners to maximise opportunities to deliver affordable housing. About the job The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Enabling Team in the delivery of a wide range of various housing development and strategic housing projects and policies to address housing need in Cardiff. You will work closely with our wide range of internal and external partners, such as housing associations and private developers in supporting and maximising the provision of affordable housing across the City. What We Are Looking For From You We are looking for a professional and organised person who is a good communicator and can work as part of the broader Housing Development Team to enable the delivery of high-quality affordable homes. You will have a track record of working in a social housing environment, an understanding of facilitating affordable housing within a local government setting and excellent communication and negotiation skills. You will have experience of working in partnership with other organisations as well as a good knowledge of the Welsh Government's legislation and procedures on the development of affordable housing. Additional information The post is hybrid working (office and working from home). If you would like an informal discussion about the post please contact Alison Draper, Housing Development Manager (Enabling) on telephone number 07971 591478 . This vacancy is suitable for post share. We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications. If you have any concerns around your ability to participate in a virtual interview process or after reading the Job Description, if you would like an informal discussion about the post please contact David Jaques, Assistant Director, 07779 314071 We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own. Please note the Council does not accept CV's. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website : Important information you need read in order to complete your application:- Application Guidance Applying for jobs with us Behavioural Competency Framework Additional Information:- Employee Charter Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Privacy Notice Attachments<ul> <li> Job Description / Person Specification </li> </ul>

HOUSING ENABLING OFFICER

The Vacancy Role overview: <ul> <li>Key working a caseload of clients across the area, you'll be given the trust to work autonomously and manage your own schedule</li> <li>Working from home, the office and out in the community, you'll work proactively to achieve positive outcomes and goals outlined by individuals, by using a creative approach tailored to each person's needs</li> <li>You'll have chance to broaden or strengthen your skills in supporting a range of complex of needs, including housing crisis, substance misuse, complex mental health, ACEs, offending behaviour etc.</li> <li>You'll develop/strengthen your understanding of ACEs, and will work with a trauma informed approach and in a physiologically informed environment</li> <li>Further enhance your relationship building and partnership working skills, by promoting your services and working closely relevant local agencies such as the local authority, specialist charities, education and training providers, probation, social services, and housing provisions etc.</li></ul>What do you need to be considered for this role? <ul> <li>The ability to engage and build strong relationships with people</li> <li>A non-judgemental mindset and an understanding of the impacts of homelessness, substance misuse, family breakdown, domestic abuse, and trauma</li> <li>A forward-thinking and resilient attitude, to overcome the barriers and setbacks you will face</li> <li>A strong character who can remain calm and collected in challenging situations</li> <li>Experience in support work or housing, with an understanding of housing options, housing law and basic benefits</li> <li>A full UK driving licence and access to a car</li></ul>What's in it for you? <ul> <li>We are passionate about nurturing talent, our senior leadership team includes colleagues that have progressed through the business from entry level roles</li> <li>You'll have access to a competitive benefits package including a maximum holiday entitlement of 41 days (including bank holidays)</li> <li>Enhanced Group Pension Scheme of 10% contributions (after qualifying period)</li> <li>You'll also have free access to an internal wellbeing and counselling team</li> <li>You'll have opportunities to diversify your skills and widen your experience across a range of services and niche roles including domestic violence service, employment support, training and skills tutoring</li> <li>You'll have access to an extensive online training platform, as well as the chance to enrol on specific training in substance misuse, housing law, ACEs etc.</li></ul>The Company At Llamau we believe that no young person or vulnerable woman should ever have to experience homelessness. Our mission is to eradicate homelessness for young people and vulnerable women. But for thousands of the most vulnerable people in Wales, homelessness is a frightening reality. 30 years ago Llamau was founded to provide homeless teenagers with a safe place to stay. Since then, we have supported over 67,000 young people, women and their children who are either homeless or facing homelessness. Many people think the job of a homelessness charity will be to provide accommodation - a safe place to stay. But it is very clear to us that for most people who are facing homelessness, their problems are far more complex than a lack of permanent shelter. That's why we treat everyone who needs our support as an individual. We recognise their unique strengths and needs and make sure that they are supported to rebuild their futures. Our Values We are a values-led organisation which puts the people we support at the heart of the organisation. Our values mean that we can offer the highest quality support and empathy. Our values are: <ul> <li>We Respect</li> <li>We Listen</li> <li>We Encourage</li> <li>We Learn</li> <li>We Don't Give Up</li></ul>

Homelessness Support Worker

TSR Legal are working with a leading UK law firm in their search for an experienced Social Housing Development Partner to join their fast growing Cardiff office. The national Social Housing team pulls-together specialists from across the firm with particular expertise in this sector. They provide a full service offering for social housing clients by delivering seamless, sector-focussed advice across a wide range of legal areas, including corporate and commercial, planning and environment, procurement, development, construction, commercial property, finance, charging, sales, governance, renewable energy, housing and asset management, employment, property and commercial litigation. The firms Social Housing team and Social Housing team are ranked in the national tables by the Chambers and Legal 500 directories. The national Development team has extensive experience of advising on large scale development and regeneration projects in the social housing sector, including site acquisition, joint venture, strategic land and collaboration agreements, options, conditional purchase agreements and disposal. They are experienced in disposals of both vacant and tenanted stock and stock rationalisation. About you: You will have delivered development services project transactions on time and on budget, advising on all aspects of land acquisitions, site assembly and stock rationalisation. You will have a track record of working collegiately and successfully within the social housing sector. You will need to be confident and have a good track record in developing and maintaining strong and long lasting client relationships. The team is unique in its ability to provide a full, national range of services to the sector, from several offices across the UK so you will have plenty of support and resources on hand. This is a key role offering a strong partnership potential, high levels of autonomy and client focus as well as an excellent competitive rewards structure. This is a standout position for a Partner / Legal Director to join this Top 100 national practice in their new buzzing Cardiff office. Apply now for immediate consideration or feel free to give Rob a call at TSR Legal on 02920 388100 for a confidential conversation or direct to <a href="mailto:rob@tsrlegal.co.uk" target="_blank">rob@tsrlegal.co.uk</a> in total confidence

New! Social Housing Lawyer | Partner | Legal Director

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

Social Housing Solicitor - Salary +Supervison bonus - Cardiff 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. 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>Competitive salary</li> <li>A fantastic supportive team</li> <li>Excellent progression opportunities</li> <li>Support for appropriate legal awards/recognition</li> </ul>For further details regarding the salary structure, please refer to the attached job description. 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 - Cardiff

The Vacancy Llamau is daring to imagine a world without homelessness - will you help us to create it? Llamau's mission is to end youth homelessness and homelessness for women in Wales. It's a big ambition and to some people it might seem impossible, but we know that if we all work together, homelessness genuinely doesn't have to exist. We're looking for passionate, talented and tenacious people to join Team Llamau. You'll be an organised individual with an attention to detail, eager to hit the ground running in a busy environment. This is a process driven role in an organisation where no two days will be the same. You'll be working alongside passionate and supportive colleagues in a rewarding environment, where you'll be making a huge contribution to creating a Wales without homelessness, every single day. What's in it for you? <ul> <li>We are passionate about nurturing talent, our senior leadership team includes colleagues that have progressed through the business from entry level roles</li> <li>You'll have access to a competitive benefits package including a maximum holiday entitlement of 41 days (including bank holidays)</li> <li>Enhanced Group Pension Scheme of 10% contributions (after qualifying period)</li> <li>You'll also have free access to an internal wellbeing and counselling team</li> <li>You'll have opportunities to diversify your skills and widen your experience across a range of services and niche roles including domestic violence service, employment support, training and skills tutoring</li> <li>You'll have access to an extensive online training platform, as well as the chance to enrol on specific training in substance misuse, housing law, ACEs, etc.</li></ul>The Company At Llamau we believe that no young person or vulnerable woman should ever have to experience homelessness. Our mission is to eradicate homelessness for young people and vulnerable women. But for thousands of the most vulnerable people in Wales, homelessness is a frightening reality. 30 years ago Llamau was founded to provide homeless teenagers with a safe place to stay. Since then, we have supported over 67,000 young people, women and their children who are either homeless or facing homelessness. Many people think the job of a homelessness charity will be to provide accommodation - a safe place to stay. But it is very clear to us that for most people who are facing homelessness, their problems are far more complex than a lack of permanent shelter. That's why we treat everyone who needs our support as an individual. We recognise their unique strengths and needs and make sure that they are supported to rebuild their futures. Our Values We are a values-led organisation which puts the people we support at the heart of the organisation. Our values mean that we can offer the highest quality support and empathy. Our values are: <ul> <li>We Respect</li> <li>We Listen</li> <li>We Encourage</li> <li>We Learn</li> <li>We Don't Give Up</li></ul>

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