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Resident Engagement Manager£65,000 pa + benefits&nbsp;South East London&nbsp;<ul><li>Are you an experienced Resident Engagement Manager with proven experience of exceeding regulatory obligations, putting residents at the heart of everything you do.</li><li>Can you evidence a solid understanding of the Transparency, Influence &amp; Accountability Standard, providing impactful ‘close the loop’ examples of how your work has led to meaningful change for residents.</li><li>Do you have experience of developing and delivering a regulatory compliant Resident Engagement Strategy to ensure residents across all tenures are given a wide range of opportunities to influence Peabody at every level of the organisation.</li><li>Do you have experience of coaching a high performing team, engaging with senior leaders and committees and working for a large, complex and fast paced social housing organisation.</li></ul>If so, we want to hear from you!As our Resident Engagement Manager, you’ll play a crucial role in leading and digital, strategic, regional and local resident engagement opportunities across Peabody's diverse communities. Your expertise in embedding the Transparency, Influence, and Accountability Standard will be key in ensuring that residents are actively involved in shaping services, policies, and resident-led projects. You’ll work with residents across our 108,000 geography to embed a truly resident-first culture.What you’ll de doing:<ul><li>Leading resident engagement, co-design, consultation, and scrutiny initiatives to ensure residents influence decision-making at all levels.</li><li>Developing and delivering Peabody’s Resident Engagement Strategy, ensuring resident feedback leads to tangible improvements.</li><li>Managing a high-performing team of four Local Engagement Leads and one Strategic Engagement Lead, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.</li><li>Building strong relationships with residents and key stakeholders, including local authorities, community groups, and other housing associations.</li><li>Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, particularly the Transparency, Influence &amp; Accountability Standard</li><li>Overseeing engagement budgets and ensuring financial efficiency in delivering high-impact initiatives.</li><li>Representing Peabody externally, including deputising as the G15 chair for resident engagement and networking with sector peers.</li><li>Developing innovative engagement methods to reach seldom-heard voices across our 220,000 residents.</li></ul>What we’re looking for:<ul><li>Extensive experience in resident engagement, scrutiny, and co-design within social housing or a similar sector.</li><li>A strong track record of managing and motivating teams, driving performance, and fostering collaboration.</li><li>Proven ability to influence and build trust with diverse stakeholders, including residents, leadership teams, and external partners.</li><li>Expertise in implementing the Transparency, Influence &amp; Accountability Standard, with solid examples of best practices in engagement.</li><li>Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience in stakeholder engagement and facilitating resident-led initiatives.</li><li>A resilient and adaptable leader who thrives in a fast-paced and evolving environment.</li></ul>Why join us? At Peabody, we are committed to making a difference. We offer a dynamic and rewarding work environment, along with a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and professional growth:<ul><li>30 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays)</li><li>Flexible benefits, including healthcare, dental care, and discounts</li><li>4x salary Life Assurance</li><li>Two additional paid volunteering days each year</li><li>Family-friendly policies</li><li>Up to 10% pension contribution, matched 1:1</li></ul>This role requires occasional evening and weekend meetings, as well as a basic DBS check.Closing date: 12th May 2025.&nbsp;You must be eligible to work in the UK – Peabody cannot offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Peabody

Resident Engagement Manager

The vacancyPlease note we have 3 positions&nbsp;available.&nbsp;As a Building Safety Manager at Peabody, you will play a key role in ensuring the safety and compliance of our high-rise residential buildings. With a strong focus on the requirements of the Building Safety Act 2022, you’ll manage building safety risks, implement robust reporting systems, and work collaboratively across teams to drive continuous improvement.This role requires a strong background in fire safety, structural engineering, or building surveying, alongside the ability to manage safety inspections and engage effectively with residents and regulators. You’ll operate with a fair degree of autonomy, often working alone, and your geographical patch will require some travel across Peabody’s asset portfolio, including mandatory team office days.What You’ll Be DoingAs a Building Safety Manager, you will act as a key point of contact for building safety matters, ensuring compliance. This includes preparing Safety Case Reports, maintaining the Golden Thread of information, and managing Mandatory Occurrence Reporting (MOR). You’ll assess and manage fire and structural safety risks, conduct inspections and audits, and collaborate with internal teams and external regulators to implement remedial actions.Additionally, you will develop and deliver resident engagement strategies to communicate safety updates, address concerns, and manage complaints related to building and fire safety. Through maintaining detailed records and adhering to organisational policies, you will play a crucial role in ensuring safe and well-managed homes across your portfolio.About YouTo succeed in this role, you will need a proactive and detail-oriented approach, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage complex tasks effectively.You’ll bring:<ul><li>A recognised minimum level 3 qualification or significant experience in fire safety, structural engineering, or building surveying.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022 and its practical applications.</li><li>Strong understanding of fire risk assessments, structural reports, and relevant guidance (e.g., Approved Document B, BS9991).</li><li>Proven experience in building or fire safety within residential, commercial, or complex environments.</li><li>High levels of organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.</li><li>Competence in maintaining records and writing formal reports.</li></ul>Here are just a few of the benefits of working at Peabody:&nbsp;<ul><li>30 days’ annual holiday, plus bank holidays</li><li>two additional paid volunteering days each year </li><li>flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal </li><li>4 x salary life assurance</li><li>up to 10% pension contribution</li></ul>Are you ready to apply?&nbsp;If you have any questions about this role, please email Talent Specialist, Chloe Singleton at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:chloe.singleton@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">chloe.singleton@peabody.org.uk</a>Interviews will be taking place week commencing 26th&nbsp;MayPLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced&nbsp;UK employer.

Building Safety Manager

The vacancyAs a Lead Building Safety Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety and compliance of Peabody’s high-risk buildings. From leading a team of Building Safety Managers to collaborating with regulators and residents, you’ll be at the forefront of maintaining and enhancing building safety. You will provide strategic oversight for safety initiatives, work closely with senior leadership, and drive continuous improvements across our portfolio.In this role, you will set the standard for building safety within the organisation, aligning with the Building Safety Act 2022 and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. You’ll oversee vital processes, such as preparing Safety Case Reports, maintaining the Golden Thread of information, and managing Mandatory Occurrence Reporting, while fostering a culture of transparency and accountability.What You’ll Be DoingYou’ll take ownership of building safety across Peabody’s high-risk buildings, ensuring robust governance and compliance. Leading a dedicated team of Building Safety Managers, you will provide mentorship and guidance, supporting their development and fostering consistency in service delivery. Acting as a key liaison with regulators and other stakeholders, you’ll drive the implementation of safety policies and risk management strategies. Additionally, you’ll oversee inspections, audits, and resident engagement, ensuring clear communication and swift resolution of concerns. With a focus on innovation and continuous improvement, you’ll keep Peabody at the forefront of building safety best practice.About YouTo excel in this role, you’ll need to be a strategic thinker, a proactive leader, and an expert in building safety practices.You’ll bring:<ul><li>Extensive knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022 and its practical application.</li><li>Previous senior experience in fire/building safety, with a relevant professional membership and Level 4 qualification in fire safety, structural engineering, or building surveying.</li><li>Demonstrated success in managing safety compliance across complex property portfolios.</li><li>Strong leadership skills, with proven experience leading and mentoring teams.</li><li>Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities, including work with regulators and executive boards.</li><li>A commitment to professional development and continuous improvement.</li></ul>Here are just a few of the benefits of working at Peabody:&nbsp;<ul><li>30 days’ annual holiday, plus bank holidays</li><li>two additional paid volunteering days each year </li><li>flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal </li><li>4 x salary life assurance</li><li>up to 10% pension contribution</li></ul>Are you ready to apply?&nbsp;If you have any questions about this role, please email Talent Specialist, Chloe Singleton at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:chloe.singleton@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">chloe.singleton@peabody.org.uk</a>Interviews will be taking place week commencing 26th MayPLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced&nbsp;UK employer.

Lead Building Safety Manager

Project Manager - Sales£57,000 pa + benefitsWestminster Bridge Road, SE1 7JBAs a Project Manager – Asset Optimisation, your typical day might start with a review of properties ready to take to the market then, you could be meeting with external partners, such as solicitors, auctioneers or agents, to review ongoing property sales. Later, you might work with our compliance team to verify that all sales adhere to regulations, before providing a briefing on the status of property transactions and financial updates to senior management.Working at the heart of our organisation, the Project Manager – Asset Optimisation will play a crucial role in achieving our asset disposal targets, focusing on managing property sales from initial marketing through to completion. With a strategic and hands-on approach, you’ll work to enhance Peabody’s asset disposal processes while ensuring that compliance and financial targets are consistently met.You will be a confident, driven and organised professional who enjoys working collaboratively across teams and is skilled in building meaningful relationships. With a talent for detail-oriented project management and a passion for delivering sales targets, you’ll ensure each asset disposal project progresses smoothly and efficiently. You’ll be based in the office one to two days per week, with flexibility to work remotely for the remaining time.Your role covers all aspects of asset optimisation—everything from reviewing routes to market and determining sale prices to liaising with external partners, ensuring all aspects of property disposal meet compliance standards, and providing regular, accurate updates to internal stakeholders. If you’re proactive, highly organised, and eager to achieve tangible results, we want to hear from you.To be successful in this role, you’re:<ul><li>Experienced in managing property asset disposals, including various sales routes like auctions, open-market, and stock transfers.</li><li>Skilled in engaging and negotiating with diverse internal and external partners, including real estate agents, surveyors, and legal professionals.</li><li>Knowledgeable in sector-specific legislation, including anti-money laundering regulations and building safety policy.</li><li>Organised, with a strong attention to detail, excellent multitasking abilities, and a talent for meeting tight deadlines.</li><li>A clear and collaborative communicator, able to adapt your approach to achieve the best outcomes for Peabody and our stakeholders.</li></ul>If you’re committed to maximising asset value and meeting Peabody’s financial goals, we’d love to hear from you!Here are just a few of the benefits of working at Peabody:&nbsp;<ul><li>30 days’ annual holiday, plus bank holidays </li><li>two additional paid volunteering days each year </li><li>flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal </li><li>4 x salary life assurance</li><li>up to 10% pension contribution</li></ul>Closing date: 10th May 2025 at midnight.&nbsp;You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy.&nbsp; Peabody are not able to offer Visa sponsorship.

Project Manager - Sales

We’re recruiting 18 Housing Officers across London and surrounding regions on behalf of a respected housing provider.These roles offer hybrid working (just 1–2 days in the office), £26.22/hr, and a clear route to a £35k–£40k permanent role.If you're looking for flexibility, autonomy, and the chance to make a real difference – this is your next move. Locations Available:<ul><li>South West London &amp; Surrounds – 5 roles</li><li>North West London &amp; Surrounds – 6 roles</li><li>East London &amp; East Anglia – 4 roles</li><li>South East &amp; Kent – 3 roles</li></ul>What You’ll Do:<ul><li>Manage your own neighbourhood patch</li><li>Support residents with housing and tenancy issues</li><li>Address ASB and promote safer communities</li><li>Liaise with partners and ensure housing standards</li></ul>What We’re Looking For:<ul><li>Housing or community-focused experience</li><li>Proactive, confident, and people-focused</li><li>Strong communication and case management skills</li><li>Willing to travel locally</li></ul>Apply now if you're interested in any of the above areas – we'll be in touch ASAP to match you with the most suitable patch. Looking forward to speaking with you!

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Housing Officers

We are delighted to be recruiting for a Tenant Liaison Officer to support the Disrepair (Housing Claims) Team. This role will play a key part serving as the primary point of contact between customers (tenants and residents) contractors, and operational teams during disrepair projects. This will cover our work predominantly throughout the London Borough of Barking &amp; Dagenham. Responsibilities include:- • Acting as a crucial intermediary between the site teams, residents, and colleagues. • Being the main contact for residents, keeping them informed about project timelines, progress, and any disruptions. • Ensuring residents are aware of the works processes and communicate updates / changes accordingly • Attending regular client representative and tenant meetings and workshops to ensure highest level of customer service is provided at all times. • Ensure a consistent approach to customer care is adopted, • Managing the Tenant's Complaints procedures as a point of escalation. • Updating the database to reflect on-going works. • Collaborate with internal teams as necessary (such as planners and operatives) to assist with booking appointments and managing schedules • Facilitate communication between all stakeholders for a seamless project experience. • Addressing residents' concerns and complaints, ensuring their needs are met What we're looking for: • Previous experience in customer service or housing-related roles, ideally within a Resident/tenant Liaison Officer (RLO) role. • Experience of repairs and maintenance programmes in occupied premises, ideally with legal disrepair/housing condition claims environment. • Proven track record of successfully managing the workload across planned maintenance programmes. Skills and Abilities: • Strong interpersonal and communication skills • Confidence to manage sometimes difficult situations, and proven ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders. • Empathy and the ability to build trust with residents, tenants and customers. • Knowledge of housing regulations and disrepair protocols. • Excellent organisational skills to manage multiple cases simultaneously. • Self-motivated with a proactive attitude to see cases through to resolution. Working arrangements • Full-time, permanent • Office based, with some flexibility available (a minimum of 3 days in office) • Salary £32,000 per annum About us: BD Group is a dynamic Local Authority Trading Company (LATCO) subsidiary of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. We provide critical infrastructure services including: • Repair and maintenance for 18,000 social houses • Capital works programmes • Cleaning and catering for over 40 schools • 24/7 emergency repair services • Facilities management • Environmental services Our mission combines private sector efficiency with a genuine public service ethos, reinvesting all profits back into our community. Perks &amp; Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package including: Heart Hub rewards, perks &amp; benefits platform Group Life Assurance Private Medical Insurance Pension Scheme Paid Holidays Family Friendly Policies making work-life balance more achievable Health &amp; wellbeing support including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Great offices &amp; local amenities including our on-site Café (with discounts available via our app) Access to independent mortgage advisory service Free parking at our head office - The Cube Free on-site parking Career development and training opportunities A great team with a friendly and inclusive workplace culture. To Apply: If you're passionate about making a difference and eager to grow in a supportive environment, we want to hear from you! Apply now and by clicking 'apply' below to submit your CV and outline relevant skills and experience via the application form for the opportunity to become part of our success story.

Tenant Liaison Officer

JOB DESCRIPTION Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Directorate: Place Grade: PO10 Salary: £65,025-£68,439 (+market supplement) Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Working hours per week: 36 Working style: Hybrid Application Deadline: 23/05/2025 Proposed Interview Date(s): TBC Reference: 1479 About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the Mayor of London's Good Work Standard employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. About the role: We are currently hiring for a Building Safety Manager to join our thriving Housing service. The Building Safety Manager position is to take responsibility for and cooperate with the Principal Responsible Person and Responsible Person/s in relation to whole building safety by coordinating and assuring all building-related activities to ensure compliance with the requirements for the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act 2021, and associated statutory and internal building safety management system requirements across the Council's housing stock. This position will coordinate access to quality information related to the development and maintenance of the Building Safety Case and Safety Case Reports and Building Assurance Certificates pertaining to high-rise buildings and facilitate appropriate opportunities to support stakeholder training needs. Waltham Forest Council is responsible for 12,000 properties. There are 21 high rise buildings in Waltham Forest, which along with the other Building Safety Manager will form the bulk of your responsibilities. &gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt; Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act 2021, Health and Safety Regulations, and CDM (Construction Design and Management) Regulations.</li> <li>Act as the primary contact for building safety, maintaining openness and trust with residents to ensure safety.</li> <li>Lead the development and implementation of building safety strategies, including fire risk assessments and safety cases.</li> <li>Oversee contractors and ensure compliance with safe practices for maintenance and post-construction work.</li> <li>Maintain and manage the "Golden Thread" of safety information, ensuring it is up-to-date and accessible.</li> <li>Ensure all involved in building maintenance have the necessary competence and training.</li> <li>Engage and educate residents on building safety responsibilities and act on their concerns.</li> <li>Implement and manage a Mandatory Occurrence Reporting regime for building safety incidents.</li> <li>Manage resources to deliver Building Safety Cases for high-risk and complex buildings, ensuring compliance with regulations.</li> <li>Respond to emergency callouts, restoring services and supporting residents in line with business continuity plans.</li> </ul>Qualifications and Requirements: To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements: <ul> <li>Must be able to travel to sites as required.</li> <li>Physically able to access all areas e.g., climb stairs, access restricted spaces/service areas, use ladders to inspect roof/void spaces, etc.</li> <li>Be able to attend evening or weekend meetings when necessary and arrange for appropriate out-of-hours and emergency responses</li> <li>Working knowledge of the relevant Building Safety Legislation (Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Act, Duty of Care).</li> <li>Working knowledge relating to managing the delivery of building safety compliance or the built environment.</li> <li>Relevant Asset Management, Construction and/or Fire Safety qualifications (Degree or diploma in construction or fire safety) or equivalent.</li> <li>Current professional membership e.g., RICS, IFE, IFSM, IOSH, IIRSM, CQI, etc. or currently working towards attaining.</li> <li>A good level of IT literacy.</li> </ul>Terms and conditions: The below terms and conditions apply to this role: Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks. Satisfactory declaration of interest. As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer: Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us" target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-…</a>. Contact Information: If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Dragana Gvozdic-Groza, Head of Building Safety Compliance at <a href="mailto:dragana.gvozdic-groza@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">dragana.gvozdic-groza@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method. Click here for further information on the Human Resources recruitment privacy notice. Equal Opportunities Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy

Title: Rough Sleeper Initiative Housing Officer Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time Hours of Work: 35 hours per week Persona: Agile Location: Lambeth &amp; Croydon Boroughs Salary: £35,951 plus ECU Allowance Role Profile - RSI Housing Officer.pdf Closing date for completed applications: 19 th May 2025 at 11:59 pm **Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated <ul> <li> Want to play a part in tackling rough sleeping across London? </li> <li> Ever considered working in housing but assumed you needed experience? </li> </ul>If you have answered yes to the above questions, we want to hear from you! Some of the best housing officers that we have at L&amp;Q Living came to us from different sectors such as criminal justice and mental health. What matters to us most is that you share our passion and values, we can teach you all you need to know about housing. The successful person will join a well-established and supportive pan-London rough sleeping housing team. You will be responsible for a portfolio of stock across South London. You will also work in partnership with a tenancy sustainment team funded by the Greater London Authority who provide support to help people manage their home. As a Housing Officer, you will be part of the lettings process, working closely with external support providers, helping people to report repairs, management of ASB cases, complaints and the delivery of a quality housing management service. To do this, we will provide you with extensive training and ongoing support. 94% of L&amp;Q Living staff say their work has special meaning and their work is "not just a job" (Great Places to Work survey results 2024) This role offers the opportunity to positively impact on some of the most vulnerable people in our diverse communities. As part of the role, you will work with residents who will depend on your passion and knowledge to help them to understand and sustain their tenancy. Imagine walking around London on a cold winter's day with no people living rough on the streets. Now imagine that you are part of the team that made this a reality. Apply today and let's make this happen. What You'll Bring: To excel in this role you'll be a team player and will need: <ul> <li> Transferrable skills and experience such as housing, criminal justice sector, social work, mental health, homelessness </li> <li> The ability to solve problems independently and creatively </li> <li> Excellent communication and customer service skills as the role will involve direct contact with vulnerable people, some with complex needs </li> <li> Good IT skills including Microsoft applications and remote working technology </li> <li> Experience of working alongside internal and external partners </li> <li> A passion to work with vulnerable people with a positive can-do attitude </li> </ul>This is an essential car user post to which an additional monthly allowance is paid. The post holder is required to hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle insured for Business Use. Why Work for L&amp;Q Living? L&amp;Q Living is not just a workplace; it's a community. The successful candidate will have access to our full suite of benefits, which includes: <ul> <li> Annual Leave : Enjoy 27 days of paid annual leave to recharge and focus on what matters increasing to 30 days after 5 years of continuous service. </li> <li> Recognition Bonus Scheme : Spot bonuses for outstanding contributions. </li> <li> Excellent Pension Scheme and Life Assurance : A strong pension scheme to support your future and non-contributory life assurance coverage. </li> <li> Employee Discount Scheme : Access to a variety of discounts. </li> <li> Health Cash Plan: Claim money towards different types of medical services, and access other health and well-being offers </li> <li> Comprehensive Training and Career Growth Opportunities : Ongoing training and development to help you succeed and grow your career within L&amp;Q Living or other departments in L&amp;Q </li> </ul> Want to be part of this great team and have the experience required? If so, we want to hear from you. Apply now without delay! For this post the successful candidate will need to apply for a Basic Disclosure Barring Service certificate (DBS) to enable them to work within the team. Further information about the Disclosure scheme can be found at <a href="http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs/" target="_blank">http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs/</a> At the foundation of everything that we do are our corporate values and associated behaviours. Our organisational behavioural framework outlines the core expectations of all employees, which should be demonstrated at all times when representing L&amp;Q. More information about L&amp;Q's values can be found on our website and a copy of our behavioural framework can be provided on request. We are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace. We expect all of our employees to support our environmental policy and social responsibility work. We are an employer committed to environmental and social responsibility.

Rough Sleeper Initiative Housing Officer

Social Housing Paralegal x4 - City of London 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 Department Director</li> <li>Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients' needs</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>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> </ul>Key Skills Required: <ul> <li>Demonstrate passion and experience in a broad range of publicly funded Housing Law</li> <li>A strong academic background with a Law degree</li> <li>Legal experience as a Housing Paralegal/Advisor</li> <li>Clear understanding and application of Housing Laws</li> <li>Business acumen and the ability to market the Company</li> <li>Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people</li> <li>Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance</li> <li>Committed team player, self -motivated and professional</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>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 Paralegal x4 - City of London

Social Housing Solicitor-Director - Salary £75K Per Annum - City of London 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 £75K Per Annum - City of London

Social Housing Solicitor - Salary +Supervison bonus - City of London 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 - City of London

About us Tower Hamlets is one of London's most diverse, vibrant boroughs. It's a melting pot of creativity, enterprise and cultural life that brings the best of London together in just eight square miles. It's also a borough of contrasts, and as a Council, we know that Tower Hamlets is on a vital journey of improvement. There are tough challenges we need to tackle, but with that comes a unique opportunity to make a real impact. We're changing - rapidly. This is a place where people make things happen. Where everyone works together with zeal, passion and pride. As an employer, we can offer a generous annual leave package, competitive pension and flexible working. For more information why join Tower Hamlets, please visit: Staff benefits (towerhamlets.gov.uk) Our Housing Options Service is seeking a highly motivated and customer-focused individual to join our Housing Officer team. This is an exciting opportunity to provide crucial support to tenants and ensure the smooth running of housing services. As a Housing Officer, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality customer care while managing tenancy matters, rent collections, and supporting tenants with their housing-related needs. Your responsibilities will include: <ul><li>Managing tenancy agreements and ensuring compliance with housing policies</li><li>Supporting tenants with a range of housing-related issues, including repairs, complaints, and tenancy queries</li><li>Effectively managing rent payments and arrears, and providing support to tenants in financial difficulty</li><li>Conducting regular property inspections and ensuring properties meet required standards</li><li>Providing advice and support on welfare benefits, financial management, and housing options</li><li>Preparing and processing legal cases when necessary, including possession proceedings</li><li>Navigating and maintaining accurate records on the NEC I.T system to ensure up-to-date and accurate information</li></ul>If you are a proactive, empathetic individual who is passionate about making a positive impact within the community and providing exceptional service to tenants, we would love to hear from you. This is a 12 month fixed term contract. Tower Hamlets vision for our borough is that: people are aspirational, independent and have equal access to opportunities; we are a borough that our residents are proud of and love to live in; and we are a dynamic, outcomes-based council using digital innovation and partnership working to respond to the changing needs of our borough. We want people who aspire to our TOWER values: Together; Open; Willing; Excellent; Respect. Tower Hamlets has a zero-tolerance approach to, and works to eradicate, all forms of discrimination on the basis of race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, status as a civil partner, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and maternity and looks to employ a diverse workforce representative of those groups. We recognise that people can also be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and also applicants who live in the borough.

Housing Officer

Who are we? Here at Nothing, we're building a world where tech is fun again. Remember a time where every new product made you excited? We're bringing that back. To get there we're gathering the creative and the curious. Those that are passionate enough to question the old and embrace the new. In return, you'll be part of a movement. Contributing to a global ecosystem of products that bring joy to people's lives. Nothing's debut smartphone, Phone (1), earned Time Magazine's prestigious Best Inventions for Innovative Smartphone Design award. Through cutting-edge design and user interface innovation, the London-based company is creating an alternative ecosystem of tech products for the young and creative. In 2023, the company launched Phone (2) to wide acclaim from its community, the media, and design enthusiasts, and in 2024, Nothing launched its CMF Phone 1, and Nothing Phone (2a) Series, with both receiving an overwhelmingly positive reception. To date, Nothing has sold more than 7 million units worldwide across its product lines, having released five audio products, five smartphones, and two smart wearables under the Nothing and CMF by Nothing brands. The company has amassed a cumulative revenue of $1 billion. All products are developed in close collaboration with the Nothing Community, which includes over 8,000 private investors and are crafted with sustainability at the forefront. Nothing is a UK-based privately held company with backing from GV (formerly Google Ventures), EQT Ventures, C Ventures and other private investors including Tony Fadell (Principal at Future Shape &amp; inventor of the iPod), Casey Neistat (YouTube personality and Co-founder of Beme), Kevin Lin (Co-founder of Twitch) and Steve Huffman (Co-founder and CEO of Reddit). If that sounds like something you'd like to be part of, read on... The Role: As Community Manager, you'll be the bridge between Nothing and the people who love what we do. Your mission? Cultivate a thriving, engaged, and passionate community across platforms, as well as driving co-creation and co-development projects that bring the feedback and talent of our community members closer to the heart of Nothing. This role is equal parts strategist, product manager, moderator and storyteller. Responsibilities: <ul><li>Engage with our community across all major platforms, fostering genuine two-way conversations. You'll be first to know what excites our fans and what doesn't.</li><li>Take the lead on building and maintaining high-energy, on-brand community spaces like Discord, Reddit, and Twitter/X. Moderate discussions and make everyone feel seen.</li><li>Identify, scope and execute on co-creation and co-development process with members of the community across hardware and software.</li><li>Identify and nurture brand advocates, creators, and ambassadors. Help them shine.</li><li>Act as the internal community advocate, turning community insights into actionable feedback for product, support, and marketing teams.</li><li>Execute online/offline experiences (AMAs, challenges, virtual hangouts, IRL meetups) that bring the community together.</li><li>Keep up with internet culture, tech trends, and memes - and know when to lean in or stay out.</li></ul>Requirements: <ul><li>Previous experience in community management, social media, or digital brand engagement (preferably in consumer tech or lifestyle brands).</li><li>Deep understanding of internet and community culture, Discord, Reddit, Telegram and Twitter/X. </li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a tone that's human, witty, and on-brand.</li><li>Experience in project management, especially within the tech industry, and understanding of the product development process.</li><li>Passionate about technology, design, and the people who use it.</li><li>Comfortable wearing multiple hats in a fast-paced, startup-style environment.</li></ul>We are an equal opportunity employer and will always promote a more diverse and inclusive environment. We are committed to being a welcome employer for all candidates.

Community Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Housing Inclusion Service for a committed, enthusiastic individual who wants to make a real difference to the lives of some of our most vulnerable residents who are experiencing complex needs and are rough sleeping in the borough. Reporting to the Rough Sleeping Coordinator, the successful applicant will work with a targeted group of clients who have no recourse to public funds, and who also have alcohol or substance misuse dependency, often alongside other complex needs. As a Housing Engagement worker, you will support these clients to access immigration advice, specialist treatment agencies and health providers, as well relevant Housing services. You will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to provide a holistic, targeted and effective programme of support which focuses on enabling people to secure and sustain settled accommodation. For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contactCharlie Uddin; <a href="mailto:Charlie.Uddin@royalgreenwich.gov.uk" target="_blank">Charlie.Uddin@royalgreenwich.gov.uk</a> . If you require any assistance in viewing or accessing this opportunity, please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@royalgreenwich.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@royalgreenwich.gov.uk</a> or call 020-8921-8977 Diversity Statement: Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. High Volume Applications: Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should there be a high volume of applications received. Standard DBS: This role requires a Standard DBS. (This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act,1974). Advert Close: All vacancies close at midnight unless otherwise stated. How Applications are Scored: Each application is scored according to how well the supporting statement addresses each point on the Person Specification for the role. Candidates will be short-listed for interview on the extent to which they meet the specific points within the Person Specification. The Person Specification is supplied with the job advert. When completing your application, please use the supporting statement section to tell us how you meet each of the points on the Person Specification. We need to have this information in order to consider your application. Salary: Salaries advertised are for a standard working week of 35 hours unless otherwise stated. Please use this 'Salary Calculator to help you calculate a pro rata salary. Our Staff Values: Our Staff Values are important to us. Candidates will be continuously assessed against our staff values throughout the recruitment process. Where candidates demonstrate views and behaviours that do not meet the standards of our staff values, we reserve the right to reject their application/ registration.

Homelessness Engagement Worker

Job Description Grade 6- £38058- £41442pa The Resident Services Team is responsible for assisting tenants to sustain their tenancies and encourage and facilitate their independence, quality of life, safeguarding and health and well-being on a wide range of issues including housing, welfare rights, personal finance, hoarding, tenancy management, mediation, life skills and the promotion of personal independence. We also develop an holistic picture of each resident so as to be the principal point of contact for other council departments in actively trying to resolve issues / blockages such as gas access, hoarding, tenancy fraud, safeguarding. The post holder will act as the principle point of contact for a local area, estate or patch or group of residents so that the environment and condition that residents experience is well maintained to a high quality. We are a highly motivated and high achieving team and we are looking for 2 additional Housing Officers with Tenancy Management experience to complete our busy team. The work is both challenging and rewarding you will charged with maintaining an excellent and seamless service by working with partners and other internal and external services. The post holder will report to the Senior Housing Officer providing services to our customers through the following key objectives: • To establish and maintain effective working relationships with all work colleagues to ensure a one team approach to the delivery of our services whilst meeting individual and team key performance indicators and targets. • To engage with appropriate internal and external agencies in agreeing and implementing support / action plans in providing a tenancy support service to new and existing tenants to sustain tenancies and reduce homelessness in particular; Neighbourhood Sustainment, Income Management, Adult Social Care and Children's Services and Mental Health to deliver a seamless service. Work and build strong partnership links with other agencies to include determining risk, providing support to include mental health cases, domestic violence, drug and alcohol misuse, disability to include attendance at multi-agency meetings. • Actively work alongside other Internal Departments to undertake casework regarding breaches of tenancy conditions including ASB, harassment, domestic violence, hate crime and nuisance to include attendance in Court. To work with key internal and external partners and stakeholders, demonstrating influencing and problem solving qualities in the delivery of excellent tenant and leasehold management services and the sustainability of tenancies and neighbourhoods. • To work collaboratively with the Income Team to tackle arrears and to support vulnerable residents. You will work within the Resident Services Team and have experience of working in social housing, tenancy management or similar public sector role, dealing with complex casework face to face and in writing, experience of developing relationships with wide range of local stakeholders and partners, providing good tenancy, housing and leasehold advice, best practice and compliance is desirable. <ul> <li> With a proven track record of successful multi agency working, you will be outcome focused, clear thinking and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. You will also be a skilled and effective negotiator and problem solver.</li> <li> You will have excellent IT skills, in particular Microsoft Excel.</li> <li> To meet the requirements of this key role, you must be customer focused, able to work on defined operational projects, interpret complex housing related legislation and guidance and be able to meet tight deadlines.</li> <li> The post holder will be required to work 36 hours per week or as required by the Line Manager to meet the needs of the service.</li> <li>You must have a full UK driving license and a vehicle to use for work.</li></ul>Please view Job Profile here For an informal discussion about the post, please contact <a href="mailto:Sanna.Shahzada@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sanna.Shahzada@havering.gov.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:Jennifer.Aneto@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jennifer.Aneto@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is 9th May 2025 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. Interview date to be confirmed Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770 Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. About Us With its excellent transport links into central London, extensive town centre regeneration and the highest concentration of green space anywhere in London, Havering has a unique offer as a place to live, work and visit. By making the most of its position and opportunities, Havering is becoming a hub for start-ups and expanding businesses, as well as construction, logistics, engineering and manufacturing industries. Find out why you should work for Havering Council.

JOB DESCRIPTION Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Directorate: Place Grade: SO2 Salary: £38,934 - £40,755 Contract Type: Full time, Permanent Working hours per week: 36 Application Deadline: 16th May 2025 @11.59pm Proposed Interview Date(s): TBC Reference: 1731 About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the Mayor of London's Good Work Standard employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. About the role: We are seeking a dedicated Voids Officer to manage the end-to-end void process for empty homes, ensuring properties are available to re-let in a timely manner and meet health and safety requirements and our re-let standard. &gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt; Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li> Void Management: Coordinate the voids management process, working closely with Tenancy Management, Allocations, and Asset Teams, surveyors, and contractors.</li> <li> Record Maintenance: Maintain all required records and information, ensuring accurate and complete documentation of the voids process on our housing management system, NEC. Update NEC for ended tenancies and set up new tenancies accurately and promptly.</li> <li> Advice and Guidance: Provide expert advice and support to colleagues, customers, and stakeholders, managing complex customer issues with a focus on minimising void turn around times and maximising customer satisfaction.</li> <li> End of Tenancy: Manage the end of tenancy process, including advising outgoing tenants and arranging the return of keys.</li> <li> Property Inspection: Ensure void properties are inspected, repaired, and cleaned to a high standard before re-letting.</li> <li> Health and Safety Compliance: Ensure properties comply with all health and safety requirements before re-letting.</li> <li> Utility Management: Manage the utility supply process during the void period.</li> <li> Customer Experience: Work proactively with the Allocations and Tenancy Management Team to arrange viewings and sign-ups, ensuring a positive customer experience.</li> <li> Statistical Reporting: Upload new tenancy information for the Continuous Recording system (CORE).</li> </ul>Skills, Experience and Qualifications: <ul> <li>Proven administrative experience within a housing environment.</li> <li>Experience in customer service and working closely with customers.</li> <li>Experience in void management, repairs management, or lettings service (desirable).</li> <li>Strong time management and organisational skills.</li> <li>Effective communication and negotiation skills, both verbally and in writing.</li> <li>Self-motivated with the ability to manage your own workload and meet team objectives.</li> <li>Ability to analyse data and present statistical information.</li> <li>Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.</li> <li>Numeracy and literacy qualification (e.g., GCSE English and Maths or equivalent).</li> <li>Relevant professional qualification (desirable).</li> </ul>Terms and conditions: The below terms and conditions apply to this role: <ul> <li>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; </li> <li>Satisfactory declaration of interest; </li> </ul>As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer: Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us" target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-…</a>. Contact Information: If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Cate Evans at <a href="mailto:cate.evans@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">cate.evans@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method. Click here for further information on the Human Resources recruitment privacy notice. Equal Opportunities Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy

Voids Officer

Job Description Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Directorate: Place Grade: SO2 Salary: £38,934 - £40,755 Contract Type: Full time, Permanent Working hours per week: 36 Application Deadline: 16th May 2025 @11.59pm Proposed Interview Date(s): TBC Reference: 1731 About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the Mayor of London's Good Work Standard employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. About the role: We are seeking a dedicated Voids Officer to manage the end-to-end void process for empty homes, ensuring properties are available to re-let in a timely manner and meet health and safety requirements and our re-let standard. &gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt; Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Void Management: Coordinate the voids management process, working closely with Tenancy Management, Allocations, and Asset Teams, surveyors, and contractors.</li> <li>Record Maintenance: Maintain all required records and information, ensuring accurate and complete documentation of the voids process on our housing management system, NEC. Update NEC for ended tenancies and set up new tenancies accurately and promptly.</li> <li>Advice and Guidance: Provide expert advice and support to colleagues, customers, and stakeholders, managing complex customer issues with a focus on minimising void turn around times and maximising customer satisfaction.</li> <li>End of Tenancy: Manage the end of tenancy process, including advising outgoing tenants and arranging the return of keys.</li> <li>Property Inspection: Ensure void properties are inspected, repaired, and cleaned to a high standard before re-letting.</li> <li>Health and Safety Compliance: Ensure properties comply with all health and safety requirements before re-letting.</li> <li>Utility Management: Manage the utility supply process during the void period.</li> <li>Customer Experience: Work proactively with the Allocations and Tenancy Management Team to arrange viewings and sign-ups, ensuring a positive customer experience.</li> <li>Statistical Reporting: Upload new tenancy information for the Continuous Recording system (CORE).</li> </ul>Skills, Experience and Qualifications: <ul> <li>Proven administrative experience within a housing environment.</li> <li>Experience in customer service and working closely with customers.</li> <li>Experience in void management, repairs management, or lettings service (desirable).</li> <li>Strong time management and organisational skills.</li> <li>Effective communication and negotiation skills, both verbally and in writing.</li> <li>Self-motivated with the ability to manage your own workload and meet team objectives.</li> <li>Ability to analyse data and present statistical information.</li> <li>Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.</li> <li>Numeracy and literacy qualification (e.g., GCSE English and Maths or equivalent).</li> <li>Relevant professional qualification (desirable).</li> </ul>Terms and conditions: The below terms and conditions apply to this role: <ul> <li>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; </li> <li>Satisfactory declaration of interest; </li> </ul>As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer: Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us" target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-…</a>. Contact Information: If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Cate Evans at <a href="mailto:cate.evans@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">cate.evans@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method. Click here for further information on the Human Resources recruitment privacy notice.

Job Description Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Directorate: Place Grade: PO10 Salary: £65,025-£68,439 (+market supplement) Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Working hours per week: 36 Working style: Hybrid Application Deadline: 23/05/2025 Proposed Interview Date(s): TBC Reference: 1479 About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the Mayor of London's Good Work Standard employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. About the role: We are currently hiring for a Building Safety Manager to join our thriving Housing service. The Building Safety Manager position is to take responsibility for and cooperate with the Principal Responsible Person and Responsible Person/s in relation to whole building safety by coordinating and assuring all building-related activities to ensure compliance with the requirements for the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act 2021, and associated statutory and internal building safety management system requirements across the Council's housing stock. This position will coordinate access to quality information related to the development and maintenance of the Building Safety Case and Safety Case Reports and Building Assurance Certificates pertaining to high-rise buildings and facilitate appropriate opportunities to support stakeholder training needs. Waltham Forest Council is responsible for 12,000 properties. There are 21 high rise buildings in Waltham Forest, which along with the other Building Safety Manager will form the bulk of your responsibilities. &gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt; Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act 2021, Health and Safety Regulations, and CDM (Construction Design and Management) Regulations.</li> <li>Act as the primary contact for building safety, maintaining openness and trust with residents to ensure safety.</li> <li>Lead the development and implementation of building safety strategies, including fire risk assessments and safety cases.</li> <li>Oversee contractors and ensure compliance with safe practices for maintenance and post-construction work.</li> <li>Maintain and manage the "Golden Thread" of safety information, ensuring it is up-to-date and accessible.</li> <li>Ensure all involved in building maintenance have the necessary competence and training.</li> <li>Engage and educate residents on building safety responsibilities and act on their concerns.</li> <li>Implement and manage a Mandatory Occurrence Reporting regime for building safety incidents.</li> <li>Manage resources to deliver Building Safety Cases for high-risk and complex buildings, ensuring compliance with regulations.</li> <li>Respond to emergency callouts, restoring services and supporting residents in line with business continuity plans.</li> </ul>Qualifications and Requirements: To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements: <ul> <li>Must be able to travel to sites as required.</li> <li>Physically able to access all areas e.g., climb stairs, access restricted spaces/service areas, use ladders to inspect roof/void spaces, etc.</li> <li>Be able to attend evening or weekend meetings when necessary and arrange for appropriate out-of-hours and emergency responses</li> <li>Working knowledge of the relevant Building Safety Legislation (Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Act, Duty of Care).</li> <li>Working knowledge relating to managing the delivery of building safety compliance or the built environment.</li> <li>Relevant Asset Management, Construction and/or Fire Safety qualifications (Degree or diploma in construction or fire safety) or equivalent.</li> <li>Current professional membership e.g., RICS, IFE, IFSM, IOSH, IIRSM, CQI, etc. or currently working towards attaining.</li> <li>A good level of IT literacy.</li> </ul>Terms and conditions: The below terms and conditions apply to this role: Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks. Satisfactory declaration of interest. As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer: Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us" target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-…</a>. Contact Information: If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Dragana Gvozdic-Groza, Head of Building Safety Compliance at <a href="mailto:dragana.gvozdic-groza@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">dragana.gvozdic-groza@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method. Click here for further information on the Human Resources recruitment privacy notice.

Part-Time Housing Support Worker - Young People (18 hours/week) Location: Lambeth, London Hours: 18 per week (across 7 days including weekends and bank holidays) 1 role available Peabody is launching a brand-new supported housing service in Lambeth for young people aged 19-25. We're looking for a part-time Housing Support Worker to join this exciting new service and make a real difference in young people's lives. You'll support young adults who have experienced homelessness, trauma, or complex life circumstances-including mental ill health, substance misuse, or time in care or the criminal justice system. This is your chance to help them build independence and a brighter future. What You'll Be Doing <ul> <li>Providing one-to-one support to a small caseload of young people</li> <li>Supporting young people with life skills, goal setting, benefits, housing applications, and budgeting</li> <li>Developing and maintaining person-centred support plans and risk assessments</li> <li>Signposting to services such as mental health, substance misuse, and safeguarding support</li> <li>Recording accurate notes and actions using Microsoft Office and internal systems</li> <li>Supporting the overall team to deliver a safe, stable, and trauma-informed service</li></ul>Who We're Looking For You'll be someone who: <ul> <li>Has experience working with young people in housing, youth work, or support roles</li> <li>Understands homelessness, housing legislation, and trauma-informed support</li> <li>Can confidently develop and review support plans and risk assessments</li> <li>Has excellent IT skills and attention to detail</li> <li>Can build trust while maintaining clear professional boundaries</li> <li>Is available to work 18 hours a week across 7 days, including some weekends and bank holidays (this is essential and non-negotiable)</li></ul>Your personal statement must clearly confirm your ability to: <ul> <li>Work 18 hours per week</li> <li>Work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays</li> <li>Meet the essential criteria listed in the advert (with examples)</li></ul>Only candidates who meet the essential requirements and confirm their availability will be shortlisted for interview. Why Join Peabody? <ul> <li>25 days' annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays</li> <li>Pension up to 10% matched</li> <li>Paid-for qualifications and training</li> <li>Flexible benefits including healthcare, dental, and discount portal</li> <li>Family-friendly policies and 2 paid volunteering days per year</li> <li>A chance to be part of a new service that changes lives</li></ul>Selection Process <ul> <li>Screening interviews will take place between 21-23 May</li> <li>If successful, you may be invited to an in-person interview and online assessment during that week or the following week</li></ul>Please note: Peabody does not offer visa sponsorship - you must have the right to work in the UK. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Ready to Apply? Click 'Apply Now' to upload your CV and personal statement. Your personal statement must demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria and confirm your availability to work the required hours and shifts. Have a question? Email Julie-Ann.O'<a href="mailto:Malley@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">Malley@peabody.org.uk</a>

Housing Support Worker (part time)

We're Hiring! Join Our New Lambeth Service Supporting Young People Aged 19-25 Multiple WAKING NIGHT - Housing Support Worker Roles Available Location: Lambeth, London Hours: 37.5 per week, Nights, four nights week one, three nights week two. Are you passionate about empowering young people to move forward from homelessness, trauma, or complex life experiences? Do you want to be part of something new, exciting, and truly life-changing? If so, we want to hear from you. Peabody is launching a brand-new supported housing service in Lambeth for young adults aged 19 to 25 who need tailored, trauma-informed support to rebuild their lives. We're recruiting multiple Waking Night -Housing Support Workers to join us at the very start of this journey. About the Service This new service will offer a safe, stable, and supportive environment for young people facing homelessness, many of whom may have mental health challenges, substance misuse issues, or experience of the care or criminal justice system. You'll be part of a team delivering intensive, person-centred support that helps them build resilience, learn life skills, and take steps toward independent living. What You'll Be Doing <ul> <li>Managing a small caseload of young people, meeting regularly to review progress and goals</li> <li>Developing support plans and risk assessments tailored to individual needs</li> <li>Supporting with housing applications, budgeting, benefits, and life skills</li> <li>Signposting to mental health, substance misuse, and safeguarding services</li> <li>Building trusted relationships while maintaining professional boundaries</li> <li>Ensuring accurate record-keeping using Microsoft Office and case management systems</li></ul>Who We're Looking For We're looking for passionate, reliable, and empathetic individuals with: <ul> <li>Experience supporting young people aged 19-25 in supported housing, education, youth work or care</li> <li>Understanding of homelessness and housing legislation</li> <li>Experience in support planning and risk assessment</li> <li>Confidence signposting to specialist services (e.g., mental health, substance misuse, exploitation)</li> <li>Excellent communication and IT skills, with strong attention to detail</li> <li>A flexible approach to shift work, including weekends and bank holidays (non-negotiable requirement)</li> <li>A trauma-informed and safeguarding-focused approach to care</li></ul>Important: Your personal statement must clearly confirm: <ul> <li>That you are able to work 37.5 hours per week</li> <li>That you can work on a shift rota covering night shifts, working four nights week one, then three nights week two, including weekends, and bank holidays</li></ul>Only candidates who meet the essential criteria and confirm availability will be shortlisted for an initial screening interview. Why Join Peabody? <ul> <li>A rewarding role where your work directly impacts young lives</li> <li>25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays)</li> <li>Generous pension (up to 10% matched)</li> <li>Paid qualifications and apprenticeship opportunities</li> <li>Flexible benefits including healthcare, dental, and retail discounts</li> <li>Family-friendly policies and 2 paid volunteering days per year</li></ul>Additional Information <ul> <li>This role requires an Enhanced DBS check</li> <li>Peabody does not offer visa sponsorship - you must have the right to work in the UK</li></ul>Ready to apply? Click 'Apply Now' to upload your CV and personal statement. Use the statement to demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria and confirm your shift availability. Questions? Contact Julie-Ann.O'<a href="mailto:Malley@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">Malley@peabody.org.uk</a> Join us and help shape a service that changes lives for young people in Lambeth. Early application is advised, as we reserve the right to close the advert before the closing date if enough suitable candidates apply . Screening interviews will take place between 21-23 May. Candidates may also be invited to attend an in-person interview and complete an online assessment during that week or the following week.

Waking Nights - Housing Support Workers

We're Hiring! Join Our New Lambeth Service Supporting Young People Aged 19-25 Multiple Housing Support Worker Roles Available Location: Lambeth, London Hours: 37.5 per week (shifts across 7 days, including weekends and bank holidays Are you passionate about empowering young people to move forward from homelessness, trauma, or complex life experiences? Do you want to be part of something new, exciting, and truly life-changing? If so, we want to hear from you. Peabody is launching a brand-new supported housing service in Lambeth for young adults aged 19 to 25 who need tailored, trauma-informed support to rebuild their lives. We're recruiting multiple Housing Support Workers to join us at the very start of this journey. About the Service This new service will offer a safe, stable, and supportive environment for young people facing homelessness, many of whom may have mental health challenges, substance misuse issues, or experience of the care or criminal justice system. You'll be part of a team delivering intensive, person-centred support that helps them build resilience, learn life skills, and take steps toward independent living. What You'll Be Doing <ul> <li>Managing a small caseload of young people, meeting regularly to review progress and goals</li> <li>Developing support plans and risk assessments tailored to individual needs</li> <li>Supporting with housing applications, budgeting, benefits, and life skills</li> <li>Signposting to mental health, substance misuse, and safeguarding services</li> <li>Building trusted relationships while maintaining professional boundaries</li> <li>Ensuring accurate record-keeping using Microsoft Office and case management systems</li></ul>Who We're Looking For We're looking for passionate, reliable, and empathetic individuals with: <ul> <li>Experience supporting young people aged 19-25 in supported housing, education, youth work or care</li> <li>Understanding of homelessness and housing legislation</li> <li>Experience in support planning and risk assessment</li> <li>Confidence signposting to specialist services (e.g., mental health, substance misuse, exploitation)</li> <li>Excellent communication and IT skills, with strong attention to detail</li> <li>A flexible approach to shift work, including weekends and bank holidays (non-negotiable requirement)</li> <li>A trauma-informed and safeguarding-focused approach to care</li></ul>Important: Your personal statement must clearly confirm: <ul> <li>That you are able to work 37.5 hours per week</li> <li>That you can work on a shift rota covering early mornings, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays</li></ul>Only candidates who meet the essential criteria and confirm availability will be shortlisted for an initial screening interview. Why Join Peabody? <ul> <li>A rewarding role where your work directly impacts young lives</li> <li>25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays)</li> <li>Generous pension (up to 10% matched)</li> <li>Paid qualifications and apprenticeship opportunities</li> <li>Flexible benefits including healthcare, dental, and retail discounts</li> <li>Family-friendly policies and 2 paid volunteering days per year</li></ul>Additional Information <ul> <li>This role requires an Enhanced DBS check</li> <li>Peabody does not offer visa sponsorship - you must have the right to work in the UK</li></ul>Ready to apply? Click 'Apply Now' to upload your CV and personal statement. Use the statement to demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria and confirm your shift availability. Questions? Contact Julie-Ann.O'<a href="mailto:Malley@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">Malley@peabody.org.uk</a> Join us and help shape a service that changes lives for young people in Lambeth. Early application is advised, as we reserve the right to close the advert before the closing date if enough suitable candidates apply . Screening interviews will take place between 21-23 May. Candidates may also be invited to attend an in-person interview and complete an online assessment during that week or the following week.

Housing Support Workers

The role This Role: Estate Coordinator Location: 840 OLD KENT ROAD, LONDON, SE15 1NQ Salary: £28,393 based on a 37.5hr working week MTVH conducts an annual review of salaries for colleagues. The salary displayed below does not reflect any agreements reached during our 2025 review This is a fantastic opportunity for a customer focused individual to join our Housing Team in managing a brand-new building which consists of two residential towers. There are aspects of this role which applicants may find similar to the position of concierge, caretaker, fire warden, facilities person or a security guard. You will be our face of MTVH on a day-to-day basis providing support to our diverse customer base, whilst ensuring that our internal and external service providers fulfil their duties to a high standard within the building. This role will see you working alongside our Local Housing Managers who are responsible for both our tenants and homeowners. Duties: <ul><li>To provide a high-quality estate management service, ensuring outstanding customer service and delivery across tenures including leaseholder, shared owners and tenants.</li></ul><ul><li>Be the accountable Officer providing an efficient, co-ordinated, customer focused service that meets local needs and delivers high standards.</li></ul><ul><li>Proactively work with colleagues, customers and stakeholders to co-ordinate services and maximise customer satisfaction.</li></ul> What you'll need to succeed :<ul><li>We are looking for a motivated individual and wants to make a difference in the community, is enthusiastic, customer focused good at problem solving and enjoys helping people. You must enjoy a challenge and confidently resolve conflict and make difficult decisions using your own initiative. And genuinely care and be confident in your own abilities to drive change.</li></ul><ul><li>Experience of dealing with customers from different backgrounds, presenting with complex or challenging needs is essential</li></ul><ul><li>Experience of working in a social housing setting is preferred but not essential.</li></ul><ul><li>Strong administrative &amp; IT skills with a focus on attention to detail and accuracy in writing, reporting and numeracy.</li></ul><ul><li>The ability to plan your day efficiently, be organised and, have a can-do approach to finding solutions and will demonstrate the ability to thrive in collaborating with others to achieve desired outcomes.</li></ul><ul><li>This post operates within the office hours of 9-5 Monday to Friday. Flexibility will be required due to the nature of this role.</li></ul>This is a car free development.Successful applicants will be able to use public transport and be on site during fixed times every day To meet our commitment to providing safe, high-quality services to our customers and as part of our onboarding service we will complete a Basic level background check with the Disclosure and Barring service once an offer of employment is made. This will be renewed every three years. Please note :- we do not currently offer visa sponsorship. What's in it for you? Our benefits include:-<ul><li>28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time) per year </li><li>2 volunteering days per year for things like helping out in local communities</li><li>An additional 'Beliefs day' once a year to have an extra a day off</li><li>Supported family friendly approach with extended parental leave</li><li>Enhanced pension with matched contributions of up to 9%</li><li>Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave per year</li><li>Life assurance cover 3 x your salary</li><li>Cycle2work scheme</li><li>Hybrid Working - Dependent on job role and department</li><li>Health cash plan scheme for your everyday healthcare needs which you can add your family members too</li><li>Tenancy deposit - interest free loan to help with rental deposits and season Ticket loan</li><li>Access to extensive learning and training opportunities with Wisebox platform</li><li>Colleague virtual social platform with our workplace pages where you can keep up to date with the organisational activity and link in with colleagues</li><li>Career progression across the organisation with our mentoring/coaching programmes, apprenticeships and career planning support</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme- We are committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues and support this as an organisation</li></ul>About us We are committed to developing and implementing or maintaining sustainability initiatives to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable practices within MTVH. Learn more about our benefits and organisation by viewing our attached document Our promise Here at Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH) we want to capture the value that difference brings and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We work collaboratively 'Serving people better every day' to educate, support and develop all of our diverse employees and the communities that we serve. We are also part of the disability confident employer scheme. We want every employee and every customer to feel comfortable enough to be their true self and are working tirelessly in the background to create an environment that encourages our employees to challenge non-inclusive behaviours and to be mindful of their own and other's wellbeing. We provide a platform of Network groups for employees to share views, tell us what we're doing well and recommend improvements. We want to create a real sense of community and a workforce who feel that their opinions are valued. Our Networks groups are:-<ul><li>Gender</li><li>Ethnicity</li><li>LGBTQ+</li><li>Disability</li></ul>Our core values of Dare, Care and Collaborate demonstrate that we are a people focused business, solving social issues by working together! We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found so we do encourage you to complete the application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Estates Coordinator

The role This role: Housing Advisor - known in-house as a "Customer Transitions Advisor" - 3 Month Fixed Term Contract Salary: £38,869 - £40,915 - Dependent upon experience and pro-rata to the length of the contract Hours: 37.5 Location: Edmonton - N9 0TA - On-Site MTVH conducts an annual review of salaries for colleagues. The salary displayed below does not reflect any agreements reached during our 2025 review Here at MTVH our customers are at the heart of all we do and as a Customer Transitions Advisor based within our Special Projects team you will be responsible for liaising with our customers at Pennine and Mendip House to support them with moving out of their homes on a permanent basis. The CTA will ensure that customers are kept well informed throughout the project, working alongside them to ensure the process of moving home is as smooth as possible whilst considering the needs of the customer. It will be essential for us to provide a quality service for all our customers at Pennine and Mendip House, showing empathy and compassion will be key to delivering this project successfully for our customers and MTVH. The CTA role will be based at our office in Mendip House, Edmonton, given the nature of the project its key for us to have a real presence within the community. *Please be advised that for contractual purposes only, your office base will state "The Johnson Building, EC1N 8JS"* Key Responsibilities and Outcomes<ul><li>Leads on communications with customers relating to having to move on a permanent basis, keeping them engaged and informed throughout the project.</li><li>Ensuring that we understand the needs and requirements of customers to enable a smooth transition to their new home.</li><li>Act as the key contact with Customer Services and other Directorates to understand the needs of the customer.</li><li>Contribute to internal and external communications with customers and colleagues in the form of digital and hard copy options.</li><li>Produce weekly updates for each site you are supervising.</li><li>Produce regular updates to customers living in the blocks under your control, on at least a monthly basis.</li><li>Use systems and information to quickly develop an understanding of the diverse needs and vulnerabilities of individual residents living in each block within the project.</li><li>Taking ownership of customers complaints and enquiries; responding to them in a timely manner and in line with policies.</li><li>Track, log and monitor all customer communication.</li><li>Liaise closely with the Contractors and other departments, to ensure smooth clear communication lines.</li><li>Support the Project team to achieve the overall objectives of the project.</li><li>Assist the Customer Experience Manger to continuously review and improve current processes to improve service delivery and customer satisfaction.</li><li>Proactively ensure that all data is uploaded to systems, to create an effective overview of the project and our customers.</li><li>Conduct viewings of empty properties (in any location) with new customers and complete new tenancy sign ups</li><li>Manage operational budgets to ensure that we remain within the agreed figures c.£60m.Ensure procurement is undertaken in line with corporate policies for services such as removals.</li><li>Ensure all payments remain in line with Delegated Authority.</li><li>When required work unsociable hours to attend evening meeting with customers, also willing to travel within Region / across regions</li></ul>Personal Competencies Skills / Experience / Knowledge<ul><li>Empathy with the values and ethos of the organisation</li><li>Flexible approach to work</li><li>Self-motivation with a positive attitude and the ability to work on own initiative</li><li>Strong commitment to safeguarding vulnerable customers</li><li>Confident and experienced collaborator</li><li>Housing Management best practice</li><li>Knowledge of project management</li><li>Strong communication and presentation skills</li><li>Good understanding of tenancy and decant process</li><li>Knowledge of income processes, benefits systems and arrears management</li><li>Ability to maintain attention to detail in a busy environment</li><li>Experience of providing a high level of customer service</li><li>Natural problem-solving skills</li><li>Strong ICT capability, EXCEL, WORD etc</li><li>Proven prioritisation skills</li><li>Considerable independent travel is required to fully meet the responsibilities of this role</li><li>Experienced Team Worker</li></ul>To meet our commitment to providing safe, high quality services to our customers we will complete a basic background check with the Disclosure and Barring service, once an offer of employment is made which will be renewed on a 3 yearly basis. The cost of the check will be paid for by MTVH. Please note :- we do not currently offer visa sponsorship. What's in it for you? Our benefits include:-<ul><li>28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time) per year </li><li>2 volunteering days per year for things like helping out in local communities</li><li>An additional 'Beliefs day' once a year to have an extra a day off</li><li>Supported family friendly approach with extended parental leave</li><li>Enhanced pension with matched contributions of up to 9%</li><li>Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave per year</li><li>Life assurance cover 3 x your salary</li><li>Cycle2work scheme</li><li>Hybrid Working - Dependent on job role and department</li><li>Health cash plan scheme for your everyday healthcare needs which you can add your family members too</li><li>Tenancy deposit - interest free loan to help with rental deposits and season Ticket loan</li><li>Access to extensive learning and training opportunities with Wisebox platform</li><li>Colleague virtual social platform with our workplace pages where you can keep up to date with the organisational activity and link in with colleagues</li><li>Career progression across the organisation with our mentoring/coaching programmes, apprenticeships and career planning support</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme- We are committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues and support this as an organisation</li></ul>About us We are committed to developing and implementing or maintaining sustainability initiatives to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable practices within MTVH. Learn more about our benefits and organisation by viewing our attached document Our promise Here at Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH) we want to capture the value that difference brings and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We work collaboratively 'Serving people better every day' to educate, support and develop all of our diverse employees and the communities that we serve. We are also part of the disability confident employer scheme. We want every employee and every customer to feel comfortable enough to be their true self and are working tirelessly in the background to create an environment that encourages our employees to challenge non-inclusive behaviours and to be mindful of their own and other's wellbeing. We provide a platform of Network groups for employees to share views, tell us what we're doing well and recommend improvements. We want to create a real sense of community and a workforce who feel that their opinions are valued. Our Networks groups are:-<ul><li>Gender</li><li>Ethnicity</li><li>LGBTQ+</li><li>Disability</li></ul>Our core values of Dare, Care and Collaborate demonstrate that we are a people focused business, solving social issues by working together! We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found so we do encourage you to complete the application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Housing Advisor

Please note we have 3 positions available. As a Building Safety Manager at Peabody, you will play a key role in ensuring the safety and compliance of our high-rise residential buildings. With a strong focus on the requirements of the Building Safety Act 2022, you'll manage building safety risks, implement robust reporting systems, and work collaboratively across teams to drive continuous improvement. This role requires a strong background in fire safety, structural engineering, or building surveying, alongside the ability to manage safety inspections and engage effectively with residents and regulators. You'll operate with a fair degree of autonomy, often working alone, and your geographical patch will require some travel across Peabody's asset portfolio, including mandatory team office days. What You'll Be Doing As a Building Safety Manager, you will act as a key point of contact for building safety matters, ensuring compliance. This includes preparing Safety Case Reports, maintaining the Golden Thread of information, and managing Mandatory Occurrence Reporting (MOR). You'll assess and manage fire and structural safety risks, conduct inspections and audits, and collaborate with internal teams and external regulators to implement remedial actions. Additionally, you will develop and deliver resident engagement strategies to communicate safety updates, address concerns, and manage complaints related to building and fire safety. Through maintaining detailed records and adhering to organisational policies, you will play a crucial role in ensuring safe and well-managed homes across your portfolio. About You To succeed in this role, you will need a proactive and detail-oriented approach, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage complex tasks effectively. You'll bring: <ul> <li>A recognised minimum level 3 qualification or significant experience in fire safety, structural engineering, or building surveying.</li> <li>In-depth knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022 and its practical applications.</li> <li>Strong understanding of fire risk assessments, structural reports, and relevant guidance (e.g., Approved Document B, BS9991).</li> <li>Proven experience in building or fire safety within residential, commercial, or complex environments.</li> <li>High levels of organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.</li> <li>Competence in maintaining records and writing formal reports.</li></ul>Here are just a few of the benefits of working at Peabody: <ul> <li>30 days' annual holiday, plus bank holidays</li> <li>two additional paid volunteering days each year </li> <li>flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal </li> <li>4 x salary life assurance</li> <li>up to 10% pension contribution</li></ul>Are you ready to apply? If you have any questions about this role, please email Talent Specialist, Chloe Singleton at <a href="mailto:chloe.singleton@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">chloe.singleton@peabody.org.uk</a> Interviews will be taking place week commencing 26th May PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.

Independent Reviewing Officer Permanent, Full Time £46,574 to £56,027 Per Annum Location: Chelmsford Working Style: Anywhere worker Closing Date: 11th May 2025 Interview Date: 19th May 2025 Here in Essex, we continue to raise the bar about practice and our investment in our workforce is second to none. It's an exciting time to join us having received our 2 nd Outstanding Ofsted rating in a row. The Role Independent Reviewing Officer for mid and north Essex. Home-based role with the need to travel to chair looked after child reviews and visit children. To provide an effective Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) service for children in care, in accordance with statutory regulation, guidance, and Essex County Council procedures. To review the cases of children who are looked after as laid down in Volume 2 Care Planning, Placement and Case Review (England) Regulations (2021), and the IRO Handbook (2010). The statutory duties of the IRO are to [Section 25B (1), 1989 CA]: <ul> <li> Monitor the performance by the local authority of their functions in relation to the child's case. </li> <li> Participate in any review of the child's case. </li> <li> Ensure the wishes and feelings of the child are given due consideration by the authority. </li> <li> Perform any other function which is prescribed in regulations. </li></ul>The Independent Reviewing Officer's primary focus is to quality assure the care planning and review process for each looked after child, and to ensure that the child's needs, wishes and feelings are given full consideration. The review process should consider the child's assessed needs, and their progress, and will agree both long term plans and more immediate steps that will meet these needs and promote the child's welfare. The purpose of the review process is to ensure that the child's welfare is safeguarded and promoted in the most effective way while looked after by the Local Authority. The IRO role is one of practice expertise in the area of children in care and care planning and should be pivotal in driving forward Essex County Council's commitment to secure better and improved outcomes for children in care. The IRO should actively contribute to ensuring that Essex County Council fulfils its responsibilities as a 'corporate parent' for all children in care, by providing scrutiny and challenge to all levels of practitioner and manager within the organisation. Accountabilities <ul> <li> To ensure that statutory review meetings are held within the required timescales, and that all relevant family members, parents, carers and professionals are identified, invited to attend, and/or consulted fully in the process. This should take place in conjunction with the Social Worker responsible for the child and take into account the wishes and feelings of the child. </li> <li> To independently monitor the progress of the child between review meetings, ensuring the care plan continues to meet the assessed needs, and take action to convene a formal review when necessary. </li> <li> To communicate directly with the senior management team within Family Operations, when the Local Authority fails to meet its statutory obligations to children in care, especially where poor practice has contributed to, or increased, the risk to a child. </li> <li> To contribute to the development of strategic and corporate plans, ensuring effective representation of the issues relevant to looked after children, in order to secure better outcomes and continuous service improvement. </li> <li> To ensure that arrangements are made for children to access advocacy services, where this is considered appropriate and/or beneficial. </li> <li> To enable and support children and young people to access and make use of the authority's complaints and compliments procedure, as appropriate. </li> <li> To ensure that the appropriate support is in place for parents and/or carers to participate fully in the review process e.g. interpreter, advocate. </li> <li> To ensure that review processes are child-centred and maximise the potential involvement and participation of children, young people, parents and carers; mediating to resolve disagreements swiftly where necessary. When efforts to resolve issues informally are unsuccessful to use the Dispute Resolution Procedure to highlight deficiencies in care planning, resource allocation, inter-agency working and/or risk management, and challenge practitioners, managers and senior managers, when care plans do not effectively meet the identified needs of the looked after child. </li> <li> To act as a source of expert advice, consultation and mentoring for Family Operations staff on professional and practice issues relating to Children in Care. </li> <li> To produce review decisions and reports in line with statutory requirements. </li> <li> Ensure that administrative procedures are followed and that reports, and other documentation are completed and distributed, and client records are updated, within the prescribed timescales. </li> <li> To monitor the organisation and efficiency of the Independent Reviewing Service, and to make recommendations to the Service Manager for improvements to the system. </li> <li> To keep abreast of research findings which impact on Children Looked After and make recommendations to children's forums. </li> <li> To contribute to the development and corporate delivery of the Reviewing Service throughout the County. </li> <li> To work to the objectives for Children in Care as set out in the Multi Agency Children in Care Strategy 2012-2017. </li> <li> Undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required of you commensurate with your grade. </li></ul>The Experience You Will Bring <ul> <li> Educated to Dip SW or degree level in Social Work practice. </li> <li> PQ Childcare Award or equivalent by experience. </li> <li> Current Social Work England Registration. </li> <li> A proven ability to form and sustain relationships with children and young people and the ability to promote the interest, wishes and feelings of children in care. </li> <li> A commitment to promoting family time and relationships with a child's family of origin. </li> <li> A comprehensive working knowledge and experience of working with children and families, and Children in Care and be fully conversant with all related statutory obligations, codes of practice and significant research findings. </li> <li> A sound working knowledge and experience of operational planning and service delivery within children's services in local government, with demonstrable and proven record of achievement in same. </li> <li> Experience of chairing meetings involving children, parents and/or carers and other professionals. </li> <li> The confidence and ability to work constructively with senior managers, offering a critical perspective and appropriate challenge. </li> <li> A detailed understanding and awareness of the requirements of leading and managing change within a large, complex organisation. </li> <li> Experience of providing social work supervision and support. </li> <li> Experience of developing and implementing planning and performance frameworks in a multi-disciplinary and partnership environment. </li> <li> A thorough understanding of the legal framework relating to looked after children and care leavers, including knowledge of the National Minimum Standards for fostering services and the Adoption Agencies Regulations 2005. </li> <li> A thorough working understanding of the legal process and the issues involved when a local authority makes an application to the court for an order. </li> <li> Knowledge of the evidence about what makes for good quality practice in working with children and families to safeguard children and promote their welfare. </li></ul>To read more about our business area, please visit: Children &amp; Families Please take a look at our 'No Magic' Children &amp; Families video Why Essex? As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex . With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you. In February 2025 , Greater Essex was accepted onto the Government's devolution priority programme, which will see local authorities in Essex work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. You can read more about devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR ) on our careers site. Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. Once you've secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs. At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles , including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone. The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wider operational area including travelling around the county of Essex and beyond. Driving licence and car or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means is essential. As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to <a href="https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service</a> Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. 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