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Job Description Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 14 July 2025 Closing Date: Sunday 29 June 2025 Contract Type: Permanent and Temporary until 31 March 2026 Salary: FC6 £29,508.69 - £32,437.03 Working Pattern: 36 hours per week Location: Dunfermline Area Supporting Statement As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked 'upload resumé'. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at <a href="http://www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement" target="_blank">www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement</a> Job Details Good Housing impacts on so many aspects of our daily lives. As well as being a basic human right, it also encourages a sense of community, helps economies to thrive and creates an environment which people want to protect. We need you to help us meet our aim to provide everyone with access to good quality, affordable decent housing that meets their needs and aspirations. We want to improve the quality of life for people across Fife and we work with many different organisations, including tenants' groups, to try to make that happen. As a Housing Management Officer, you will form part of an Area Housing Team that delivers on improved services. You will be responsible for a specific neighbourhood, ensuring high quality, well-run estates through the assessment of need of individuals, properties and neighbourhoods, followed by the development of solutions which range from prescribed processes to self-developed initiatives. You will deliver high quality landlord services to build stable communities by sustaining tenancies and engaging with customers and partners to make required improvements. You will be able to provide high standards of Customer Care while encouraging local people to maintain Estate Standards. The Person If you meet the essential qualification criteria outlined below, we'd like to hear from you: We are looking for an individual who has knowledge of the Scottish Secure and Short Scottish Secure Tenancies and who has experience of working with a range of Supports available to tenants. You will have experience of partnership working when managing tenancies. You will be committed to assisting tenants to sustain their tenancy, while also taking action against any breaches of tenancy. You will need good time management, communications and organisational skills. You will also possess IT Skills. You will be educated to SCQF level 5 or equivalent and you will require (if you do not already hold this) to undertake the Homepoint 2 qualification. Before confirming to your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme. Further Information <ul> <li>Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile</li> <li>How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters behaviour framework for more information.</li> <li>Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services</li> <li>Directorate Information - Council Department information</li> <li>Social Media - Search for more 'Fife Council Jobs' on Facebook or follow us on X @FCJobsOfficial </li> <li>Alternative Formats - Job information can be made available in alternative formats, to make a request please email: <a href="mailto:transactions.recruitment@fife.gov.uk" target="_blank">transactions.recruitment@fife.gov.uk</a></li></ul>For more information, please contact: Fiona Empson, <a href="mailto:fiona.empson@fife.gov.uk" target="_blank">fiona.empson@fife.gov.uk</a>

Housing Management Officer

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees. So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you! More about your role You will provide a tailored financial inclusion service to a diverse range of customers, ensuring accuracy and an excellent experience by offering advice on welfare benefits and financial matters. You'll represent and negotiate on behalf of new customers with statutory and voluntary agencies, including Tribunal representation when needed, while sourcing funding to maximize income and support tenancy sustainment. You'll signpost and refer customers for additional support, empower them to manage their finances confidently, and keep up to date with relevant legislation and benefit changes. You'll accurately record outcomes in line with team KPIs, assist with delivering benefit-related training, and build strong partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders to enhance the service. This role will be spread over 5 days however we can be flexible on working hours. Most of the cases you will be dealing with are remote however there will be occasions where you will be expected to conduct face to face visits to customers. The essential and desirable Criteria for this role is listed below. Essential <ul> <li>To be considered for this role you will need to be based in Scotland.</li> <li>Experience with complex benefits claims, customer budgeting and knowledge of wider welfare issues.</li> <li>Understanding of relevant legislation and welfare reform</li> <li>Previous experience working with customers who have complex needs</li> </ul>Desirable <ul> <li>Housing experience</li> <li>Experience of case management systems (ideally salesforce)</li> <li>Ideally you will have a full driving license and access to a car</li> </ul>More about you You'll bring extensive knowledge of welfare benefits, budgeting, social housing, and related welfare issues, alongside a strong understanding of relevant legislation and welfare reform. You're experienced in supporting customers with complex needs while maintaining professional boundaries and delivering a confidential, impartial, and customer-focused service Ideally, you'll have experience with Tribunal representation and preparing submissions. You will be able to manage your own caseload and prioritise last minute tasks using your initiative. You'll also have a full driving license and access to a car. The benefits We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include: <ul> <li>Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Pension with matched contributions up to 7% </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Excellent holiday package - up to 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell leave </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Cashback plan for healthcare costs - up to £500 saving per year </li> </ul> <ul> <li>A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2% </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Training and development </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more </li> </ul>

Financial Inclusion Officer

Wheatley Homes Glasgow Post Title: Housing Officer(s) Salary: SCP 31-34 (£40,391- £43,995) per annum Duration: Temporary Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday Location: Glasgow and surrounding areas Wheatley Group is Scotland's leading housing, care and property-management group. Wheatley spans 19 local authority areas across Scotland, providing homes and award-winning services to over 210,000 people. Our subsidiaries are all driven by a common commitment and mission to 'make homes and lives better'. We have a fantastic opportunity for experienced and caring housing professionals to join our team at Wheatley Homes Glasgow. About the role At Wheatley, we are committed to building great homes, transforming neighbourhoods and helping customers. As a Housing Officer, you will be at the heart of this - becoming a familiar face in our communities, providing a comprehensive, high-quality housing management service to customers. You will work collaboratively with customers and partner agencies to support the continued development of our communities. Who are we looking for? The successful candidate will have at least two years' experience working within a Housing Officer role or be part of our internal Ignite Graduate programme, with a proven track record of excellent rental income collection, void and neighbourhood management. You will be an enthusiastic and caring professional who can work, adapt and thrive in a fast-paced and constantly innovating and improving organisation. The benefits we offer As part of Wheatley Group, we offer a sector-leading benefits package. The successful candidate will receive: <ul><li>a rewarding career with a competitive salary; </li><li>access to a contributory pension scheme; </li><li>excellent leave entitlements; </li><li>enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave; </li><li>contributions towards dental, optical, driving lessons and more; </li><li>access to staff inclusion networks promoting an inclusive workplace; and </li><li>24/7 access to our employee assistance programme. </li></ul>The role will involve working from home, with regular travel required to allocated patch and Group offices. This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure check. Committed to inclusion At Wheatley, are always looking to improve diversity within our teams. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and achieve their full potential. We actively celebrate our individual differences and recognise the collective strength this brings our organisation. It's important our teams represent the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from any under-represented groups. Closing date: 13 June 2025 at 5pm To apply for the role, please see below For a chat about the role, please contact Chris Walker, Locality Housing Director on <a href="mailto:christopher.walker@wheatleyhomes-glasgow.com" target="_blank">christopher.walker@wheatleyhomes-glasgow.com</a> We want all our candidates to shine. If you need any reasonable adjustments to help you feel more comfortable during the recruitment process, please contact Rachel Young on 07867291367 or <a href="mailto:rachel.young@wheatley-group.com" target="_blank">rachel.young@wheatley-group.com</a>.

Housing Officer(s)

The Community Engagement Manager is central to our efforts to support the communities we serve, beyond our core broadband network. A key role in devising and executing the Highland Broadband Go To Market (GTM) strategy. The role handles both planning, covering settlement level geo-targeting and sales and marketing strategy as well as being a key part in execution. Covering both residential and business, the role identifies key targets for sponsorships, community engagement and 'lighthouse' businesses and sets timelines across the year against which the sales and marketing teams execute. Success is measured by install penetration, project by project. <ul><li>Manage local community engagements including sponsorship opportunities, community hubs, schools, sports clubs and community groups.</li><li>Establish and manage skills training programs with local education providers, with the objective of sourcing employees from within region.</li><li>Increase Highland Broadband awareness and positive sentiment within target communities, identifying projects where our support adds real local value.</li><li>Engage with communities proactively, in person and through online community groups.</li><li>Manage affiliate programs, ensuring local activity supports further uptake of Highland broadband services.</li><li>Review and report on activity, building a knowledge bank of programs and success rates.</li><li>Create PR value through local partnerships and positive news stories.</li></ul>To succeed you will need to be a community-focussed leader with a desire to build strong partnerships and have: <ul><li>Experience managing community engagement and outreach activity.</li><li>Strong verbal / written communication skills.</li><li>Leadership skills with ability to motivate and mentor a field based team.</li><li>Ability to communicate with all levels within a community from MPs to group admins.</li><li>Strong planning skills to manage resources effectively across the regions.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen and good analytical skills to be able to measure success.</li><li>Full Drivers licence</li></ul>

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