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About Us Cottsway is a registered housing provider working in Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Worcestershire. We are the largest affordable housing provider in the district of West Oxfordshire. We own and manage over 5,800 homes ranging from flats and bungalows to family homes, for rent and Low-Cost Home Ownership (LCHO). We have over 12,000 customers. We have some of the strongest financial and governance ratings in the sector and we are committed to doing more to help people in housing need, with a robust development programme. We are proud to: • Reinvest our profits every year, not only to create more homes, but also to ensure our existing customer's homes are kept in great shape, with an in-house team of skilled tradespeople who carry out this work. • Put our customers at the heart of everything we do, with a dedicated team of housing, neighbourhood, financial and welfare officers to provide support where needed. • Be active in and bring social value to our local communities. Working for us Cottsway is a great place to work with a friendly, supportive and enthusiastic team dedicated to providing quality homes in thriving communities. We support and develop our people because we know that it is through them that we deliver the high standards of service that our customers say we provide. Based in the market town of Witney, we: • Offer competitive salaries and a range of benefits. • Support agile working. • Guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies. We are signed up to the Disability Confident Committed scheme. • Value people from a wide range of backgrounds and experience - whether you are an experienced housing professional or simply have an interest in working in our sector. About the role We are looking for an experienced housing professional to join our busy team at Cottsway delivering a comprehensive housing management service to our customers. You will report directly to the Tenancy and Neighbourhood Housing Manager and will be part of an established dedicated team of Neighbourhood Housing Officers. You will work in a mobile way, combining both home and office-based working alongside meeting customers in person to provide a tenancy and neighbourhood management service. You will ensure an excellent standard of service delivery and customer focus to a defined patch of mixed tenure properties. These will include rented general needs, independent living, shared ownership, and leasehold properties. You will be responsible for estate management including monitoring grounds maintenance and communal cleaning services, voids, new tenancy creations, (sign-ups), changes of tenancy, tenancy support and management, nuisance, and anti-social behaviour cases. Resident involvement, along with the handling of service charge queries from customers. What we are looking for: • To be successful you will have specialist knowledge and recent experience in housing and neighbourhood management, along with current knowledge of housing law relating to tenancy agreements and tenancy management. • Excellent customer service delivery and ability to communicate with a range of customers is essential, bringing diplomacy, sensitivity, and tact to handling challenging situations. • Resilience and able to manage conflicting priorities and a busy workload to a high standard. • Proven problem solving and decision-making skills. • Experience of using IT systems to record and analyse data. • A full driving licence with use of a vehicle is essential. A DBS check will be required for the successful applicant as part of our pre-employment checks. In return, we provide: • A pension scheme with a minimum employee contribution of 3%, matched by a generous employer contribution of up to 10%. • Holiday entitlement starting at 25 days rising to 28 days after 2 years, plus bank holidays. • A flexible working policy to support agile working. • A discounted corporate gym and swimming membership, electric vehicle lease scheme and Costco membership. For an informal chat about the position please call Ali Owens, Tenancy &amp; Neighbourhood Housing Manager, on 07583 675872. To apply please follow the link below: Interviews to be held week commencing 28 July 2025

Neighbourhood Housing Officer

The Vacancy PART TIME - 24.5hrs Four days on / Four days off rolling rota Early: 8:00 - 15:30 Late: 14:30 - 22:00 The assistant support worker role is a great opportunity for those who have not worked in the homeless or care leaver service before. This role is a great stepping stone for those that would like a career in homeless services. The role needs someone who is comfortable giving practical support to people who are learning to be independent and so an amount of life skills would be a good transferable skill. Wokingham Staying Close provides an enhanced support package for young people leaving care in semi-independent accommodation. Our aim is to work with young people to develop the knowledge and skills they need to manage their own home, ensure their own safety and achieve their goals so they can take the next step into move on accommodation. If you love helping others and enjoy supporting young people achieve their goals and become more independent is appealing to you, then this is the role for you! JOB PURPOSE To be part of a team that supports our clients, keeping them safe and helping them achieve their goals. To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES <ul> <li>To support clients by helping them to gain practical life skills, and encourage their engagement with the running of the service</li> <li>To assist clients with managing their finances, paying rent, managing arrears and accessing benefits</li> <li>To carry out daily checks, for example, on clients and the property, and ad hoc housekeeping tasks</li> <li>To support individuals to achieve their desired goals</li> <li>To encourage and signpost clients to the local community and to resources relevant to their aspirations including education, training, employment activity or volunteering </li> <li>To support clients in trauma informed and psychologically informed ways</li> <li>To adhere to safeguarding responsibilities, following our safeguarding policy and procedure</li> <li>To help maintain health and safety, ensuring clients, visitors and buildings are safe in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, policy and procedures</li> <li>To provide basic first aid assistance until help arrives (full training is provided)</li> <li>To work confidently and efficiently when lone working</li> <li>To maintain accurate records on our client management system and ensure these are stored in line with GDPR </li> <li>To maintain confidentiality </li> <li>To represent the organisation in a professional manner</li> <li>To carry out any other reasonable duties required in the interest of the organisation</li></ul>ROLE REQUIREMENTS <ul> <li>This role will require an Enhanced with Barred List(s) disclosure and barring service check is a requirement for this role. This would be completed on appointment of the role.</li> <li>This role may require a full drivers' licence and access to a vehicle</li> <li>This role may require you to work flexibly across several sites </li> <li>This role may require you to work with clients on a one-to-one basis</li> <li>This role may require you to work nights and/or weekends</li> <li>This role may require you to lone work</li></ul>DESIRABLE CRITERIA <ul> <li>Experience in similar sectors</li> <li>Experience in customer service roles</li></ul>ESSENTIAL CRITERIA <ul> <li>Good communication skills</li> <li>Clear verbal and written English </li> <li>Good keyboard skills for data inputting</li> <li>Basic knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word</li> <li>Polite and assertive manner</li> <li>Ability to self-motivate as you will work on your own</li> <li>Collaborate well in a team</li> <li>Ability to respond calmly in a crisis</li> <li>Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues</li></ul>We reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible. About Us We offer support to people who are homeless, vulnerable or at risk of becoming homeless and need help rebuilding their lives for a brighter future. Our services include safe, flexible and reliable client led housing and support with a focus on reducing homelessness, improving health and wellbeing and building on individual's skills and resilience to break the cycle of homelessness, poverty and exclusion. We work in partnership with multiple agencies and authorities to deliver support and accommodation needs across Berkshire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Dorset. We are dedicated to safeguarding all young people and adults with our services. We follow safer recruitment practices for all our vacancies to assure that all successful candidates are suitable to work with our clients. We're committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that embodies our values and promotes a tolerant and respectful environment where everyone can feel empowered to succeed. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and will support with any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. Our vision To be a safety net for people in tough times and the springboard to a brighter future. Our mission To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. Our values Everyone matters We know we're stronger together We do the right things, for the right reasons We never give up Our Gallery Previous Next Our Benefits Extra mile awards Pension with life cover Blue Light Card Champions of equality Employee assistance programme Staff discounts via Wider Wallet Dedication to wellbeing GP helpline Length of service awards Generous and flexible holiday Refer a friend scheme

Homeless Recovery Worker Assistant

Julian House is a charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. We run several projects and every year we help thousands of people out of homelessness, into employment, away from domestic abuse, and more. If you'd like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we're looking for! Job Role: Supported Housing Worker (Part-time) Salary:£13,122.20 per year (full time £25,235) Hours: 19.5 hours per week Contract type: Permanent Location: Somerset East &amp; Somerset, mainly Frome &amp; Shepton Mallet Additional information: <ul><li>Valid driver's license and access to a car for business purposes</li><li>Participation in a rostered system of working with shifts between the hours of 08:00 AM and 20:00 PM </li><li>Standard working days will include Saturday, Sunday, and one weekday</li></ul>Please note that the weekly hours will be reduced from 19.5 to 12 as of 1st April 2026; however, this may be extended The Role: We're looking for a compassionate and driven Supported Housing Worker to join our team and provide high-quality, person-centred support to individuals who have experienced homelessness or insecure housing In this rewarding role, you'll work directly with clients in both supported housing and the wider community, helping them overcome barriers, build confidence, and move towards stable, long-term accommodation. You'll provide both practical and emotional support tailored to each individual's needs-whether that's helping them manage a tenancy, access services, or develop life skills. You'll manage a small caseload (typically 4-10 clients), allowing you to build meaningful relationships and deliver consistent, impactful support. With a strong focus on face-to-face engagement, you'll play a key role in preventing tenancy breakdowns and promoting independence. This is more than just a job-it's a chance to be part of someone's journey to a better future. What You'll Be Doing: <ul><li>Empowering clients with diverse and complex needs</li><li>Championing a strength-based, trauma-informed approach</li><li>Building strong partnerships with local agencies</li><li>Keeping client records accurate, clear, and up to date</li><li>Tracking referrals into the service</li></ul>Since job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the post holder may be required to undertake other duties, which are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities What We're Looking For: <ul><li>Experience working with people who may have complex needs and/or challenging behaviours</li><li>Valid driver's license and access to own vehicle - business insurance will be required for roles involving travel for work</li></ul>There are many great reasons to join our team! <ul><li>Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators</li><li>Wellbeing related support and advice and up to 6 free counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment (pro-rata for part time staff) </li><li>30% staff discount at Julian House charity shops</li><li>20% staff discount at Julian House bike workshops</li><li>For all the fantastic and valuable work you'll be doing makes you eligible for the Blue Light Card which offers amazing discounts on thousands of brands</li><li>A generous and competitive pension scheme</li><li>A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted</li><li>6 weekly Reflective Practice sessions from objective, external facilitators</li></ul>Our Ethos As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion &amp; Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter. If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including the interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. DBS Checks We welcome applications from people with lived experience. All applicants working with our clients will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from becoming an employee; the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role. If you would like to discuss any convictions you may have, please contact the person named in the advert. All information will be dealt with according to our Data Protection Policy. Get in touch If you have any questions about the Supported Housing Worker role, please get in touch with the team at <a href="mailto:recruitment@julianhouse.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@julianhouse.org.uk</a>. We look forward to speaking with you soon! Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies once the perfect candidate has been found. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible so that you don't miss out!

Supported Housing Worker (Part-time)

The Vacancy FULL TIME - 37hrs Mon-Thurs: 09:00-17:00 Fri: 09:00-16:30 JOB PURPOSE To lead on the case management of clients and be part of a team that supports them in keeping them safe and helping them achieve their goals. To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES <ul> <li>To assess the needs of each client, helping to develop their individual support plan to achieve their goals</li> <li>To produce and regularly review comprehensive client-based risk assessments</li> <li>To manage a caseload of clients on a one-to-one basis </li> <li>To support clients to gain and/or maintain accommodation or achieve outcomes defined by the service specification</li> <li>To engage with local authorities, health providers and other agencies, creating and maintaining constructive working relationships to maximise the opportunities available to clients</li> <li>To lead on client activities to help them gain practical life skills and encourage their engagement with the running of the service</li> <li>To support clients with managing their finances, paying rent, managing arrears and accessing benefits</li> <li>To encourage and signpost clients to the local community and to resources relevant to their aspirations including education, training, employment activity or volunteering </li> <li>To support clients in trauma informed and psychologically informed ways</li> <li>To adhere to safeguarding responsibilities, following our safeguarding policy and procedure</li> <li>To help maintain health and safety, ensuring clients, visitors and buildings are safe in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, policy and procedures</li> <li>To provide basic first aid assistance until help arrives (full training is provided)</li> <li>To work confidently and efficiently when lone working</li> <li>To maintain accurate records on our client management system and ensure these are stored in line with GDPR</li> <li>To maintain confidentiality</li> <li>To represent the organisation in a professional manner </li> <li>To carry out any other reasonable duties required in the interest of the organisation</li></ul>ROLE REQUIREMENTS <ul> <li>This role will require an Enhanced with Barred List(s) disclosure and barring service check is a requirement for this role. This would be completed on appointment of the role</li> <li>This role will require a full drivers' licence and access to a vehicle</li> <li>This role will require you to work flexibly across several sites</li> <li>This role will require you to work with clients on a one-to-one basis</li> <li>This role will require you to work nights and/or weekends</li> <li>This role will require you to lone work</li></ul>ESSENTIAL CRITERIA <ul> <li>Strong communication skills, both verbal and written</li> <li>Clear verbal and written English </li> <li>Good keyboard skills for data inputting</li> <li>Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word</li> <li>Confident and assertive manner</li> <li>Ability to self-motivate as you will work on your own</li> <li>Effective team working </li> <li>Ability to respond calmly to crisis</li> <li>Deal promptly with and effectively react to challenging situations</li> <li>Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues</li></ul>DESIRABLE CRITERIA <ul> <li>Experience of managing a caseload of clients </li> <li>Understanding of risk assessment and person-centred, outcomes-based delivery</li> <li>Understanding of the support needs of people experiencing homelessness or those with complex needs</li> <li>Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies, housing regulations and the benefits system</li></ul>We reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible. About Us We offer support to people who are homeless, vulnerable or at risk of becoming homeless and need help rebuilding their lives for a brighter future. Our services include safe, flexible and reliable client led housing and support with a focus on reducing homelessness, improving health and wellbeing and building on individual's skills and resilience to break the cycle of homelessness, poverty and exclusion. We work in partnership with multiple agencies and authorities to deliver support and accommodation needs across Berkshire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Dorset. We are dedicated to safeguarding all young people and adults with our services. We follow safer recruitment practices for all our vacancies to assure that all successful candidates are suitable to work with our clients. We're committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that embodies our values and promotes a tolerant and respectful environment where everyone can feel empowered to succeed. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and will support with any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. Our vision To be a safety net for people in tough times and the springboard to a brighter future. Our mission To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. Our values Everyone matters We know we're stronger together We do the right things, for the right reasons We never give up Our Gallery Previous Next Our Benefits Extra mile awards Pension with life cover Blue Light Card Champions of equality Employee assistance programme Staff discounts via Wider Wallet Dedication to wellbeing GP helpline Length of service awards Generous and flexible holiday Refer a friend scheme

Homeless Recovery Worker

About us In Tower Hamlets we are committed to building relationships and strengthening families by working with people in a compassionate and understanding way. We are ambitious for Tower Hamlets children and families and endeavour for every child and young person to be healthy, safe, and successful. Tower Hamlets is a progressive, ambitious, and diverse place to work. We place children and families at the heart of everything that we do and are relentless in our pursuit of positive outcomes for all. Our Better Together Practice Framework is based on the ideas and concepts which underpin Restorative Practice and draws from other strength-based approaches, such as Systemic and Trauma Informed Practice. Our C-Change approach: Connect, Curious, Community, Co-Produce, Collaborate, Check, sets out "6 Cs" for our work with children, young people their parents and carers, and each other. About the role Over the last two years we have seen over 3000 asylum seekers and refugees move into the borough. The team created to support these sanctuary seekers is called the Resettlement &amp; Migration team (RMT), we are looking to recruit a Housing Officer to join the team. The team offer wrap around support to all sanctuary seekers in Tower Hamlets including Ukrainian and Afghan refugees and asylum seekers and receive government grants to do so. The Resettlement &amp; Migration Team lead by example, challenging discrimination, racism and inequality through an inclusive, informed and empowering approach for all residents. This role will serve those who are at risk of homelessness, looking to reduce rough sleeping and ending destitution. The role will aid the integration of sanctuary seekers, build social cohesion in our communities and share best practice with other local authorities. The Housing Officer will be required: 1. To work with and support refugees and those with potential refugee status living in Home Office accommodation, sponsorship placements or making their own arrangements. 2. To work with NASS providers such as Clearsprings and their subcontractors. 3. Welcome Afghan refugees to LAHF properties procured by the LA 4. To arrange, host and manage events and workshops with sanctuary seekers. Facilitate and deliver the workshop so that they can understand their housing options, utilising internal and external stakeholders to assist in delivering relevant information. 5. Produce information sheets and guidance document that can be shared with the community. 6. To support sanctuary seekers to source independent sustainable accommodation in or out of the borough and make referrals to homeless options that the LA have a duty to support. 7. Supporting the Resettlement &amp; Migration team to achieve their integration objectives. The role will be office and community based at the Town Hall in Whitechapel, Children and Family Centres or at NASS accommodation. The role is for a fixed term contract for 12 months. About you • You will have the ability to deliver homelessness prevention and housing option solutions with these being tailored to diverse communities and differing customer needs • The ability to work across boundaries in partnership with all housing sectors and partner agencies. • The ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing to an excellent standard, giving advice and information sensitively and persuasively. • The ability to negotiate both with homeless people and on their behalf to broker housing solutions. • Excellent IT skills, with the ability to use a range of databases and MS Word and EXCEL to produce a wide range of letters and documents and MS Outlook to process the full range of email and diary functions. • To have an understanding of welfare benefits and have a level of numeracy sufficient to give basic money and housing advice using available tools Requirements For further information regarding the role, please contact Nicola Mutale, Asylum Seeker &amp; Refugee Coordinator: <a href="mailto:nicola.mutale@towerhamlets.gov.uk" target="_blank">nicola.mutale@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a> How to apply This post is open to candidates to apply directly - No referrals from agencies will be accepted. Please fully complete the online application form via our recruitment portal Alvius. We will not consider applications which do not do this. Interviews will take place on 11th, 12th and 13th August 2025. Please hold these dates. Additional Details 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 are a Disability Confident Employer, which means applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the post are guaranteed an interview. Care experience has also been adopted by the Council as an additional protected characteristic. We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and also applicants who live in the borough.

Resettlement & Migration Team - Housing Officer

Income Recovery Officer Salary: £34,107 Hours: Full time (35) Location: Hemel Hempstead We're thrilled to announce a new opportunity for an Income Recovery Officer. In this role, the successful candidate will maintain precise records, build positive relationships with tenants, and contribute to the enhancement of monitoring systems. Responsibilities also include staying informed about relevant legislation, participating in meetings, and ensuring all tasks are carried out in accordance with established policies and best practices. Key Responsibilities: <ul><li>Manage and monitor rent accounts, ensuring regular reviews and appropriate actions in line with policies.</li><li>Prepare and serve legal notices and represent Hightown in possession cases as necessary.</li><li>Conduct home visits to tenants as required by tenancy conduct or procedures.</li><li>Coordinate responses to welfare reform, ensuring policies reflect legislative changes and effective data collection.</li><li>Liaise with Housing Benefit departments and the Department of Work and Pensions for prompt payment and issue resolution.</li><li>Maintain up-to-date knowledge of housing and welfare benefits, providing advice and signposting tenants to relevant agencies.</li></ul>Experience and Qualifications Required: <ul><li>Relevant experience as an Income Recovery Officer or in credit control and debt/arrears recovery.</li><li>Educated to GCSE level with a grade C or above in English and Maths.</li><li>Proficient in using computer systems, including spreadsheets and various software packages.</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of Housing and Welfare benefits.</li><li>Previous experience engaging with customers or service users.</li></ul>Why Join Us? Competitive Salary: £34,107 Generous Leave: 33 days of annual leave including Bank Holidays (pro rata). Bonuses and Benefits: Monthly attendance bonus, life assurance (3x salary), and retail discounts. Career Development: Access to training and development opportunities Wellbeing Support: Health and wellbeing services. Fitness Facilities: Free access to our on-site gym. About Us: Hightown Housing Association is a charitable housing association operating across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Berkshire. We believe everyone deserves a home and the support they need. Our mission is to build new homes and provide excellent housing and support services. With over 9,000 homes and a team of more than 1,100 dedicated staff, we are committed to making a positive impact in our communities. Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and therefore we may close the vacancy early. Interested applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure they are considered. Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS and references. We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

Income Recovery Officer

Housing Manager Essex, covering developments in Canvey Island, Chelmsford and the surrounding area Permanent, Full time (37.5 hpw) Salary circa £32,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience plus great benefits including Health Cash Plan Home, a place where you belong Join us as a Housing Manager at Home Group, in our awesome housing team in Essex. You'll be our face-to-face customer support to our estates, ensuring we provide safe homes and communities where people choose to live, while also ensuring our income is maximised. You'll provide first class customer service, delivering our customer promise every day! Typical day as a Housing Manager <ul> <li> Through visibility, engagement with customers and proactivity on our estates, you'll really get to get to know our communities. </li> <li> You'll look after a number of patches and neighbourhoods (ably supported by our Community Housing Assistant). </li> <li> Through visibility, engagement with customers and proactivity on our estates, you'll really get to get to know our communities. This will help us to improve our local neighbourhoods. </li> <li> Proactively managing anti-social behaviours in our estates, responding to customer queries and complaints. </li> <li> Managing our voids process including liaising with local authorities. </li> <li> Carry out estate inspections, engaging and meeting with contractors on site, as well as carrying out and recording the routine safety and compliance checks in our buildings and communities. </li> </ul>Fancy going home each day knowing that you have helped change our customers lives for the better? You'll do that here, working for one of the Top Ten Great Places to Work in the UK! About You <ul> <li> You are experienced in the housing sector and understand housing management, housing law and in an ideal world, universal credit too! </li> <li> You have, or are willing to work towards Chartered Institute of Housing Level 3 </li> <li> Super organised and methodical in your approach, you're also a proactive self-starter with a "can do" positive attitude </li> <li> Passionate about delivering excellent customer service and have a genuine desire to help your customers. </li> <li> This job can challenge, especially when we're dealing with complaints, but your resilience will help you through. </li> <li> Confident working with external partners and stakeholders such as local authorities, MP's etc </li> <li> Like being part of a team but appreciate that this is a role where you'll spend most of your time working in our local estates. </li> </ul> Our team Looking for a job where you really belong? Where you can be, well you! Bring your uniqueness, brilliant skills and awesome experience to deliver amazing things for our customers. You'll join our team, who come from different walks of life and are here to support you as you make yourself at Home! Job details <ul> <li> This is a hybrid role and in an average week, you'll spend 2-3 days working from our community patches in Canvey Island, Chelmsford and the surrounding area. </li> <li> Although you'll spend time in our neighbourhoods, we do get together regularly, we have a weekly meeting over teams and a monthly meeting in the office at Thremhall business park and 2-3 days working from home catching up on admin. </li> <li> Flexible working hours or There may be some flexibility to adapt your working hours, do let us know about this when you meet us at the interview </li> <li> We mainly work Monday to Friday and work occasional evenings to meet with customers. The great news is that you'll be able to shape your own diary. </li> <li> To get from A to B, you'll need a vehicle insured for business purposes. The great news is that we'll pay your mileage! </li> <li> You'll need a Standard DBS check done and we pay for that. </li> </ul> A place where you belong Great things happen when we can be ourselves at work. We want all our colleagues to be who they truly are here. Our internal diversity networks, peers and allies (Multicultural, LGBTQIA and Disability) support us all to be our best. Together we make Home Group a great place to work ! What's in it for you? <ul> <li> 34 days leave (this includes bank hols and a "me day" to use whenever you fancy) increasing to 39, the option to buy 5 more, and time off for volunteering too! </li> <li> Health cash plan saving you from £1140 per annum. We'll cover your costs (and kids if you have them) towards dental, optical, prescriptions, alternative therapies and lots more. </li> <li> Over 800 high street discounts on groceries, holidays and days out. Looking for a new phone, bike or car? Save money with us. </li> <li> We Grow Our Own colleagues (not literally of course!), when you're ready for the next step in your career, you can grow with us! </li> <li> Colleagues really matter to us, that's why we're the 10 th Best place in the UK for Wellbeing. Our tools and support help you when you need them. </li> <li> Explore our benefits in detail on our website. </li> </ul> Find out more Click APPLY NOW to see our Housing Manager Job description , find out about us and for help to apply . Sometimes we close a job early, so don't delay or you might miss out. Finally, do let us know if there's anything we can do, to help you shine in our process at <a href="mailto:recruitment@homegroup.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@homegroup.org.uk</a>

Housing Manager

Job summary The Accommodation department are looking to recruit a keen and enthusiastic individual to join their small but dynamic team. The post holders key objective will be to maintain a high standard of cleanliness in various accommodation areas on site. Cleaning experience is desirable although full training will be given. Main duties of the job For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most. About us Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC). Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities. Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey. Job description Job responsibilities For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role Responsibilities will include general cleaning tasks such as the disposal of refuse, high /low dusting, cleaning sanitary areas, wet mopping etc. Staff uniform and training will be provided. Development opportunities are available for those candidates wishing to pursue a career in the NHS. Working Pattern: 37.5 hours working Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:00, 35 hours working Monday to Friday 08:00 to 15:00 Interview Date: To be confirmed For further information please contact: Steve Broadbent, Support Services Manager on <a href="mailto:stephen.broadbent@nhs.net" target="_blank">stephen.broadbent@nhs.net</a> Pay: The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2025/6 rates, inclusive of a 3.6% pay award which will be implemented later this year. If you join before the implementation date, the pay award will be backdated to your start date. Until then, remuneration will be based on the 2024/5 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2024/25 | NHS Employers) As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Benefits We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you. Job description Job responsibilities For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role Responsibilities will include general cleaning tasks such as the disposal of refuse, high /low dusting, cleaning sanitary areas, wet mopping etc. Staff uniform and training will be provided. Development opportunities are available for those candidates wishing to pursue a career in the NHS. Working Pattern: 37.5 hours working Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:00, 35 hours working Monday to Friday 08:00 to 15:00 Interview Date: To be confirmed For further information please contact: Steve Broadbent, Support Services Manager on <a href="mailto:stephen.broadbent@nhs.net" target="_blank">stephen.broadbent@nhs.net</a> Pay: The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2025/6 rates, inclusive of a 3.6% pay award which will be implemented later this year. If you join before the implementation date, the pay award will be backdated to your start date. Until then, remuneration will be based on the 2024/5 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2024/25 | NHS Employers) As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Benefits We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you. Person Specification General Requirements Essential <ul> <li>See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description</li> </ul> Desirable <ul> <li>See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description</li> </ul>Person Specification General Requirements Essential <ul> <li>See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description</li> </ul> Desirable <ul> <li>See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description</li> </ul>Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Exeter Devon EX2 5DW Employer's website

Accommodation Assistant

Job Description Would you like to join our support team as an Independent Living Advisor and help us to deliver an excellent service for our residents? This is a great opportunity for anyone who is a customer-focused team player. Reporting to the Independent Living Manager, you will be responsible for providing an intensive housing management service to our customers. This will include developing successful relationships, assisting prospective customers to view properties and settle into their accommodation, assisting in tenancy management matters and ensuring customers understand their rights and responsibilities per their tenancy agreement. The successful candidate will work 25 hours per week Monday - Friday 9:00am - 2:00pm and will be working across our sites in Sheffield. You will need to hold a Full UK Driving Licence and have access to your own vehicle. Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Accessible service: You will assist customers in accessing housing benefit assistance or financial advice to pay rent/service charges.</li> <li>Promoting independence: You willcomplete referrals for assistive technology, aids and adaptations which will help to maintain customer independence.</li> <li>Health &amp; Safety compliance: You will carry</li> <li> out periodic site inspections and tests to ensure the scheme is fully operational and Health and Safety compliant, as well as monitoring the quality of contractors, such as window cleaning and grounds maintenance.</li> <li>Stakeholder engagement: You will develop and maintain good working relationships with other colleagues across Guinness to ensure a seamless service is delivered to our customers around the general management, maintenance and security of the scheme.</li></ul>Role Criteria: Essential: <ul> <li>Previous experience of working in an advisory role supporting the elderly and vulnerable with a proven ability to foster a spirit of co-operation and a sense of independence within this group.</li> <li>Demonstrable commitment to Equality and Diversity.</li> <li>Ability to adapt communication style to suit individual needs or when explaining technical information.</li> <li>Previous experience in carrying out administrative work including numeracy work.</li> <li>Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.</li> <li>Good verbal and written communication.</li> <li>Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.</li> <li>Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle.</li></ul>If you're interested in joining us and would like to apply for this role, please review the role profile to view all of the key responsibilities and to ensure you meet the essential criteria. Role Profile: <a href="https://jobs.guinness.org.uk/rps/Independent+Living+Advisor.pdf" target="_blank">https://jobs.guinness.org.uk/rps/Independent+Living+Advisor.pdf</a> REEDTGP TJTGP About Us The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for around 140,000 customers nationwide. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our customers, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services. The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Independent Living Advisor

Origin - Great homes, positive people and strong communities An inspiring past and a bright future Building Safety Manager - Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2026 - £64,942 Per Annum + Benefits A home is the essential foundation for a good quality of life, so what we do every day really matters to the wellbeing of our communities. Here at Origin, we trace our roots back 100 years, building and managing high quality homes as well as providing support services and housing for those who are most vulnerable in London and Hertfordshire. We work to provide safe, decent affordable homes and support for individuals and communities. Focused on our residents, our driving ambition is to provide services that make people's lives easier, and homes and communities they can be proud to live in. We are 'not for profit' and reinvest all our surpluses back into our varied and vibrant neighbourhoods. The role - Building Safety Manager We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Building Safety Manager to join our team at Origin Housing. As a subject matter expert on Building Safety, you will support Origin Housing to achieve their responsibilities in relation to the Building Safety Act, supporting legislation and guidance. You will proactively provide guidance, assistance and support working with wider teams to promote a positive building safety culture and best practice building safety management. What you'll do <ul> <li>Support the development of Safety Case reviews and digital records as detailed within the Building Safety Act, prepare safety case reports for the Regulator and ensure that buildings remain compliant to and meet license requirements.</li> <li>To lead and manage the Building a Safer Future team (BSF) and the delivery of specialist building surveys for:</li> <li>Buildings in scope under the Building Safety Act</li> <li>Special projects to investigate and remedy major structural and/or fire safety defects; manage remedial works under the Building a Safer Future programme</li> <li>Explain and implement a formal approach to building safety management demonstrating how hazards and risks, including those arising from temporary works and maintenance, can be reduced through various means.</li> <li>Development and implement strategies required to achieve safety throughout the building in conjunction with occupants and other key stakeholders, including emergency services, service providers, contractors and suppliers</li> <li>Ensure the building safety team is able to provide extensive technical guidance to support the construction process from the outset including fire strategies, retrospective repairs and maintenance and planned preventative maintenance. (PPM)</li> <li>Lead, manage and motivate the team, monitoring and appraising performance, allocating works and ensuring that all team members' responsibilities are carried out effectively and in a timely manner.</li> </ul>What you'll need <ul> <li>Member of the Institute Fire Engineers (MIFireE [SB1] )</li> <li>CIOB Building Safety Diploma</li> <li>Construction related or engineering degree</li> <li>Minimum Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety or equivalent</li> <li>NEBOSH Fire/General Certificate or equivalent</li> <li>Will have a working knowledge of the fire engineered solutions that can contribute to fire strategies.</li> <li>Will be able to interpret complex fire safety solutions that can contribute to fire strategies</li> </ul>Our Values Our core values are at the heart of how we work <ul> <li>Take the lead</li> <li>Create energy</li> <li>Build trust</li> <li>Be generous</li> <li>Stay grounded</li> <li>Remember the little things</li> </ul>We're committed to the wellbeing of our people and in creating an environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Our benefits to you <ul> <li>Origin's ways of working make it easier for you to balance work and home life. You will benefit from flexible working which offers you the opportunity to work from where you are most effective, with the technology and equipment you need, as well as access to flexible space for collaborative working.</li> <li>Salary £64,942 PA + Benefits.</li> <li>A generous 25-day holiday allowance plus bank holidays, that increases with time, with the opportunity to buy and sell leave</li> <li>2 additional 'giving something back' volunteer days</li> <li>A pension scheme with contributions up to 8% of your salary</li> <li>Family leave, compassionate leave and enhanced maternity pay</li> <li>Simply Health cash plan providing money back when you spend on health appointments including physiotherapy, dental and opticians</li> <li>Interest free loans to help spread the cost of a season ticket or another big purchase</li> <li>Annual staff conference, team away days and annual team meal allowance</li> <li>Access to Perk Box for fantastic savings on everyday purchases and much more</li> <li>Free employee assistance programme</li> <li>Opportunities to join staff network groups</li> <li>Refer a friend bonus</li> </ul>We're also committed to ensuring that our people have access to an excellent range of learning and development opportunities including our induction programme, course sponsorship, leadership development, mentoring and talent schemes along with professional membership if it's a requirement to your role. Tell us your story We are looking forward to learning about you. Please help us get to know you by sending your latest CV and covering letter detailing how your skills and experience meet the job description for Building Safety Manager outlined above. Closing date for applications: Sunday 3rd August 2025. Please note that suitable candidates will be invited to interview throughout the application window and therefore the vacancy may close at short notice. However, all candidates will be advised of the outcome of their application and therefore interested candidates are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience. Department Health and Safety Locations Origin Housing Head Office, London Remote status Hybrid Yearly salary 64,942 Employment type Contract

Building Safety Manager

Job Introduction What you'll do Are you looking for a fulfilling and rewarding career opportunity working for one of London's biggest housing associations, Notting Hill Genesis? Can you provide a first-class service to enhance and improve the customer satisfaction of our residents? Notting Hill Genesis are offering a fantastic opportunity to join us as a Service Charge Officer in our Service Charge Operations Team working alongside our P&amp;E, C&amp;S &amp; EMA teams, supporting two service charge business partners. As a Service Charge Officer, you will support our customers and operational colleagues to provide a high-quality service to our residents that helps us to meet our six priorities as outlined in our customer strategy. This role is based in the office/on-site for a minimum of 3 days per week. How you'll do it <ul><li>Support the delivery of a comprehensive service charge management framework. Assist in identifying high risk schemes and support the implementation of action plans to ensure business risks are mitigated and customer centric outcomes delivered. </li><li>Work with the Business Partners to proactively engage with your operational colleagues to ensure service charge priorities are delivered. Be responsive and can do in the face of queries.</li><li>Support the effective delivery of all aspects of the service charge cycle, including meaningful consultation with residents on service charge budgets, robust in-year variance reporting and quality end of year reconciliations/accounts.</li><li>Support the effective resolution of disputes, mediation, or First Tier Tribunal (FTT) processes, providing first class expertise to service charge and operational colleagues.</li><li>Support the compliant delivery of Qualifying Long Term Agreements (QLTAs)</li><li>Assist with spot checks on key schemes to provide Quality Assurance and implement action plans where necessary.</li><li>Support effective systems and data management in relation to service charges, including the processing and dissemination of all documentation related to the service charge cycle.</li><li>Where necessary, manage supplier invoices and purchase orders to ensure costs are coded correctly. Work with the Business Partners to ensure costs not coded correctly to schemes reach their rightful home.</li><li>Work with operational colleagues to develop value for money services, where cost pressures are mitigated for residents and all appropriate costs recouped for the business.</li><li>Work with your service charge colleagues to collectively become a centre of excellence for service charge practice, learning from other providers to continually amend and develop practices for the benefit of the business and residents.</li></ul>The Ideal Candidate We believe great service starts with great people, and we are committed to recruiting and developing passionate, enthusiastic, and talented individuals who can add value to our thriving organisation. Under two Service Charge Business Partners, you will work alongside other Service Charge Officer peers to work consistently and share best practice. You will be proficient with excel and numbers and be confident with service charge compliance legislation. You will be as comfortable working with numbers and spreadsheets, as getting out and about with local officers to see how service charges come to life when mapped onto the properties in your region. A strong communicator, both written and verbal, you will play a key role in motivating and supporting operational staff in breaking down service charge accounts for residents. You will have the talent to explain how service charges work in a clear, accessible, and inclusive manner. You can break down jargon and complicated processes and communicate these clearly to operational colleagues and residents alike. You seek solutions and proactively identify risks to flag these to stakeholders. Above all else, you take pride in your work and seek to establish a culture of service improvement. As a resident advocate, you see how your work affects residents and the part you play. <ul><li>Understanding and experience of working compliantly with varying service charge regimes (fixed and variable).</li><li>Experience of reading and understanding tenancy agreements, leases, deeds of transfer etc.</li><li>Experience of building and managing effective relationships with a range of stakeholders, ideally in a matrix way across teams. </li><li>Experience of effective analysis of complex data to make business decisions. </li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills. </li><li>Strong IT skills, including advanced Excel. </li><li>Awareness of the RICS service charge residential code and ICAEW tech 03/11 and how to apply them.</li></ul>What's in it for you? Once you join us, you'll find plenty of opportunities to grow within our organisation. You'll also have access to a wide range of learning opportunities to help you achieve and maximise your potential. Benefits include: <ul><li>Excellent annual leave allowance and flexible working opportunities (qualifying period may apply) </li><li>Generous pension scheme </li><li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay in addition to statutory entitlements (qualifying period may apply) </li><li>Employee assistance - free confidential advice and counselling services provided by independent specialist organisations. </li><li>Health cash plan </li><li>Staff discounts - we give our staff access to discounts at hundreds of major retailers, gyms, restaurants, entertainment, days out, insurance, and much more. </li><li>Interest free loans - season ticket loan, tenancy deposit loan, and training loan </li><li>Cycle to work scheme. </li><li>Life Assurance x 4 annual salary</li></ul>All about us Notting Hill Genesis is a not-for-profit organisation providing affordable homes for Londoners and it is now one of the largest housing associations in London. We are both a landlord and a developer, with more than 60,000 existing homes and 10,000 more in our pipeline and we employ around 1,500 staff. For more information on what we do and what makes us different please visit:<a href="https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/" target="_blank">https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/</a> We welcome applications from everyone. We actively monitor the diversity of our workforce and strive to show equal representation throughout all levels of the organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident employer amongst other diversity commitments. To find out more about our approach to equality, diversity and inclusion please visit: <a href="https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/diversity-is-our-strength/" target="_blank">https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/diversity-is-our-strength/</a> Selection Process Step 1: If you are interested, please send your application now! Closing date is midnight 20th July 2025 Step 2: Successful candidates will be invited to interview and to present a presentation Please apply for this role online. If you are not able to apply online or if you have any reasonable adjustment requirements arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our hiring team via <a href="mailto:recruitmentteam@nhg.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitmentteam@nhg.org.uk</a>. Should a redeployee apply for this role, their application will be considered before any others. NHG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, so we advise you to submit your application at your earliest opportunity

Service Charge Officer

Overview Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options. Our core values are 'Be open, be compassionate and be bold' and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential. We have an exciting opportunity for a Recovery Coordinator who has the skills and experience to assess and engage with our service users, ensuring that they access the right intervention at the right time, in a way that best meets their needs. Where: HMP Portland and HMP The Verne Hours: 37.5 per week Salary: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 dependent on experience *Please note: Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours. Responsibilities About the role: <ul><li>Support service users from point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey</li><li>Deliver psychosocial interventions as part of the Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service within the prison estate</li><li>Work in partnership with other healthcare providers as part of an Integrated Health and Wellbeing model</li><li>Advocate on behalf of the service users who are unwilling or unable to engage in treatment</li><li>Proactively follow up with service users that miss appointments to increase opportunity of engagement</li><li>Contribute to risk management processes, including prison ACCT process as appropriate</li><li>Work with service users to support social (re)integration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: promoting recovery, resilience, peer support and self-determination</li></ul>About you: <ul><li>Have a strong understanding of substance misuse issues and experience of working within a similar field ideally within prison/criminal justice </li><li>Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written with good IT skills</li><li>Proactive and able to work on own initiative with excellent time management and prioritising skills</li><li>Have a good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and good practice</li><li>Be a supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in partnership with a wide range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders</li><li>Ability to manage change successfully in a way that prioritises the needs of service users</li><li>Understand the importance of information governance processes and commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguards</li><li>Seek out learning opportunities to improve and broaden your professional knowledge and skills and to contribute and oversee the learning and development of others</li></ul>What we will give to you: <ul><li>25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years' service</li><li>Paid 'Wellness' hour each week along with a 'Wellness' hub and Employee Assist Programme</li><li>Contributory pension scheme</li><li>A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.</li><li>A friendly and supportive team</li><li>Training, career development &amp; progression opportunities</li></ul>Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role. If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (<a href="http://www.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.gov.uk</a>) If this sounds like you and you'd like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live, then we'd love to talk to you. Please note: This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35) ILW / OLW /Fringe N/A - Outside London Weighting Area Interview Date 27/7/2025 Closing Date 18/7/2025 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Haydn Evans | <a href="mailto:haydn.evans@cgl.org.uk" target="_blank">haydn.evans@cgl.org.uk</a> This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

Recovery Coordinator

The Vacancy Do you have excellent communication and customer service skills? Do you enjoy the challenges of working in a busy, diverse environment, supporting a variety of people? We have an exciting opportunity for a Tenancy Officer to join our friendly Housing team providing advice and guidance to our residents. So apply today and be part of something more! About the role As a Tenancy Officer you will proactively deliver an excellent tenancy service to our residents, focussing on their needs, and expectations. You will also: <ul> <li>Provide advice and guidance to tenants, leaseholders and other occupiers on matters of housing law, welfare entitlements and tenants' rights</li> <li>Maintain overall responsibility for all tenancy matters</li> <li>Keep abreast with changes from relevant regulatory bodies (HCA) and key industry legislation and good practice</li> <li>To take responsibility for the day-to-day management of tenancies within a defined patch of properties, ensuring our properties are managed to the highest possible standard and condition.</li></ul>About you <ul> <li>The ideal candidate will have a qualification in Housing or relevant experience within the social housing sector or similar</li> <li>Knowledge of Housing Law, Housing and Neighbourhood Management issues and good practice</li> <li>Excellent customer service and communication skills, both written and verbal</li> <li>Self-managing and target driven with strong organisational and interpersonal skills</li> <li>Valid UK Driving License and access to own transport/vehicle.</li></ul>Job Benefits <ul> <li>Equivalent to 25 days of paid annual leave (excluding bank holidays), increasing to the equivalent of 28 after 5 years' service (pro-rata)</li> <li>Access to a fully-funded Medicash Health Plan to save up to £995 on health essentials; like going to the dentist or opticians and access to telephone and video GP appointments</li> <li>45p mileage allowance (per mile)</li> <li>Free enhanced DBS Check</li> <li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li> <li>Company Sick Pay</li> <li>Care First Employee Assistance Programme (provides a range of free, confidential services) and in-house Mental Health First Aiders available</li> <li>£200 refer a friend bonus</li></ul>Please be aware this advert may close early if sufficient applications are received, so please apply at your earliest convenience. Benefits Established in 1941, Brunelcare is an award-winning Bristol based charity providing high-quality housing, care, and support for older people in the South West. Today, across Bristol, South Gloucestershire, and Somerset, Brunelcare works to support people to remain as independent as possible, for as long as possible. The extensive range of our services means that people can stay with us however their needs may change. We are also widely recognised for our expertise and excellence in caring for people living with dementia, and for supporting their families. As a charity, we do not pay dividends to shareholders, and any profit we make is reinvested back into the services we provide. Health Cash Plan Tailored Development Holiday Trading Scheme Free Blue Light Card Flexible Working Pension Scheme About Brunelcare Brunelcare is an award-winning Bristol-based charity providing high-quality housing, care, and support for older people in the South West whilst also recognised for our expertise and excellence in caring for people with dementia. We are at the forefront of developing ways for people to stay as independent as possible whilst creating great communities to live, work, and thrive.

Tenancy Officer

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

Housing Management Officer

The role Housing with Support Manager Derby £27,563 This role We are seeking an experienced Housing with Support Manager to provide on-site housing management, which enables people to live as independently with as much choice and control over their lives as possible. You will be part of a team responsible for day to day running of the service providing an excellent level of customer service and ensuring that all regulatory and contractual commitments are met. This should all be evidenced on your CV. What you'll need to succeed<ul><li>To be successful in the role you will need expert knowledge of providing services to older persons, and a good understanding of housing management</li><li>You will be delivering advice and support to customers with a wide variety of needs, and will need to be able to work effectively in partnership with external agencies including the local authority</li><li>As an expert in the area it is essential that you can demonstrate significant knowledge of this customer group and type of service, including a good understanding of safeguarding. You will need to have good administration skills, including the use of IT reporting and procurement systems</li><li>You will work with customers to provide a range of stimulating and interesting activities to support customers' wellbeing and promote a sense of community. Above all you will need to be able to provide a supportive and reassuring presence to our customers, and to be able to respond flexibly during these challenging times.</li><li>Full Driving Licence required</li></ul>To meet our commitment to providing safe, high-quality services to our customers we will complete an enhanced background check with the Disclosure and Barring Service, which will include a check of the Adult Barred list, once an offer employment is made. A new check will be completed every three years. What you need to do now If you`re interested in this role, take a look at the attached Job Description for more details and if it`s the ideal job for you, click `apply now` to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Please can you all ensure that you complete the supporting statement to highlight the qualities that you can bring to the role. 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 with Support Manager

Independent Living Officer £28,088.90 p.a. (37 hours) Community Based, in Preston, Lancashire working Monday - Friday, 8am-4pm with a 12pm-8pm shift on a rota basis (1 week in 5) What will you be doing in this role? The Independent Living Officer (ILO) will work in a variety of settings including, but not limited to our Head Office - Harbour House, Independent/Extra Care Living schemes, community facilities and customers' homes. You will be responsible for delivering housing management support functions to older people both in our Independent Living properties and CGA homes. The role supports a holistic approach to independent living and the ILO will work closely with a number of our customers to ensure they have the best quality of life and are able to stay in their homes for as long as they can through the provision of a service which is centred around the person and their wellbeing. The ILO will also provide an emergency response service to our customers during weekdays, working a rota system, with occasional weekend work required to support community events. What we are looking for: <ul><li>You will have experience of working within a housing or support environment.</li><li>You will have experience of working with older or vulnerable people and supporting people with complex needs, including mental ill health, substance dependency and dementia.</li><li>You will have experience of dealing with challenging behaviour.</li><li>You will have a good understanding of Health and Safety.</li><li>You will have experience of lone working.</li><li>You will have the ability to work collaboratively and as part of a team.</li><li>You will have a driving licence and access to a car for business use.</li></ul>It would be great if you also had: <ul><li>CIH Housing Qualification Level 2</li><li>Experience of working in a social housing environment</li></ul>Why work at Community Gateway? Our team are what makes us who we are. We aim for a great employee experience and that includes offering a range of benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, your birthday off, Christmas closure, free parking, free breakfasts, a health cash-plan, reward and recognition scheme and much more. Inclusion is key for us. We would love to hear from people from diverse backgrounds for this role, and second languages come in handy. Working arrangements: This role is community based working in and around Preston. We offer flexibility wherever possible can to accommodate our business and your personal needs. A bit more about us: Community Gateway own and manage almost 7000 homes across the city of Preston, but we are so much more than just a landlord. We aim to offer great customer service, providing safe, well-maintained and affordable homes, and making a positive difference to the communities in which we work. We make sure that we manage our business to the highest of standards and are working to create a sustainable future. And finally, we want to be a great place to work....so if you think you have the skills, experience and can live our values, then we want to hear from you. Dates for your diary: The closing date for this advert is midnight on Sunday 20th July 2025 at midnight with interviews expected to be held on Tuesday 29th July 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Independent Living Officer

About the job Some key information <ul> <li>This is for 22.5 hours per week</li> <li>Flexible working options</li> <li>Supportive team culture and learning opportunities</li> </ul> What will I be doing? In Somerset, IROs are expected to deliver on all aspects of the Independent Reviewing Officer Handbook, chairing reviews for looked after children and young people. You will work closely with the Local Authority Designated Officer and at times cover the role. You will have a pivotal role in quality assurance and the opportunity to contribute and make a difference to improving outcomes for children. You will be expected to promote high standards of care and support to children who are looked after by the Local Authority. We're looking for someone who has excellent communication and leadership skills, is passionate about relationship-based social work and has a good understanding of planning for children. You should have post-qualifying experience of children and family social work including substantial experience in child protection and planning for looked after children. Experience in chairing complex meetings and a good working knowledge of childcare legislation is required. What kind of experience or qualifications do I need? You must be a qualified Social Worker and be registered with Social Work England. You must also have experience of supervising qualified staff within a relevant professional setting. We can be flexible with regards to your office base and have offices in Bridgwater, Taunton, Yeovil and Shepton Mallett. If you have the necessary skills and experience for this post, we look forward to hearing from you. What's in it for me? We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, within a team who are passionate about the work that they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset. Good technology is provided to help you stay connected to your team and manager through virtual meetings, team check-ins and service sessions. We offer a friendly supportive learning culture with an approachable and experienced leadership team, as well as the below:<ul> <li>Small supportive teams to progress your career</li> <li>Strengths and relationship-based approach to underpin your work</li> <li>Regular high-quality systemic supervision</li> <li>Trust in your professional autonomy</li> <li>CPD with a strong focus on systemic and relationship-based practice</li> <li>A kind, caring and supportive environment</li> <li>Generous annual leave and flexible working options</li> <li>Optional pension enhancement through our additional voluntary contribution scheme</li> <li>Employee assistance and support offering a variety of wellbeing services to support a healthy work/life balance and lifestyle</li> <li>A flexible benefits platform including cycle to work and health screening schemes</li> <li>'My staff shop' which offers excellent discounts at a variety of retailers including; cinemas, restaurants, clothing stores and insurance providers</li> <li>Gym discounts</li> <li>Discounted lease car options via salary sacrifice, along with discounts on fuel</li> <li>Generous relocation allowance</li> </ul> Anything else I should know? If you would like more information, please contact Rachel Bovingdon on <a href="mailto:rachel.bovingdon@somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">rachel.bovingdon@somerset.gov.uk</a> . *We recommend applying early as vacancy will close once a number of applications is reached*. £29,039 pa + £1,824 recruitment allowance payable for 18 months DBS information This post requires a criminal background check via the Disclosure procedure. Supporting documents and information Please read any attached documents before applying for this job

Independent Reviewing Officer

Location: Leatherhead - Carlton House - covering Surrey Salary: £36,230 - £42,177 per annum Hours: 36 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent We're one of LinkedIn's Top Companies 2024 This is a great opportunity to join our team - Employer of the Year Housing Heroes awards 2025 and one of LinkedIn's Top Companies 2024 We are on the lookout for a customer-focused Neighbourhood Response Officer to join us at our Leatherhead office. You'll be allocated a neighbourhood in our Surrey Region where you will focus on working with the local community, from time to time you'll support the wider team in delivering services across Surrey. You'll be working collaboratively with our residents and external agencies to ensure that our estates are kept clean and safe and any improvements are identified, planned and delivered. Ensuring vulnerable customers are supported and that any anti-social behaviour is addressed and prevented. If this sounds like an opportunity for you then please review the full role profile before applying - Neighbourhood Response Officer Salaries are just the starting point. Here at Clarion we're dedicated to rewarding hard work and commitment, and providing benefits that support you and your lifestyle - dive in and find out more here To find out more about who we are and what we do, please click here Closing Date: Sunday 20th July 2025 at midnight. This is a hybrid role with a base location at our offices in Leatherhead. Candidates will be expected to work from the office for meetings and training on a regular basis. Applicants must be able to travel across the region as required as you will be covering patches in Surrey, therefore access to a vehicle is required. This post is subject to Basic Criminal Record Check Clearance. At Clarion Housing Group, we support the responsible use of AI. Here is your guide to using AI during your recruitment process. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment.

Neighbourhood Response Officer

Sanctuary manages rented and shared ownership homes and supports community initiatives for thousands of customers across England. Our staff help make a real difference to the quality of people's lives. Housing Officer Scarborough £32,887 - £34,617 per year plus £600 car allowance 37.5 hours per week We are looking for a Housing Officer to join our Hull Housing team. We are responsible for the tenancy management function in Hull, Scarborough, East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. This role will be based at our Scarborough office and involves making sure that our properties are safe and attractive places to live and ensuring that tenancies are being conducted in a satisfactory way. The role includes dealing with anti-social behaviour, tenancy sign ups, void management, compliance responsibilities, and the full range of housing management. The role of Housing Officerwill include: <ul><li>Delivering high quality housing management services meeting the needs and expectations of current and future residents and the wider community</li><li>Providing an effective tenancy and resident customer service which is in line with policies and procedures</li><li>Managing tenant expectations regarding repairs and escalating any property maintenance issues affecting resident welfare via appropriate channels</li><li>Dealing with complaints about service delivery focusing on first contact resolution and learning from this to help to develop an excellent customer service</li><li>Working with colleagues in other service areas to help the organisation meet its compliance obligations (fire safety, water hygiene, gas safety and data protection)</li><li>Delivering general advice on all aspects of tenancy to enable sustainability</li><li>Working with a range of external agencies to resolve a range of issues affecting resident welfare including; Domestic Abuse, Anti-Social Behaviour and Safeguarding</li></ul>Skills and experiences: <ul><li>NVQ3 in relevant area</li><li>Proven experience of undertaking a similar role delivering high quality tenancy services within property or tenancy management</li><li>Excellent skills in analysing and diagnosing problems and implementing solutions</li><li>Excellent customer service and customer care skills</li><li>Proven experience of good practice resident involvement activities</li><li>An understanding of Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel and Outlook</li><li>Excellent communication skills both verbal and written</li><li>Working knowledge of relevant regulations and good practice</li><li>Travel is a requirement of the role, therefore a full valid driving licence is essential</li></ul>Why work for us? We are a not-for-profit housing association, and own and manage around 125,000 homes. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture, and nurture and reward talent. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people's lives. Our Benefits As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering: <ul><li>25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays</li></ul><ul><li>A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary</li><li>Life Assurance</li><li>Employee Advice Service including counselling</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Voluntary health plans </li><li>Employee discounts </li><li>Wellbeing support and tools</li><li>Employee recognition scheme</li><li>Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues</li><li>£32,887 per annum (rising to £34,617 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)</li></ul>View the job profile (if the link is unavailable please visit the Sanctuary careers website) Closing Date: 16 July 2025 If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you - <a href="mailto:housing.recruitment@sanctuary.co.uk" target="_blank">housing.recruitment@sanctuary.co.uk</a> We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application. View more detail about what it's like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at - <a href="http://www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team" target="_blank">www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team</a> Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers' needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary's commitment to our Disability Confident employer status. Building Equality and Diversity Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working. A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Housing Services Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.

Housing Officer

The Vacancy SUPPORTING FUTURES We're on the hunt for a special someone to hit the ground running in support of our Independent Living Schemes. Are you hunting for a new challenge with an ambitious organisation and ready to join us on our mission to deliver 'Great Places', Great Services', and 'Great Tomorrows'. You'll responsible for visiting and supporting our most vulnerable customers residing in our independent living homes., to meet the needs of those customers as necessary and provide regular support/reassurance visits to those customers who request them. This role will be predominantly based in our North region with some travel to the South region as required so you'll need your full UK licence and use of a car for work purposes. You'll be looking for real variety in your role; interacting with our customers, external agencies and partners, your team and the wider business, as well as signposting customers to appropriate support services. You'll also be looking for a challenge which will put your knowledge of supported housing and independent living to excellent use along with your ability to identify the needs and preferences of the customer and adapt the service accordingly. A DBS will be required for this role. A few key points from our role profile: <ul> <li>Provide a floating support service to customers living in our independent living schemes.</li> <li>Assess and provide regular support visits as necessary to meet the demands of individual customers.</li> <li>Support the Independent Living Officers with viewings and sign ups of new prospective customers as requested.</li> <li>Carry out regular scheme visits and inspections of community centres, including any health and safety checks as required.</li> <li>Signpost customers to FHG tenancy support team for money advice and/or other third-party agency support where appropriate.</li> <li>Support the work of the Independent Living Officers, by consulting with customers regarding any proposed works on schemes, ensure customers views are taken into consideration and encourage customers to engage with all activities which may affect their home.</li></ul>So, what's in it for me? If you're successful, you'll be joining a dynamic organisation with an amazing culture. We offer competitive benefits that include private healthcare options, mileage, a fantastic pension scheme, discount schemes and with a big emphasis on health and well-being. We're proud to be Investor in People Platinum award - the highest of IiP accreditation. The award recognises organisations which are passionate about making sure all employees get the best experience at work. You'll also have great opportunities to grow and develop, personally and professionally, but the greatest reward will be knowing you're helping people and communities across our region to thrive. To start your Futures Journey, take a look at our Role Profile, please note we may contact candidates or close the vacancy prior to the closing date. Who we are Futures is a great place to work with a fantastic, positive and 'can do' culture supporting our people to deliver fantastic results. Every one of our team members is helping us achieve our vision of 'Great places, great services and great tomorrows' for people and communities across the East Midlands. We don't just provide homes - we support our customers, helping them to thrive and to achieve this we all need to thrive in our jobs too. So, we invest in our people to give them the skills, the tools and the flexibility to do a great job. Flexible Accountable Customer Centric Trusting Supportive

Independent Living Support Coordinator

Job Description Job Title:Resident Liaison Officer Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £34,238.41 per annum Working Hours: full time 35 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday to Friday- Hybrid Location: Arlington, London If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description. The difference you will make as a Resident Liaison Officer As a Resident Liaison Officer (RLO) you will play a crucial role in the Major Works Team, acting as the primary point of contact between residents and the property services department during the execution of major works projects. The RLO ensures effective communication, addresses resident concerns, and facilitates smooth project delivery with minimal disruption to residents. This role requires strong interpersonal skills, a proactive approach, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. About you We are looking for someone with <ul> <li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li> <li>Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.</li> <li>Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).</li> <li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team..</li></ul>Why Riverside? At Riverside, we're a housing association with a difference - enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we've been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us. Working with us, you'll enjoy: <ul> <li>Competitive pay &amp; generous pension </li> <li>28 days holidays plus bank holidays</li> <li>Flexible working options available</li> <li>Investment in your learning, personal development and technology</li> <li>A wide range of benefits</li></ul>Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside: We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview. Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Role Profile 1. Resident Communication: <ul> <li>Serve as the main contact for residents, providing clear and consistent communication regarding major works projects.</li> <li>Distribute project information, schedules, and updates through various channels (e.g., newsletters, meetings, emails).</li> <li>Address resident queries, concerns, and complaints promptly and professionally.</li> <li>Lead on any decant requirements as a result of Major Works.</li></ul>2. Resident Engagement: <ul> <li>Organise and conduct resident meetings, drop-in sessions, and one-on-one consultations to discuss project plans, timelines, and impacts.</li> <li>Gather and relay resident feedback to the project team to ensure their needs and concerns are considered.</li> <li>Build and maintain positive relationships with residents to foster trust and cooperation.</li></ul>3. Project Coordination: <ul> <li>Collaborate with the Major Works Delivery Manager and project team to understand project scope, schedule, and potential resident impacts.</li> <li>Assist in planning and implementing strategies to minimise disruption to residents during major works.</li> <li>Monitor project progress and communicate any changes or delays to residents in a timely manner.</li></ul>4. Documentation and Reporting: <ul> <li>Maintain accurate records of resident interactions, concerns, and resolutions.</li> <li>Prepare regular reports on resident engagement activities, issues raised, and actions taken.</li> <li>Ensure all communication materials are clear, accurate, and up-to-date.</li></ul>5. Support Services: <ul> <li>Provide support and guidance to residents regarding temporary relocations, alternative accommodation, and other logistical arrangements as needed.</li> <li>Coordinate with support services to address specific resident needs, such as accessibility requirements or special assistance.</li> <li>Ensure residents are informed about safety procedures and emergency contacts during the project.</li></ul>6. Quality Assurance: <ul> <li>Conduct regular site visits to engage with residents and address any on-site concerns.</li> <li>Monitor resident satisfaction and work with the project team to resolve any issues impacting the resident experience.</li> <li>Ensure that all interactions with residents comply with organisational policies and relevant regulations.</li></ul>Person specification Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential <ul> <li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li> <li>Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.</li> <li>Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).</li> <li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team.</li> <li>Strong organisational and time management skills.</li></ul> Desirable <ul> <li>Knowledge: Understanding of construction and property management processes, as well as relevant health and safety regulations, is beneficial.</li></ul>Qualifications and Experience <ul> <li>Education: diploma or equivalent. Additional qualifications in customer service, communications, or a related field are advantageous.</li> <li>Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a customer-facing role, preferably within the property services, construction, or housing sectors.</li></ul>Personal Attributes <ul> <li>Empathetic and patient with a genuine concern for resident well-being.</li> <li>Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.</li> <li>Strong attention to detail and commitment to excellence.</li> <li>High level of integrity and professionalism.</li> <li>Ability to handle sensitive situations with tact and discretion.</li></ul>About Us Riverside is one of the UK's leading not-for-profit social housing and regeneration organisations, owning or managing around 75,000 homes from Irvine to Kent. We are a leading provider of supported housing services, particularly for those affected by homelessness, and our track record of transforming lives and revitalising neighbourhoods dates back over 90 years. We have plans to build over 15,000 affordable homes over the next decade. Our Values and Behaviours Creating an Inclusive Environment

Resident Liaison Officer

Job Description Job Title: Housing Officer Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £34,240.93 Pro Rata (£37,680 is achieved after 12 months successful performance in the role) Pro Rata Working Hours: 17.5 hours per week Working Pattern: Wednesday Thursday, and Friday, Hybrid Location: Penrith, Cumbria If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description. The difference you will make as a Housing Officer The principal frontline worker will maximise the economic viability, social sustainability and self sufficiency of the tenancies in their patch through targeted support, services and action, establishing and maintaining strong relationships with customers, acting as an 'Account Manager', advocating for the customer to ensure that other teams are providing services to the expected level. Delivered through flexible, self-led and resourceful processes that enables the front line worker to put customer first. About you We are looking for someone who has: <ul> <li>A Proven track record of delivering a high quality customer service function, preferably in the housing sector. </li> <li>Effective stakeholder management, both internally and external to the organisation. </li> <li>Customer focused with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to work at all levels within the business</li></ul>At Riverside, we're a housing association with a difference - enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we've been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us. Working with us, you'll enjoy: <ul> <li>Competitive pay &amp; generous pension </li> <li>28 days holidays plus bank holidays (Pro Rata)</li> <li>Flexible working options available</li> <li>Investment in your learning, personal development and technology</li> <li>A wide range of benefits</li></ul>Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside: We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview. Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Role Profile <ul> <li>Pro-actively manage, maintain and improve designated social housing neighbourhoods; dealing with all aspects of tenancy conditions, including service failures, creating, promoting and adopting a culture of customer care in accordance with agreed processes, standards, timescales and targets.</li> <li>Accountable for maximising and increasing income collection, working in partnership with Shared Service colleagues to ensure good payment practices are established from tenancy start, support customers with benefit claims, signposting for advice and carrying out home visits during arrears pursuance process. </li> <li>Represent the Group in Court for all cases brought against customers in your designated area, ensuring cases are progressed effectively and efficiently and relevant stakeholders are kept up to date with developments and outcomes. </li> <li>As an "Account Manager" for the customer and property, be responsible for identifying issues which can be resolved with early intervention, be responsible for liaising with internal &amp; external stakeholders to ensure services and actions are effective and efficient to build lasting, satisfactory and sustainable tenancies.</li> <li>Accountable for 'patch profitability', minimising void rent loss, identify cash leakage, working in partnership with Shared Service colleagues to carry out inspections, property viewings and managing tenancy sign ups and new tenancy visits.</li> <li>Manage a delegated discretionary budget, making decisions regarding the allocation of your budget, ensuring Group financial controls are adhered to robustly and effectively. </li> <li>Provide quality assurance for all communal areas in your patch, escalating contracted service failures to the relevant contract owner for resolution, and resolving other issues using the relevant procedure.</li> <li>Commission, direct and influence other teams as appropriate to resolve low level anti-social behaviour issues, hate crimes, domestic abuse and issues impacting community cohesion, escalating complex cases to the Community Safety Team as appropriate.</li> <li>Maximise the use of mobile technology to ensure the provision of an efficient and proactive customer service to customers. </li> <li>Champion and promote usage of the online self-service facility, to contribute to ongoing financial efficiencies across the Group by reducing the demand on front line resources. </li> <li>Work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders to deliver customer involvement objectives and stakeholder management within a specified area, attending community meetings where relevant to the Group and its customers.</li> <li>Build effective and strong relationships with customers, identify customer's needs and aspirations, provide targeted support and use of customer intelligence to drive tenancy sustainability. </li> <li>Provide clear, supportive and accurate social housing advice to customers, colleagues and other stakeholders, including signposting where appropriate, to ensure awareness of the service and the effective progression and resolution of cases. </li> <li>Act as an advocate for customers, both internally and externally where appropriate to ensure their expectations are maintained and they are receiving the appropriate levels of service. </li> <li>Work with customers to minimise and resolve issues and complaints, liaising with the Customer Complaints Team to resolve escalated complaints as required. </li> <li>Promote opportunities for customers to engage with and be involved in key decision making through our customer involvement function, to ensure the delivery of a service that meets their needs. </li> <li>Work with regional colleagues, providing local intelligence on neighbourhood level issues to contribute to the regional planning process.</li> <li>Ensure internal business processes are followed in line with the Group's policy, procedures and statutory requirements.</li> <li>Maintain accurate records using appropriate systems, ensuring the integrity and quality of Social Housing service data, to enable regular analysis to be carried out and reporting to be completed as required. </li> <li>Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and procedures. </li> <li>Accountable for organising your own work, priorities and objectives to meet the organisational goals, with the focus being "self-led" with customers need and requirements at the forefront to improve the areas for which you are responsible for. </li> <li>Respond flexibly to any necessary changes in work priorities and undertake other duties when required to support the effective operation of the service. </li> <li>Build relationships with local stakeholders in order to foster partnership working to deliver shared neighbourhood improvement.</li> <li>Ensure that all data protection requirements are met in accordance with the Group's policy, procedures and statutory requirements. </li> <li>Ensure that health and safety requirements are met in accordance with the Group's policy, procedures and statutory requirements.</li></ul>Person specification Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential <ul> <li>Proven track record of delivering a high quality customer service function, preferably in the housing sector. </li> <li>Effective stakeholder management, both internally and external to the organisation. </li> <li>Customer focused with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to work at all levels within the business.</li> <li>Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure, deliver to strict deadlines and manage conflicting priorities.</li> <li>Proven track record of successfully solving difficult problems.</li> <li>Proven track record of demonstrating initiative to proven activities.</li> <li>Ability to remain calm in a pressurised environment. </li> <li>Proficient use of a range of IT packages including Microsoft Office.</li> <li>Excellent team player who can work flexibly to meet business requirements. </li></ul>Desirable: <ul> <li>Experience of agile/flexible working. </li> <li>Experience of forecasting and managing a budget. </li> <li>Experience of setting work priorities and arrangements, being self-led and working with minimal supervision.</li></ul>About Us Riverside is one of the UK's leading not-for-profit social housing and regeneration organisations, owning or managing around 75,000 homes from Irvine to Kent. We are a leading provider of supported housing services, particularly for those affected by homelessness, and our track record of transforming lives and revitalising neighbourhoods dates back over 90 years. We have plans to build over 15,000 affordable homes over the next decade. Our Values and Behaviours Creating an Inclusive Environment

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Housing Manager Hybrid working covering a patch located in Barnett, London and Office location Harrow. Permanent Salary circa £32,000 depending on skills, experience and qualifications plus great benefits including Health Cash Plan Home, a place where you belong This is a great job opportunity for a Housing Manager to join Home Groups awesome housing team in Northwest London. As our Housing Manager you'll be the face to face customer support to our communities. This is the perfect job for you if you like variety and delivering excellent services to our customers and communities. Typical day as a Housing Manager <ul> <li> Through visibility, engagement with customers and proactivity on our estates, you'll really get to get to know our communities. </li> <li> You'll look after a number of patches and neighbourhoods (ably supported by our Community Housing Assistants). </li> <li> Through v isibility, engagement with customers and proactivity on our estates, you'll really get to get to know our communities. This will help us to improve our local neighbourhoods. </li> <li> Proactively managing anti-social behaviours in our estates, responding to customer queries and complaints. </li> <li> Managing our voids process including liaising with local authorities. </li> <li> Carry out estate inspections, engaging and meeting with contractors on site, as well as carrying out and recording the routine safety and compliance checks in our buildings and communities. </li> </ul>Fancy going home each day knowing that you have helped change our customers lives for the better? You'll do that here, working for one of the top ten Great Place to Work in the UK! About You <ul> <li> Have worked in housing before and understand housing management, housing law and in an ideal world, universal credit too! </li> <li> Super organised and methodical in your approach, you're also a proactive self-starter with a "can do" positive attitude </li> <li> Passionate about delivering excellent customer service and have a genuine desire to help your customers. </li> <li> This job can challenge, especially when we're dealing with complaints but your resilience will help you through. </li> <li> Confident working with external partners and stakeholders such as local authorities, MP's etc </li> <li> Like being part of a team but appreciate that this is a role where you'll spend most of your time working in our local estates. </li> </ul>Due to limits on our current certificates of sponsorship, we are not able to offer sponsorship to external candidates for this role. This remains under regular review. Our team Looking for a job where you really belong? Where you can be, well you! Bring your uniqueness, brilliant skills and awesome experience to deliver amazing things for our customers. You'll join our team, who come from different walks of life and are here to support you as you make yourself at Home! Job details <ul> <li> This is a hybrid role and in an average week, you'll spend time working from our community patches, Home or our Office in Harrow. </li> <li> Although you'll spend time in our neighbourhoods, we do get together regularly, we spend 1 day in the office. </li> <li> There may be some flexibility to adapt your working hours, do let us know about this when you meet us at the interview </li> <li> We work Monday to Friday and work occasional evenings to meet with customers. The great news is that you'll be able to shape your own diary. </li> <li> To get from A to B, you'll need a vehicle insured for business purposes. The great news is that we'll pay your mileage! </li> <li> You'll need a Standard DBS check done and we pay for that. </li> </ul> A place where you belong Great things happen when we can be ourselves at work. We want all our colleagues to be who they truly are here. Our internal diversity networks, peers and allies (Multicultural, LGBTQIA and Disability) support us all to be our best. Together we make Home Group a great place to work ! What's in it for you? <ul> <li> 34 days leave (including bank hols and a "me day" to use for whatever you fancy) increasing to 39, the option to buy 5 more, and time off for volunteering too! </li> <li> Health cash plan saving you from £1140 per annum. We'll cover your costs (and kids if you have them) towards dental, optical, prescriptions, alternative therapies and lots more. </li> <li> Over 800 high street discounts on groceries, holidays and days out. Looking for a new phone, bike or car? Save money with us. </li> <li> We Grow Our Own colleagues (not literally of course!), when you're ready for the next step in your career, you can grow with us! </li> <li> Colleagues really matters to us, that's why we're the 10 th Best place in the UK for Wellbeing. Our tools and support help you when you need them. </li> <li> Explore our benefits in detail on our website. </li> </ul> Find out more Click APPLY NOW to see our Housing Manager Job description , find out about us and for help to apply . S ometimes we close a job early, so don't delay or you might miss out. Finally, do let us know if there's anything we can do, to help you shine in our process by making reasonable adjustments at <a href="mailto:recruitment@homegroup.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@homegroup.org.uk</a>

The University of Cambridge Housing Services is seeking a proactive and customer-focused Housing Advisor to join our Accommodation Service team. In this vital role, you will be the main point of contact for residents living in University-managed properties, providing exceptional support throughout their tenancy¿from move-in to departure. Reporting to the Deputy Head of the Accommodation Service, you will oversee a defined portfolio of properties within a specific geographic area. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of these homes, ensuring a seamless and responsive service that enhances the resident experience and maintains high standards across the portfolio. Our Housing Services team manages over 1,050 properties, including a significant number of Key Worker homes that play a crucial role in supporting the University's ability to attract and retain world-class staff. With an annual resident turnover of around 30%, and all tenancies renewed on a yearly basis, this is a dynamic and rewarding environment for a housing professional who thrives on delivering excellent service. What we are looking for: <li>Experience in residential property management within a customer-focused setting.</li> <li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a commitment to tenant satisfaction.</li> <li>A detail-oriented approach to tenancy administration and property oversight.</li> <li>The ability to manage multiple priorities and build positive relationships with residents.</li> If you are passionate about housing and want to contribute to a world-leading institution, we would love to hear from you. Benefits of working at the University of Cambridge include: <ul> <li>Competitive rates of pay with automatic service related pay progression and annual cost of living increases;</li> <li>Generous annual leave allowance</li> <li>Flexible and hybrid working opportunities;</li> <li>Generous maternity, adoption and shared parental leave entitlement and other family friendly schemes (e.g. workplace nurseries)</li> <li>An auto-enrolment pension scheme, with a generous employer contribution;</li> <li>Travel benefits and retail discounts at over 2,000 local and national stores;</li> <li>Schemes to support with relocation"</li> </ul>Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online. Please note we will be reviewing applications on a regular basis. We reserve the right to close the position early once the available position is filled. Please quote reference DE46475 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. Further information <ul> <li> Further Information - Housing Advisor </li></ul><a href="https://hrsystems.admin.cam.ac.uk/recruit-ui/apply/DE46475" target="_blank"></a>

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Income and Housing Officer We're looking for 2 friendly, innovative and resilient Income and Housing Officers to join our Landlord Services Team located at our Head Office in Islington. £32,000.00 - £36,000.00 per annum (depending on skills and experience), working 35 hours per week. Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here. Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning &amp; Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day. Our benefits include: • Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service • Free DBS (take this out if BSW advert) • Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card • Fully paid induction programme and further training • ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes • Cycle to work scheme • Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support • Online wellbeing resources • A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&amp;Cs apply) • Quarterly Staff Awards to reward &amp; recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. As an Income and Housing Officer you will help to maximise the organisation's rental income collection,n effectively manage rent arrears and deal with other breaches of the occupancy agreement. Managing a patch of 500+ units across our services you will ensure that challenging rent collection targets are met but also that everything is done to avoid eviction. Your personal qualities are as important in this role as your work experience. Working alongside Operational Colleagues, the Income and Housing Officer will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of generic Housing Management services across their patch with the main focus on Income Collection and some ASB management. You will be expected to meet tight KPI's increasing rent collection and carry out rent arrears actions at all stages from the initial warning letters to the eviction stage. In order to effectively deliver the services listed above to their patch, the Income and Housing Officer will need to work closely with Contract Managers and Support Workers working within our projects to empower and enable them to carry out their responsibilities. Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills are a pre-requisite to the role. The post holder will be extremely flexible and have the ability to effectively manage multiple projects at one time. What you'll do: • Take responsibility for maximising rent collection across a defined patch of Look Ahead's portfolio of properties ensuring that rent collection targets are met and tenancies sustained • Advise operational teams on their support related arrears management activities, including holding local surgeries with tenants and staff, taking direct control of higher level and more complex arrears cases • Proactively monitor all current and former accounts within the defined patch and make recommendations to the Housing Manager for appropriate former accounts to be written off or referred to Look Ahead's debt collection agency • Ensure that the rent collection function is carried out both sensitively and in a timely fashion so as to avoid the build up of excessive arrears and record all case details accurately. • Ensure that all sign ups within the defined patch are done accurately on the correct type of tenancy and at the correct rent and service charge levels. • Prepare files and documents for legal action and present cases in County Court hearings for possession claims, money judgements • Serve NTQs, NOSPs, NRPs and carry out home visits as requested. • Accurately and comprehensively record all actions on the housing management system and use reports from the housing management system to manage cases and monitor performance • Assist with the taking on of new agency housing management responsibilities related to new services and as needed with the transfer of housing management responsibilities schemes to other providers • Ensure that confidentiality and data protection is maintained throughout the service including all information held in whatever form • Respond to management issues such as disputes and complaints including breaches of tenancy and / or licence conditions • Ensure that there are effective and on going liaison processes in place with key agencies such as the housing benefit service , Department of Work and Pensions, the Job Centre and local debt advice agencies • Develop and promote financial inclusion initiatives in the service such as advertising credit unions and local debt management advice services • Contribute to special projects such as tenancy audits and suspected sub-letting • Assist in the training of new support staff in the tenancy aspects of support for customers. • Any other relevant tasks as required by the Housing Manager This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead About you: An understanding of the needs of customers who have experienced homelessness and who may also have support needs. Excellent time management skills to systematically monitor arrears and complete other tasks in a logical and systematic way. Excellent communication skills and experience of dealing with vulnerable people in a sensitive , friendly and clear manner. An understanding of how to effectively deal with breaches of occupancy such as anti-social behaviour and abandonment. . The ability to communicate clearly with non -housing management staff and explain cases in a non technical way. A logical approach to problem solving and a willingness to deal with problems quickly and efficiently. A willingness to "go the extra mile" when working with our customers. What you'll bring: Essential: Experience of monitoring rent accounts and managing rent arrears Experience of using computerised rent systems to monitor arrears and record information Extensive knowledge of welfare benefits ,especially housing benefit Experience of liaising with housing benefit departments ,the DWP and other external agencies. About us: Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us. We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values: • We focus on Excellence and innovation. • We are Caring and Compassionate. • We are Inclusive and Trusted. • We work in Partnership and are One-Team. Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

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