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Team Manager Tenancy Rights, Advice & Enforcement Lambeth Contract £29.79 per hour PAYE or £38.97 per hour limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35 Our client is looking for an experienced is looking for Team Manager Tenancy Rights, Advice & Enforcement Minimum 2 days per week A Team Manager within a new Renters Rights Act (RRA) Tenancy Rights, Advice and Enforcement Team, a key position to enforce the rights of private rented tenants under the new Renters Rights Act legislation, tackle harassment and unlawful eviction and uphold the council s regulatory responsibilities. The position is until March 2027. This is one of many roles we are recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk The new manager will oversee a dedicated team of 4 officers who will provide specialist support and advice in response to new duties under the Renters Rights Act. The team will be central to delivering a fairer and safer private rented sector in Lambeth, acting also as a homelessness prevention tool. The Team Manager will provide strategic leadership, expert technical expertise, and staff management across advice, casework, and enforcement activity relating to the advertising, letting and ending of private rented sector tenancies . You will build a high performing team, ensuring residents receive accurate, timely, person-centered advice on their rights and protections, and that breaches of tenancy law are investigated and enforced lawfully, proportionately, and consistently. Enforcement action will involve evidence collection up to standards admissible in court, leading for the council with Legal on bringing cases to court for criminal prosecution or issuing and collecting civil penalty fines. You will work closely with Homelessness Prevention and partners across ASC, CSC, Health, VAWG services and voluntary sector organisations. This is a unique opportunity to drive forward a new offer, strengthen operational practice, and enhance the council s impact on tenancy rights and unlawful eviction prevention. We are looking for colleagues who can demonstrate: A good knowledge of tenancy law and security of tenure, unlawful eviction, harassment, and investigatory frameworks Experience managing or supervising complex casework within a statutory or regulatory context The ability to lead service improvements, develop operational policy, and maintain high-quality standards Strong leadership, communication and partnership-working skills A proactive, resident-centred and trauma-informed approach to working with residents If you re passionate about tenants rights, and ready to lead a specialist team delivering critical regulatory functions, we d be delighted to hear from you PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES colbernlimited co uk The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer

Homeless Intervention Caseworker Housing Chicksands, Bedford Contract £30 per hour PAYE or £39.27 per hour limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35 Our client is looking for an experienced is looking for Homeless Intervention Caseworker - Housing Officer will be expected to attend the office as per business requirement. Usually 2 days per week. The role of Homeless Intervention Officer is a statutory role specifically focused on intervening early, preventing homelessness and managing our crisis response aims of alleviating homelessness where this has occurred. Working directly with those affected by homelessness by: - Triaging new approaches and providing quality advice to delay or stop homelessness in its tracks to all groups of customers including vulnerable customers who are in priority need, undertakes assessments to understand the council's duty - Undertakes all necessary enquiries and prevention activity via Personal housing Plans - Makes and checks statutory homeless decisions which are subject to legal challenge - Work closely with internal and external partners and agencies to resolve homelessness - Assesses who requires Transitional Accommodation - They ensure that the council meets the requirements of Part 7, Housing Act 1996 and Homeless Reduction Act. - Considering Safeguarding issues and referrals, especially concerning children, older people and those claiming homelessness due to domestic abuse. This is one of many roles we are recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk Conducting full assessment of all eligible applicants who present as homeless or threatened with homelessness and issue notification letters in accordance with the legislation. Work collaboratively with applicants to draw up an agreed personalised housing plans and continually review the plan by updating the advice and support provided to the applicants. Assist in delivering a comprehensive and proactive homelessness prevention and advice service. Liaising with friends and family, landlords, letting agents, General Practitioners, Health Care workers, internal and external partners in the process of preventing or relieving homelessness and determining duties owed to applicants. Taking all reasonable steps to relieve homelessness irrespective of priority need. Conducting assessment interviews at Council offices and making home visits to homeless applicants. Apply and implement homelessness laws and the code of guidance, including the Housing Act1996, the Homelessness Act 2002, the Homeless Reduction Act 2017 and other relevant guidance and legislation whilst carrying out assessments of applicants housing and support needs. Explain the full range of housing solutions available to customers to help prevent or relieve homelessness as well as mediate to help resolve potentially homeless cases irrespective of tenure (excluding fear of violence). Ensure full and accurate recordings of client s details, all advice and support provided and maintain accurate written and computer records, reports and other monitoring information as required, in connection with the various duties and case management and in line with relevant policies and procedures. To manage client s expectations advising as to potential housing solutions including private rented and hostel accommodation and as to the lower supply of social housing compared to demand. To undertake a holistic assessment of current housing issues and seek out appropriate solutions where possible at an early stage to prevent homelessness and where possible prevent the use of interim accommodation by preventing homelessness. You may need to make referrals to the Mental Health or other relevant professional panels and to attend or participate in case conferences as requested. To keep up to date with relevant case law particularly in respect of the tests of vulnerability and priority need and with reference to responsibilities under the Equality Act and Care Acts. To identify and refer cases to the homeless outreach workers / services, e.g. those with a history of rough sleeping or complex needs where resettlement is needed to enable rehousing by social or other housing providers. You will be working closely with the temporary accommodation team to support the client with rehoming to permanent accommodation. You will provide information to clients on the operation of the Council s Housing Register, advice on a household s position on the register, extending areas of choice and prospects of assistance with housing and update systems as necessary. You will be required to complete assessments on suitable accommodation for applicants for temporary or long-term accommodation to end the homeless duty. This role is likely to be two days in the office per week, candidates must be able to attend CBC office locations when requested. There will be a requirement to attend team meetings as and when required. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES colbernlimited co uk The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer

Housing Options Officer (Housing Register) Hertford Contract £15.71 per hour PAYE or £20 per hour limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35 Our client is looking for an experienced Housing Options Officer (Housing Register) This is one of many opportunities we are currently recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk for more jobs. Provide housing advice and assistance to customers in line with current legislation and council policy, providing a professional, sensitive and confidential service. To be responsible for initial assessments of applicants in housing need that approach the council either by telephone, in writing, by email or following referrals made by other public bodies. To make decisions on whether an applicant is eligible for assistance, and if they are homeless or threatened with homelessness within 56 days, notify the applicant in writing. Book appointments for those that are homeless or threatened with homelessness within 56 days and refer to the Senior Housing Options Officer (Prevention and Relief) . For those applicants not homeless or threatened with homelessness within 56 working days provide housing advice in line with current legislation and council policy including providing assistance with applications for social housing. To keep up to date with changes in legislation, case law, and eligibility for benefits that may affect the advice and information given. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES colbernlimited co uk The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer