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We're recruiting an experienced Homeless Intervention Officer to join a busy local authority housing service, supporting the delivery of a proactive homelessness prevention and relief function. This is a frontline, statutory role focused on early intervention, preventing homelessness and managing crisis cases. You will work directly with vulnerable residents, carrying out assessments, making legal decisions and delivering tailored housing solutions in line with current legislation. The Role - Triage new homelessness approaches, providing advice and early intervention to prevent homelessness - Conduct full homelessness assessments and determine duties in line with Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 - Develop and manage Personalised Housing Plans, taking all reasonable steps to prevent or relieve homelessness - Make and review statutory homeless decisions, ensuring compliance with legislation and mitigating risk of legal challenge - Assess eligibility for temporary accommodation and support placements into suitable housing options - Carry out detailed interviews, including home visits, to assess housing and support needs - Work collaboratively with landlords, agents, family members and partner agencies to resolve housing issues - Manage complex cases involving safeguarding, domestic abuse, mental health and vulnerable households - Provide advice on a full range of housing options including private rented sector, hostels and social housing - Maintain accurate case records, reports and system updates in line with policy and GDPR requirements - Liaise closely with Temporary Accommodation teams to support move-on into settled housing - Refer cases to specialist services including outreach, mental health and support providers where required - Keep up to date with relevant legislation, case law and best practice to inform decision-making Key Requirements - Experience working in a homelessness, housing options or prevention role within a local authority - Strong knowledge of homelessness legislation including Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 - Experience making or supporting statutory homelessness decisions - Ability to manage complex and high-risk cases involving vulnerable residents - Experience developing and managing Personalised Housing Plans - Strong communication skills, with the ability to handle difficult conversations sensitively - Experience working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners - Ability to manage a busy caseload and prioritise effectively - Strong IT skills and experience maintaining accurate case records What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from Housing Options Officers, Homelessness Officers and Prevention Officers looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in housing recruitment. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

Have you been managing teams on Kitchen & Bathroom and Void schemes? If you're based near the southwest of Leeds, keep reading to find out more about your next role. What you'll get: Up to 60k salary and a substantial company bonus. Car Allowance Bonus Scheme Private Healthcare Many more benefits including training and progression opportunities. Key aspects of the role: Recruiting and managing a team of Site Managers, Tenant Liaison Officers and subcontractors to ensure the works run smoothly, primarily within Kitchen & Bathroom and void schemes for the Social Housing sector. Travelling to and from sites whilst communicating with the senior team and reporting the progress of projects. Primarily surveying works across the midlands Working in the refurbishment of Social Housing and aiding local authorities & housing associations to deliver high quality results. What you'll need: Essential: Social Housing refurbishment, decent homes, retrofit, decarbonisation, responsive repairs, maintenance experience. NVQ 6 UK Driving Licence CSCS Card SMSTS First Aid at work Who you'll be working for: Working at the centre of the social housing sector, you'll be a key member for a specialist contractor. This client is looking for someone who is wanting to develop their career and really get stuck into local works, to then lead onto more progression as you work your way up. What's next: If you want to hear more about this Contracts Manager role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Anna Phillipson in our Sheffield office

Are you a Contracts Manager within the refurbishment industry? Click apply when you're ready to take on a new challenge with a company that will invest in your progression. What you'll get: Up to 60k salary and an annual bonus. Car Allowance/Salary Sacrifice Scheme 25 days hol + 8BH Bonus Scheme Private Healthcare Many more benefits including training and progression opportunities. Key aspects of the role: Managing a team of Site Managers, Tenant Liaison Officers and subcontractors to ensure the works run smoothly, primarily working on fire protection. Travelling to and from sites whilst communicating with the senior team and reporting the progress of projects. Primarily surveying works across the midlands Working in the refurbishment of Social Housing, Libraries, Schools, Care Homes, NHS, MOD and more. What you'll need: Essential: Social Housing refurbishment, decent homes, retrofit, decarbonisation, responsive repairs, maintenance experience. NVQ 6 UK Driving Licence CSCS Card SMSTS First Aid at work Who you'll be working for: Working at the centre of the social housing sector, you'll be a key member of a leading company in the UK. All employees are given the opportunities to progress internally and work to their strengths, you'll be sure to feel valued with this excellent company. What's next: If you want to hear more about this Contracts Manager role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Anna Phillipson in our Sheffield office

Project Manager Retrofit / SHDF Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire Salary: £60,000 £70,000 + Excellent Benefits The Company We are partnering with a leading UK main contractor with a turnover exceeding £700 million and a strong national presence. Over the past 25 years, the business has built long-standing client relationships, resulting in a substantial secured order book and a strong pipeline of projects nationwide. This opportunity sits within a well-established business unit operating across London and the South, delivering a wide range of refurbishment, remediation, retrofit, and building safety projects across both the public and private sectors. Their client base includes local authorities and housing associations, with projects spanning residential, student accommodation, and regeneration schemes. The business is led by a highly experienced senior leadership team with a proven track record of delivering complex, high-quality projects. The Role Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver a Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) retrofit project based in Hertfordshire. This is a council-led scheme focused on retrofit and energy efficiency improvements, requiring strong organisational and technical capabilities. You will take full ownership of project delivery, ensuring works are completed safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Key Responsibilities Full lifecycle management of an SHDF retrofit project Leading and coordinating site teams, including Site Managers and Resident Liaison Officers (RLOs) Managing project programmes using tools such as MS Project Overseeing reporting, trackers, and project documentation Ensuring compliance with health & safety and regulatory standards Acting as the main point of contact for clients (local authority), residents, and stakeholders Monitoring progress and reporting to senior leadership Managing subcontractors and driving high-quality delivery Utilising document control systems such as 4Projects (4P) About You Proven experience operating as a Project Manager within construction Strong background in refurbishment, retrofit, or social housing projects (SHDF experience desirable) Excellent leadership and team management skills Strong commercial awareness and programme management ability Proficient in MS Project and reporting tools Effective communicator with strong stakeholder management skills Detail-oriented with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset What s on Offer Competitive salary of £60,000 £70,000 Company car or £5,200 car allowance Private medical insurance Pension scheme Generous annual leave Performance-related bonus Ongoing professional development and career progression Opportunity to deliver high-impact sustainability and decarbonisation projects

Extensive experience of a senior leadership role within housing, property, development or urban regeneration either within a local authority or in the private sector. Track record of achieving demonstrable results from developing and delivering regeneration projects and projects which deliver additional housing. Experience of working in partnership with a wide range of partners and stakeholders to facilitate the delivery of complex redevelopment and regeneration schemes. Substantial experience of project management and use of financial appraisal tools and project management software for capital programmes. Track record of leadership with proven ability to empower and motivate staff and to build and contribute to effective teams and relationships particularly with partners. Ability to lead by example. Experience of working successfully at a senior level in a complex multi-disciplinary organisation demonstrating an ability to contribute to corporate, directorate and divisional goals. Thorough understanding and excellent knowledge of current legislation, issues, policies and developments at local and national level in relation to housing and regeneration development functions. Track record of successfully engaging with residents and others in a diverse community, building positive and productive working relationships. A proven ability to manage large scale multidisciplinary projects. Experience of anticipating problems and providing effective solutions and options to achieve successful outcomes in line with specific aims and objectives. Ability to provide exemplary leadership skills and contribute to programme delivery as part of a wider management structure. Ability to manage conflicting priorities in a pressurised and fast moving/changing environment, demonstrating a desire to acquire new skills and knowledge with a commitment to learning. Able to demonstrate an ability to apply performance management techniques, take responsibility for all tasks of those supervised, and to develop, negotiate and extend challenging outcomes and goals. Ability to manage substantial capital and revenue budgets to the required standard demanded by the Council whilst delivering high quality value for money services. Ability to work closely with and establish positive relationships to generate confidence and respect with elected members, Chief Officers, other senior Council officers, external agencies, community and voluntary groups, development professionals and members of the public as necessary to successfully discharge the functions of this role.

We are currently seeking three dynamic and proactive Housing Solutions Officers to join a forward-thinking Management Service team of a Local Authority. This role is pivotal in ensuring that the private rented sector meets the needs of residents by providing high-quality Temporary Accommodation (TA) and Private Rented Housing Services. With a portfolio of almost 4,000 homes, you'll be at the forefront of helping residents transition from temporary accommodation into sustainable private housing solutions. As a Housing Solutions Officer, you'll manage a diverse range of responsibilities, from addressing housing queries, complaints, and anti-social behaviour (ASB), to ensuring properties meet required standards and supporting tenants in finding long-term housing solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity for ambitious individuals with a passion for customer service and a commitment to improving housing outcomes for residents. Key Responsibilities Resident Support: Provide housing advice and solutions to households in temporary accommodation, addressing a range of issues including complaints, disrepair, and ASB. Property Management: Oversee the maintenance of temporary accommodation, ensuring it meets required standards, and coordinate repairs and inspections as needed. Tenancy Management: Handle all aspects of tenancy issues, including investigating complaints, managing tenancy-related disputes, and working in partnership with other services to resolve problems. Housing Solutions: Proactively assist residents in moving from temporary accommodation to private rented housing, offering tailored support and advice to ensure successful transitions. Partnership Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams and external partners to deliver a seamless service, ensuring that tenancy issues are addressed collaboratively and effectively. Communication & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of all interactions, updates, and outcomes, using strong written and verbal communication skills to keep all stakeholders informed. About You Experience: Proven experience in homelessness, housing management, or a working knowledge of housing law and homelessness legislation is essential. Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong IT proficiency, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Problem Solving: A proactive approach to finding creative and innovative solutions to local housing challenges, with a focus on delivering outstanding customer service. Flexibility: Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating resilience and adaptability to meet residents' needs. Teamwork: A collaborative mindset, capable of working inclusively within a team and partnering with various stakeholders to deliver comprehensive housing solutions. Why Apply? This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive team that is making a tangible difference in the lives of residents. If you're passionate about housing, enjoy problem-solving, and are ready to take on a rewarding challenge, we'd love to hear from you. You'll have the chance to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions will have a direct impact on improving housing services and outcomes for the community. If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please send us your application today. If you have any questions about the vacancy, please click APPLY NOW. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location, or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from housing professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

Senior Project Manager - Client Side Norwich £50,000 - £60,000 About the company An amazing opportunity to join one of the most established independent practices of Project Managers and Chartered Surveyors as a Senior/Associate Project Manager. This company provide services ranging from Project Management, Cost Management and Employer’s Agent services for a full spectrum of clients including Housing Associations, Local Authorities, County Councils and Private Developer and Commercial clients. They operate from our offices in Norwich, Cambridge, Chelmsford and London. Information on the role * Managing a project from set-up to handover and evaluation * Manage and ensure team are complying with project specification * Track and report at weekly client update meetings * Planning of resources, including materials, labour, and sub-contractors * Liaise with Site Safety Officer to ensure all standards are maintained * Liaise with the client on KPI development and implementation * Manage and maintain all H&S requirements What we’d like from you * Either MRICS / CIOB / APM qualified (or * equivalent level of experience) * Proven Project Management Experience * Experience in a variety of sectors e.g., including one-off residential dwellings through to complete estate regeneration schemes; master plans; commercial offices; industrial; infrastructure; education and leisure. * Exceptional written and spoken English skills * Proficient in Microsoft Products * Self-motivated personality * Attention to detail with a right first-time attitude * Organisation and time management skills * SMSTS Qualified * Full Driving License What’s in it for you * Non-Contributory Pension Scheme * Company Car Allowance * English Bank Holidays plus 25 working days per year * £50-60k Depending on experience If this opportunity sounds like something of interest, please email Henry (@) huntermasonconsulting .com

A local authority based in Nuneaton are looking for a Senior Technical Officer to join their team. This is an ongoing temporary contract. The main purpose of the role is to deliver a private sector housing standards inspection and improvements service to comply with the council's statutory duties and policies. Undertaking the statutory Housing Health and Safety Ratings assessment to determine the most appropriate enforcement measure to employ. Ensuring licensable and non licensable HMO's meet relevant statutory requirements. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following competencies/attributes; Previous experience of environmental health in relation to housing/HMO licensing. If this position sounds of interest, please email a copy of your up to date CV to (url removed) or call Jack at Service Care Construction on (phone number removed). Not interested in this role but know somebody who could be? Refer a friend today and receive up to £250 per referral if they are successfully placed by SC Construction