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We are seeking a proactive and resident-focused Temporary Accommodation Officer to join a busy Housing team within a South London local authority. This is a key role responsible for ensuring that households placed in temporary accommodation receive a high-quality service and are living in safe, suitable conditions. Key Responsibilities Lead on responding to and resolving complaints related to temporary accommodation, ensuring timely and effective outcomes Manage and respond to enquiries from elected members, providing clear updates and professional communication Liaise with managing agents and internal departments to ensure all temporary accommodation meets required standards of suitability and compliance Work closely with property inspectors to identify issues and drive improvements in accommodation quality Deliver excellent customer service to residents, maintaining a supportive and empathetic approach at all times About You Experience working in housing, ideally within temporary accommodation or homelessness services Strong communication skills, with the ability to handle complaints and member enquiries confidently Ability to build effective working relationships with external partners and internal teams Good understanding of housing standards and suitability requirements (desirable) Organised, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality services How to Apply 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. 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 public sector 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 Cheryl 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.

We are seeking an experienced Resettlement & Move-On Officer to support households in temporary accommodation to secure long-term housing in the Private Rented Sector (PRS) . This role is ideal for candidates with a background in estate agency, lettings, or private sector housing , who have experience working with private landlords and managing property placements. You will be responsible for helping homeless households move on from temporary accommodation into suitable private rented accommodation by building relationships with landlords and letting agents , negotiating tenancies, and supporting residents through the resettlement process. Key Responsibilities Support households to move from temporary accommodation into private rented accommodation . Work closely with private landlords and letting agents to source suitable properties. Negotiate rents, deposits, and tenancy terms. Carry out affordability assessments and ensure properties are suitable and sustainable. Assist clients with tenancy sign-ups and moving arrangements. Provide resettlement support to ensure successful tenancy sustainment. Conduct property viewings where required. Liaise with Housing Benefit/Universal Credit teams regarding rent and LHA rates. Maintain accurate case records and meet move-on targets. Help prevent homelessness by securing private rented sector accommodation. Essential Experience Experience working in estate agency, lettings, property management, or private sector housing . Experience working with private landlords and letting agents . Experience negotiating rents and tenancy agreements. Understanding of the Private Rented Sector . Experience working in housing, homelessness, or resettlement (desirable but not essential if strong PRS/estate agency background). If you have the relevant skills then please apply today!

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

Site Support Officer - Bristol Position Description Join CGI as a Site Support Officer supporting our South West offices in Bristol, Chippenham and Gloucester, where you will play a vital role in maintaining secure, welcoming and well-run environments for colleagues, clients and partners. At CGI, our facilities teams help deliver exceptional workplace experiences that enable collaboration, productivity and operational excellence. In this role, you will take ownership of front-of-house and site support services, ensuring our offices operate safely, efficiently and professionally. You will be trusted to make a meaningful impact across multiple locations while being encouraged to bring forward ideas that enhance the workplace experience, supported by a collaborative team committed to delivering high-quality service. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. Your future duties and responsibilities In this role, you will support the safe, secure and professional operation of CGI's South West office estate across Bristol, Chippenham and Gloucester. Acting as a key point of contact on site, you will oversee front-of-house services, security processes and general facilities coordination, helping ensure our workplaces remain welcoming, efficient and secure environments for colleagues and visitors. You will take responsibility for daily site support activities including building patrols, visitor management and contractor escorting, while also supporting operational tasks such as handling deliveries, managing incoming mail and raising facilities maintenance requests. You will work closely with colleagues across facilities and security teams, using your initiative to maintain high standards across our offices and ensure smooth day-to-day operations. Due to the nature of the work, we require a willingness to operate at unsociable times due to occasional requirements to extend building opening hours. Key responsibilities Deliver & Support: Provide professional front-of-house services and act as a key point of contact for visitors and colleagues. Secure & Protect: Conduct building patrols, manage visitor sign-in processes and escort contractors across site. Coordinate & Maintain: Receive deliveries, distribute mail and raise maintenance or facilities issues with relevant teams. Monitor & Improve: Maintain high standards of safety, security and operational efficiency across multiple office locations. Collaborate & Communicate: Work closely with facilities and security teams to ensure seamless site operations. Respond & Adapt: Support extended building opening hours when required and assist with wider site operational needs. Required qualifications to be successful in this role You should have experience working in a commercial premises or facilities environment, ideally within a security or front-of-house role. Strong communication skills, a professional and approachable manner, and the ability to manage responsibilities across multiple sites are essential. Essential qualifications A current SIA licence. Experience working within commercial premises or facilities environments. Knowledge of Health & Safety practices and site security procedures. Strong communication and customer service skills for client-facing interactions. Good IT skills and ability to manage administrative tasks such as logging visitors and raising maintenance requests. A professional, reliable and presentable approach to workplace services. Ability to obtain or already hold National Security Vetting (NSV) Security Check (SC) clearance. Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

About The RolePrivate Sector Housing Officer£35,547 - £37,078 per annum, 37 hours per weekPermanent Cirencester/Coleford Agile & HomeworkingWe are seeking a motivated and knowledgeable Private Sector Housing Officer to join our team. This role is central to improving housing standards across the private sector through a combination of advice, inspection, regulation, and enforcement. About the role In the role of Private Sector Housing Officer you will play a key role in regulating landlord and tenant matters, overseeing Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), and managing caravan and campsite licensing. Your work will directly contribute to safeguarding public health and improving living conditions within the community. You can make a real difference to people's lives.We are looking for someone who is confident, resilient, and committed to delivering high-quality outcomes in a challenging and rewarding environment. Key Responsibilities Deliver a comprehensive Private Sector Housing service, including housing standards, HMOs, and licensing of caravans and campsites Respond to residential service requests, including issues relating to drainage, pest infestations, and filthy or verminous premises Support initiatives to bring empty homes back into use Develop and improve procedures to enhance service delivery Provide expert Environmental Health advice across the organisation and contribute to consultations Investigate complex housing and public health cases You will need A qualification equivalent to NVQ Level 3 or A-Level A recognised qualification in Private Sector Housing, Environmental Health, or a related field Strong experience in assessing complex situations and carrying out inspections Ability to build and maintain positive customer relationships Confidence in handling challenging situations calmly and professionally Special Conditions A full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification. What we can do for you Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role) 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays and an extra two volunteering days off a year for you to support a charity of your choice Renewed again for another year there is a health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care Pension scheme with a good employer contribution of up to 7% of your earnings Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with significant tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements Additional income protection, covering 50% of your salary for potentially a further five years if you are unable to work due to sickness or injury Life assurance, currently four times your annual salary Watch our new 'What is Publica' video to see why its great to join us!About The OrganisationYou will be employed by Publica Group Ltd which was created by four partner Councils (West Oxfordshire District Council, Cotswold District Council, Cheltenham Borough Council and Forest of Dean District Council) to deliver more efficient and improved services. Publica is committed to meeting its statutory and moral duties to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people under 18 years of age and adults at risk who are the recipients of its services and/or activities.Publica is a unique place to work, established to transform the way local services are delivered, fundamentally rethinking the way our services are designed and delivered in a digital era, making us a customer-focused organisation driven by real user needs.

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.

Good Afternoon, I am currently representing Lambeth Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience We are looking for a Temporary Accommodation Move On Officer this role will be: SW2 1RW Hybrid 2 days office based, 3 days WFH. The right candidate will: To manage a caseload of households that have been identified as ready to move on from temporary accommodation into settled accommodation. Using the information about the household to offer suitable (as legally defined) settled accommodation for them, in order for the Council to discharge duties. This could be private rented accommodation, supported housing, direct offer of social housing, choice-based lettings or other settled accommodation options. To review information about the household, updating the housing needs assessment, and other documentation, as necessary, to ensure the needs of the household are fully understood. To make sure the rehousing and resettlement needs of the households are clearly established and understood. Including affordability, geographical restrictions and if there are vulnerabilities or behaviours that will mean specific support is required to move and settle into new accommodation. Making referrals for specialist accommodation and support where this is needed, for example to adult social care. To support households to prepare to move and to ensure they receive appropriate advice including on their options, their responsibilities and rights for the tenancy they are being offered, and what happens if they reject the property offered. We require the following: Experience of dealing with a diverse and vulnerable clientele in housing/homeless related environment. Experience of successfully negotiating with internal/external clients and stakeholders with maximum effect; achieving desired outcomes. To have and maintain a thorough and up to date knowledge of homelessness legislation, case law and best practice, as it applies to temporary accommodation and basic understanding of private sector tenant and landlord legislation. To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed) If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee. IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE. Look forward to speaking with you soon,

Site Manager Social Housing Roofing & Cladding Location: Hampshire Contract: Temp to Perm Initial Duration: 20 weeks, moving onto the next project thereafter We are looking to appoint an experienced Site Manager to join a growing social housing roofing and cladding contractor. This Site Manager role will involve delivering roofing and cladding remediation works across occupied flats and houses. The successful Site Manager will play a key role in ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and to the required compliance standards. This is a temp to perm Site Manager opportunity with long-term work available, and the Site Manager will move straight onto the next project in Hampshire following the initial 20-week contract. Key Responsibilities Day-to-day management of roofing and cladding remediation projects within social housing Managing and supervising roofing teams and subcontractors on site Ensuring strong Health & Safety compliance at all times, including regular inspections and clear site signage on display Managing works in occupied properties , maintaining a professional approach at all times Working closely with Resident Liaison Officers (RLOs) to ensure residents are kept informed and disruption is minimised Overseeing site documentation, compliance records, permits, and reports Confident use of IT systems to complete reports, audits, and compliance paperwork Requirements Proven experience as a Site Manager within social housing roofing and/or cladding Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and best practice IT literate , with experience completing digital reporting and compliance systems All valid and in-date tickets, including: SMSTS Asbestos Awareness CSCS card preferred Working at Heights First Aid (preferred) Experience managing multiple trades and delivering projects safely and on time What s on Offer Temp to perm Site Manager position, with Salary, Car and package thereafter Initial 20-week contract with immediate start Ongoing project pipeline across Hampshire Stable opportunity with a specialist social housing contractor For more information please send up to date CV to (url removed) and i will get back to you asap

Temporary Accommodation Officer As part of the Temporary Accommodation Move On team to work with households in temporary accommodation to move into settled accommodation. Understanding their move on needs, matching them to suitable (as legally defined) settled accommodation, supporting them to overcome any move on barriers, and completing their discharge from temporary accommodation. Temporary Accommodation Officer To work with the Lettings Negotiators in the team, to identify the properties needed and to match households to the properties they have sourced ensuring no properties are left unused. Temporary Accommodation Officer To set expectations about the most likely route into settled accommodation, and what actions the household should take to successfully move out of temporary accommodation. To signpost households to relevant support e.g. for benefits or debt advice, to ensure they are in the best position to move into and sustain their settled accommodation. Temporary Accommodation Officer This role is key in ensuring households are able to move on from temporary accommodation, reducing the average stay length and the number of households in temporary accommodation. To mange a caseload of households that have been identified as ready to move on from temporary accommodation into settled accommodation. Using the information about the household to offer suitable (as legally defined) settled accommodation for them, in order for the Council to discharge duties. This could be private rented accommodation, supported housing, direct offer of social housing, choice-based lettings or other settled accommodation options. Temporary Accommodation Officer To review information about the household, updating the housing needs assessment, and other documentation, as necessary, to ensure the needs of the household are fully understood. To make sure the rehousing and resettlement needs of the households are clearly established and understood. Including affordability, geographical restrictions and if there are vulnerabilities or behaviours that will mean specific support is required to move and settle into new accommodation. Making referrals for specialist accommodation and support where this is needed, for example to adult social care. To work at pace, ensuring cases are progressed in a timely way and properties are used efficiently. Temporary Accommodation Officer To liaise with other Council departments and external bodies as required, including Social Care, GPs, fraud etc. to ensure offers of suitable accommodation and required measures to support a successful move into settled accommodation are in place. To support households to prepare to move and to ensure they receive appropriate advice including on their options, their responsibilities and rights for the tenancy they are being offered, and what happens if they reject the property offered. Where choice-based lettings is the best option for the household, making sure they understand what this option is, supporting them to bid on suitable properties, if shortlisted to attend viewings and when they accept an offer to make the move. To undertake property visits and home visits to the household, as required to ensure the suitability of a property and the successful move on from temporary accommodation, where this would be beneficial. To control and conduct all activities to issue relevant discharge notifications to end homelessness duties and maintain relevant records. Including issuing offer letters, discharge notices, managing offer refusals, and other appropriate communications as appropriate to support the statutory process. To assist with resettlement and barriers to moving into the property offered, so the household is ready to be able to quickly accept the offer and move in. Supporting households to find out about their new communities and take the steps needed to settle into a new home, for example about claiming benefits and how to apply for schools. Responsible for dealing with, and supporting, complaints taking remedial action as necessary and using learning from complaints and reviews to support service improvements. To feedback to the Move On Team Lead to support efficient management of the team, including the identification of households ready to move into settled accommodation and the sourcing of suitable properties. Liaise and work closely with other peer groups across housing and other directorates that have a direct influence on the section promoting a joined-up approach in the operational deployment of services.

Assistant Town Planner A leading house builder have a requirement for an Assistant Town Planner to join their Land & Planning team based in West Midlands. Reporting to the Planning Manager you will assist planning and development appraisals, planning submissions and other related applications within the residential sector for both immediate and strategic sites. Duties and responsibilities: Producing site assessments, detailed examination of planning histories, policy analysis, interpretation and consideration of material considerations, and new site appraisals for immediate and strategic sites in a timely manner to meet required deadlines to maintain the relationship with the Land team and protect the interests of the company. Prepare and project manage different types of planning applications from Outline/Full and Reserved Matters to the discharge of planning conditions accurately so that the Region can maintain new sites to develop Liaise and brief internal layout designers, external consultants and officers at local planning authorities prior, during and post submission in order to develop strong working relationships Prepare Planning Statements, Design & Access Statements and a range of other planning documents required to support applications accurately and on time so the business can continue to achieve the necessary planning approvals Organise supporting information and attend required stakeholder/public consultation events with professionalism at all times to build confidence with the general public Formulating planning strategies to promote medium and long term development sites through the plan-making process under the guidance of the Planning Manager to continue a pipeline of new sites for the region Monitor development plan progress and associated evidence based and policy documents within each local planning authority area What experience, qualifications and skills are we looking for? Previous experience working in the private or public sector in the field of development management / planning policy Degree / Masters Planning Degree with an RTPI accreditation and a rounded knowledge of town planning preferable, but not essential Ability to adapt to change and to work accurately, efficiently and be commercially minded Excellent verbal communication skills Full UK driving licence What's on offer? Salary competitive (DOE) Company car or car allowance Contributory pension Life cover Healthcare Bonus Flexible working If you are looking to join a leading housebuilder where you can build a successful career, please contact Deena at Fawkes & Reece for a confidential chat or apply via the link.

Overall Role Purpose: To reduce homelessness by employing a range of behaviours aimed at building trusting and productive relationships with customers that enable officers to persuade, influence and support them to make positive choices and fully engage with realistic housing options to prevent and relieve homelessness. To provide an effective, professional service which includes offering customers in housing need a full range of advice and interventions related to their housing options in the private and public sector with the aim of ensuring a comprehensive service to prevent homelessness. To provide an effective, professional homelessness service including the assessment and investigation of homeless approaches and applications in line with the Councils' statutory duties under Housing Act 1996 Part 7 and relevant case law. To work with customers to develop, update and review Personalised Housing Plans for customers on behalf of the council in light of the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. Working with customers to implement these plans to ensure that homelessness is prevented or relieved through active interventions and pursuit of effective housing options. To play an integral role in the reduction of expenditure on temporary accommodation by ensuring decisions are made, taking into account the direct as well as wider cost implications for the Council. To take responsibility for the recording of high quality, key data on homelessness for submission to the Department for Communities and Local Government ensuring key trends on homelessness, the causes and solutions are available for analysis locally and to the Government to measure the impact of homelessness nationally Where possible, use influencing and problem-solving skills to negotiate with householders, landlords and accommodation providers in order to ensure the accommodation remains open to those threatened with homelessness for the maximum period of time so that effective housing options casework can be undertaken. Where possible, use influencing and problem solving skills to negotiate the withdrawal of the threat of homelessness and extension of the right to occupy so that homelessness is averted. To develop a range of effective housing solutions for customers through the use of creative thinking and via the building of relationships with accommodation providers. Thorough understanding of inner city housing issues Understanding of access to social housing locally Awareness of issues and initiatives facing local authority housing Good knowledge of relevant Lettings, Homelessness and Housing Act legislation including security of tenure and private tenants' rights Good knowledge of relevant case law and Codes of Guidance A good knowledge of services, benefits and support available to applicants experiencing housing problems Experience Experience of providing an effective advice service to members of the public Experience of implementing an equality and diversity approach to service delivery Experience of working in a team Experience of working in a demanding front line customer service environment Experience of dealing effectively with confrontational and challenging situations Experience of working with vulnerable customers and providing appropriate support Experience of working with homeless customers and those in housing need Experience of carrying out interviews, investigations, negotiations Experience of effective record keeping including electronically Experience of successfully working to performance targets and deadlines Housing Solutions Officer Housing Solutions Officer Housing Solutions Officer Housing Solutions Officer

Be all you can be with Hamberley At Hamberley, we believe that our residents deserve something 'Extra Special, Every Day' and we're seeking a Maintenance Assistant to help us achieve our goals. Joining us at Nesbit House, our luxury care home that provides residential, dementia, and nursing care for older people, you'll be part of a team that is genuinely passionate about the health and well-being of our residents. Reporting to the Maintenance Officer, the maintenance team makes sure that we have a clean and well-maintained environment so that residents feel at home and staff can do their jobs well. We offer our colleagues A competitive salary and benefits package 4 weeks holiday plus Bank Holidays (this will be on a pro-rota basis) Quality-linked bonus scheme - A performance bonus tied to our CQC/CI quality rating, rewarding you for helping us deliver outstanding care. Workplace pension for your future security A true team culture - A collaborative, encouraging working environment where kindness, respect, and professional pride are at the heart of everything we do Excellent training and career development opportunities Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health and wellbeing support services Everyday saving perks - Access to a wide range of retail discounts and savings Free on-site parking Rewarding connections - Refer a Friend bonus - earn up to £750 per successful referral because great people know great people. What you'll be doing Ensure the home and grounds are kept in a good state of repair and residents have access to all appropriate areas Compliance with Health and Safety legislation throughout the home, including reporting of H&S incidents Carry out day to day repairs and some refurbishment activity to maintain standards in the care home Actively engage with staff, relatives and families as part of the care home team and regularly engage with residents Ensuring that regular safety checks and servicing is carried out on all equipment and accurate records are kept. Having excellent communication with the Home Manager and also the Residents Could you be part of our team? About You: Proven experience in maintenance and repair work Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Ability to operate hand and power tools safely and effectively Excellent communication and teamwork abilities Able to demonstrate Health and Safety awareness through discussion To share our values and demonstrate them at all times "Can-Do" flexible team worker, problem fixer, passion for what they do, ability to manage diverse and demanding workload, think out of the box, open to doing things differently If this sounds like you and you're looking for a fulfilling role that makes a genuine impact in the lives of others, this rewarding career is for you. Due to the high level of interest we anticipate for this role, we may close this advert earlier than the stated closing date to manage applications effectively. If you're interested in joining us at Hamberley, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. About nesbit House Care Home Nesbit House is a luxurious care home in Sevenoaks, part of the award-winning Hamberley Care Homes - offering luxury care homes in beautiful locations throughout the UK. Residents live in spacious, stylish ensuite rooms, and enjoy beautifully furnished shared spaces and landscaped gardens. From the deluxe picture house - where we screen classic films - to the on-site luxury spa - offering hairdressing, manicures and relaxing therapies - everything has been designed and finished with the care and attention you would expect from a 5-star hotel. Hamberley People We respect and value our residents and each other. At Hamberley Care Homes, we believe in the importance of what we do and why we do it. Creative and empowered, our people see every day as an opportunity for growth and development. We make ideas happen. Together we can achieve anything. Be part of something special. Be part of Hamberley.

The Opportunity: Avalon, part of Spirehouse Recruitment, are looking for a motivated and proactive interim Fire Officer to lead fire safety compliance and risk management across our property portfolio. The interim Fire Officer will be responsible for managing specialist contractors, overseeing remedial actions, and providing pragmatic technical advice to ensure our buildings remain safe and fully compliant with statutory regulations. Key Duties of the interim Fire Officer: Lead fire risk management by reviewing Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) and monitoring the completion of remedial actions via systems like Risk Hub or Risk Base. Manage external contractors and consultants, overseeing service level agreements, budget monitoring, and quality site inspections. Ensure all fire safety works, including fire doors, compartmentation, and alarm upgrades, are completed within designated timescales. Provide technical advice on active and passive fire systems while ensuring all actions reflect value for money. Collaborate with internal departments such as Housing and Asset Management, and work with external partners like NFRS on fire safety inspections. Prepare and present detailed verbal and written reports on progress, financial performance, and lessons learned to the senior leadership team and regulatory bodies. Communicate accessible fire safety information to residents and respond to technical inquiries. Contract information: Contract length: 3-6 months Location: West Nottingham Rate: £20-£25 per hour Impactful Role: Drive efficiency and improve service outcomes for residents within a robust governance structure. Professional Growth: Opportunity to work at a senior level managing significant programmes, resources, and budgets. Collaborative Environment: Work closely with a wide range of internal stakeholders and external regulatory partners. Flexible Technical Scope: Manage a diverse range of compliance tasks across social housing and residential settings. Requirements: Education & Qualifications: NEBOSH Fire Certificate (or equivalent) is required; an IFE Level 3 or 4 Certificate in Fire Safety is highly desirable. Experience: Substantial experience in fire safety management, specifically within social housing, property management, or residential settings. Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of UK fire safety legislation, including the FSO 2005, Fire Safety Regulations 2022, and the Building Safety Act 2022. Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office and specialist software such as Risk Hub, C365, or Capita. Soft Skills: Strong negotiation, analytical, and decision-making skills with a proven track record of implementing projects and driving value for money. Professionalism: Ability to operate with integrity while upholding council, professional, and statutory responsibilities. How to Apply: Please apply for this role online or contact Matt Baird at Avalon for a confidential discussion. Avalon, trading name of Spirehouse Recruitment Limited, is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all individuals.

Project Support Officer Sector - Design and Installation of Professional Kitchens, Shopfitting, Light Construction and Interior Fitout Job Type: Permanent Location: Office in Newcastle upon Tyne, candidates living in the North East commutable from Sunderland, Durham, Bishop Auckland, Hartlepool, Consett, Hexham, Middlesbrough, Morpeth, Blyth, Ashington, Peterlee Post Code: NE1 8AX Salary: 30,000 to 35,000 Start Date: ASAP Great opportunity! A clear career path into Project Management for individuals that want progress in that direction. You will join an established firm involved in the design and installation of Commercial / Professional Kitchens across the North of England and Scotland. Your role will be to support the Sales and Projects Teams with estimating of both single items and full schemes, general administration / customer support and ensure equipment is available when required for projects on site. Your role as a Project Support Officer you will involve; Answering telephone calls and make outgoing phone calls Handle and co-ordinate service calls Using Exell, prepare purchase orders, client acknowledgements, delivery notes and invoices Liaise with suppliers to ensure goods are available to meet 'on site' dates, on a "just in time basis" Prepare accurate estimates for single items through to full schemes. Ability to read scaled design drawings and prepare specifications for estimates Prepare O&M Manuals Prepare RAMS Accept delivery of goods and supplies Check for damaged or missing items. Store goods appropriately Pick and pack orders for dispatch. Move stock around either by hand, using lifting equipment. Load goods for dispatch Carry out stock counts as and when required. Skills and Attributes: At least 2 years commercial experience in a similar role, supporting projects in the Installation of Commercial Interiors, Shopfitting, Light Construction, Interior Fitout or related sectors Knowledge of CAD software (beneficial, not essential) Able to work well as part of a team. Ability to work accurately and methodically. Good numeracy and IT skills Good communication skills Ability to plan and organise work. Ability to accurately complete paperwork and count stock items An understanding of health and safety requirements Flexible approach to duties and tasks Good understanding of customer deliverables and the impact of failure/cost of poor quality The role will suit individuals currently working as a Sales and Project Support, Sales Administrator, Project Coordinator, Contract Administrator, Warehouse Support and be living within a commutable distance of Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, Durham, Bishop Auckland, Hartlepool, Consett, Hexham, Middlesbrough, Morpeth, Blyth, Ashington, Peterlee or be willing to relocate. Please forward your CV by clicking Apply Now!

Temporary Accommodation Placement Officer Location: North London Type: Temporary (Ongoing) Rate: 26.19 Schedule: Hybrid Hours: 36 hours per week Social Housing Experience Required Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a well-known client based in the North London area, who are looking for a highly skilled Temporary Accommodation Placement Officer to join their team. Key Responsibilities - Temporary Accommodation Placement Officer: Facilitating the temporary accommodation allocation process, including assessing and placing homeless households into suitable and affordable accommodation in line with statutory duties Sourcing and booking temporary accommodation placements on a daily basis Assessing applicants' housing needs and ensuring appropriate placements, including handling difficult conversations such as refusals and discharging duty where required Completing sign-ups into temporary accommodation, including all relevant documentation and housing benefit claims Working collaboratively with internal teams to achieve the best housing outcomes for residents Coordinating logistics such as transport, removals, and storage for households moving in and out of accommodation Updating housing systems accurately to ensure compliance with legal obligations for both landlord and tenant Supporting emergency decants and transfers Providing advice and guidance on housing options, including temporary and social housing Ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and legislation, including safeguarding and equality standards Participating in training and supporting the induction of new staff Carrying out any additional duties in line with the role

Spencer Clarke Group are seeking a Temporary Accommodation Placement Officer for a Local Authority Client in North London. In this role, you will support homeless households by sourcing, allocating and managing suitable temporary accommodation, ensuring statutory duties are met. Duties: Source and book suitable temporary accommodation placements on a daily basis for homeless households Assess housing needs and complete sign-ups, ensuring all tenancy and housing benefit paperwork is accurately processed Manage case records on housing systems, maintaining accurate and up-to-date information in line with statutory requirements Support residents through the temporary accommodation process, including move-ins, move-outs, and difficult housing decisions Qualifications and Experience: The successful candidate will have the following skills / experience: Experience working in a busy housing, homelessness or customer-facing service supporting vulnerable people Experience of assessing needs and making decisions in line with housing legislation or organisational policy Experience of handling difficult conversations with residents or service users in a sensitive and professional manner Experience using IT systems and case management tools to maintain accurate records and manage workload effectively What's on offer: Salary: 24ph may negotiate higher for exceptional candidates, based on experience Contract type: 3-6 months minimum Hours: Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week How to apply: Once your CV is received, if you are successful, you will be contacted. Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not contacted, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion. For any further questions, please contact Taylor Kirkham on (phone number removed). INDSCGTK

Planning Officer - London Borough of Harrow Pay : 30- 32 per hour (Umbrella) Contract : 6 months Location : Hybrid (office attendance + working from home) The London Borough of Harrow is seeking an experienced Planning Officer to join their dynamic Planning team on a 6 month contract. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a busy London authority, working on a varied caseload and supporting the delivery of high quality planning services. Key Responsibilities: Processing a range of planning applications, including householders, minors, and complex cases Assessing and issuing Lawful Development Certificates Handling prior approval applications Undertaking site visits and preparing detailed reports Providing a duty planner service to residents and applicants Delivering pre application advice Presenting cases at Planning Committee Managing appeal casework, including statements and evidence preparation Requirements: Previous experience as a Planning Officer within a UK local authority Strong understanding of planning legislation, policy, and development management processes Ability to manage a varied caseload independently Confident communicator with strong report writing skills About Pertemps: Pertemps Recruitment Partnership has been a trusted name in staffing solutions for nearly 60 years. Recognised as an Investor in People and consistently ranked among The Sunday Times' Best 100 Companies to Work For (14 years running), Pertemps is committed to supporting your career development and job satisfaction. About Harrow: The London Borough of Harrow is the 12th largest borough in London, celebrated for its cultural diversity and excellent transport links. Located just 10 miles from Central London, Harrow offers quick access to Euston (13 minutes via Harrow & Wealdstone station), the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line, national rail services, and major roads including the M1, M25, and A406. Important Notice: Your personal information may be shared with Cifas to help prevent fraud and unlawful conduct. If fraudulent activity is detected, it may affect access to services or employment. For more details, please visit (url removed).

We're recruiting an experienced Temporary Accommodation Placement Officer to join a busy local authority housing service, supporting the placement of homeless households into suitable emergency and temporary accommodation. This is a fast-paced, frontline role focused on sourcing and allocating temporary accommodation in line with statutory duties. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring residents are placed into safe, suitable and affordable accommodation while receiving clear advice and support throughout the process. The Role - Manage the end-to-end temporary accommodation placement process, ensuring homeless households are placed into suitable accommodation in line with statutory duties. - Source and book temporary accommodation on a daily basis, including emergency and interim placements. - Assess applicants' housing needs, ensuring suitability, affordability and support requirements are fully considered. - Conduct difficult conversations with residents, including refusal of offers and discharge of duty decisions where required. - Sign up households into temporary accommodation, ensuring all documentation is completed accurately, including housing benefit applications. - Provide clear housing advice, guidance and support to residents on their housing options, including temporary and longer-term solutions. - Work collaboratively with Housing Options, Homelessness and other housing services to achieve positive outcomes for residents. - Arrange and coordinate moves into and out of temporary accommodation, including transport, removals, storage and interpreting services. - Support emergency decants and transfers, ensuring residents are moved quickly and safely when required. - Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on housing management systems, ensuring compliance with legal and operational requirements. - Ensure all placements and decisions are made in line with housing legislation, policies and procedures. - Support a customer-focused service, ensuring residents receive a compassionate and responsive experience. - Contribute to service improvements by identifying trends, challenges and opportunities to enhance delivery. Key Requirements - Experience working within a local authority or housing association in a temporary accommodation, homelessness or housing options role. - Strong understanding of housing legislation, particularly in relation to homelessness duties and temporary accommodation. - Experience assessing housing needs and making suitability decisions for accommodation placements. - Ability to manage a high-volume workload in a fast-paced environment. - Experience working in a customer-facing role, supporting vulnerable residents and handling complex situations. - Confidence in managing difficult conversations, including refusals and sensitive casework. - Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to adapt to different audiences. - Good IT skills and experience using housing or case management systems. - Strong organisational and administrative skills, with attention to detail in record keeping. - Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners. - Understanding of safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion within housing services. 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, Temporary Accommodation Officers and Homelessness professionals 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.

Locality Manager (South East) Location: South East (e.g. Brighton and Hove, Eastbourne, Surrey, Reading, Oxford) Salary: £55,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Full Time Closing date: 07 May 2026 At Stonewater, we believe everyone deserves a place to call home and a service they can rely on. We re looking for an experienced Locality Manager to lead housing services across the South East (e.g. Brighton and Hove, Eastbourne, Surrey, Reading, Oxford), ensuring our customers receive high quality, responsive and personalised support. About the role: As a Locality Manager, you ll be responsible for the operational delivery of housing services across your locality. You ll lead tenancy and neighbourhood management, champion excellent customer experience, and work closely with colleagues and partner organisations to build safe, inclusive and thriving communities. You ll also play a key leadership role - coaching, mentoring and developing Housing Officers and frontline colleagues to achieve high performance, confident decision making and strong customer outcomes. What you ll be doing: Leading tenancy services including allocations, tenancy management and enforcement Managing neighbourhoods to ensure estates are clean, safe and well maintained Supporting customers with complex needs through effective case management and multi agency working Championing complaint resolution and using learning to continuously improve services Ensuring services are compliant with housing legislation, safeguarding requirements and regulatory standards Building strong relationships with residents, community groups, local authorities and partners Using performance data and KPIs to drive service improvements and customer satisfaction Line managing Housing Officers and embedding a culture of coaching, development and accountability Contributing to service planning, area based initiatives and wider organisational priorities You ll need: Experience in housing management or community services A solid understanding of tenancy law, housing regulation and safeguarding Proven experience coaching and developing high performing teams Strong communication, conflict resolution and stakeholder management skills The ability to analyse performance information and use data to improve outcomes Experience of leading teams, managing performance and handling complex situations with professionalism and empathy Discover Stonewater: Stonewater is a leading housing provider. We manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers across our portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme. Our mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market. We re looking for like-minded people to join our team of over 900 talented colleagues who embody our values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people s lives. We are a Disability Confident Employer and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader, which allows us to record and report on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace to better support our colleagues. We have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. We are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and working towards accreditation our Menopause Friendly accreditation. Stonewater reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Stonewater, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Locality Manager (Retirement Living) Location: South (e.g. Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey, East Sussex, Wiltshire, Devon) Salary : £55,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Full Time Closing date : 07 May 2026 At Stonewater, we believe everyone deserves a place to call home and a service they can rely on. We re looking for an experienced Locality Manager to lead our Retirement Living services across the South (e.g. Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey, East Sussex, Wiltshire, Devon) , ensuring our customers receive high quality, responsive and personalised support. About the role: As a Locality Manager (Retirement Living), you ll be responsible for the operational delivery of retirement living services across your locality. You ll lead tenancy and neighbourhood management, champion excellent customer experience, and work closely with colleagues and partner organisations to build safe, inclusive and thriving communities. You ll also play a key leadership role - coaching, mentoring and developing Housing Officers and frontline colleagues to achieve high performance, confident decision making and strong customer outcomes. What you ll be doing: Leading tenancy services including allocations, tenancy management and enforcement Managing neighbourhoods to ensure estates are clean, safe and well maintained Supporting customers with complex needs through effective case management and multi agency working Championing complaint resolution and using learning to continuously improve services Ensuring services are compliant with housing legislation, safeguarding requirements and regulatory standards Building strong relationships with residents, community groups, local authorities and partners Using performance data and KPIs to drive service improvements and customer satisfaction Line managing Regional Managers and embedding a culture of coaching, development and accountability Contributing to service planning, area based initiatives and wider organisational priorities You ll need: Experience in housing management or community services A solid understanding of tenancy law, housing regulation and safeguarding Proven experience coaching and developing high performing teams Strong communication, conflict resolution and stakeholder management skills The ability to analyse performance information and use data to improve outcomes Experience of leading teams, managing performance and handling complex situations with professionalism and empathy Discover Stonewater: Stonewater is a leading housing provider. We manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers across our portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme. Our mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market. We re looking for like-minded people to join our team of over 900 talented colleagues who embody our values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people s lives. We are a Disability Confident Employer and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader, which allows us to record and report on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace to better support our colleagues. We have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. We are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and working towards accreditation our Menopause Friendly accreditation. Stonewater reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Stonewater, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.