Ackerman Pierce Ltd

To manage and oversee the performance of surveyors, offering technical expertise inresolving complex technical cases, and deputising for the Head of Repairs Partnering when needed. Contribute to training and developing more junior staff. Oversee and deliver general building surveying services across the councils portfolio and ensure contractors, consultants and partner agencies achieve high quality work across all repair contracts to compliance standards, specification, schedule, and cost. Keep detailed digital records and provide reports of various aspects of work, based on frequent site visits, and ensure the asset management database is updated, and accurate records are kept on repairs cases. The position is committed to delivering an exceptionally responsive repairs service for our residents. This includes ensuring works orders are placed in a timely manner to enable the 28-day Tenant Satisfaction Measure to be achieved by the councils repairs contractors for completing responsive repair works. Close collaboration and support will be essential in coordinating with the Building Safety Operations and Building Safety Compliance teams to ensure our homes are safe and regulatorily compliant. Coordination with the Planned Works team is also required to inform investment decisions within the planned works programme

We are seeking a proactive and compassionate Temporary Accommodation Officer to join our Housing team. You will play a key role in supporting residents in temporary accommodation, ensuring their needs are met, tenancies are maintained, and housing challenges are resolved efficiently. This is a hands-on role that requires excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills. Key Responsibilities Manage and maintain temporary accommodation placements for residents. Conduct regular property visits and tenancy checks to ensure compliance and safety. Support residents to sustain tenancies and provide guidance on housing options. Respond to housing enquiries, complaints, and urgent issues promptly. Liaise with internal teams and external agencies to resolve tenancy matters. Assist with tenancy verification, occupancy checks, and compliance with housing policies. Contribute to safeguarding and risk management processes as required. Person Specification Experience in housing, temporary accommodation, or tenancy management. Understanding of housing legislation, policies, and safeguarding practices. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with diverse residents. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Able to make sound decisions and work independently as well as part of a team. Experience in resolving tenancy disputes or managing sensitive situations is desirable.

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!

An opportunity has arisen for a Temporary Accommodation Visiting Officer to ensure households in temporary accommodation are safe, suitable, and supported. The role involves conducting regular property visits, assessing accommodation against statutory standards, engaging sensitively with residents, and supporting improvements where needed. You will also help prevent and detect housing-related fraud and work collaboratively with internal teams and accommodation providers. Key Responsibilities Conduct regular visits to temporary accommodation, including bed and breakfast and nightly paid placements. Carry out suitability assessments and identify health, safety, and management concerns. Engage with residents, supporting wellbeing, mental health, and family needs. Identify safeguarding issues and make appropriate referrals. Verify occupancy, prevent, and report potential housing fraud. Maintain accurate records and contribute to service improvement initiatives. Person Specification Essential: Experience in housing, homelessness, or a related field. Experience visiting properties and working with vulnerable people. Knowledge of homelessness legislation, temporary accommodation standards, and welfare benefits. Strong communication, assessment, and record-keeping skills. Full, clean UK driving licence and access to an insured vehicle. If you have the relevent skills then please apply today!

An experienced and dynamic Head of Revenues is required to lead a high-performing Local Taxation Revenue Collection Service. This temporary 3-month role offers the opportunity to shape strategic direction and drive improvements ahead of the permanent recruitment process. The Role The Head of Revenues will provide assurance that the Council delivers a well-managed, customer-focused service. The postholder will oversee income collection of 164m Council Tax and 98m Business Rates , managing a team of 37 FTEs with a service budget of 3m . Key Responsibilities Lead and direct all aspects of Local Taxation Revenue Collection. Drive customer-focused, fair, and innovative income collection practices. Manage and monitor overall council debt effectively. Build strong relationships with Elected Members, stakeholders, and partners. Foster a high-performing, digitally-driven, and continuously improving culture. Candidate Profile Senior-level experience in Local Taxation Revenue Collection. Proven record of delivering major organisational change and savings . Expertise in customer experience improvement, digital innovation, and channel shift. Strong leadership skills to inspire, motivate, and develop staff. Ability to balance strategic oversight with operational excellence. Special Requirements Experience in delivering complex service transformations. Ability to work in partnership with voluntary and external organisations. Commitment to Council objectives and fair income collection. Call Settings Override To From Record Yes No Always use these settings Call Settings Override From Record Yes No Always use these settings

Job Title: Experienced Social Workers, Childrens Safeguarding Team Location: West Midlands Rate: 38 Contract: Temporary, 6 months Candidates will require 3 years Perm experience with an English Local Authority What will your responsibilities be? You will manage a diverse caseload of children, addressing Child Protection, Child in Need, and occasionally, Children within Proceedings. The level of involvement in proceedings can be discussed. Your responsibilities will include attending Section 47 enquiries, completing Single Assessments, Risk Assessments, and Parenting Assessments. You will collaborate with various professionals and agencies, such as the Police and Education Services, to meet the needs of children, young people, and their families. Additionally, you will undertake work under the Public Law Outline (PLO) and prepare comprehensive Court reports and assessments. Benefits of the role: Flexible/Hybrid working opportunities Manageable caseload Excellent rate of pay Condensed working and part-time roles can be discussed Qualifications and Experiences: To be successful in this role, you must have Social Work England registration, be eligible to work in the UK, hold a qualification in Social Work at degree level, and have post-qualified experience. For more infomation please contact Danny Evans , (url removed)

Job Title: Experienced Social Workers, Childrens Safeguarding Team Location: Dudley Rate: 38 Contract: Temporary, 6 months Candidates will require 3 years Perm experience with an English Local Authority What will your responsibilities be? You will manage a diverse caseload of children, addressing Child Protection, Child in Need, and occasionally, Children within Proceedings. The level of involvement in proceedings can be discussed. Your responsibilities will include attending Section 47 enquiries, completing Single Assessments, Risk Assessments, and Parenting Assessments. You will collaborate with various professionals and agencies, such as the Police and Education Services, to meet the needs of children, young people, and their families. Additionally, you will undertake work under the Public Law Outline (PLO) and prepare comprehensive Court reports and assessments. Benefits of the role: Flexible/Hybrid working opportunities Manageable caseload Excellent rate of pay Condensed working and part-time roles can be discussed Qualifications and Experiences: To be successful in this role, you must have Social Work England registration, be eligible to work in the UK, hold a qualification in Social Work at degree level, and have post-qualified experience. For more infomation please contact Danny Evans , (url removed)

Ackerman Pierce are seeking a Damp and Disrepair Manager to join a Local Authority in Bristol. This is a key leadership role responsible for managing and overseeing all legal claims relating to housing disrepair and condition, ensuring effective resolution of cases, and driving continuous improvement across the Responsive Repairs Service. You will act as the council's technical and professional lead for disrepair litigation, working closely with BCC Legal Services to mitigate legal risk, minimise litigation, and ensure all claims are thoroughly investigated and responded to effectively. This is a temporary ongoing post with a day rate of 500pd inside of IR35 via an umbrella company. Candidates will be required to be on site 5 days per week. Responsibilities: Leading and managing the Disrepair Team, including surveyors and support staff. Overseeing all housing condition legal claims, ensuring robust case handling and positive outcomes. Acting as an expert witness and providing professional advice and reports on technical housing matters. Managing the inspection process - from pre-inspection to post-repair review - to ensure all issues are resolved efficiently and to a high standard. Monitoring the performance and quality of internal trade teams and external contractors. Supporting and coaching your team to deliver high levels of customer satisfaction, with a focus on "right-first-time" service delivery. Ensuring effective financial and performance management of the service, including budget setting and monitoring. Championing continuous improvement through analysis of lessons learned, customer feedback, and service reviews. Contributing to service planning, change management, and long-term strategy for responsive repairs. Requirements: Strong leadership and line management experience within a repairs or housing-related service. Excellent understanding of housing disrepair legislation, case law, and regulatory requirements. Experience of managing legal claims, including preparing court-ready documentation and representing an organisation in legal proceedings. The ability to manage service budgets, resources, and performance metrics effectively. A customer-focused approach, with experience of engaging and communicating with tenants and service users. Excellent communication and report writing skills, with the ability to convey complex technical issues clearly and confidently

Ackerman Pierce is currently supporting a leading local authority who are looking to recruit a Approved Mental Health Practitioner based in Windsor & Maidenhead This will be on a permanent basis paying 45,831- 54,997 P/Annum plus 3,000 annual retention bonus. Responsibilities include: Working with Vulnerable Adults with Mental Health To undertake statutory duties related to the care of adults and of their carers as defined in the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Mental Health Act 1983 To keep up-to-date with developments, products and information relating to the service and the rest of the council to ensure that appropriate and timely information is given to customers. To ensure proportionate risk assessments for both the customer and the carer associated with any support plan have been carried out. To undertake reviews of customers with long term needs as required and within statutory timelines and carry out reassessments as required To develop and maintain effective working relationships with all partners (both internal and external) to ensure that the team can deliver a co-ordinated, timely and appropriate service to the customer To prepare and present reports for mental health reviews, tribunals in respect of services users who are subject to detention under the MHA 1983 Care management Report writing and assessment Carrying a caseload of service users Liaising with other professional bodies whilst working within the Mental Health Act Safeguarding Adults Experience Essential: Experience as an AMHP with extensive knowledge of the Mental Health Act and mental health social work practice Practice Educator Award or commitment to undertake the training (or equivalent) Able to demonstrate a proven ability (or understanding of the skills and knowledge required) to work independently as a senior practitioner managing risks and safeguarding Minimum Requirements: SWE Registration 1 year post qualifying experience within the UK Social Care industry Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you) Eligibility to work in the UK Benefits of working with Ackerman Pierce: Your own personal consultant Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide DBS and Compliance Service Quick and Easy Registration Process Access to CPD To discuss this vacancy, or any similar roles we have available in Windsor & Maidenhead please contact Dan Mulvey or email your updated CV today! Job Title: Approved Mental Health Practitioner Location: Windsor & Maidenhead Salary: 45,831- 54,997 P/Annum plus 3,000 annual retention bonus.

Ackerman Pierce is currently supporting a leading local authority within Windsor & Maidenhead to recruit for a Senior Social Worker in the Hospital Discharge Team within the Social Care industry. This will be on a permanent basis paying 45,831 - 50,414 per annum plus 3,000 annual retention bonus. Responsibilities include: Working with Vulnerable Adults within a hospital setting Report writing and making assessments Developing care plans Care management Managing complex cases Liaising with other professional bodies Arranging safe and timely discharges for service users Self-directed support / personal budgets Supervise Social Workers and Case Management Officers Handle complex cases, including MCA Assessments, Court of Protection applications, and s42 safeguarding enquiries Experience preferred: Post qualifying experience of working as a Senior Social Worker - Hospital Discharge team within the UK Social Care industry. Minimum Requirements: HCPC Registration 1 year post qualifying experience within UK Social Care industry Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you) Eligibility to work in the UK Benefits of working with Ackerman Pierce: Your own personal consultant Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide DBS and Compliance Service Quick and Easy Registration Process Access to CPD Guaranteed weekly payment To discuss this vacancy or any similar vacancies we currently have available in Windsor & Maidenhead please email your updated CV to us or contact Dan Mulvey for more information. Job Title : Senior Social Worker Location : Windsor & Maidenhead Salary 45,831 - 50,414 per annum plus 3,000 annual retention bonus