Candidates must be suitably experienced and proficient in the drafting of social care and public health contracts, advice on the specific legal regimes affecting the procurement of such contracts and the conduct of social care and public health commissioning activity. Part of the role will be the covering of a heavy caseload of such matters in order to cover a period of long term absence and as such, applicants need to have the ability to start such work immediately and complete cases to challenging timescales Senior Commerial Lawyer To provide high quality and solution focused legal services to the City Council, schools and other clients in one of the following teams: Child Protection Commercial Law Property and Regeneration Adult Social Care and Litigation Planning and Regulatory Law To be a senior advisor and representative in an area of legal specialism including complex, high profile and sensitive matters. To be able to provide advice on other legal matters affecting local authorities. To manage and develop lawyers and other fee earners. To support the head of law and legal management team in the management of the service. Main Areas of Responsibility: To undertake a full caseload of complex and often sensitive legal matters within one or more specialisms of the team and dealing with complex and sensitive matters To provide proactive and solution focussed advice that supports the delivery of the council's priorities and policies To manage and develop lawyers and / or other team members within your team ensuring the delivery of high quality and cost-effective legal services To be able to advise on legal matters relevant to public and local government law including on executive and committee decision-making, information governance and public law challenges To advise members and formal member level bodies including Cabinet, Council, committees and overview and scrutiny in respect of the team's specialism and as required by the City Director and / or their Deputy Director To support the City Director of Law & Governance in their role as monitoring officer and in promoting the Nolan Principles in the council and escalating matters as appropriate To externally commission legal work for the Council where required, ensuring value for money and high-quality advice and representation is received To ensure the service, teams and the wider Council is aware of the current and future law and practice affecting the authority To participate in the delivery of projects and programmes in the Legal Service and / or corporately To support the Head of Law with the development of legal procedures and policies To support the Head of Law in the delivery of value for money and income generation in the work of the team To have responsibility to authorise payments from an agreed expenditure budget To deputise for the Head of Law in their absence or as requested To manage lawyers and team members ensuring their performance management and development The job holder will embed diversity and inclusion into the team and Council's working promoting non-discriminatory practices and challenging discriminatory practices at all times To ensure compliance with statutory duties and corporate policies and standards and ensure within team, raising non-compliance including but not limited to health and safety, information governance, financial and procurement regulations This job description is not intended to be either prescriptive or exhaustive, it is issued as a framework to outline the main areas of responsibility at the time of writing. To carry out other tasks as may reasonably be required Supervision and Management Responsibility: Ensuring activities are planned to include meaningful one to one conversations, quality annual appraisals and regular workforce planning and development Manages performance and behavioural issues effectively Budget and Financial Responsibility: Being fully accountable for managing the council's resources well and complying with statutory requirements. This includes managing time, avoiding unnecessary waste, reuse and recycle resources to reduce personal impact. Monitor financial performance and deliver within budget Monitor financial performance, deliver within budget and seek savings and efficiencies by exploring opportunities to draw funding where appropriate Set, monitor, and remain within budget whilst challenging the team to deliver increased efficiencies Explores different options for funding and income generation Social Value Responsibility: Drive for social value through all activities, ensuring wider social, economic and environmental benefits for the council, residents and communities Physical Demands of the Job: The post holder will be required to use a computer screen and sit at a desk for prolonged periods of time Corporate Responsibility: Contribute to the delivery of the Council Plan Delivering and promoting excellent customer service, externally and internally Commitment to customer excellence by dealing with customer feedback, including complaints, and learning from feedback in the drive for continuous improvement Making the council a great place to work, living the council's values, actively engaging in regular communications including team meetings, undertaking training as required and being responsible for managing own performance Develop the Council's commitment to equal opportunities and to promote non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken To ensure that all work functions are undertaken in accordance with health and safety legislation, codes of practice and the Council's safety plan Competency Framework: We operate a competency framework, a set of core behaviours which define how we are expected to approach our work, how we perform in certain situations and how we treat each other. Each competency details the standards of behaviours and skills required by all staff and this in turn supports delivery of our aim and our council plans linking them together with our values. The post holder will be required to demonstrate the ability to perform at the following competency level: Level 2. The competency framework can be found here. Person Specification Assessment methods used: I = Interview, P = Presentation, A = Application, E = Exercise, T = Test, AC = Assessment Centre Qualification and training Essential Qualified solicitor, barrister, FCILEX (in all cases authorised to practice in England & Wales) (A) Must be authorised to conduct litigation under the Legal Services Act 2007 (A) Expert knowledge and understanding of the law and procedure relating to the relevant area of specialism (A/I) Desirable An understanding of public law as it applies to local authorities, including decision making and governance Management training relevant to the seniority and nature of the role Experience Essential Experience of providing complex and specialist legal advice to a local authority or similar organisation (A/I) Experience of the supervision of staff (A/I) Experience of building and maintaining positive relationships with clients (internal and external) and delivering their needs (A/I) To provide legal advice in the team's specialism, including advising and representing the Council in internal and external forums (A/I) To provide risk based and solution focussed advice to clients (I) To work under pressure and with minimal supervision (A/I) To support the delivery and cost effectiveness of legal services through continuous improvement (I) To be able to manage and motivate team members (A/I) A skilled communicator to a range of audiences in writing and verbally (A/I) Desirable Experience of working on projects To work collaboratively at all levels and in a non-hierarchical way To have an understanding of working in a political environment To promote and advance diversity and inclusion and challenge inequality in the service and Council To support the work of the monitoring officer Commitment Essential Experience of working on projects (A/I) To work collaboratively at all levels and in a non-hierarchical way (I) To have an understanding of working in a political environment (I) To promote and advance diversity and inclusion and challenge inequality in the service and Council (A/I) To support the work of the monitoring officer (I) Must be qualified solicitor, barrister, FCILEX (in all cases authorised to practice in England and Wales) and authorised to conduct litigation under the Legal Services Act 2007. Must be experienced and proficient in the drafting of social care and public health contracts, advice on the specific legal regimes affecting the procurement of such contracts, and the conduct of social care and public health commissioning activity.
Jun 18, 2026
Contractor
Candidates must be suitably experienced and proficient in the drafting of social care and public health contracts, advice on the specific legal regimes affecting the procurement of such contracts and the conduct of social care and public health commissioning activity. Part of the role will be the covering of a heavy caseload of such matters in order to cover a period of long term absence and as such, applicants need to have the ability to start such work immediately and complete cases to challenging timescales Senior Commerial Lawyer To provide high quality and solution focused legal services to the City Council, schools and other clients in one of the following teams: Child Protection Commercial Law Property and Regeneration Adult Social Care and Litigation Planning and Regulatory Law To be a senior advisor and representative in an area of legal specialism including complex, high profile and sensitive matters. To be able to provide advice on other legal matters affecting local authorities. To manage and develop lawyers and other fee earners. To support the head of law and legal management team in the management of the service. Main Areas of Responsibility: To undertake a full caseload of complex and often sensitive legal matters within one or more specialisms of the team and dealing with complex and sensitive matters To provide proactive and solution focussed advice that supports the delivery of the council's priorities and policies To manage and develop lawyers and / or other team members within your team ensuring the delivery of high quality and cost-effective legal services To be able to advise on legal matters relevant to public and local government law including on executive and committee decision-making, information governance and public law challenges To advise members and formal member level bodies including Cabinet, Council, committees and overview and scrutiny in respect of the team's specialism and as required by the City Director and / or their Deputy Director To support the City Director of Law & Governance in their role as monitoring officer and in promoting the Nolan Principles in the council and escalating matters as appropriate To externally commission legal work for the Council where required, ensuring value for money and high-quality advice and representation is received To ensure the service, teams and the wider Council is aware of the current and future law and practice affecting the authority To participate in the delivery of projects and programmes in the Legal Service and / or corporately To support the Head of Law with the development of legal procedures and policies To support the Head of Law in the delivery of value for money and income generation in the work of the team To have responsibility to authorise payments from an agreed expenditure budget To deputise for the Head of Law in their absence or as requested To manage lawyers and team members ensuring their performance management and development The job holder will embed diversity and inclusion into the team and Council's working promoting non-discriminatory practices and challenging discriminatory practices at all times To ensure compliance with statutory duties and corporate policies and standards and ensure within team, raising non-compliance including but not limited to health and safety, information governance, financial and procurement regulations This job description is not intended to be either prescriptive or exhaustive, it is issued as a framework to outline the main areas of responsibility at the time of writing. To carry out other tasks as may reasonably be required Supervision and Management Responsibility: Ensuring activities are planned to include meaningful one to one conversations, quality annual appraisals and regular workforce planning and development Manages performance and behavioural issues effectively Budget and Financial Responsibility: Being fully accountable for managing the council's resources well and complying with statutory requirements. This includes managing time, avoiding unnecessary waste, reuse and recycle resources to reduce personal impact. Monitor financial performance and deliver within budget Monitor financial performance, deliver within budget and seek savings and efficiencies by exploring opportunities to draw funding where appropriate Set, monitor, and remain within budget whilst challenging the team to deliver increased efficiencies Explores different options for funding and income generation Social Value Responsibility: Drive for social value through all activities, ensuring wider social, economic and environmental benefits for the council, residents and communities Physical Demands of the Job: The post holder will be required to use a computer screen and sit at a desk for prolonged periods of time Corporate Responsibility: Contribute to the delivery of the Council Plan Delivering and promoting excellent customer service, externally and internally Commitment to customer excellence by dealing with customer feedback, including complaints, and learning from feedback in the drive for continuous improvement Making the council a great place to work, living the council's values, actively engaging in regular communications including team meetings, undertaking training as required and being responsible for managing own performance Develop the Council's commitment to equal opportunities and to promote non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken To ensure that all work functions are undertaken in accordance with health and safety legislation, codes of practice and the Council's safety plan Competency Framework: We operate a competency framework, a set of core behaviours which define how we are expected to approach our work, how we perform in certain situations and how we treat each other. Each competency details the standards of behaviours and skills required by all staff and this in turn supports delivery of our aim and our council plans linking them together with our values. The post holder will be required to demonstrate the ability to perform at the following competency level: Level 2. The competency framework can be found here. Person Specification Assessment methods used: I = Interview, P = Presentation, A = Application, E = Exercise, T = Test, AC = Assessment Centre Qualification and training Essential Qualified solicitor, barrister, FCILEX (in all cases authorised to practice in England & Wales) (A) Must be authorised to conduct litigation under the Legal Services Act 2007 (A) Expert knowledge and understanding of the law and procedure relating to the relevant area of specialism (A/I) Desirable An understanding of public law as it applies to local authorities, including decision making and governance Management training relevant to the seniority and nature of the role Experience Essential Experience of providing complex and specialist legal advice to a local authority or similar organisation (A/I) Experience of the supervision of staff (A/I) Experience of building and maintaining positive relationships with clients (internal and external) and delivering their needs (A/I) To provide legal advice in the team's specialism, including advising and representing the Council in internal and external forums (A/I) To provide risk based and solution focussed advice to clients (I) To work under pressure and with minimal supervision (A/I) To support the delivery and cost effectiveness of legal services through continuous improvement (I) To be able to manage and motivate team members (A/I) A skilled communicator to a range of audiences in writing and verbally (A/I) Desirable Experience of working on projects To work collaboratively at all levels and in a non-hierarchical way To have an understanding of working in a political environment To promote and advance diversity and inclusion and challenge inequality in the service and Council To support the work of the monitoring officer Commitment Essential Experience of working on projects (A/I) To work collaboratively at all levels and in a non-hierarchical way (I) To have an understanding of working in a political environment (I) To promote and advance diversity and inclusion and challenge inequality in the service and Council (A/I) To support the work of the monitoring officer (I) Must be qualified solicitor, barrister, FCILEX (in all cases authorised to practice in England and Wales) and authorised to conduct litigation under the Legal Services Act 2007. Must be experienced and proficient in the drafting of social care and public health contracts, advice on the specific legal regimes affecting the procurement of such contracts, and the conduct of social care and public health commissioning activity.
Senior Housing Benefit Officer Harrow, London Temporary Full Time An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced Senior Housing Benefit Officer to join a Local Authority in Harrow. This is a senior position within the Housing Benefits team, supporting the delivery of a high-quality financial assessments and benefits service whilst ensuring compliance with legislation, maximising subsidy income and supporting some of the borough's most vulnerable residents. THE ROLE The Senior Housing Benefit Officer will play a key role in the delivery of Housing Benefit, Council Tax Benefit and Financial Assessment services, providing technical expertise, quality assurance and support to the wider team. Key responsibilities include: Assessing complex Housing Benefit, Council Tax Benefit and Financial Assessment claims, including self-employed, student and social care cases. Supporting and deputising for Team Leaders when required across operational and performance management activities. Quality checking assessments completed by officers to ensure compliance with legislation, DWP standards and local procedures. Managing benefit appeals, preparing tribunal submissions and representing the Council at appeal hearings and court proceedings. Supporting the recovery of overpaid benefits and ensuring effective collection and recovery processes are maintained. Providing technical advice and guidance to officers on complex legislation, policy changes and benefit regulations. Working closely with internal departments, external agencies and the Department for Work and Pensions to achieve service objectives and performance targets. THE CANDIDATE The successful candidate will have substantial experience working within a Housing Benefits environment and possess strong technical knowledge of benefits legislation. The ideal candidate will have: A minimum of three years' experience working within a Housing Benefits team. In-depth knowledge of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit legislation and regulations. Experience dealing with complex assessments, appeals and overpayment recovery. Strong communication skills with the ability to deal effectively with customers, elected members, MPs and stakeholders. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a demanding workload and competing priorities. Strong IT skills and experience using Housing Benefits systems and Microsoft Office applications. THE CONTRACT WORKING HOURS: Full Time, 36 Hours Per Week LENGTH OF CONTRACT: 3 Month Contract RATE: The pay for the role is 30.02 per hour LTD company rate . The PAYE equivalent is 25.59 per hour , inclusive of holiday pay. HOW TO APPLY To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to (url removed) or call on (phone number removed) to discuss the role in more detail! If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a 250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate!
Jun 18, 2026
Contractor
Senior Housing Benefit Officer Harrow, London Temporary Full Time An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced Senior Housing Benefit Officer to join a Local Authority in Harrow. This is a senior position within the Housing Benefits team, supporting the delivery of a high-quality financial assessments and benefits service whilst ensuring compliance with legislation, maximising subsidy income and supporting some of the borough's most vulnerable residents. THE ROLE The Senior Housing Benefit Officer will play a key role in the delivery of Housing Benefit, Council Tax Benefit and Financial Assessment services, providing technical expertise, quality assurance and support to the wider team. Key responsibilities include: Assessing complex Housing Benefit, Council Tax Benefit and Financial Assessment claims, including self-employed, student and social care cases. Supporting and deputising for Team Leaders when required across operational and performance management activities. Quality checking assessments completed by officers to ensure compliance with legislation, DWP standards and local procedures. Managing benefit appeals, preparing tribunal submissions and representing the Council at appeal hearings and court proceedings. Supporting the recovery of overpaid benefits and ensuring effective collection and recovery processes are maintained. Providing technical advice and guidance to officers on complex legislation, policy changes and benefit regulations. Working closely with internal departments, external agencies and the Department for Work and Pensions to achieve service objectives and performance targets. THE CANDIDATE The successful candidate will have substantial experience working within a Housing Benefits environment and possess strong technical knowledge of benefits legislation. The ideal candidate will have: A minimum of three years' experience working within a Housing Benefits team. In-depth knowledge of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit legislation and regulations. Experience dealing with complex assessments, appeals and overpayment recovery. Strong communication skills with the ability to deal effectively with customers, elected members, MPs and stakeholders. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a demanding workload and competing priorities. Strong IT skills and experience using Housing Benefits systems and Microsoft Office applications. THE CONTRACT WORKING HOURS: Full Time, 36 Hours Per Week LENGTH OF CONTRACT: 3 Month Contract RATE: The pay for the role is 30.02 per hour LTD company rate . The PAYE equivalent is 25.59 per hour , inclusive of holiday pay. HOW TO APPLY To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to (url removed) or call on (phone number removed) to discuss the role in more detail! If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a 250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate!
Benefits Assessment Officer East London Hybrid Rate: £28.07 per hour (Umbrella) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Initial Contract Length: 4 Months Start Date: ASAP Working Hours: 36 Hours per Week Role Summary This customer-focused role is centred on helping residents who are experiencing, or are at risk of, financial hardship by administering crisis payments, maximising household income, and providing long-term financial resilience support. You will work directly with residents, partner organisations, and internal teams to ensure vulnerable households receive timely financial assistance and access to wider support services, while also contributing to Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support processing where required. What You Will Do as a Benefits Assessment Officer - Process Crisis Support Payment and Housing Payment applications accurately and in line with council policies and procedures. - Assess urgent and vulnerable cases, making timely decisions and escalating safeguarding concerns where appropriate. - Contact residents to identify opportunities for income maximisation, including benefit entitlement checks, grant applications, and financial support options. - Provide practical advice to help residents reduce household expenditure, manage debts, and improve financial resilience. - Make referrals to internal services and external support agencies, including debt advice organisations and voluntary sector partners. - Process Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support claims and changes as required, ensuring compliance with legislation and performance targets. - Support debt prevention and recovery activities, promoting sustainable repayment arrangements and early intervention approaches. - Contribute to service improvement initiatives, identifying trends and helping develop more effective customer-focused processes. What You Will Need as a Benefits Assessment Officer - Previous experience working within Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support assessment within a local authority environment. - Strong knowledge of Housing Benefit legislation, Council Tax Support schemes, and welfare benefits. - Experience assessing claims, processing changes in circumstances, and managing benefit caseloads. - Knowledge of income maximisation, financial inclusion, debt prevention, or welfare support services. - Ability to manage a varied workload, prioritise urgent cases, and make sound decisions within policy and legislative frameworks. - Experience using benefits and case management systems within a local authority setting. What's On Offer - £28.07 per hour Umbrella. - Hybrid working arrangement with an East London Local Authority. - Opportunity to support vulnerable residents and make a positive impact within the community. - Initial 4-month contract with potential for extension. - Immediate start available. If you are an experienced Benefits Assessment Officer with a strong background in Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support administration, we would like to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.
Jun 16, 2026
Contractor
Benefits Assessment Officer East London Hybrid Rate: £28.07 per hour (Umbrella) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Initial Contract Length: 4 Months Start Date: ASAP Working Hours: 36 Hours per Week Role Summary This customer-focused role is centred on helping residents who are experiencing, or are at risk of, financial hardship by administering crisis payments, maximising household income, and providing long-term financial resilience support. You will work directly with residents, partner organisations, and internal teams to ensure vulnerable households receive timely financial assistance and access to wider support services, while also contributing to Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support processing where required. What You Will Do as a Benefits Assessment Officer - Process Crisis Support Payment and Housing Payment applications accurately and in line with council policies and procedures. - Assess urgent and vulnerable cases, making timely decisions and escalating safeguarding concerns where appropriate. - Contact residents to identify opportunities for income maximisation, including benefit entitlement checks, grant applications, and financial support options. - Provide practical advice to help residents reduce household expenditure, manage debts, and improve financial resilience. - Make referrals to internal services and external support agencies, including debt advice organisations and voluntary sector partners. - Process Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support claims and changes as required, ensuring compliance with legislation and performance targets. - Support debt prevention and recovery activities, promoting sustainable repayment arrangements and early intervention approaches. - Contribute to service improvement initiatives, identifying trends and helping develop more effective customer-focused processes. What You Will Need as a Benefits Assessment Officer - Previous experience working within Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support assessment within a local authority environment. - Strong knowledge of Housing Benefit legislation, Council Tax Support schemes, and welfare benefits. - Experience assessing claims, processing changes in circumstances, and managing benefit caseloads. - Knowledge of income maximisation, financial inclusion, debt prevention, or welfare support services. - Ability to manage a varied workload, prioritise urgent cases, and make sound decisions within policy and legislative frameworks. - Experience using benefits and case management systems within a local authority setting. What's On Offer - £28.07 per hour Umbrella. - Hybrid working arrangement with an East London Local Authority. - Opportunity to support vulnerable residents and make a positive impact within the community. - Initial 4-month contract with potential for extension. - Immediate start available. If you are an experienced Benefits Assessment Officer with a strong background in Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support administration, we would like to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.
We're recruiting an experienced Tenancy Support Officer (New Builds) to support residents settling into new homes within a busy local authority housing service. This is a frontline, resident-focused role supporting new and transferring tenants during the critical first 6-12 months of their tenancy. You will work closely with vulnerable households to provide tailored support, prevent tenancy breakdown, and ensure successful long-term sustainment across new build properties. The Role - Manage a caseload of new and transferring tenants, providing tailored tenancy sustainment support - Assess individual needs and develop personalised support plans to promote independent living - Support tenants to settle into their homes, understand tenancy conditions and manage their tenancies effectively - Work closely with tenancy enforcement and income teams to support tenancy sustainment and address risks early - Monitor rent accounts, support with arrears prevention and refer for financial and welfare advice where needed - Support tenants to access welfare benefits, manage finances and maximise income - Carry out risk assessments, particularly for vulnerable tenants with complex needs including mental health or substance misuse - Refer and coordinate support with external agencies including social services, mental health services, probation and voluntary organisations - Attend multi-agency meetings including MARAC, safeguarding, hoarding and high-risk panels - Maintain accurate case records, support plans and performance data on housing systems - Liaise with tenants and advocate on their behalf in relation to ASB, tenancy issues and service access - Support tenants with practical aspects of maintaining their home including reporting repairs and managing their environment - Investigate and respond to complaints from residents, MPs and Councillors - Work collaboratively with housing officers and estate teams to support tenancy management across new build schemes - Ensure all work is delivered in line with housing legislation, safeguarding responsibilities and council policies Key Requirements - Experience working with social housing tenants within a local authority, housing association or similar environment - Strong experience supporting vulnerable residents with complex needs - Knowledge of welfare benefits, housing legislation and tenancy management principles - Experience managing caseloads, carrying out assessments and developing support plans - Ability to handle complex cases and present at multi-agency meetings or case conferences - Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and influence outcomes - Experience working with partner agencies including health, social care and support services - Good understanding of safeguarding for children, young people and vulnerable adults - Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a fast-paced environment - Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and housing management systems - Understanding of ASB, tenancy issues and early intervention approaches - Ability to work collaboratively as part of a wider housing service 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 Tenancy Support Officers, Housing Officers and Tenancy Sustainment 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.
Jun 15, 2026
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We're recruiting an experienced Tenancy Support Officer (New Builds) to support residents settling into new homes within a busy local authority housing service. This is a frontline, resident-focused role supporting new and transferring tenants during the critical first 6-12 months of their tenancy. You will work closely with vulnerable households to provide tailored support, prevent tenancy breakdown, and ensure successful long-term sustainment across new build properties. The Role - Manage a caseload of new and transferring tenants, providing tailored tenancy sustainment support - Assess individual needs and develop personalised support plans to promote independent living - Support tenants to settle into their homes, understand tenancy conditions and manage their tenancies effectively - Work closely with tenancy enforcement and income teams to support tenancy sustainment and address risks early - Monitor rent accounts, support with arrears prevention and refer for financial and welfare advice where needed - Support tenants to access welfare benefits, manage finances and maximise income - Carry out risk assessments, particularly for vulnerable tenants with complex needs including mental health or substance misuse - Refer and coordinate support with external agencies including social services, mental health services, probation and voluntary organisations - Attend multi-agency meetings including MARAC, safeguarding, hoarding and high-risk panels - Maintain accurate case records, support plans and performance data on housing systems - Liaise with tenants and advocate on their behalf in relation to ASB, tenancy issues and service access - Support tenants with practical aspects of maintaining their home including reporting repairs and managing their environment - Investigate and respond to complaints from residents, MPs and Councillors - Work collaboratively with housing officers and estate teams to support tenancy management across new build schemes - Ensure all work is delivered in line with housing legislation, safeguarding responsibilities and council policies Key Requirements - Experience working with social housing tenants within a local authority, housing association or similar environment - Strong experience supporting vulnerable residents with complex needs - Knowledge of welfare benefits, housing legislation and tenancy management principles - Experience managing caseloads, carrying out assessments and developing support plans - Ability to handle complex cases and present at multi-agency meetings or case conferences - Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and influence outcomes - Experience working with partner agencies including health, social care and support services - Good understanding of safeguarding for children, young people and vulnerable adults - Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a fast-paced environment - Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and housing management systems - Understanding of ASB, tenancy issues and early intervention approaches - Ability to work collaboratively as part of a wider housing service 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 Tenancy Support Officers, Housing Officers and Tenancy Sustainment 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.
Local Authority Benefits and Housing Needs Officer, North London Pay rate £220 per day Contract role, Local Authority Housing and Benefits We are recruiting for an experienced Benefits and Housing Needs Officer, in for a Local Authority in North London. About the Role As a Benefits and Housing Needs Officer, you will be responsible for both the specialist assessment of applications and the administrative processes that ensure our service runs efficiently. You will be expected to support approximately 10-15 residents a week. Your key responsibilities will include: Casework and Assessment: Contacting residents to understand their circumstances and decide on the best package of financial and non-financial support to help them. Assessing, awarding, and processing Discretionary Housing Payments (DHPs), using your discretion in line with internal guidance. Conducting comprehensive benefit checks with residents to identify underclaiming and maximise their income across benefits like Council Tax Reduction, Universal Credit, and Pension Credit. Working with residents to develop shared plans to sustain their tenancy, which may include advice on downsizing or increasing working hours About You We are looking for a proactive and highly organised individual with a strong background in welfare benefits and a genuine desire to help people. You must be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced team environment. To be successful, you will need: Essential Experience & Knowledge: A strong understanding of welfare benefits and the ability to spot opportunities for income maximisation. Experience assessing DHPs in line with policy and guidance. Proficiency in using benefits systems, including Academy, Comino, and Searchlight. Proven experience in an administrative or support role, preferably within a welfare or social care environment. You will need to have experience in a similar level role in a Local Authority. Work with Vitalis to Discover Exciting Opportunities in Qualified Social Work, Housing and SEND At Vitalis, we're here to make your career journey seamless and rewarding. Here's how we support you every step of the way: Dedicated Consultant - Gain access to a specialist consultant who knows the market inside-out, has connections to roles across the UK, and is ready to provide tailored career advice and job search support. Hassle-Free Registration - Our easy only new registration process gets you started quickly and effortlessly. Exclusive Incentives - Enjoy referral schemes, bonuses, and other exciting perks.Compliance Simplified - Leave the paperwork to us! We handle ongoing compliance, so you can focus on your career. Fast, Reliable Payroll - Get paid promptly and consistently without any worries. Whether you're a qualified social worker, or have an interest in housing or SEND roles, we have the opportunities you'll want to hear about.Don't forget, if this role isn't the perfect fit, we're confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including: Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)• Looked After Children (LAC)• Children's Social Work• Adult Social Work• Service Manager• Head of Service• Team Manager• Assistant Team Manager• A wide range of housing roles• Careers in SEND in local authorities Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!Contact me on or for more information.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Local Authority Benefits and Housing Needs Officer, North London Pay rate £220 per day Contract role, Local Authority Housing and Benefits We are recruiting for an experienced Benefits and Housing Needs Officer, in for a Local Authority in North London. About the Role As a Benefits and Housing Needs Officer, you will be responsible for both the specialist assessment of applications and the administrative processes that ensure our service runs efficiently. You will be expected to support approximately 10-15 residents a week. Your key responsibilities will include: Casework and Assessment: Contacting residents to understand their circumstances and decide on the best package of financial and non-financial support to help them. Assessing, awarding, and processing Discretionary Housing Payments (DHPs), using your discretion in line with internal guidance. Conducting comprehensive benefit checks with residents to identify underclaiming and maximise their income across benefits like Council Tax Reduction, Universal Credit, and Pension Credit. Working with residents to develop shared plans to sustain their tenancy, which may include advice on downsizing or increasing working hours About You We are looking for a proactive and highly organised individual with a strong background in welfare benefits and a genuine desire to help people. You must be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced team environment. To be successful, you will need: Essential Experience & Knowledge: A strong understanding of welfare benefits and the ability to spot opportunities for income maximisation. Experience assessing DHPs in line with policy and guidance. Proficiency in using benefits systems, including Academy, Comino, and Searchlight. Proven experience in an administrative or support role, preferably within a welfare or social care environment. You will need to have experience in a similar level role in a Local Authority. Work with Vitalis to Discover Exciting Opportunities in Qualified Social Work, Housing and SEND At Vitalis, we're here to make your career journey seamless and rewarding. Here's how we support you every step of the way: Dedicated Consultant - Gain access to a specialist consultant who knows the market inside-out, has connections to roles across the UK, and is ready to provide tailored career advice and job search support. Hassle-Free Registration - Our easy only new registration process gets you started quickly and effortlessly. Exclusive Incentives - Enjoy referral schemes, bonuses, and other exciting perks.Compliance Simplified - Leave the paperwork to us! We handle ongoing compliance, so you can focus on your career. Fast, Reliable Payroll - Get paid promptly and consistently without any worries. Whether you're a qualified social worker, or have an interest in housing or SEND roles, we have the opportunities you'll want to hear about.Don't forget, if this role isn't the perfect fit, we're confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including: Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)• Looked After Children (LAC)• Children's Social Work• Adult Social Work• Service Manager• Head of Service• Team Manager• Assistant Team Manager• A wide range of housing roles• Careers in SEND in local authorities Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!Contact me on or for more information.
Job Title: Director of Estates & Sustainability Location : Police & Fire Headquarters, Northallerton, hybrid working available but a presence at Northallerton is required along with site visits in order to deliver the role Contract : Permanent Hours : Full-time, standard office hours Salary : LS2, £74,649-£85,062 Closing Date : 9am, 6th October 2025 Our Support Service functions work in collaboration across North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service, providing vital shared expertise to deliver efficient and effective service to our communities. The Opportunity We are looking for a high performing and experienced professional in the field of Estates and Sustainability. This role is responsible for leading the design and delivery of an effective and efficient Estates function, on behalf of the Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire & Crime to North Yorkshire Police (NYP) and North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (NYFRS). Working as part of the collaborated Support Services and reporting direct to the Assistant Chief Officer, this is an exciting time to be joining the Force and Service as we deliver our new Estates Strategy and delivery plan with a focus on the long-term sustainability of our infrastructure across North Yorkshire. With over 100 buildings across the county and with new build programmes on the horizon, investments to made and innovative designs required, you will ensure our estate landscape is fit for purpose enabling NYP and NYFRS to deliver to the people of North Yorkshire. You will be at the heart of leading the team that delivers an estate capable of meeting the needs of today as well as preparing for the future. Our estate is a key pillar over which our organisational plans sit with a view to modernise and maintain our estate, working environment and assets in a sustainable manner. You will work closely with our collaborated Transport & Logistics team to ensure our estate infrastructure is in place to meet our future vehicle, electric and hybrid intentions. A proactive mindset, a visionary leader and cognisant of industry best practice and innovative techniques, you will lead by example as we modernise our estates function. You ll bring experience, technical understanding and project delivery know how and work with regional and national partners to deliver a modern estate, harnessing opportunities to collaborate in particular with stakeholders from across the broader York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority. Collaborative and financially astute, you will also be an inspirational leader who gets the best out of your teams and creates a safe working environment for people to thrive, to challenge the status quo, to innovate and to deliver. What We re Looking For You will have a proven track record of delivering large-scale sustainable estates capital programmes, developing strategies and managing delivery plans in complex and dynamic organisations be that in the public, private or third sector. You will have extensive estates, buildings, surveying and / or trade experience with qualifications desirable but experience more relevant. You will have experiences in actively managing risks and developing contingency plans to ensure continued service delivery and value for money. You will have proven leadership and people management skills gained by working at a senior level in a multi-stakeholder environment, able to co-design and implement service improvements. You will champion equality, diversion and inclusivity in your functional area and across the organisations. You will have excellent leadership and people skills, with a clear customer focus, evidenced through service plans and business partnering approaches, and be capable of evaluating and developing collaborative approaches to service delivery. You will have expertise regarding legislation relating to the effective and safe maintenance and operation of buildings You will use your commercial acumen working with suppliers, other police forces and fire and rescue services to agree standards and obtain best value for money You will ensure our business plans, budgets and policies enable the delivery of the corporate strategies for both the Police and Fire. As a result, we need an individual with excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to provide clear, balanced and professional advice that achieves corporate and service objectives. Why Join Us? Working for the emergency services is both meaningful and impactful. At North Yorkshire Police & North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service, we re committed to helping colleagues reach their full potential in a fair, inclusive, and supportive environment. We value diverse perspectives and actively promote staff wellbeing so everyone can thrive. Please visit our websites to learn more about our organisation. We re also proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth: Local Government Pension Scheme secure and competitive retirement planning Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme access to affordable vehicle leasing options Generous Annual Leave 24 days rising to 30 with length of service, plus bank holidays Blue Light Discount enjoy savings at major retailers and services Flexi-Time for Staff Roles tailor your working hours to suit your lifestyle while meeting team objectives Access to Trade Union Membership opportunity to join UNISON Inclusion & Diversity Networks connect with colleagues and contribute to a culture of belonging Health & Wellbeing Services access to resources that support your physical and mental health To be considered for this role, applicants must meet the following requirements: You must have the right to work in the UK, with no restrictions on your employment Hold a full UK manual driving licence Internal applicants must have successfully completed their probation period Meet residency requirements for vetting: MV Level Vetting minimum 5 years UK residency Your Application North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are equal opportunity employers. Both organisations are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within your role, please declare this within your online application. A member of our team will contact you prior to your interview to ensure appropriate support is in place. Safer Recruitment North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Safeguarding is a core part of our recruitment process, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All successful candidates will undergo a thorough recruitment process and must obtain satisfactory pre-employment clearances before commencing employment, including satisfactory Vetting or DBS checks, references, and a medical assessment, including absence history. Adherence to our safeguarding policies and procedures is essential. Ready to Apply? As part of our selection process, we ll assess your skills and experience against the requirements of the role. We therefore encourage you to take your time to tailor your application, ensuring your responses align with the job advert and role profile. Interviews are intended to take place mid October. We look forward to receiving your online application.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Director of Estates & Sustainability Location : Police & Fire Headquarters, Northallerton, hybrid working available but a presence at Northallerton is required along with site visits in order to deliver the role Contract : Permanent Hours : Full-time, standard office hours Salary : LS2, £74,649-£85,062 Closing Date : 9am, 6th October 2025 Our Support Service functions work in collaboration across North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service, providing vital shared expertise to deliver efficient and effective service to our communities. The Opportunity We are looking for a high performing and experienced professional in the field of Estates and Sustainability. This role is responsible for leading the design and delivery of an effective and efficient Estates function, on behalf of the Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire & Crime to North Yorkshire Police (NYP) and North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (NYFRS). Working as part of the collaborated Support Services and reporting direct to the Assistant Chief Officer, this is an exciting time to be joining the Force and Service as we deliver our new Estates Strategy and delivery plan with a focus on the long-term sustainability of our infrastructure across North Yorkshire. With over 100 buildings across the county and with new build programmes on the horizon, investments to made and innovative designs required, you will ensure our estate landscape is fit for purpose enabling NYP and NYFRS to deliver to the people of North Yorkshire. You will be at the heart of leading the team that delivers an estate capable of meeting the needs of today as well as preparing for the future. Our estate is a key pillar over which our organisational plans sit with a view to modernise and maintain our estate, working environment and assets in a sustainable manner. You will work closely with our collaborated Transport & Logistics team to ensure our estate infrastructure is in place to meet our future vehicle, electric and hybrid intentions. A proactive mindset, a visionary leader and cognisant of industry best practice and innovative techniques, you will lead by example as we modernise our estates function. You ll bring experience, technical understanding and project delivery know how and work with regional and national partners to deliver a modern estate, harnessing opportunities to collaborate in particular with stakeholders from across the broader York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority. Collaborative and financially astute, you will also be an inspirational leader who gets the best out of your teams and creates a safe working environment for people to thrive, to challenge the status quo, to innovate and to deliver. What We re Looking For You will have a proven track record of delivering large-scale sustainable estates capital programmes, developing strategies and managing delivery plans in complex and dynamic organisations be that in the public, private or third sector. You will have extensive estates, buildings, surveying and / or trade experience with qualifications desirable but experience more relevant. You will have experiences in actively managing risks and developing contingency plans to ensure continued service delivery and value for money. You will have proven leadership and people management skills gained by working at a senior level in a multi-stakeholder environment, able to co-design and implement service improvements. You will champion equality, diversion and inclusivity in your functional area and across the organisations. You will have excellent leadership and people skills, with a clear customer focus, evidenced through service plans and business partnering approaches, and be capable of evaluating and developing collaborative approaches to service delivery. You will have expertise regarding legislation relating to the effective and safe maintenance and operation of buildings You will use your commercial acumen working with suppliers, other police forces and fire and rescue services to agree standards and obtain best value for money You will ensure our business plans, budgets and policies enable the delivery of the corporate strategies for both the Police and Fire. As a result, we need an individual with excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to provide clear, balanced and professional advice that achieves corporate and service objectives. Why Join Us? Working for the emergency services is both meaningful and impactful. At North Yorkshire Police & North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service, we re committed to helping colleagues reach their full potential in a fair, inclusive, and supportive environment. We value diverse perspectives and actively promote staff wellbeing so everyone can thrive. Please visit our websites to learn more about our organisation. We re also proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth: Local Government Pension Scheme secure and competitive retirement planning Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme access to affordable vehicle leasing options Generous Annual Leave 24 days rising to 30 with length of service, plus bank holidays Blue Light Discount enjoy savings at major retailers and services Flexi-Time for Staff Roles tailor your working hours to suit your lifestyle while meeting team objectives Access to Trade Union Membership opportunity to join UNISON Inclusion & Diversity Networks connect with colleagues and contribute to a culture of belonging Health & Wellbeing Services access to resources that support your physical and mental health To be considered for this role, applicants must meet the following requirements: You must have the right to work in the UK, with no restrictions on your employment Hold a full UK manual driving licence Internal applicants must have successfully completed their probation period Meet residency requirements for vetting: MV Level Vetting minimum 5 years UK residency Your Application North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are equal opportunity employers. Both organisations are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within your role, please declare this within your online application. A member of our team will contact you prior to your interview to ensure appropriate support is in place. Safer Recruitment North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Safeguarding is a core part of our recruitment process, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All successful candidates will undergo a thorough recruitment process and must obtain satisfactory pre-employment clearances before commencing employment, including satisfactory Vetting or DBS checks, references, and a medical assessment, including absence history. Adherence to our safeguarding policies and procedures is essential. Ready to Apply? As part of our selection process, we ll assess your skills and experience against the requirements of the role. We therefore encourage you to take your time to tailor your application, ensuring your responses align with the job advert and role profile. Interviews are intended to take place mid October. We look forward to receiving your online application.
Local Authority Benefits and Housing Needs Officer, North London Pay rate £220 per day Contract role, Local Authority Housing and Benefits We are recruiting for an experienced Benefits and Housing Needs Officer, in for a Local Authority in North London. About the Role As a Benefits and Housing Needs Officer, you will be responsible for both the specialist assessment of applications and the administrative processes that ensure our service runs efficiently. You will be expected to support approximately 10-15 residents a week. Your key responsibilities will include: Casework and Assessment: Contacting residents to understand their circumstances and decide on the best package of financial and non-financial support to help them. Assessing, awarding, and processing Discretionary Housing Payments (DHPs), using your discretion in line with internal guidance. Conducting comprehensive benefit checks with residents to identify underclaiming and maximise their income across benefits like Council Tax Reduction, Universal Credit, and Pension Credit. Working with residents to develop shared plans to sustain their tenancy, which may include advice on downsizing or increasing working hours About You We are looking for a proactive and highly organised individual with a strong background in welfare benefits and a genuine desire to help people. You must be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced team environment. To be successful, you will need: Essential Experience & Knowledge: A strong understanding of welfare benefits and the ability to spot opportunities for income maximisation. Experience assessing DHPs in line with policy and guidance. Proficiency in using benefits systems, including Academy, Comino, and Searchlight. Proven experience in an administrative or support role, preferably within a welfare or social care environment. You will need to have experience in a similar level role in a Local Authority. Please get in touch for more information. This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:- A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to An easy registration process (all done online) Referral schemes and incentives Ongoing compliance managed for you Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more. Please contact Graham Leatham on or email for more information. We recruit across all areas of Housing, Public Sector, Planning and Local Government work. If you are experienced in this sector, and this isn't the role for you, contact us about other roles.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Local Authority Benefits and Housing Needs Officer, North London Pay rate £220 per day Contract role, Local Authority Housing and Benefits We are recruiting for an experienced Benefits and Housing Needs Officer, in for a Local Authority in North London. About the Role As a Benefits and Housing Needs Officer, you will be responsible for both the specialist assessment of applications and the administrative processes that ensure our service runs efficiently. You will be expected to support approximately 10-15 residents a week. Your key responsibilities will include: Casework and Assessment: Contacting residents to understand their circumstances and decide on the best package of financial and non-financial support to help them. Assessing, awarding, and processing Discretionary Housing Payments (DHPs), using your discretion in line with internal guidance. Conducting comprehensive benefit checks with residents to identify underclaiming and maximise their income across benefits like Council Tax Reduction, Universal Credit, and Pension Credit. Working with residents to develop shared plans to sustain their tenancy, which may include advice on downsizing or increasing working hours About You We are looking for a proactive and highly organised individual with a strong background in welfare benefits and a genuine desire to help people. You must be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced team environment. To be successful, you will need: Essential Experience & Knowledge: A strong understanding of welfare benefits and the ability to spot opportunities for income maximisation. Experience assessing DHPs in line with policy and guidance. Proficiency in using benefits systems, including Academy, Comino, and Searchlight. Proven experience in an administrative or support role, preferably within a welfare or social care environment. You will need to have experience in a similar level role in a Local Authority. Please get in touch for more information. This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:- A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to An easy registration process (all done online) Referral schemes and incentives Ongoing compliance managed for you Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more. Please contact Graham Leatham on or email for more information. We recruit across all areas of Housing, Public Sector, Planning and Local Government work. If you are experienced in this sector, and this isn't the role for you, contact us about other roles.
Housing Support Worker Homelessness Housing provider in Supported Living Harlow & Loughton £15.21ph PAYE, £19.08ph Umbrella Temp to Perm. Are you passionate about helping others? Are you looking for a new challenge in Social Housing? Client snapshot: An excellent opportunity has been made available by my client an established housing provider in the UK. My client has a large portfolio of supported living projects and offers generic housing management and supported housing services. Vacancy Brief: The role is that of a Young People Support Worker. This is a potential temp to perm job. A full-time role, 35 hours per week. Candidate will be supporting young people between the ages of 18 to 21 leaving care, or from breaking down family relationship. Shift pattern: Early 7-3pm, late 12:30- 8:30pm. 1 weekend in 4. Pay rate for this job role is £15.21 per hour on PAYE OR £19.08 Umbrella. Candidate will require a full UK Driver s license and access to a vehicle. Mileage will be paid at 0.45p per mile for any work-related travel. A current Enhanced DBS covering Child and Adult workforce will be required for this job role. Managing Between 1 - 5 properties The Responsibilities: As a Young People Support Worker, your role will be to improve the lives of young people using the service by providing direct housing related support services in conjunction with organisations housing and property management. In your role as a young people Support worker, you ll be working with external agencies with the aim of achieving successful move on and other measurable outcomes. There may also be a requirement to work on your own, within the community or within the service setting. Part of your role as a young people Support worker will be to carry out initial assessment of the potential or actual service user, including any risks, or his/her needs and requirements in respect of the service on offer. An important part of your role will be to maintain contact on a regular basis with service users in accordance with the requirements of the service. Furthermore, you will be required to risk assess and take the necessary actions in respect of any activities with service users including personal safety. Skill Outcomes of this role : This role provides an excellent springboard into other criminal justice professions including experience of working with a range of criminal justice agencies. In addition, you will gain experience in liaising local authority Housing Benefit departments and the DWP to resolve financial issues. Housing Support Worker Support Worker Ex Offenders Young People Homelessness Tenancy Sustainment Tenancy Support Officer Housing Officer Supported Housing Income Management Homeless Substance Misuse Homelessness Youth Offending YMCA Prison Officer Probation Officer Supported Living Harlow Loughton Essex Greater London London Independent Living Floating Support Full Time Scheme Manager Project Worker Community Support Charity Housing Association Local Authority
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Housing Support Worker Homelessness Housing provider in Supported Living Harlow & Loughton £15.21ph PAYE, £19.08ph Umbrella Temp to Perm. Are you passionate about helping others? Are you looking for a new challenge in Social Housing? Client snapshot: An excellent opportunity has been made available by my client an established housing provider in the UK. My client has a large portfolio of supported living projects and offers generic housing management and supported housing services. Vacancy Brief: The role is that of a Young People Support Worker. This is a potential temp to perm job. A full-time role, 35 hours per week. Candidate will be supporting young people between the ages of 18 to 21 leaving care, or from breaking down family relationship. Shift pattern: Early 7-3pm, late 12:30- 8:30pm. 1 weekend in 4. Pay rate for this job role is £15.21 per hour on PAYE OR £19.08 Umbrella. Candidate will require a full UK Driver s license and access to a vehicle. Mileage will be paid at 0.45p per mile for any work-related travel. A current Enhanced DBS covering Child and Adult workforce will be required for this job role. Managing Between 1 - 5 properties The Responsibilities: As a Young People Support Worker, your role will be to improve the lives of young people using the service by providing direct housing related support services in conjunction with organisations housing and property management. In your role as a young people Support worker, you ll be working with external agencies with the aim of achieving successful move on and other measurable outcomes. There may also be a requirement to work on your own, within the community or within the service setting. Part of your role as a young people Support worker will be to carry out initial assessment of the potential or actual service user, including any risks, or his/her needs and requirements in respect of the service on offer. An important part of your role will be to maintain contact on a regular basis with service users in accordance with the requirements of the service. Furthermore, you will be required to risk assess and take the necessary actions in respect of any activities with service users including personal safety. Skill Outcomes of this role : This role provides an excellent springboard into other criminal justice professions including experience of working with a range of criminal justice agencies. In addition, you will gain experience in liaising local authority Housing Benefit departments and the DWP to resolve financial issues. Housing Support Worker Support Worker Ex Offenders Young People Homelessness Tenancy Sustainment Tenancy Support Officer Housing Officer Supported Housing Income Management Homeless Substance Misuse Homelessness Youth Offending YMCA Prison Officer Probation Officer Supported Living Harlow Loughton Essex Greater London London Independent Living Floating Support Full Time Scheme Manager Project Worker Community Support Charity Housing Association Local Authority
Oscar Underhill Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Exeter, Devon
Homelessness Support Worker Housing provider in Supported Living Exeter Sociable Working Hours Excellent Pay Rate £12.61 PAYE Temp to Perm opportunity. Are you passionate about helping others? Are you looking for a new challenge in Social Housing? Client snapshot : An excellent opportunity has been made available by my client an established housing provider in the UK. My client has a large portfolio of supported living projects and offers generic housing management and supported housing services. Vacancy Brief : The role is that of a Homelessness Support Worker This is a potential temp to perm job; full-time role, 35 hours per week. Role is location based in Exeter. The working pattern consists of early and late shifts. Shift pattern: Early - 07:45am 15:45pm. Lates - 12:15pm 20:15pm Pay rate for this job role is £12.61 per hour on PAYE A current Enhanced DBS covering Child and adult s workforce will be required for this job role. Full UK Drivers license and access to a vehicle will be required for this role. Service User group is those who have experienced homelessness. The Responsibilities : As a Support Worker, you will be required to work alongside with young people in a person-centred way and help them to actively move towards living independently of services. You will assist young people with practical tasks based upon their needs and aspirations as identified in their support and safety plan In your role as a Support worker, you will provide flexible support to young people based on their needs and aspirations as identified in their support and safety plan, ensuring they are able to meet their goals which help them to achieve their outcomes. Furthermore, you will implement the young people support and safety plan, as developed by the Support Coordinator and inform and contribute to support planning reviews and assessments through effective communication with the co-ordinator or line manager and client. Skill Outcomes of this role : This role provides an excellent foundation for progressing into other careers that support young people, including youth work, social care, and supported housing services. In addition, you will gain valuable experience in liaising with local authority Housing Benefit departments and the DWP to resolve financial issues, as well as developing strong skills in safeguarding, support planning, and multi-agency working to achieve the best outcomes for young people. Housing Support Worker Homeless CAHMS Young People Tenancy Sustainment Tenancy Support Officer Housing Officer Supported Housing Income Management Homeless Substance Misuse Homelessness Youth Offending YMCA Prison Officer Probation Officer Supported Living Exeter Devon Independent Living Floating Support Full Time Scheme Manager Project Worker Community Support Charity Housing Association Local Authority
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Homelessness Support Worker Housing provider in Supported Living Exeter Sociable Working Hours Excellent Pay Rate £12.61 PAYE Temp to Perm opportunity. Are you passionate about helping others? Are you looking for a new challenge in Social Housing? Client snapshot : An excellent opportunity has been made available by my client an established housing provider in the UK. My client has a large portfolio of supported living projects and offers generic housing management and supported housing services. Vacancy Brief : The role is that of a Homelessness Support Worker This is a potential temp to perm job; full-time role, 35 hours per week. Role is location based in Exeter. The working pattern consists of early and late shifts. Shift pattern: Early - 07:45am 15:45pm. Lates - 12:15pm 20:15pm Pay rate for this job role is £12.61 per hour on PAYE A current Enhanced DBS covering Child and adult s workforce will be required for this job role. Full UK Drivers license and access to a vehicle will be required for this role. Service User group is those who have experienced homelessness. The Responsibilities : As a Support Worker, you will be required to work alongside with young people in a person-centred way and help them to actively move towards living independently of services. You will assist young people with practical tasks based upon their needs and aspirations as identified in their support and safety plan In your role as a Support worker, you will provide flexible support to young people based on their needs and aspirations as identified in their support and safety plan, ensuring they are able to meet their goals which help them to achieve their outcomes. Furthermore, you will implement the young people support and safety plan, as developed by the Support Coordinator and inform and contribute to support planning reviews and assessments through effective communication with the co-ordinator or line manager and client. Skill Outcomes of this role : This role provides an excellent foundation for progressing into other careers that support young people, including youth work, social care, and supported housing services. In addition, you will gain valuable experience in liaising with local authority Housing Benefit departments and the DWP to resolve financial issues, as well as developing strong skills in safeguarding, support planning, and multi-agency working to achieve the best outcomes for young people. Housing Support Worker Homeless CAHMS Young People Tenancy Sustainment Tenancy Support Officer Housing Officer Supported Housing Income Management Homeless Substance Misuse Homelessness Youth Offending YMCA Prison Officer Probation Officer Supported Living Exeter Devon Independent Living Floating Support Full Time Scheme Manager Project Worker Community Support Charity Housing Association Local Authority
Are you looking to join a progressive and dynamic local government organisation in Gloucestershire? If so, this opportunity might be perfect for you! Our client is looking for Transport Professionals and Engineers with some experience and with a background in Highways Development Management, who will quickly understand the Gloucestershire context and can display their expertise and solid professional experience in achieving ambitious targets. The successful candidate will provide timely advice and recommendations to the Local Planning Authority making sure that the Highways Authority's position is clearly represented. Provide direction and guidance to less experienced colleagues within Highways Development Management, so as to provide a proactive, effective and cost-efficient service. Provide a Highways Development Management perspective to the development of policy and strategy for the Local Transport Plan, and the Highway Authority. Facilitate economic sustainable development within the County in the context of the organisations. Key Responsibilities: Engage in pre-application discussions with Planning Officers, developers and consultants as appropriate. Provide HDM advice on the need for, and scope of, Transportation Assessments, Transportation Statements and Travel Plans, and to undertake an assessment of these documents when submitted in support of planning applications. Provide appropriate recommendations on highways and transport issues within agreed timelines to District planning authorities in response to consultation on planning applications including mitigation and developer contributions. Represent the Highways Authority at County and District Planning Committee meetings, and other stakeholder meetings, and site visits, to provide highways and transport advice in relation to planning applications and Local Plan spatial growth options. Negotiate Section 106 financial contributions to strategic infrastructure that supports the objectives of the Local Transport Plan. Instruct the Major Projects team concerning the design and delivery of Section 106 funded schemes. Instruct Legal officers to prepare and enter into legal agreements with 3rd party developers. Commission supporting services from transport consultants. Establish and maintain appropriate professional working relations with Elected Members. Prepare evidence and present the highway authorities case at planning appeals or Public Inquiries. Train and mentor junior members of staff. Line manage the development coordinator's and technicians within your geographic areas of responsibility. Personal Requirements: Substantial experience in a public or private organisation dealing with Highways development management issues. Substantial experience in Highways Planning and Development legislation. Experience of public presentation at planning committees and planning hearings. Experience of negotiating complex legal agreements. Experience of engineering design standards. Experience of using transport modelling applications. Experience of preparing reports for technical appraisal and public review. Degree in Civil Engineering, or relevant degree with compensatory knowledge, abilities and skill. Working Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday Salary: £51,356.00 per annum
Sep 23, 2025
Full time
Are you looking to join a progressive and dynamic local government organisation in Gloucestershire? If so, this opportunity might be perfect for you! Our client is looking for Transport Professionals and Engineers with some experience and with a background in Highways Development Management, who will quickly understand the Gloucestershire context and can display their expertise and solid professional experience in achieving ambitious targets. The successful candidate will provide timely advice and recommendations to the Local Planning Authority making sure that the Highways Authority's position is clearly represented. Provide direction and guidance to less experienced colleagues within Highways Development Management, so as to provide a proactive, effective and cost-efficient service. Provide a Highways Development Management perspective to the development of policy and strategy for the Local Transport Plan, and the Highway Authority. Facilitate economic sustainable development within the County in the context of the organisations. Key Responsibilities: Engage in pre-application discussions with Planning Officers, developers and consultants as appropriate. Provide HDM advice on the need for, and scope of, Transportation Assessments, Transportation Statements and Travel Plans, and to undertake an assessment of these documents when submitted in support of planning applications. Provide appropriate recommendations on highways and transport issues within agreed timelines to District planning authorities in response to consultation on planning applications including mitigation and developer contributions. Represent the Highways Authority at County and District Planning Committee meetings, and other stakeholder meetings, and site visits, to provide highways and transport advice in relation to planning applications and Local Plan spatial growth options. Negotiate Section 106 financial contributions to strategic infrastructure that supports the objectives of the Local Transport Plan. Instruct the Major Projects team concerning the design and delivery of Section 106 funded schemes. Instruct Legal officers to prepare and enter into legal agreements with 3rd party developers. Commission supporting services from transport consultants. Establish and maintain appropriate professional working relations with Elected Members. Prepare evidence and present the highway authorities case at planning appeals or Public Inquiries. Train and mentor junior members of staff. Line manage the development coordinator's and technicians within your geographic areas of responsibility. Personal Requirements: Substantial experience in a public or private organisation dealing with Highways development management issues. Substantial experience in Highways Planning and Development legislation. Experience of public presentation at planning committees and planning hearings. Experience of negotiating complex legal agreements. Experience of engineering design standards. Experience of using transport modelling applications. Experience of preparing reports for technical appraisal and public review. Degree in Civil Engineering, or relevant degree with compensatory knowledge, abilities and skill. Working Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday Salary: £51,356.00 per annum
Service Care Solutions - Construction
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
A client within the Public Sector based in Gloucestershire is currently recruiting for a Principal Highways Development Coordinator to join their Highways Development Management team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full time, permanent position with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority within a highways planning and development environment. The Role Key purpose of the role is to provide timely highways and transport advice to planning authorities, ensuring that the Highways Authority's position is clearly represented, while supporting sustainable development across the County. Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to: • Engaging in pre-application discussions with planning officers, developers, and consultants.• Assessing transport assessments, transport statements and travel plans submitted in support of planning applications.• Providing highways and transport recommendations to district planning authorities within agreed timelines.• Representing the Highways Authority at planning committees, public inquiries, and stakeholder meetings.• Negotiating and securing Section 106 financial contributions for strategic infrastructure delivery. The Candidate To be considered for this role you will require a degree in Civil Engineering (or a relevant degree with compensatory knowledge and experience), along with substantial experience in highways development management and planning legislation.The below skills would be beneficial for the role:• Strong negotiation and communication skills, with experience presenting at planning committees.• Proven understanding of highway engineering and design standards.• Experience of preparing technical reports, advising stakeholders, and working within a political environment.The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering u p to £51,356 + 5% 5 amrket rate supplement per annum. How to Apply If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to .uk or call Amy at Service Care Construction on to discuss the vacancy in more detail.Also, if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region. Referral Bonus If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.
Sep 22, 2025
Full time
A client within the Public Sector based in Gloucestershire is currently recruiting for a Principal Highways Development Coordinator to join their Highways Development Management team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full time, permanent position with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority within a highways planning and development environment. The Role Key purpose of the role is to provide timely highways and transport advice to planning authorities, ensuring that the Highways Authority's position is clearly represented, while supporting sustainable development across the County. Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to: • Engaging in pre-application discussions with planning officers, developers, and consultants.• Assessing transport assessments, transport statements and travel plans submitted in support of planning applications.• Providing highways and transport recommendations to district planning authorities within agreed timelines.• Representing the Highways Authority at planning committees, public inquiries, and stakeholder meetings.• Negotiating and securing Section 106 financial contributions for strategic infrastructure delivery. The Candidate To be considered for this role you will require a degree in Civil Engineering (or a relevant degree with compensatory knowledge and experience), along with substantial experience in highways development management and planning legislation.The below skills would be beneficial for the role:• Strong negotiation and communication skills, with experience presenting at planning committees.• Proven understanding of highway engineering and design standards.• Experience of preparing technical reports, advising stakeholders, and working within a political environment.The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering u p to £51,356 + 5% 5 amrket rate supplement per annum. How to Apply If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to .uk or call Amy at Service Care Construction on to discuss the vacancy in more detail.Also, if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region. Referral Bonus If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.
