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JOB DESCRIPTION We are currently recruiting for an Independent Living Advisor to join our team on a 6 month fixed term contract, covering the Waterlooville region. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting older people to maintain their independence, wellbeing, and quality of life. You will be working 35 per week, over 5 days, Monday - Friday. Reporting to the Independent Living Manager, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality housing management services across our sheltered schemes. You will build strong relationships with residents, support prospective tenants through viewings and the moving-in process, and ensure residents fully understand their tenancy agreements, including their rights and responsibilities. You will also provide advice and guidance on accessing financial support, including housing-related benefits, and signpost or refer residents to appropriate services such as assistive technology, property adaptations, or additional support where needed. As part of your day-to-day responsibilities, you will carry out scheme inspections, ensure health and safety standards are met, and monitor contractor performance to maintain high service delivery standards. As this is a floating role, flexibility to travel across schemes in the Hampshire region is essential. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is required. Mileage expenses are reimbursed at 45p per mile for business travel. What we are looking for: Experience of supporting older people and promoting independent living A strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly Good administrative and numeracy skills Ability to work independently as well as part of a team Strong written and verbal communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle If you are interested in making a real difference, please review the role profile and create your application today. This position will require a basic DBS check which will be paid for by The Guinness Partnership. TGPCVL

Senior Project Manager (Capital Delivery & Major Projects) Location: Barking Rate: 500 - 550 per day (inside IR35) Contract: Interim/Contract - 3 to 6 months initially with view for extension thereafter We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of a portfolio of high-value capital projects across a local authority housing estate portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering complex projects that contribute to resident safety and the ongoing improvement of housing assets, including high-rise and sheltered housing buildings. The Role As Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of multiple capital projects, from inception and business case development through to implementation, handover and project closure. The programme will predominantly focus on fire safety and electrical improvement projects, including the replacement and upgrade of fire alarm systems, nurse call systems, and other electrical infrastructure across residential housing stock. Project values range from 1m to 8m, requiring robust programme management and stakeholder engagement. Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery of major capital projects across the housing portfolio. Manage projects through the full project lifecycle, including planning, procurement, delivery and closure. Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and in line with quality standards. Oversee fire safety and electrical-related projects, including fire alarm and associated systems. Manage contractors, consultants and framework providers. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, building regulations and local government governance requirements. Prepare and present project updates, reports and business cases to senior stakeholders. Manage project risks, budgets, programmes and resources effectively. Work closely with housing, compliance and asset management teams to minimise disruption to residents. Requirements Proven experience delivering major capital works programmes within a local authority, housing association, education or similar public sector environment. Strong project management experience delivering schemes valued between 1m and 8m+. Good understanding of fire safety projects and electrical infrastructure works. Experience managing projects within occupied buildings. Knowledge of procurement frameworks, contract management and regulatory compliance. Experience delivering projects through all RIBA stages and the full project lifecycle. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Knowledge of high-rise residential building compliance requirements Desirable Experience working within social housing or residential property portfolios. Understanding of sheltered housing environments, including nurse call systems. Full UK driving licence. Candidates from non-residential backgrounds, such as schools, education estates or other public sector property portfolios, are encouraged to apply where they can demonstrate relevant capital project delivery experience. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)

JOB DESCRIPTION We are currently recruiting for an Independent Living Advisor to join our team on a full time permanent contract, covering the Waterlooville region. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting older people to maintain their independence, wellbeing, and quality of life. You will be working 35 per week, over 5 days, Monday - Friday. Reporting to the Independent Living Manager, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality housing management services across our sheltered schemes. You will build strong relationships with residents, support prospective tenants through viewings and the moving-in process, and ensure residents fully understand their tenancy agreements, including their rights and responsibilities. You will also provide advice and guidance on accessing financial support, including housing-related benefits, and signpost or refer residents to appropriate services such as assistive technology, property adaptations, or additional support where needed. As part of your day-to-day responsibilities, you will carry out scheme inspections, ensure health and safety standards are met, and monitor contractor performance to maintain high service delivery standards. As this is a floating role, flexibility to travel across schemes in the Hampshire region is essential. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is required. Mileage expenses are reimbursed at 45p per mile for business travel. What we are looking for: Experience of supporting older people and promoting independent living A strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly Good administrative and numeracy skills Ability to work independently as well as part of a team Strong written and verbal communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle If you are interested in making a real difference, please review the role profile and create your application today. This position will require a basic DBS check which will be paid for by The Guinness Partnership. TGPCVL

Start: As soon as possible Job Summary This is a high-impact interim assignment offering hybrid working, a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity to contribute to important housing and estate services projects. You will play a key role in procurement activity, contract oversight, service charge work and stakeholder engagement. About the Role We are recruiting for an experienced Interim Procurement & Contract Manager to support a busy local authority housing service with a range of key projects across Council Housing and Estate Services. This role will suit a confident procurement and contract management professional with strong knowledge of service charges, supplier management and local authority governance. What You'll Be Doing Leading procurement and contract-related projects across Council Housing and Estate Services. Providing specialist advice on tenanted fixed service charges, including formerly sheltered housing schemes. Calculating, reviewing and forecasting future service charge expenditure. Estimating service charges for new housing schemes both within and outside of the Housing Revenue Account. Supporting procurement activity, including preparing reports for committee approval on contract awards. Managing supplier relationships and monitoring contract performance. Responding to Member enquiries and first-stage complaints from residents in a professional and timely manner. Applying health and safety knowledge to contract management and supplier oversight. What We're Looking For Strong experience with service charges, particularly fixed service charges for residential accommodation. Good Understanding of local authority procurement processes and contract award governance. Proven experience managing contracts and working with suppliers. Ability to forecast expenditure and calculate service charges accurately. Experience estimating service charges for housing schemes or new developments. Excellent stakeholder management skills, including the ability to engage with residents, Members and internal teams. Good knowledge of health and safety requirements linked to contracts. Ability to manage competing priorities, work at pace and maintain high levels of accuracy. It Would Be Great If You Also Have Knowledge of the NEC housing management system. Experience of using NEC and Housemark Photobook IT software systems. Experience of setting up and coaching an engaged resident group to oversee grounds maintenance contracts. About You You will be organised, analytical, and confident in communicating technical information clearly and accessibly. You will be comfortable working independently, building strong working relationships and supporting the delivery of effective housing services in a local authority environment. Apply Now If you are an experienced Procurement & Contract Manager with strong housing service charge knowledge and are available for an interim assignment, apply now to be considered for this opportunity. Diamond Blaque is acting as the employment business for this vacancy. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

BDS are working with a leading housing association to recruit a Scheme Manager to provide a housing management service within one of their sheltered services for the over 55s in the Romford area. Duties: Daily welfare checks to residents. Facilitate property lettings and tenant communication for smooth onboarding Conduct regular health and safety checks to ensure property conditions are well-maintained. Coordinate with external agencies and providers when necessary. Report communal area repairs and maintain strong partnerships with external support agencies. Criteria: The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar scheme management role, particularly within a sheltered or supported housing setting. Strong understanding of tenant and housing management, particularly for older adults Confident in conducting health and safety checks within residential environments Effective communicator, able to handle complaints and uphold tenancy agreements Hours: 36 hours per week over 5 days Salary; Circa £30,000per annum Apply now for immediate considoration!

Eden Brown are seeking a highly efficient Sheltered Scheme Manager on a 3 month contract situated in Manchester This will involve covering a Sheltered Scheme in North Manchester The role as Sheltered Manager will involve: - Providing a frontline service to residents within a Scheme - Managing Compliance processes - Supporting residents with Income issues - Completing Heath and Safety checks - Morning Calls - Support Plans - Risk Assessments - Managing voids Due to the nature of this role you must have Social Housing/or Social Care experience To start this role you must have an Enhanced DBS Check Only apply if you match the above criteria Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

DS Recruitment have a fantastic opportunity for a Sheltered Housing Scheme Coordinator. This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the Countries leading providers of housing to older adults based in Leeds. Hours- we can offer between 18- 20 hours per weekover 3 days ( between 9am- 5pm Monday- Friday) This role is temporary ongoing to start ASAP Payrate: £15.49 PAYE or £19.68 UMB The Role: To ensure residents over 55 are able to live independently within sheltered and general housing using assistive technology. Managing a scheme of 34 apartments. To assist in the letting process to ensure appropriate lettings to minimise void levels To provide advice on low level rent arrears and liaise with the Income team. To carry out tenant daily wellbeing calls and checks based on assessed risk that promotes independence. Offering advice and guidance to residents on keeping the property to a reasonable condition. About you: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with tenants, colleagues, and external stakeholders. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Experience of building checks and repairs reporting Current enhanced DBS check Ability to support with low level ASB's An Enhanced DBS dated in the previous 12 months or on the updates service is vital for this role. This is a temp ongoing role to start ASAP Apply now for immediate consideration!

BDS Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Supported Housing Co- Ordinator based in Penshaw, Sunderland, DH4 Ideally you will have previous experience working as a Scheme Manager previously or have worked in Social Housing/Supported Living background. This role will be running a retirement living service for older adults above the age of 55. Hours- 18 hours per week- extreamly flexible on how this is worked but minimum of 3 days Temporary ongoing to start ASAP Pay - Between £15.49ph PAYE or £19.60ph UMB The main function of the role is to provide daily communication with the residents, who live independently within the Scheme, ensuring the scheme is maintained and being responsible for resident engagement and involvement. Other duties will include but not limited too; Daily welfare checks with the residents Signposting information Maintenance reporting Health & Safety checks Apply now for immediate consideration!

BDS Recruitment have a fantastic opportunity for a Sheltered Housing Scheme Coordinator. This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the Countries leading providers of housing to older adults based in Cheltenham, GL52. Hours are 12 per week 4 mornings per week between Monday to Friday. This role is temporary ongoing. Payrate: £15.49 PAYE or £19.20 UMB The Role: To ensure residents over 55 are able to live independently within sheltered and general housing using assistive technology. Managing a scheme of 34 apartments. To assist in the letting process to ensure appropriate lettings to minimise void levels To provide advice on low level rent arrears and liaise with the Income team. To carry out tenant daily wellbeing calls and checks based on assessed risk that promotes independence. Offering advice and guidance to residents on keeping the property to a reasonable condition. About you: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with tenants, colleagues, and external stakeholders. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Experience of building checks and repairs reporting Current enhanced DBS check Ability to support with low level ASB's An Enhanced DBS dated in the previous 12 months or on the updates service is vital for this role. This is a temp ongoing role to start ASAP Apply now for immediate consideration!

Eden Brown are seeking a highly efficient Sheltered Scheme Manager for a 1 month contract in Widnes This role is working 30 hours a week Monday to Friday 9am - 3pm The role as Sheltered Scheme Manager will involve: - Providing a frontline service to residents within a Scheme - Completing Heath and Safety checks - Morning Calls - Support Plans - Risk Assessments - Managing voids Due to the nature of this role you must have Social Housing/or Social Care experience To start this role you must have an Enhanced DBS Check Only apply if you match the above criteria Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Join Our Team : Neighbourhood Caretaker Position: Neighbourhood Caretaker Location: Tyseley, Birmingham Salary: 12.60 - 14.32 per hour Apply Now! Why Choose Job&Talent: Career growth opportunities Comprehensive benefits Professional stability Benefits: 28 Holidays rising to 38 days, Weekly Pay, Pension Scheme, Mortgage References Requirements: A full driving licence is an essential requirement with the ability to drive a tipper vehicle Cleaning experience is essential with COSHE knowledge. Requirement to form part of a flexible team to work between the hours of 7.00am and 7.00pm depending on local service needs and priorities Where necessary, be required to undertake enhanced driver training to drive large vehicles (e.g. Tippers) Attendance at meetings outside normal working hours, as necessary Excellent inter-personal and communication skills in both verbal and written form Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative Excellent customer care skills Commitment to equal opportunities in all aspects of service delivery Responsibilities: As an Neighbourhood Caretaker, you will: Responsible for the inspection, maintenance and cleansing of estates/communal housing land/sites within the quadrant boundary. You will be required to supervise estate caretakers. You will be expected to assist the public in a polite and helpful manner in accordance with the Employer's Customer Care Policy. To complete regular health and safety, cleaning, maintenance and inspections as appropriate with the emphasis on maintaining quiet, clean, green and safe communal areas/neighbourhoods and helping to deter Anti-Social Behaviour. You will have responsibility for neighbourhood caretaking schemes and associated communal areas and for communal housing land and sites in the wider quadrant. Your activity in the wider neighbourhood will depend on service needs. Your key role is to improve/maintain the 'kerb appeal' of communal housing land/sites and neighbourhoods. This may include sheltered housing schemes. Activity in tenants homes/gardens may on occasions be required for emergencies. Any activity other than emergency work should be agreed with/directed by your housing officer/street scene co-coordinator/housing manager/supervising officer. To act as first point of contact for the residents in respect of estate service and maintenance issues, responding to queries in a positive and helpful manner. To ensure a full and effective cleaning and maintenance service is delivered to communal areas within multi storey and low-rise blocks of flats and external areas, other sites as necessary. Your activity will not be restricted to any one neighbourhood caretaking scheme and you will be required to undertake work in the wider housing neighbourhood. E.G. garage sites, access ways, drying areas. This will depend on service needs and be determined in liaison with your housing officer, street scene coordinator/housing manager. To work with other estate based staff, colleagues, contractors and both internal and external partners. E.G. Fleet and Waste Management, Parks, Repairs Service and contractors. To forge relationships with residents and the local community, including RSLs and other landlords that promote service improvements, increased resident's responsibility for their surroundings and resident satisfaction. You will be required to help identify your training needs and those of staff you manage/supervise, in partnership with your supervisor/manager, develop strategies to enable you to meet those needs, in line with the objectives of the organisation. Carry out day-to-day supervision of estate caretakers (at other locations where required), including work allocation and monitoring employment related issues. This will include: Performance Management, Setting targets/priorities, Giving instructions, Identification of training needs through 1 to 1's and My Appraisal's, Provide training as necessary Sickness monitoring in accordance with the City's Managing Attendance Procedure, Return to Work interviews and undertake Risk Assessments and issue safe working guidance. About Us: Job&Talent is recruiting for Neighbourhood Caretaker to join a leading company in Tyseley, Birmingham. How to Apply: Click "Apply Now," and our team will contact you shortly. An excellent opportunity for Neighborhood Caretaker roles in Tyseley, Birmingham. Join Job&Talent for a journey of growth and success! If you are looking to contact our onsite team, please visit the site locator on our website. Job&Talent do NOT charge any fees for our services. Job&Talent acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.