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At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees. Please note: Given the on-site and community-focused nature of this role, we're looking for someone who lives within a practical commuting distance of Bury/Manchester. More about your role You will be our presence in the neighbourhoods you manage, spending the majority of your time working in our communities, providing an effective and efficient tenancy and estate management service to our customers. With support from the Community Safety Team you will ensure that customers meet their contractual obligations and that neighbourhoods are as safe, clean and attractive as possible. An important aspect of your role will be carrying out tenancy reviews and property inspections, working with your team to create neighbourhood and continuous improvement plans that ensure estate standards are upheld, and budgets adhered to within a customer-focused framework. Reporting into the Area Manager, you will work as part of an established team to manage our neighbourhoods. The essential criteria for this is listed below: • Social housing experience in a Housing Officer role or similar., • Tenancy Management/ Tenancy Sustainability experience. For more information, please download our job profile available on our website. This role is based in and around our communities with home working also included. More about you We need you to have excellent communication skills ensuring a polite and courteous manner, this is paramount to this role – you won't be sat behind a desk or phone; you will be working closely with our customers and external agencies. Therefore, you should be able to demonstrate the ability to create and maintain effective working relationships. You should have experience working within a similar tenancy and estates management role and have relevant and up to date knowledge around housing and tenancy legislation and procedures which can be acted upon to make informed decisions. You will need to demonstrate tenacity, resilience and attention to detail, as well a commercial approach to what you do, using your initiative and is eager to contribute towards making positive changes. Therefore, you should be able to evidence where you have introduced or contributed to service delivery improvements. You will need to be a positive motivator with the ability to support others deliver an effective service, whilst maintaining your own motivation levels working autonomously. We're looking for someone with strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of managing a busy workload with confidence. You'll be adept at prioritising tasks, multi-tasking effectively, and meeting deadlines while delivering high-quality outcomes. A basic DBS check is mandatory for this role. Benefits We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include: • Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly, • Pension with matched contributions up to 7%, • Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave, • Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year, • A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%, • Training and development, • Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more What's next? If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best. If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on _. We understand the importance of a supportive and inclusive work culture so please talk to us at interview about flexibility you may need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we promise not to judge you for asking. For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times or compressed hours. If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls Safeguarding At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities

Job Title: Pastoral Officer Area: Rochdale, Greater Manchester Start Date: Monday 5th October 2026 or ASAP Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Daily Rate: £600 - £750 per week (depending on experience) Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm, Term time About the School: We're working with a Rochdale school that puts people first - students, staff, and the wider community. If you want a role where you'll genuinely change lives, keep reading! About the Role: As a Pastoral Officer, you'll be at the heart of student life - offering the kind of consistent, trusted support that helps young people thrive academically and personally. From developing targeted action plans and monitoring attendance, to liaising with families and external agencies, your work will directly shape outcomes for students who need it most. This is a dynamic, varied role that may require you to work flexibly across multiple sites, so we're looking for someone who thrives on variety and brings the same energy and commitment wherever they are. You'll be equally comfortable offering a listening ear to a student navigating a tough time as you are coordinating with teaching staff and senior leaders to put the right support in place. What We're Looking For: Experience in a pastoral, youth work, or student support role - ideally within a school or social care setting Flexibility and adaptability, with confidence working across different sites and settings A calm, empathetic approach with the ability to build rapport with young people facing emotional or social challenges Strong communication skills across students, families, and professional colleagues Organised and solutions-focused, with the ability to manage caseloads and keep accurate records A genuine commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, and the wellbeing of children and young people To Be Eligible You Must: Hold Right to Work in the UK Have an enhanced DBS certificate already on the update service or be willing to apply for a new one Provide two professional references from child-related roles Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people Ready to make a real difference? Apply today by sending us your most up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero. Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people. IND-TA IND-SEN