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The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) is the independent voice for housing and the home of professional standards. Our mission is simple but powerful: to support housing professionals to create a future where everyone has a place to call home. Are you passionate about building meaningful relation

Housing Enabling Officer, two Senior Private Sector Housing Officers, and one Private Sector Housing Support Officer, alongside indirect line management of external contractors. Our Housing Service plays a critical role in shaping housing policy, supporting vulnerable residents, and enabling the del

Role: Homelessness Prevention & Solutions Officer Location: Harrow Civic Hub, Forward Drive, HA3 8NT Employer: Pertemps Recruitment Partnership (on behalf of the London Borough of Harrow) Contract: Temporary – Initially 3 months, with potential for extension Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday Work Style: Hybrid working Rate: £29.51 per hour (Umbrella PAYE) Pertemps Recruitment Partnership is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Homelessness Prevention & Solutions Officer to join the Housing Team at Harrow Council. This is a vital front-line role focused on preventing homelessness, resolving housing crises, and arranging both temporary and long-term accommodation for households in need. Please note that the successful candidate must have a valid UK driving license, access to a car, and business insurance. Key Responsibilities: • Proactively assess homelessness cases to identify prevention opportunities, • Work directly with individuals and families facing housing crises, • Provide tailored advice in accordance with the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, • Develop and implement Personalized Housing Plans (PHPs), • Liaise with landlords, support services, and internal departments to secure suitable housing solutions, • Arrange temporary and settled accommodation as required, • Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with statutory duties Requirements: • Experience in a similar housing or homelessness role within a local authority., • Strong knowledge of housing legislation, including the Housing Acts (1985, 1996), Homelessness Act 2002, and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017., • Good understanding of housing benefit rules, welfare systems, and the private rented sector., • Familiarity with illegal eviction processes, court possession proceedings, and homelessness prevention tools., • Excellent communication, case management, and customer service skills., • Ability to manage a varied caseload independently. About us: For almost 60 years, Pertemps Recruitment Partnership have been the market leader in providing permanent and temporary staffing solutions and we are one of the most established players within the recruitment industry. The Sunday Times has listed us as one of the Best 100 Companies to work for 14 years running. We are not a big scary faceless company, quite the opposite: we strongly believe in the personal touch with everything we do. We are proud to be accredited 'investor in people' which is reflected across our business in length of service and career progression of our employees. London Borough of Harrow is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit. Located 10 miles from the city center and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting

Role: Housing Officer Location: Harrow Civic Hub, Forward Drive, HA3 8NT Employer: Pertemps Recruitment Partnership (on behalf of London Borough of Harrow) Contract: Temporary – 3 months initially, with possible extension Hours: 36 hours/week, Monday to Friday Work Style: Hybrid working Pertemps is recruiting a detail-driven Housing Officer to join Harrow Council’s Housing team. This temporary role offers £27.70/hr (Umbrella PAYE), plus access to training, career development, and 21 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays). The Housing Officer will deliver high-quality housing management services to tenants and leaseholders, ensuring council-owned properties and assets are maintained to a strong standard across multiple service areas. Please note that for this role you need to have a car, driving license and business insurance. Key Duties • Respond to enquiries professionally and within corporate timeframes, • Provide excellent customer service across tenancy and leasehold matters, • Maintain accurate records and systems, including rent collection, • Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to resolve housing issues, • Support Council initiatives in training, governance, and health & safety, • Contribute to service improvement and value-for-money delivery Candidate Profile • Strong grasp of housing legislation, welfare benefits, and tenancy management, • Experience in housing services and diverse, fast-paced environments, • Knowledge of basic repairs, enforcement codes, and equality issues, • Skilled in partnership working and cross-service collaboration About us: For almost 60 years, Pertemps Recruitment Partnership have been the market leader in providing permanent and temporary staffing solutions and we are one of the most established players within the recruitment industry. The Sunday Times has listed us as one of the Best 100 Companies to work for 14 years running. We are not a big scary faceless company, quite the opposite: we strongly believe in the personal touch with everything we do. We are proud to be accredited 'investor in people' which is reflected across our business in length of service and career progression of our employees. London Borough of Harrow is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting

We are Hestia. We make a difference. At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Community Engagement Partner to play a pivotal role in our Voluntary Community Service in Barnet. Sounds great, what will I be doing? To provide high quality support as a non-clinical member of NHS' multidisciplinary Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) to an allocated group of adult service users (18+) with moderate to severe mental illness within the community. To carry out duties in line with Hestia's and North London Mental Health Partnership (NLMHP)'s policies and procedures. What do I need to bring with me? You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application. Here's what the team will be looking for You bring a solid foundation of professional and practical experience, underpinned by an NVQ Level 4 in Care (or equivalent) or at least two years of hands-on experience within a mental health setting. You demonstrate a strong understanding of mental health issues, recovery models, and co-production principles, ensuring that support is both empowering and person-centred. Collaborative by nature, you work effectively alongside professionals, services, and community partners to deliver holistic care. You have sound knowledge of care planning, risk assessment, recovery tools, and the Mental Health Act, enabling you to provide safe, structured, and effective support. Your excellent communication, relationship-building, and group facilitation skills allow you to engage meaningfully with service users and colleagues alike. Confident in using IT systems and electronic case management tools, you maintain accurate, timely, and compliant records. Resilient and adaptable, you thrive in fast-paced environments while maintaining professional boundaries and a trauma-informed, person-centred approach in all aspects of your work. When will I be working? You will be working Monday to Friday 9am - 5.18pm. Interview Steps We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect. • Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do! Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation. We are a disability confident employer Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us. Safeguarding Statement Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia. Important Information for Candidates If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed. We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

I am looking for a Damp and Mould Surveyor who is immediately available to work in Hertfordshire for a housing association.The Damp and Mould Surveyor will be responsible for providing support to the delivery of the Damp, Mould and Repairs services.This role provides business mileage.Benefits of the

Lead generation from an existing database, requesting feedback reviews and referrals and also supporting the development of new prospects such as new housing developments, schools or window companies among others. I am recruiting for a Sales Support Representative for a growing business. Providing c

North West London on a permanent basis.This is a great opportunity if you're looking to build on your housing experience and make a real difference in your community.Key responsibilities of a Housing Support Officer:.Provide person- centred support to vulnerable individuals such as ex-offenders, ref

To support the development of HB Public Law jointly with the other Principal Lawyers and Assistant Principal Lawyers.Specifically this will include:.To advise on matters arising in all areas of Housing and Civil Litigation matters, covering multiple clients, including local authorities casework whic

To support the development of HB Public Law jointly with the other Principal Lawyers and Assistant Principal Lawyers. Specifically this will include: A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible. To advise on matters arising in all areas of Housing and Civil Litigation matters, covering multiple clients, including local authorities casework which includes complex corporate projects. To advise on high profile matters, including advising elected Please click on the apply button to read the full job description

Multi-skilled Operative Location: Hammersmith & Fulham Contract: Full Time Permanent Salary up to £40,698 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card 42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday- Friday) Were on the lookout for a talented and versatile Multi-Skilled Operative to join our team, supporting a busy responsive repairs contract in Hammersmith & Fulham This is a dynamic, hands-on role where youll be responsible for delivering high-quality repairs and maintenance across a range of trades, ensuring residents homes are safe, functional, and well cared for. Youll be working across occupied properties, responding to day-to-day repair requests that cover carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling, and more. No two days are the same, and your ability to adapt, problem-solve, and deliver excellent customer service will be key to your success. With a strong pipeline of work and a commitment to improving social housing standards, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team thats making a real difference in the community. Were looking for someone reliable, skilled across multiple trades, and passionate about getting the job done right the first time. Duties: Carry out day-to-day responsive repairs across void social housing properties Replacing or repairing skirting boards, architraves, and internal door frames Installing and adjusting kitchen units, worktops, and cupboard doors Repairing or replacing internal doors, handles, locks, and hinges Identifying and fixing minor plumbing issues such as leaks, dripping taps, and blocked sinks Carrying out patch plastering and making good, damaged walls or ceilings Completing wall and floor tiling repairs, including grouting and sealing Painting and decorating to a professional finish following repair works Ensuring all repairs are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard Working in occupied properties with sensitivity to residents needs and privacy Reporting any further works, safeguarding concerns, or property issues beyond scope Deliver excellent customer service while working in residents' homes Accurately record job details, materials used, and completion notes using handheld devices or job sheets Maintain tools, equipment, and company vehicle in good working order Manage daily workload efficiently to meet service level targets Role Criteria: Proven experience in domestic repairs and maintenance across multiple trades (e.g. carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling, decorating) Full UK driving licence Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills Excellent customer service skills, with experience working in occupied homes Good understanding of health and safety regulations and safe working practices Ability to use handheld devices or job management systems to record work Benefits we can offer you. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work! Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment. Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more. Family friendly policies Company Van, Fuel Card, and Uniform All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points. Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment. At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all. We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers. In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply. TPBN1_UKTJ

We have numerous contracts with some fantastic customers, who are upgrading, migrating or implementing our NEC Housing Management System! To support this growth, we are looking for Implementation Consultants, who will specialise in our Allocations Module, to ensure our customers are given the best e

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Administrator with proven experience in. Provide administrative support to the housing and compliance teams to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

Housing Estate Services Support Officer Location: Welwyn Garden City, fully onsite Job Type: Full-time 12-week temp contract Salary: £15. PAYEWe are seeking a Housing Estate Services Support Officer to join a Neighbourhood & Enforcement team. Day-to-day of the role: Support the delivery of a

Join us as a trustee and transform lives!.Are you an experienced professional driven by a desire to make a real difference? Do you want to collaborate with highly effective leaders to empower people to live independent, fulfilling lives?.If so, we want you on our Board of Trustees!.We are looking fo

Co-producing support plans and implementing appropriate support to address the needs of vulnerable homeless people presenting with mental health, substance misuse, offending behaviour and the particular challenges faced by those with a history of entrenched rough sleeping. As our Housing First Worke

Clarion Futures is one of 10 housing associations awarded a grant by Learning and Work Institute and Youth Future Foundation to deliver a Jobs Plus pilot programme supporting people into work and training. This programme is based in two hubs in Penge and Borehamwood, providing a range of support ser

As a Senior Community Support Worker, you will provide guidance, motivation, support, and supervision to our dedicated and exceptional community support worker team. Provide regular supervision to our community support worker team. Provide professional guidance and support whilst on duty.

Our ethos is to encourage our clients’ lifestyles and health with our support. Monitor all key worker records & support individual key workers to develop positive working relationships with clients.

Enjoy benefits such as increased weekend pay, pension scheme, paid travel time and expenses, permanent contract, extensive free training, 28 days of annual leave, employee support services, staff recognition, and a supportive team environment. Senior Support Worker – Adult Enablement Unit. Your ro

Our ethos is to encourage our clients’ lifestyles and health with our support. Monitor all key worker records & support individual key workers to develop positive working relationships with clients.

Your role will involve working in all areas of Bedford and surrounding areas, within our on-call team on a rota-basis providing practical & emotional support to our service users in their own homes. Supporting individuals to access their community. Dedicated employee support service.

Join Our Team and Make a Real Difference! Are you passionate about supporting people to live independently and thrive in their communities? At NCHA, we’re offering a fantastic opportunity to join our dedicated Mental Health Reablement Support Service in Nottingham. We deliver care and support to p

Your role will involve working on a Rota-basis, providing practical & emotional support to our service user in their own home. Supporting individuals to access their community. Dedicated employee support service.

This role is pivotal in supporting our quality improvement and compliance goals across housing and support services. Advance is a national, not-for-profit provider of housing and support services for people with disabilities and mental health conditions. Advance Housing & Support Ltd reserves the ri

Teamwork plays a vital role in this environment, so you’ll need to be fully committed to supporting your colleagues and understand the importance of acting as one team to keep the prison, offenders and everyone who works here safe.

Teamwork plays a vital role in this environment, so you’ll need to be fully committed to supporting your colleagues and understand the importance of acting as one team to keep the prison, offenders and everyone who works here safe.

Our mission is simple but powerful: to support housing professionals to create a future where everyone has a place to call home. The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) is the independent voice for housing and the home of professional standards. You will support our strategic objective of increasin

Role Profile - please note that for advertising purposes the role is known as Senior Housing Income Officer but within the business the role is known as Senior Customer Account Lead). As a Senior Housing Income Officer you will bring your experience in income collection and arrears management to a r

To keep up to date with and analyse changes to housing and housing related legislation, policy, guidance, best practice, and funding to be able to effectively assist in the preparation, review, and delivery of the Housing Strategy. To help prepare and deliver the Council’s Housing Strategy which i

Demonstrate resilience and empathy, balancing supportive engagement with firm action to reduce arrears. We’re one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK’s largest housing associations.

To keep up to date with and analyse changes to housing and housing related legislation, policy, guidance, best practice, and funding to be able to effectively assist in the preparation, review, and delivery of the Housing Strategy. To help prepare and deliver the Council’s Housing Strategy which i

Are you a dedicated Senior Support Worker ready to take the next step in your career? We’re looking for a Care Team Leader to join our established service in Amersham, working alongside our Service Manager to lead and support a passionate team delivering person-centred ca

At Cambian Group, you’re not just working - you’re shaping futures, furthermore as a Senior Support Worker based within West Midlands every moment you spend with our young people (ages 8–18) helps them feel safe, valued and supported. As a Senior Support Worker you will support

Adult social care is all about supporting others, including older adults, people with disabilities, and those managing physical or mental health conditions to maintain their independence and wellbeing. Careers in care makes a real difference - as you will support people to stay connected to their co

Cleaner, Various Locations, Permanent.We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland.We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or fr

Renfrewshire Health & Social Care Partnership Care at Home Services provide care and support to vulnerable people living at home, within the community, which includes four extra care housing developments across the authority. Extra care housing service operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

Supply Catering Assistant, Various Housing with Care Locations. To work within Housing with Care catering undertaking food preparation, serving, clearing as directed by line manager in accordance with the practices and procedures of the service.

As a support worker you will encourage and enable the people we support to lead a full and happy life. Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence. Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support.

Supply Cleaner - Schools, Offices and Partnership Centres.We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland.We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethn

Building meaningful relationships with residents and their families, creating a supportive and nurturing environment. Join us in delivering personalised support that meets the diverse needs and interests of our residents, always with their comfort and happiness in mind. We provide thorough training

We are a disability confident leader and we support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process - for more information click.

Renfrewshire Health & Social Care Partnership delivers high quality home care services to people of all ages and with different care needs.We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed, flexible and highly motivated individual to join our care at home overnight service.Care at Home overnight service

We’re looking for Support Workers to join our dedicated team in Edgware, supporting people with a range of complex needs, including:. As a Support Worker, you’ll help individuals live more independently in their homes and communities. Shifts are 12 hours, from 8:00am to

You will work enthusiastically as a member of a team that promotes and supports Adults with Support needs to maximise their inclusion, independence and planned outcomes. This can be within a variety of settings and include overnight support needs of a person where necessary. You should have an under

Cleaner, Various Locations, Permanent.We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland.We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or fr

You will also contribute to the preparation, delivery and monitoring of the Council’s Local Housing Strategy, which sets the strategic actions for the Council’s Housing Service and housing related actions for a range of other partners. You will have knowledge of local housing strategy and afford

You will work enthusiastically as a member of a team that promotes and supports Adults with Support needs to maximise their inclusion, independence and planned outcomes. This can be within a variety of settings and include overnight support needs of a person where necessary. You should have an under