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<h4>About the role</h4><h4>Role Summary</h4><p>The Housing Support Worker is responsible for the delivery of the Wellbeing Service (24 hour emergency response service) during their contracted hours. The post holders principal responsibilities are as follows;-</p><ul><li>To respond to emergency calls from tenants, responding in accordance with agreed procedures</li><li>To support individual tenants and leaseholders to sustain their tenancies/leases with the Society</li><li>To ensure the scheme is safe and action any required emergency repairs and log any other</li><li>To complete administrative tasks as directed by the Housing Officer</li></ul><p>The post holder will ensure they understand and consistently implement the Society’s Policies and Procedures making any recommendations for changes </p><h4>Salary:</h4><p>£12.75 per hour</p><h4>Hours of Work:</h4><p>16 hours</p><h4>Contract:</h4><p>Permanent </p><h4>Probation Period:</h4><p>6 months</p><h4>Notice Period:</h4><p>1 month</p><h4>Who are we?</h4><p>We provide more than 13,000 homes across Kent, Sussex and Surrey. Over the years we have invested heavily in our homes and continue to do so as part of the Peabody Group. We promote hybrid working and have more than 300 employees based in various locations across our operating area.</p><h4>Meet your Manager</h4><p>"I've been with TCH for a couple of years now, and the people here really make it a great place to work!</p><p>The Housing Support team enables people to maintain their independence in their own self-contained flats.</p><p>If you enjoy making a difference to people's lives, then this role could be ideal for you!"</p><p>Sharon Davies, Housing Officer </p><h4>What will you be doing?</h4><h4>Role Specific Responsibilities</h4><ul><li><strong>24 hour ‘emergency’ Wellbeing Service</strong><ul><li>The post holder will respond to all emergency calls made by tenants and leaseholders using the emergency call system, responding in accordance with agreed procedures.</li><li>The post holder will work sensitively with tenants to ensure the call system is used for emergency issues only and support tenants to access other services they may require to enable them to sustain their tenancies.</li><li>Priority MUST be given to emergency calls at all times and all emergency calls must be recorded.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Tenancy Support</strong><ul><li>The post holder will provide Intensive Housing Management services (on request and as directed by the Housing Officer) over and above what would usually be provided by a housing association to a tenant living in general needs housing, Tenancy Sustainment Policy refers.</li><li>The post holder will ensure that appropriate records are maintained relating to services provided.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Scheme Safety and Repairs</strong><ul><li>The post holder will make daily ‘routine’ visual checks of all the communal areas ensuring the scheme is secure and hazard free.</li><li>The post holder will take appropriate action in the event of fire or other emergency in accordance with agreed policies and procedures.</li><li>The post holder will arrange emergency repairs where appropriate to do so in accordance with current policy and procedure, logging those repairs which are not considered an emergency for future action.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Other Duties</strong><ul><li>The post holder will carry out other administrative tasks as directed by the Housing Officer.</li></ul></li></ul><p>No job description can cover every issue that arises within the post, and the post holder may be required to carry out other duties as deemed necessary, commensurate with the principal function of the post and the capability of the post holder.</p><h4>General</h4><h4>About You</h4><h4>Education &amp; Qualifications</h4><ul><li><strong>Enhanced Disclosure</strong> from the Disclosure and Barring Service.</li></ul><h4>Key Skills &amp; Competencies</h4><ul><li><strong>Professional Practice</strong><ul><li>Demonstrate evidence of competence to undertake the post</li><li>Housing management (or similar) experience in the voluntary, public or private sectors</li><li>Willing to undertake training</li><li>Efficient and effective administrative skills</li><li>To demonstrate honesty, trustworthiness, reliability and respectfulness</li></ul></li><li><strong>Internal Controls</strong><ul><li>Ability to manage and work within a small budget</li></ul></li><li><strong>Health &amp; Safety</strong><ul><li>Application of H&amp;S practices</li><li>Health and Safety risk assessment</li></ul></li><li><strong>Information Technology</strong><ul><li>Use of IT to facilitate and support improvements to services, good communications and useful Management Information</li></ul></li><li><strong>Management of Staff &amp; Teamwork</strong><ul><li>Ability to lead and motivate</li><li>Manage conflict</li></ul></li><li><strong>Management of Diversity</strong><ul><li>Demonstrate awareness of different values, cultures and needs amongst tenants, staff and communities</li><li>Recognise and work to meet where possible the diverse and unique needs of each tenant</li><li>Strong commitment to non-discriminatory housing services</li></ul></li><li><strong>Influencing Others</strong><ul><li>Ability to have ideas accepted even in the face of initial opposition</li><li>Negotiate effectively</li></ul></li><li><strong>Effective Communication</strong><ul><li>Good communication skills – both written and verbal</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within and external of the Society using appropriate styles with different groups, e.g. staff, tenants, relatives</li></ul></li><li><strong>Leadership</strong><ul><li>Commitment to providing excellence in Housing Services</li><li>Think ahead and plan</li><li>Demonstrate a positive attitude towards change</li></ul></li><li><strong>Development of Self and Others</strong><ul><li>Take on further responsibilities</li><li>Undertake relevant training and development</li><li>Self-motivated and keen to learn. Willing to seek guidance when needed and follow instructions</li></ul></li><li><strong>Organisational Skills</strong><ul><li>Ability to prioritise</li><li>Problem solving abilities</li><li>Meet deadlines and advise of any problems early</li><li>Ability to function effectively under pressure and in a crisis</li></ul></li><li><strong>Operational Requirements</strong><ul><li>Some flexible approach to working hours may be required</li><li>Ability to represent the organisation and lead and participate in a wide range of social activities</li></ul></li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><ul><li><strong>Mutual Support</strong><ul><li>Be aware of support needed by others and identify and address any issues at an early stage where possible</li><li>Consider how actions could support others</li><li>Be prepared to give encouragement and offer assistance or advice when needed</li><li>Strong sense of customer focus</li></ul></li><li><strong>Communication Skills</strong><ul><li>Explain things logically</li><li>Keep to the point</li><li>Style that is warm, caring and friendly</li><li>Express ideas confidently where required</li><li>Caring and compassionate towards people in need of care and support</li></ul></li><li><strong>Interpersonal Sensitivity</strong><ul><li>Tailor style and service to meeting individual’s needs</li><li>Build rapport with customers, colleagues and staff</li><li>Demonstrate a pleasant, professional manner</li></ul></li><li><strong>Judgement</strong><ul><li>Knowledge of how to recognise abuse and safeguarding and implement procedures where relevant</li><li>Ask questions to gather necessary information</li><li>Weigh the advantages and disadvantages of a course of action before reaching a decision</li><li>In the absence of all relevant information defer making a decision until all the necessary extra data is gathered, referring to others when necessary</li></ul></li></ul><h4>Why Choose Us</h4><ul><li>Contributory pension scheme 4% to 10% matched contributions</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Free onsite car parking</li><li>Life assurance of 4x annual salary (Terms and Conditions apply)</li><li>30 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays</li><li>Two volunteer days per year</li><li>Employee assistance programme (24/7 telephone advice, information portal &amp; face to face counselling sessions)</li><li>Corporate eye care scheme providing free eye tests and free VDU glasses or contribution towards VDU glasses</li><li>Extensive annual Staff Wellbeing programme</li><li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave provision</li><li>Flexible annual benefits (for dental, healthcare, shopping vouchers, technology etc.)</li><li>Annual flu vaccinations</li><li>Access to an extensive range of corporate discounts on shopping, travel &amp; days out</li><li>Social events, including lunchtime walking, rounders, festive Fridays</li><li>Travel loan</li></ul><h4>Our Values</h4><p>Our culture is about the shared values, beliefs and behaviours that determine how we do things, then the ways and systems of working that help to get those things done.</p><p>Our new values, principles and behaviours will put customers at the heart and provide the foundation for the culture of the new organisation. Only by delivering a cohesive and customer-focused culture will we be able to achieve our purpose and priorites.</p><p>We have taken an inclusive and collaborative approach to developing the following values, working together with colleagues, customers and the Board:</p><h4>Equal Opportunities Statement</h4><p>TCH is an equal opportunities employer committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity or paternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or caring responsibilities.</p><p>We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join TCH.</p><p>We are recognised as a ‘Disability Confident Committed Employer’. As part of this commitment, individuals who disclose at application stage that they have a disability, will be invited to interview provided they demonstrate that they meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Candidates will be asked if they require any support or reasonable adjustments to enable them to fully participate in the recruitment process.</p><h4>Apply</h4><h4>Internal Applications</h4><p>Please send a letter clearly demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the criteria contained on the job description and person specification to the HR inbox.</p><p>For internal staff only: Please note, if you're currently on legacy TCH, Rosebery, InTouch, Family Mosaic etc Terms and Conditions and are successful in your application, you will automatically be transferred to the new Peabody Terms and Conditions.</p><p>Additionally, if you move to a TCH role on a secondment basis, your Terms and Conditions will not change.</p><p>If you have any questions, or require further clarification, please speak to HR.</p><h4>External Applications</h4><p>Please complete our online application form by clicking the Apply button below. We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward, so we strongly encourage early applications.</p><p>Please note: As an employer, Town &amp; Country Housing does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer.</p><h4>Key dates</h4><h4>Applications Close:</h4><p>Tuesday, 4 November 2025</p><h4>Interview Date:</h4><p>Wednesday, 12 November 2025</p><a href="https://prteam.typeform.com/to/jvUoI1Le" target="_blank">Apply now</a>





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Town and Country Housing

Housing Support Worker

<p>We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Compliance Manager to lead our Compliance Team in delivering safe, high-quality housing across the borough. This is a pivotal role in supporting our commitment to affordable housing and carbon reduction, ensuring our housing stock meets all statutory and regulatory standards.</p><p>You will be responsible for overseeing all major and minor compliance areas, including:</p><p> Fire Safety</p><p>Gas Safety</p><p>Electrical Safety</p><p>Water Hygiene</p><p>Lift Maintenance</p><p>Asbestos Management</p><p>Along with ensuring that all buildings are safe, compliant, and supported by up-to-date statutory documentation you will be expected to implement cyclical testing, servicing, and maintenance programmes as well as:</p><p>Leading procurement of compliance contracts and specialist testing services.</p><p>Maintaining accurate records using MRI Asset Management and True Compliance systems.</p><p>Providing strategic reports, and responding to complaints and FOIs.</p><p>To be competent in this role it is essential that you have - Chartered membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., CIBSE, RICS, MCIOB) along with:</p><p>BOHS P405 Asbestos Management qualification.</p><p>NEBOSH Level 6 Fire Safety in Construction.</p><p>Training in ACOP L8, HSG274, and gas safety regulations.</p><p>Proven experience managing a Compliance Team and overseeing all six major compliance areas.</p><p>Strong understanding of CDM regulations and M&amp;E systems.</p><p>Excellent communication, leadership, and contract management skills.</p><p>For an informal discussion about the role please contact Paul Ingram on 01233 330428</p><p>Click to view a <a href="https://www.ashford.gov.uk/media/fr3prjt1/6814a-compliance-manager-aug-2025-new-jfdoc-24082025.doc" target="_blank">Job Description</a></p><p>When Applying - Please ensure that you have received confirmation of a submitted application once completed. For any assistance in completing the application form, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@ashford.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ashford.gov.uk</a></p><p><strong>Hybrid Working</strong> - We are an organisation that puts people first and understands how important employee wellbeing is. We want to help you to balance your working life and home life and offer flexible ways of working to help structure your life in a positive and productive way; both at home and in the office. This maximises personal development and collaborative working. <strong>Competitive remuneration package</strong> - We offer an excellent salary linked pension scheme, generous annual leave with flexi time, free life insurance, supportive relocation package and opportunities for training and development.</p><p>With devolution news and talks evolving across the country for local authorities, we understand that there may be some uncertainty for those currently serving within the sector. Although Kent and Medway have not been included in the Devolution Priority Programme, discussions continue in this area. Kent, Medway and all District and Borough Councils in the South East will continue to work closely with each other to deliver vital services to our communities. This is an exciting, but stable time to join our organisation.</p><p><em>Ashford Borough Council recognises the need to ensure the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults when they come into contact with the services we provide</em></p><p>We welcome applications form the Armed Forces Community</p>





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Ashford Borough Council

Compliance Manager

<h4>About the role</h4><h4>Role Summary</h4><p>Deliver an effective and efficient customer-focused decant and rehousing service to TCH residents. To minimise void loss and ensure that TCH complies with all relevant legislation and guidance. </p><h4>Salary:</h4><p>£18,201 (part-time role 21 hours per week)</p><h4>Hours of Work:</h4><p>21</p><h4>Contract:</h4><p>Permanent</p><h4>Probation Period:</h4><p>6 months</p><h4>Notice Period:</h4><p>1 month</p><h4>Who are we?</h4><p>We provide more than 13,000 homes across Kent, Sussex and Surrey. Over the years we have invested heavily in our homes and continue to do so as part of the Peabody Group. We promote hybrid working and have more than 300 employees based in various locations across our operating area.</p><h4>Meet your Manager</h4><p>"I joined TCH in 1998 and have worked in various roles within the Housing Options team before becoming Housing Options Manager.</p><p>Working in conjunction with so many teams and fantastic people across the business makes TCH a great place to work. Which must be why I stayed so long! </p><p>Outside of work I enjoy yoga, music, TV, and a good book (but not all at the same time!)"</p><p>Debbie Green- Housing Options Manager</p><h4>What will you be doing?</h4><h4>Role Specific Responsibilities</h4><ul><li>Managing requests for urgent moves, for example where properties become uninhabitable due to fire or flood, where properties are in disrepair or where agreed by Contracts &amp; Compliance or Asset Investment.</li><li>Manage referrals to hotels for temporary decants and monitor the timescales for works to be completed to ensure that TCH is being as cost effective as possible. Attend regular weekly meetings with Contracts &amp; Compliance and receive updates from Asset Investment to monitor.</li><li>Monitor and manage decant cases to avoid undue delay where properties are to be redeveloped or sold.</li><li>Work in close collaboration with other departments regarding requests for temporary or permanent decants.</li><li>Review and monitor waiting list for decants, urgent and preplanned, including rolling decants where advised by Asset Investment.</li><li>Work in close collaboration with local authorities and other registered providers keeping up to date with the widest range of moving options for residents requiring a decant, urgent or management move.</li><li>Provide a responsive service to customer enquiries; maintain regular contact and provide progress updates to ensure a seamless service is provided.</li><li>Work together with the Housing Options Manager and Housing Options Administrator to review empty homes that could be considered for urgent moves or decants.</li><li>Regularly review the decant budget in conjunction with the Housing Options Manager to ensure that it remains within budget requirements.</li><li>Manage the raising and authorisation of payments to residents for Disturbance or Home loss ensuring that payments are made in line with TCH Policy and Procedure and liaise with residents regarding the options available to them.</li><li>Manage subsistence payments for those tenants displaced from their home.</li><li>Liaise with and develop working relationships with external agencies and internally to enable the provision of appropriate support services for customers.</li><li>Review and monitor internal waiting lists for Exceptional Social Needs and Management Moves to establish chain lettings to address multiple tenants housing needs.</li><li>Work with and organise contractors on availability and costings from each service provider.</li><li>Organise and log all payments. Accounting all costs for budget purposes. Payment of invoices and reimbursement to external service providers.</li><li>Prepare tenancy documentation and licence agreements for all decanted tenants including disclaimers before works can commence.</li><li>Update and log all CORE entries.</li></ul><h4>General</h4><ul><li>To adhere to the equal opportunities policy and to actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible.</li><li>Recognise, respect and promote the different roles and diversity of the individuals within the business.</li><li>To actively contribute towards key performance indicators and professional standards.</li><li>Work in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and Data Protection Law and be responsible for the integrity of personal information you process. This may include identifying anomalies in data and investigating and correcting them where appropriate. Ensure you attend training on data protection regularly.</li><li>To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and relevant EC directives.</li><li>To take responsibility for your own development and professionalism, ensuring that you keep up to date with new developments and continuously expand and build on your knowledge.</li><li>Attend and participate in training and other meetings and staff events as required.</li><li>Be an effective member of your team, presenting a positive impression of your section and the business.</li><li>This job description is a guide to the nature of the work required. It is not comprehensive, and it is expected that other duties will be undertaken as this role develops and as may be reasonably expected.</li><li>Full driving licence and access to a car with relevant insurance for occasional travel to various sites across our area of operation.</li></ul><h4>About You</h4><h4>Education &amp; Qualifications</h4><ul><li>Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) including Maths and English - Essential</li></ul><h4>Key Skills &amp; Competencies</h4><ul><li>Ability to identify residents’ re-housing needs and support requirements and work to ensure that these are in place. - Desirable</li><li>Experience of dealing with residents’ difficult and complex personal issues and supporting them through the re-housing process. - Desirable</li><li>Ability to build long lasting working relationships with residents and key stakeholders including hard to reach groups and work with them throughout the move process. - Essential</li><li>Ability to work with people in stressful situations who may be upset or aggressive and the ability to persuade and negotiate with both colleagues and members of the public to achieve a mutually agreed solution. - Essential</li><li>Ability to work across departments and services to deliver a coordinated customer focussed service and support throughout the re-housing process. - Essential</li><li>Experience of working in partnership, building effective relationships that generate positive outcomes for our customers and the organisation. - Desirable</li><li>Letting and allocations or tenancy management experience in a social housing environment - Desirable</li><li>Demonstrable experience of using Microsoft Office - Desirable</li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><ul><li>Excellent interpersonal skills and commitment to excellent customer service - Essential</li><li>Ability to work unsupervised, plan and prioritise workload to meet deadlines and agreed targets - Essential</li><li>Ability to deal with all customers in an empathetic and supportive manner - Essential</li><li>Ability to work effectively as part of a team - Essential</li><li>Problem solving skills with the ability to identify improvement opportunities - Desirable</li><li>Good verbal and written communication skills - Essential</li><li>Ability to deal with sensitive information maintaining discretion and confidentiality - Essential</li><li>The flexibility to adapt to changing workload demands and new organisational challenges - Essential</li><li>Negotiation and influencing skills - Desirable</li></ul><h4>Why Choose Us</h4><ul><li>Contributory pension scheme 4% to 10% matched contributions</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Free onsite car parking</li><li>Life assurance of 4x annual salary (Terms and Conditions apply)</li><li>30 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays</li><li>Two volunteer days per year</li><li>Employee assistance programme (24/7 telephone advice, information portal &amp; face to face counselling sessions)</li><li>Corporate eye care scheme providing free eye tests and free VDU glasses or contribution towards VDU glasses</li><li>Extensive annual Staff Wellbeing programme</li><li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave provision</li><li>Flexible annual benefits (for dental, healthcare, shopping vouchers, technology etc.)</li><li>Annual flu vaccinations</li><li>Access to an extensive range of corporate discounts on shopping, travel &amp; days out</li><li>Social events, including lunchtime walking, rounders, festive Fridays</li><li>Travel loan</li></ul><h4>Our Values</h4><p>Our culture is about the shared values, beliefs and behaviours that determine how we do things, then the ways and systems of working that help to get those things done.</p><p>Our new values, principles and behaviours will put customers at the heart and provide the foundation for the culture of the new organisation. Only by delivering a cohesive and customer-focused culture will we be able to achieve our purpose and priorites.</p><p>We have taken an inclusive and collaborative approach to developing the following values, working together with colleagues, customers and the Board:</p><h4>Equal Opportunities Statement</h4><p>TCH is an equal opportunities employer committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity or paternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or caring responsibilities.</p><p>We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join TCH.</p><p>We are recognised as a ‘Disability Confident Committed Employer’. As part of this commitment, individuals who disclose at application stage that they have a disability, will be invited to interview provided they demonstrate that they meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Candidates will be asked if they require any support or reasonable adjustments to enable them to fully participate in the recruitment process.</p><h4>Apply</h4><h4>Internal Applications</h4><p>Please send a letter clearly demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the criteria contained on the job description and person specification to the HR inbox.</p><p>For internal staff only: Please note, if you're currently on legacy TCH, Rosebery, InTouch, Family Mosaic etc Terms and Conditions and are successful in your application, you will automatically be transferred to the new Peabody Terms and Conditions.</p><p>Additionally, if you move to a TCH role on a secondment basis, your Terms and Conditions will not change.</p><p>If you have any questions, or require further clarification, please speak to HR.</p><h4>External Applications</h4><p>Please complete our online application form by clicking the Apply button below. We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward, so we strongly encourage early applications.</p><p>Please note: As an employer, Town &amp; Country Housing does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer.</p><h4>Key dates</h4><h4>Applications Close:</h4><p>Monday, 20 October 2025</p><h4>Interview Date:</h4><p>Wednesday, 29 October 2025</p><a href="https://prteam.typeform.com/to/GBklf28M" target="_blank">Apply now</a>





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Rehousing & Decants Officer

<p>Are you ready to lead a transformative housing initiative that directly impacts lives across Ashford?</p><p>We are seeking a commercially astute Manager to head up ABC Lettings which is our innovative Social Lettings Agency. This is a unique opportunity to shape housing strategy, reduce homelessness, and improve access to quality, affordable private rented accommodation for residents living and working in the borough.</p><p>You will be responsible for the strategic development, promotion, and operational management of the Council’s Social Lettings Agency. Your leadership will drive the procurement and marketing strategies that underpin our housing offer, ensuring properties are safe, well-managed, and meet all statutory requirements, along with:</p><p>Implementing a robust Accommodation and Procurement Strategy aligned with homelessness prevention goals.</p><p>Acting as a key ambassador for the Council, promoting our reputation for excellence in property management.</p><p>Engaging and negotiating with landlords to secure high-quality properties for managed and leased schemes.</p><p>Monitoring market trends and rental values to inform procurement decisions and cost-saving initiatives.</p><p>Ensuring properties meet all legal and safety standards, including HHSRS, gas, electrical, and fire safety compliance.</p><p>Managing budgets, monitoring expenditure, and ensuring financial sustainability of the schemes.</p><p>In order to excel in this role, it is essential that you have extensive experience in residential lettings, either from the private sector or within public sector housing and have a proven track record of managing teams and budgets, along with:</p><p>Having knowledge of property legislation, market trends, and landlord engagement.Being a confident communicator, skilled negotiator, and strategic thinker with a passion for delivering high-impact housing solutions.</p><p>A strong understanding of property management regulations and market dynamics</p><p>Budget management and procurement expertise</p><p>Excellent communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills</p><p>Click to view a <a href="https://www.ashford.gov.uk/media/51ufa5nc/6671-manager-of-abc-lettings-august-2025.docx" target="_blank">Job Description</a></p><p>For an informal discussion about the role please contact Jo Fox, Assistant Director of Housing, 01233 330803</p><p><strong>When Applying</strong> – please ensure that you have received confirmation of a submitted application once completed. For any assistance in completing the application form, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@ashford.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ashford.gov.uk</a></p><p><strong>Hybrid Working</strong> - We are an organisation that puts people first and understands how important employee wellbeing is. We want to help you to balance your working life and home life and offer flexible ways of working to help structure your life in a positive and productive way; both at home and in the office. This maximises personal development and collaborative working. <strong>Competitive remuneration package</strong> - We offer an excellent salary linked pension scheme, generous annual leave with flexi time, free life insurance, supportive relocation package and opportunities for training and development.</p><p>With devolution news and talks evolving across the country for local authorities, we understand that there may be some uncertainty for those currently serving within the sector. Although Kent and Medway have not been included in the Devolution Priority Programme, discussions continue in this area. Kent, Medway and all District and Borough Councils in the South East will continue to work closely with each other to deliver vital services to our communities. This is an exciting, but stable time to join our organisation.</p><p><em>Ashford Borough Council recognises the need to ensure the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults when they come into contact with the services we provide</em></p><p>We welcome applications form the Armed Forces Community</p><ul></ul>

Manager of ABC Lettings

<h4>About the role</h4><h4>Role Summary</h4><p>The Housing Support Worker is responsible for the delivery of the Wellbeing Service (24-hour emergency response service) during their contracted hours and the evening events and activities programme. The post holders’ principal responsibilities are as follows;</p><ul><li> To respond to emergency calls from tenants and leaseholders, responding in accordance with agreed procedures. </li><li> To contribute to the delivery of a programme of appropriate activities for tenants and leaseholders during the evening as agreed by the Housing Officer. </li><li> To support individual tenants and leaseholders to sustain their tenancies/leases with TCH. </li><li> To ensure the scheme is safe. </li><li> To complete administrative tasks as directed by the Housing Officer. </li><li> The post holder will ensure they understand and consistently implement the Policies and Procedures making any recommendations for changes. </li></ul><h4>Salary:</h4><p>£12.75</p><h4>Hours of Work:</h4><p>Day, Evening and Night shifts available</p><h4>Contract:</h4><p>Bank/Casual </p><h4>Probation Period:</h4><p>NA</p><h4>Notice Period:</h4><p>ASAP</p><h4>Who are we?</h4><p>We provide more than 13,000 homes across Kent, Sussex and Surrey. Over the years we have invested heavily in our homes and continue to do so as part of the Peabody Group. We promote hybrid working and have more than 300 employees based in various locations across our operating area.</p><h4>Meet your Manager</h4><p>"I've been with TCH for a couple of years now, and the people here really make it a great place to work!</p><p>The Housing Support team enables people to maintain their independence in their own self-contained flats.</p><p>If you enjoy making a difference to people's lives, then this role could be ideal for you!"</p><p>Sharon Davies, Housing Officer</p><h4>What will you be doing?</h4><h4>Role Specific Responsibilities</h4><ul><li> Respond to all emergency calls made by tenants and leaseholders using the emergency call system, responding in accordance with agreed procedures. </li><li> Work sensitively with tenants to ensure the call system is used for emergency issues only and support tenants to access other services they may require enabling them to sustain their tenancies. </li><li> Priority MUST be always given to emergency calls and all emergency calls must recorded. </li><li> Help publicise, facilitate, and take part in a range of social events and activities to be agreed in advance with the Housing Officer and take place each evening. </li><li> Encourage tenants, leaseholder, friends and relatives and volunteers to organise and take part in events. </li><li> Follow the Risk Assessments and Health and Safety policies and procedures when planning and running events. </li><li> Where payment is required for activities the post holder will follow the cash handling procedures. </li><li> Provide Intensive Housing Management services (on request and as directed by the Housing Officer) over and above what would usually be provided by a housing association to a tenant living in general needs housing, Tenancy Sustainment Policy refers. </li><li> Ensure that appropriate records are maintained relating to services provided. </li><li> Make daily ‘routine’ visual checks of all the communal areas ensuring the scheme is secure and hazard free. </li><li> Carry out other administrative tasks as directed by the Housing Officer. </li><li> No job description can cover every issue that arises within the post, and the post holder may be required to carry out other duties as deemed necessary, commensurate with the principal function of the post and the capability of the post holder. </li></ul><h4>General</h4><ul><li> To adhere to the equal opportunities policy and to actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible. </li><li> Recognise, respect and promote the different roles and diversity of the individuals within the business. </li><li> To actively contribute towards key performance indicators and professional standards. </li><li> Work in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and Data Protection Law and be responsible for the integrity of personal information you process. This may include identifying anomalies in data and investigating and correcting them where appropriate. Ensure you attend training on data protection regularly. </li><li> To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and relevant EC directives. </li><li> To take responsibility for your own development and professionalism, ensuring that you keep up to date with new developments and continuously expand and build on your knowledge. </li><li> Attend and participate in training and other meetings and staff events as required. </li><li> Be an effective member of your team, presenting a positive impression of your section and the business. </li><li> This job description is a guide to the nature of the work required. It is not comprehensive and it is expected that other duties will be undertaken as this role develops and as may be reasonably expected. </li><li> This role may require the individual to travel to various sites across our housing stock and it is expected that an individual in this role has a full driving licence and access to a car with relevant business insurance. </li></ul><h4>About You</h4><h4>Education &amp; Qualifications</h4><ul><li> Demonstrate evidence of competence to undertake the post. </li><li> Housing management (or similar) experience in the voluntary, public or private sectors. </li><li> Willing to undertake training. </li><li> Efficient and effective administrative skills. </li><li> To demonstrate honesty, trustworthiness, reliability and respectfulness. </li><li> Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. </li><li> Ability to manage and work within a small budget. </li><li> Application of H&amp;S practices. </li><li> Health and Safety risk assessment. </li><li> Use of IT to facilitate and support improvements to services, good communications and useful Management Information. </li></ul><h4>Key Skills &amp; Competencies</h4><ul><li> Ability to lead and motivate. </li><li> Manage conflict. </li><li> Demonstrate awareness of different values, cultures and needs amongst tenants, staff and communities. </li><li> Recognise and work to meet where possible the diverse and unique needs of each tenant. </li><li> Strong commitment to non-discriminatory housing services. </li><li> Ability to have ideas accepted even in the face of initial opposition. </li><li> Negotiate effectively. </li><li> Good communication skills - both written and verbal. </li><li> Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within and external using appropriate styles with different groups, e.g. staff, tenants, relatives. </li><li> Commitment to providing excellence in Housing Services. </li><li> Think ahead and plan. </li><li> Demonstrate a positive attitude towards change. </li><li> Take on further responsibilities. </li><li> Undertake relevant training and development. </li><li> Self-motivated and keen to learn. Willing to seek guidance when needed and follow instructions. </li><li> Ability to prioritise. </li><li> Problem solving abilities. </li><li> Meet deadlines and advise of any problems early. </li><li> Ability to function effectively under pressure and in a crisis. </li><li> Some flexible approach to working hours may be required. </li><li> Ability to represent the organisation and lead and participate in a wide range of social activities. </li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><ul><li> Be aware of support needed by others and identify and address any issues at an early stage where possible. </li><li> Consider how actions could support others. </li><li> Be prepared to give encouragement and offer assistance or advice when needed. </li><li> Strong sense of customer focus. </li><li> Explain things logically. </li><li> Keep to the point. </li><li> Style that is warm, caring and friendly. </li><li> Express ideas confidently where required. </li><li> Caring and compassionate towards people in need of care and support. </li><li> Tailor style and service to meeting individual’s needs. </li><li> Build rapport with customers, colleagues and staff. </li><li> Demonstrate a pleasant, professional manner. </li><li> Knowledge of how to recognise abuse and safeguarding and implement procedures where relevant. </li><li> Ask questions to gather necessary information. </li><li> Weigh the advantages and disadvantages of a course of action before reaching a decision. </li><li> In the absence of all relevant information defer deciding until all the necessary extra data is gathered, referring to others when necessary. </li></ul><h4>Why Choose Us</h4><ul><li>Contributory pension scheme 4% to 10% matched contributions</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Free onsite car parking</li><li>Life assurance of 4x annual salary (Terms and Conditions apply)</li><li>30 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays</li><li>Two volunteer days per year</li><li>Employee assistance programme (24/7 telephone advice, information portal &amp; face to face counselling sessions)</li><li>Corporate eye care scheme providing free eye tests and free VDU glasses or contribution towards VDU glasses</li><li>Extensive annual Staff Wellbeing programme</li><li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave provision</li><li>Flexible annual benefits (for dental, healthcare, shopping vouchers, technology etc.)</li><li>Annual flu vaccinations</li><li>Access to an extensive range of corporate discounts on shopping, travel &amp; days out</li><li>Social events, including lunchtime walking, rounders, festive Fridays</li><li>Travel loan</li></ul><h4>Our Values</h4><p>Our culture is about the shared values, beliefs and behaviours that determine how we do things, then the ways and systems of working that help to get those things done.</p><p>Our new values, principles and behaviours will put customers at the heart and provide the foundation for the culture of the new organisation. Only by delivering a cohesive and customer-focused culture will we be able to achieve our purpose and priorites.</p><p>We have taken an inclusive and collaborative approach to developing the following values, working together with colleagues, customers and the Board:</p><h4>Equal Opportunities Statement</h4><p>TCH is an equal opportunities employer committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity or paternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or caring responsibilities.</p><p>We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join TCH.</p><p>We are recognised as a ‘Disability Confident Committed Employer’. As part of this commitment, individuals who disclose at application stage that they have a disability, will be invited to interview provided they demonstrate that they meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Candidates will be asked if they require any support or reasonable adjustments to enable them to fully participate in the recruitment process.</p><h4>Apply</h4><h4>Internal Applications</h4><p>Please send a letter clearly demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the criteria contained on the job description and person specification to the HR inbox.</p><p>For internal staff only: Please note, if you're currently on legacy TCH, Rosebery, InTouch, Family Mosaic etc Terms and Conditions and are successful in your application, you will automatically be transferred to the new Peabody Terms and Conditions.</p><p>Additionally, if you move to a TCH role on a secondment basis, your Terms and Conditions will not change.</p><p>If you have any questions, or require further clarification, please speak to HR.</p><h4>External Applications</h4><p>Please complete our online application form by clicking the Apply button below. We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward, so we strongly encourage early applications.</p><p>Please note: As an employer, Town &amp; Country Housing does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer.</p><h4>Key dates</h4><h4>Applications Close:</h4><p>Monday, 15 September 2025</p><h4>Interview Date:</h4><p>Wednesday, 24 September 2025</p><a href="https://prteam.typeform.com/to/naPyEt0B" target="_blank">Apply now</a>





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Bank Housing Support Worker (Days, Evenings and Nights)

<p>We are looking for a skilled and dedicated General Needs Maintenance Operatives to join our Voids team in our Housing Services. You will play a vital role in improving the quality of life for our tenants by delivering high-standard domestic repairs, enhancing communal areas, and supporting housing management services.</p><p>This is a hands-on role that combines practical maintenance work with tenant engagement, block inspections, and conflict resolution. You will be the face of the Council in our communities.</p><p>You will be responsible for carrying out a wide range of domestic repairs and improvements in tenant homes, including basic carpentry, plumbing, and lock replacement, along with:</p><p>Maintaining and enhancing communal areas such as hedge trimming, weeding, and internal redecoration.</p><p>Conducting block inspections and identifying health &amp; safety or fire risks.</p><p>Supporting urgent repairs and ensuring properties are made safe quickly and effectively.</p><p>Using petrol-powered tools to clear overgrown gardens and communal spaces.</p><p>Assisting with estate inspections and enforcement compliance.</p><p>It is essential that you have a practical mindset, strong interpersonal skills, and a genuine desire to help others and have:</p><p>Good literacy and numeracy skills, with the ability to maintain clear and accurate records.</p><p>Experience in general domestic repairs and home improvements, including basic carpentry and gardening tasks like mowing and hedge trimming.</p><p>A clean driving license and the ability to travel across the borough.</p><p>Confidence in dealing with the general public, including tenants with health conditions or challenging behaviour.</p><p>For an informal discussion about the role please contact Martin Cotton, Voids Supervisor on 0300 0424060</p><p>Click to view a <a href="https://www.ashford.gov.uk/media/fgrcrd4f/7124a-7125a-7126a-general-needs-maintenance-operative-august-2025.doc" target="_blank">Job Description</a></p><p> When applying - Please ensure that you have received confirmation of a submitted application once completed. For any assistance in completing the application form, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@ashford.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ashford.gov.uk</a></p><p><strong>Hybrid Working</strong> - We are an organisation that puts people first and understands how important employee wellbeing is. We want to help you to balance your working life and home life and offer flexible ways of working to help structure your life in a positive and productive way; both at home and in the office. This maximises personal development and collaborative working. <strong>Competitive remuneration package</strong> - We offer an excellent salary linked pension scheme, generous annual leave with flexi time, free life insurance, supportive relocation package and opportunities for training and development.</p><p>With devolution news and talks evolving across the country for local authorities, we understand that there may be some uncertainty for those currently serving within the sector. Although Kent and Medway have not been included in the Devolution Priority Programme, discussions continue in this area. Kent, Medway and all District and Borough Councils in the South East will continue to work closely with each other to deliver vital services to our communities. This is an exciting, but stable time to join our organisation.</p><p><em>Ashford Borough Council recognises the need to ensure the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults when they come into contact with the services we provide</em></p><p>We welcome applications form the Armed Forces Community</p><ul></ul>

6 Housing Jobs in Ashford District, UK