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We’re looking for an experienced and driven Regeneration Project Manager to lead on the planning and delivery of high-profile regeneration and urban renewal projects across Reading. This is a fantastic opportunity to woArk at the heart of our local authority’s ambitions to create sustainable, inclusive growth and deliver much-needed new homes.
We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.
We support hybrid working, it’s important to us that working arrangements are designed to enable our employees to excel and within this role you’ll have the opportunity to work in a way that suits your lifestyle.
About the role: Working within our Housing and Communities service, you’ll play a key role in delivering strategic housing initiatives, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, and managing capital projects from concept through to completion. You’ll engage residents and stakeholders, oversee funding bids, monitor budgets, and ensure projects meet our corporate and housing strategy goals.
What you’ll be doing: • Delivering regeneration and housing projects on time and to budget • Leading community engagement and communications throughout the project lifecycle • Coordinating internal teams and external partners, including developers and Homes England • Managing bids for government funding, including Homes England grants • Preparing detailed reports, business cases, and updates for senior officers and Members • Driving quality, value for money, and community outcomes at every stage
About you: • Proven experience managing complex regeneration or housing projects • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills • Knowledge of procurement, risk management, and funding streams • Excellent project management and budget control capabilities • Politically aware, highly organised, and committed to inclusive regeneration
You’ll need to be educated to degree level (or equivalent experience), with advanced IT and project planning skills, and a clear understanding of the challenges and opportunities within urban regeneration and housing delivery.
You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.
Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:
Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed
Our offer: We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including: • Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave • A wide range of flexible working opportunities • Modern working environment at 19 Bennet Road, Reading • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) • Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS) • On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted • Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to &amp; from work • Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax
For more information on this position please contact: Victoria Higgins - Strategic Housing Services Manager - <a href="mailto:victoria.higgins@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">victoria.higgins@reading.gov.uk</a>
Closing Date: Sunday 10th August 2025 Interview Date: to be confirmed
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Reading Borough Council

Housing Regeneration Project Manager

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We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.
 About the role
As an Estate Block Maintenance Officer, you’ll be the vital link between the Council and its tenants. You’ll carry out safety inspections, monitor communal areas, and ensure that blocks of flats are well-maintained and compliant with health and safety standards. You’ll also work closely with tenants, housing officers, and external agencies to drive improvements and support community engagement. Key Responsibilities • Conduct health and safety checks including emergency lighting and fire safety inspections. • Report vandalism and criminal damage. • Monitor and enforce Service Level Agreements. • Support multi-agency interventions and community engagement initiatives. • Assess and process repair work and monitor decorating programmes. • Respond to tenant enquiries and complaints. • Promote tenant participation and environmental improvements.
About you We are looking for someone who thrives in a hands-on role and enjoys working with people. Proactive and organised, you’re confident in making decisions that positively impact residents’ quality of life. Bring at least one year of experience working directly with the public—ideally in housing or a similar setting—and have strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Work independently, manage your workload effectively, and collaborate with a range of stakeholders. Be IT literate (Word, Outlook, databases), flexible in your approach, and willing to attend meetings outside normal hours and undertake site visits.
We are also looking for someone who will be confident in liaising with tenants, councillors, and contractors, and able to handle sensitive issues with professionalism. Have the ability to stay calm under pressure, adapt to changing priorities, and take initiative will be key to your success in this role.
Essential requirements include: - GCSE or equivalent in English - Valid driving licence and daily access to your own vehicle - Experience of community engagement and partnership working - Ability to interpret and apply legislation and procedures - Willingness to undertake relevant training and development - Hybrid working will be offered once passed probationary period. After this period, Hybrid working can be arranged by working at the estates in the morning and hybrid working in the afternoon.
 You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.
Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:
Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed
 Our offer We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including: • Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave • A wide range of flexible working opportunities • Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) • Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS) • On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted • Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work • Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax
To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact <a href="mailto:Charlotte.Roberts@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">Charlotte.Roberts@reading.gov.uk</a>,

Closing Date: Sunday 10th August 2025 Interview Date: Monday 25th August 2025 Interview Process: To be Confirmed
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Estate Maintenance Officer

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please include a personal statement with your CV specifying why you are applying for this vacancy.&nbsp;



At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment.&nbsp; We understand the importance of a good work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices and hybrid working opportunities.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable people as a Private Rented Sector Acquisitions Officer.
This is a fixed-term position until March 2026.
Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying.
<h3>About you…</h3>
As a Private Rented Sector (PRS) Acquisitions Officer you will play a key role in ensuring vulnerable individuals receive the support they need to explore and secure appropriate housing options locally.
Your strong customer engagement skills will enable you to clearly explain available options, conduct holistic needs assessments, including financial evaluations.&nbsp; You will utilise various tools and resources to facilitate smooth transitions into suitable and affordable accommodation within the private rented sector.
With excellent negotiation skills, you will work to secure the most cost-effective rental agreements for our clients. Your ability to communicate effectively, manage deadlines and prioritise tasks will be essential in delivering positive outcomes.
You will play a key role in shaping our work, with the trust and autonomy to take ownership of your responsibilities. You will have the opportunity to engage deeply with the community, making a difference today while helping to build a better future.
<h3>About the team...</h3>
The Housing Management team is a busy team providing an extensive and responsive property management service to homeless clients placed into temporary accommodation.
Sitting within Welfare and Housing Services, the team support each other by working closely together to achieve the right results and to deliver a holistic service to clients who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. This role will also have close working links with the Migration Team and its customers who are also in temporary accommodation. You will engage in diverse and challenging work every day, making it both rewarding and fulfilling.
Each day brings new challenges as we react to the demands of our homeless clients in temporary accommodation.
Providing safe accommodation, ensuring they meet all health and safety regulations, we want our clients to feel safe and secure and to get people back on their feet quickly.&nbsp;
These are just some of the things you will be supporting us to do when you join us.&nbsp;
<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>
<ul>
<li>Proactively engage with local landlords and accommodation providers to secure private sector accommodation both short and long term for council customers.</li>
<li>Work directly with the Move on Officers to suitably match properties.</li>
<li>Supporting households to access temporary accommodation procured for emergency use within the private rented sector.</li>
<li>Work with partners, landlords and accommodation providers to obtain property compliance and standards information.</li>
<li>Work directly within the housing management team responsible for temporary accommodation to assist with procurement of accommodation at short notice.</li>
<li>Undertake procedures for housing customers into the private rented sector and other accommodation types.&nbsp; This will include ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, guidance governing the suitability of accommodation and council policies, procedures and targets.</li>
<li>This role is key to ensuring that households are moved from temporary accommodation so that year on year reductions of households in temporary accommodation can be achieved.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Our benefits...</h3>
<ul>
<li>28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days*.</li>
<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.</li>
<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).</li>
<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)</li>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing</li>
<li>Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
*(pro rata for part time)
<h3>Our values...</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;
<h3>Reasonable adjustments</h3>
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/help/reasonable-adjustments-and-translations" target="_blank">Find out more about reasonable adjustments.</a>
<h3>Interview date</h3>
Interviews will be held on 14th August 2025.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
<h4>Want to ask us a question?</h4>
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Amber Scott, Interim Housing Management Team Leader - Early Help &amp; Communities, Tel: 01344 351550 or Email: <a href="mailto:Amber.Scott@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Amber.Scott@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>
At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.

Bracknell Forest Council

Private Rented Sector (PRS) Acquisitions Officer (FTC until March 2026)

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<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/9361/Candidate_Pack_-_People_Directorate_-_June_2025.pdf" target="_blank">Candidate_Pack_-_People_Directorate_-_June_2025</a></li>
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Case Worker to join the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) Service at Bracknell Forest Council, on a full-time, permanent basis. This varied and rewarding role will support the delivery of both mandatory and discretionary grants, helping disabled and vulnerable residents to live safely and independently at home.
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.
<h3>About you...</h3>
You will work closely with occupational therapists, surveyors, contractors and housing partners to coordinate housing adaptations, manage grant applications, analyse tenders and ensure works are completed to specification. Using your working knowledge of housing adaptations and relevant legislation, you will maintain accurate records, attend site visits and assist in preparing technical documentation.
The role combines technical awareness, administrative support and excellent customer service, requiring strong organisational skills and attention to detail. It is ideal for someone with experience in housing, construction and social care settings, looking to make a direct impact in the community.
<h3>About the team...</h3>
The Disabled Facilities Grant team is a small but busy team providing an extensive and responsive service to clients. We support each other by working closely together to achieve the right results and to deliver a holistic service to clients.&nbsp;
We have strong teams and excellent manager relationships. Expert advice is there whenever you need it. Put simply, a career with us means having everything you need to build on your skills. To build better relationships and even better communities.&nbsp;
While the main office base is Time Square, Bracknell, this is an agile working role. Home visits and on-site work will be required based on the needs of the role and service delivery.
<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>
<ul>
<li>To undertake all required activities in support of the functions of the DFG service, these include requests from residents and referrals from occupational therapists for mandatory and discretionary grants.</li>
<li>To provide administrative assistance and support as required, including maintaining all appropriate records, preparing reports, letters, attendance at meetings, minute taking, organising meetings etc.</li>
<li>To utilise appropriate IT packages to record, update, collate, analyse and present information and data.</li>
<li>To establish, monitor and maintain accurate information and appropriate control systems.</li>
<li>To check final accounts and defects liability and advise clients on payment as appropriate.</li>
<li>To deal with correspondence and enquiries from clients, contractors, colleagues and/or their representatives.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Our benefits...</h3>
<ul>
<li>28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>
<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>
<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>
<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>
<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>
<li>Staff dental and health plans.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Supermarket discount.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
*(pro rata for part time)
<h3>Our values</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us.&nbsp;Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities.&nbsp;We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.
<h3>Reasonable adjustments</h3>
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href="mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h3>Interview date</h3>
Candidates will be shortlisted upon receipt of their application and we reserve the right to close the advert once a suitable candidate has been found. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Interviews will be held online via the Teams app. We reserve the right to amend this to in person interviews at our offices.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:&nbsp;
Name: Tammy Grey
Job title: Disabled Facilities Grant Team Manager
Phone number: 07877548772&nbsp;
Email: <a href="mailto:tammy.grey@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">tammy.grey@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>
At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambitious and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. 
Candi dates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.&nbsp;

Disabled Facilities Grant Case Worker

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&nbsp;X2 23 Month contract, Full-time hours – 37 per week.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, empathetic, passionate, organised and team-oriented individual who enjoys a challenge.  Working in the income team is not just about collecting rent but about trying to make a difference to the people’s lives we work with and strengthen communities. We value our staff and the difference that they make to our customers. &nbsp;
Our Housing and Communities Teams are passionate about the people who live in Reading; our vision is for everyone to have the opportunity to live in a good quality sustainable home within in a lively and thriving neighbourhood. We have a great track record in building strategic partnerships, successfully bidding for Government funding, major project delivery. &nbsp;
We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. 
About the role &nbsp;
This role, although contractually office based, allows for hybrid working with an aim of making it easier to manage workloads and a work/life balance. You will also be out and about on the estates, visiting people in their homes. This is a very varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. One day you will be visiting residents in their home to discuss affordable payment arrangements and the next carrying out tenancy sign ups.&nbsp;
You will be creative in your approach to support customers and ensure optimal income collection. You'll also carry out a range of tasks including looking at dedicated accounts and really getting to know your tenants, providing expert welfare benefit and income maximisation advice, assisting in preparing applications for court, organising and attending case conferences and court hearings. You will have an eye for detail and will want to do the best by our residents in supporting them to sustain their tenancies. &nbsp;
About you &nbsp;
The following experience is required for this role:&nbsp;
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<li>
Experience in income management or debt recovery/collection up to court applications (preferably in a social housing environment although this is not essential) or a similar environment&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
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<li>
Ability to show an understanding of the recovery process&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
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<li>
Ability to understand the challenges of recovery&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
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<li>
Excellent customer service skills&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
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<li>
A working knowledge of welfare benefits or an ability to learn, understand and give advice on welfare benefits.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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</ul>
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To be a self-starter with a proactive approach and possess the ability to work without close supervision&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
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<li>
To have effective decision-making skills, a diplomatic and confidential approach and the ability to prioritise a busy workload.&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
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<li>
Preferable to have a full driving licence&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day.&nbsp; You’ll also be working withing our Team Reading values to ensure you are part of making Reading a successful and vibrant place. &nbsp;
Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: &nbsp;
Work Together as one team- work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do&nbsp;
Drive Efficiency- show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential&nbsp;
Be Ambitious- be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way&nbsp;
Make a Difference to Reading- maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed&nbsp;
 Our offer&nbsp;
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.&nbsp; &nbsp; A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>
Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
A wide range of flexible working opportunities&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
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<li>
<a href="http://www.berkshirepensions.org.uk/" target="_blank">Local Government Pension Scheme</a>(LGPS)&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
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<li>
On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to &amp; from work&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
 For more information on this position please contact Jamie Hill, Housing Income Recovery Manager at <a href="mailto:Jamie.Hill@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jamie.Hill@reading.gov.uk</a>
&nbsp; Closing Date: Sunday 10th August 2025&nbsp;
Interview Date: To be confirmed&nbsp;
Interview Process: Question Based&nbsp;
 Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;

Specialist Housing Income Recovery Officer

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</ul>

Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.



We have an exciting opportunity available for a Safe Accommodation Support Officer to join our Housing Needs and Options Service, here at Wokingham Borough Council. This exciting new post will support the delivery of the Home Refuge Service and other safe accommodation housing options which will prevent homelessness for victim survivors of domestic abuse.&nbsp;
The Role&nbsp;
As the Safe Accommodation Support Officer, you will be the lead officer for the Home Refuge Scheme, ensuring that the scheme is delivered in line with legislation and best practise and that homelessness prevention is achieved through making properties safe for victim survivors.&nbsp;
Please note this is a 12-month fixed-term contract for 25 hours per week.&nbsp;
Your main responsibilities will include:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Triaging referrals received for the Home Refuge Scheme and assessing suitability for the scheme&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Liaising with victim survivors of domestic abuse and attend home visits to complete target hardening risk assessment and complete relevant safeguarding referrals&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Working with landlords and other external partner to secure installation of security measures&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Working with statutory and voluntary organisations to promote the Home Refuge Scheme and other safe accommodation options which are available for victim survivors of domestic abuse and to assit with the ongoing developement of dispersed accommodation&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>To support with data collection and monitoring and assist with managing stock required for the Home Refuge scheme&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
About You&nbsp;
We are looking for an organised and motivated individual with experience of working with vulnerable people; it is desirable for experience of working with victim survivors in the community.&nbsp; The ideal candidate will have:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Previous experience in a front-line housing service or of working with/ alongside safeguarding services&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Knowledge of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Good written and verbal communication skills&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>A valid driving license and daily access to a vehicle&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to join an excellent and dynamic team.&nbsp;
Please note, we recommend submitting your application as soon as possible, as this advert may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.&nbsp;
For an Informal discussion, please email Tanya Pellew, Housing and Domestic Abuse Specialist <a href="mailto:tanya.pellew@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">tanya.pellew@wokingham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;
Closing date of applications:  3rd August 2025, 11pm
Interview date:  TBC
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful.&nbsp; Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

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