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At Arun District Council, we are continuously working to improve wellbeing, housing, the environment and the economy within the district. We care about making a difference to those who live, work, and visit Arun, and you could be&nbsp;that difference.
Overall Job Purpose:
To respond to enquiries to our Reactive Repairs service from customers, both internal and external, through a variety of service delivery channels.&nbsp; Resolving enquires at first point of contact where possible and ensuring the highest standard of customer care are provided.&nbsp;
Day-to-day planning of the Arun In House repairs team (and subcontractors) to ensure all jobs are adequately allocated, attended, follow on works raised, jobs re-booked or closed as necessary daily.&nbsp; Ensuring all appointments booked are met on time with correct allocation, operative and materials required, and subsequent jobs booked with residents always updated to ensure a positive customer experience.
For more information about joining the Repairs and Maintenance Team, the role profile is located at the bottom of this advert. It details the main duties of the job as well as the behaviours and competencies (evaluated at interview stage).
We love to invest in our people, providing the opportunity for professional development and fulfilment. Work life balance is encouraged, and we enjoy a variety of flexible working arrangements. Please see <a href="https://www.arun.gov.uk/why-work-for-arun" target="_blank">Why work for Arun</a> for more information on what Arun offers their employees.
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability.
For support with your application and CV writing, please visit <a href="https://www.arun.gov.uk/applying-for-adc-job" target="_blank">Applying for a job with us</a>. If you need further support with the application process, please contact Askhr, regarding alternative ways to apply.
CLOSING DATE: 12 September 23:59pm
INTERVIEW DATE: 26 September 2025

Arun District Council

Repairs Planner

<ul><li>Reference: ES82 </li><li>Division: Strategic Housing </li><li>Salary: £32,287.00 - £38,133.00 per annum </li><li>Contract type: Fixed term </li><li>Posted on: 21 August 2025 </li><li>Interview date:12 September 2025</li><li>Extra payment(s): Not applicable </li></ul><ul><li>Positions: 1 </li><li>Category: Housing </li><li>Grade: F - G </li><li>Working hours: 37 per week </li><li>Closing date: 03 September 2025 </li><li>Location: Town Hall, Crawley </li><li>Location type: Hybrid </li></ul><a href="https://my.crawley.gov.uk/service/Job_Application" target="_blank">Apply for this job</a><h4> About the role </h4>We are currently seeking an Assessment Officer to join the Housing Options team on a 12-month fixed term contract to backfill for an internal secondment.Our Assessment Officers provide the initial assessment service for customers approaching the council who may be threatened with homelessness or who may be already homeless. The Assessment Service also provides an early intervention service for those customers who require housing advice and assistance at an early stage. The Assessment Service is part of the Housing Options Team who work together to prevent and relieve homelessness.&nbsp; We are looking for a confident person with exceptional customer service skills to communicate clearly and effectively with customers, landlords, accommodation providers, partner organisations and other professionals both face to face, by telephone and by email. With the ability to clearly explain to customers the type of help the council is likely to be able to provide and to understand what this will look and feel like and help manage their expectations where required.You will need to be efficient and effective in extracting and recording relevant information from customers to be able to understand the issues and assess the urgency of their enquiry. You will need to ensure customers are clear on the next steps that they and the council will need to take and when this will happen. Competent IT and administration skills are essential.You will need to assess and prioritise customer appointments from completed application forms, which you will be managing as part of a team, being able to recognise the urgency of situations and communicating with other colleagues and professionals where appropriate.During that assessment appointment, you will determine housing and support needs of customers. You will also support customers through early intervention work and hold a caseload of early intervention and triage cases. The Assessment Officers also trigger any statutory duties owed to a customer where appropriate, working closely with their housing options colleagues to progress casework.Preference will be given to candidates with a current working knowledge of relevant legislation and the various voluntary and statutory organisations locally and nationally that can assist the council in the prevention and relief of homelessness.We are looking for a candidate who is an active listener who can work independently and use their own initiative within a wider team environment and be calm and resilient when dealing with challenging situations. Whilst previous experience of front line interviewing within a demanding service is desirable, full training will be provided to the right candidate who can demonstrate the qualities and skills required for this role, in the absence of any experienced applicants.We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible, as we may close this advert before the stated closing date if enough applications are received.<h4> Additional information </h4>Fixed term contract for 12 months.37 hours per week including flexi time system.<h4> Employee benefits </h4>We offer a generous employee <a href="/council-information/jobs-and-careers/employee-benefits">benefits package</a>, with a range of discounts, benefits and wellbeing incentives to suit everyone.<h4> Our way of working </h4>Our shared <a href="/council-information/jobs-and-careers/values-and-behaviours">values and behaviours</a> reflect the special nature of our council. We encourage all colleagues to put them into practice, whatever job they do. Take a look to see if we are the perfect match.<h4> Safer recruitment </h4>Crawley Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.<h4> How to apply </h4>Click the Apply button to complete your application online. Please ensure that the reference details you supply are for your current or most recent employer and that any gaps in employment are covered on your application form. Please note that CVs will not be accepted without a fully completed application form.For an informal conversation or further information regarding the role, email <a href="mailto:sarah.bloom@crawley.gov.uk" target="_blank">sarah.bloom@crawley.gov.uk</a>, or call on 01293 438586.<a href="https://my.crawley.gov.uk/service/Job_Application" target="_blank">Apply for this job</a><h4> Related documents </h4><ul><li><a href="/sites/default/files/document_webform_uploads/assessment-officer-job-description_3.pdf"> Assessment Officer job description (PDF, 150.79 KB) </a></li></ul>





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Crawley Borough Council

Assessment Officer

<ul><li>Reference: EC102 </li><li>Division: Crawley Homes </li><li>Salary: £42,851.00 - £49,841.00 per annum </li><li>Contract type: Permanent </li><li>Posted on: 20 August 2025 </li><li>Interview date:26 September 2025</li><li>Extra payment(s): Not applicable </li></ul><ul><li>Positions: 1 </li><li>Category: Housing </li><li>Grade: I - J </li><li>Working hours: 37 per week </li><li>Closing date: 14 September 2025 </li><li>Location: Town Hall, Crawley </li><li>Location type: Hybrid </li></ul><a href="https://my.crawley.gov.uk/service/Job_Application" target="_blank">Apply for this job</a><h4> About the role </h4>Crawley is a great place to work, with a vibrant town centre and excellent transport connections. By joining us you can also benefit from the following:<ul><li>agile working, allowing for a combination of home and office working</li><li>access to the Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>flexible working hours</li><li>payment of professional fees</li><li>supportive work environment and great team working</li><li>modern office and facilities</li></ul>We are a stock retained authority with 8,300 general needs homes, plus leasehold, hostels and sheltered housing schemes under our management. The stock is managed by the Crawley Homes division of the council, which has just undergone its first inspection with the Regulator of Social Housing and has been awarded a C2 grading. This is the second-highest grade a landlord can achieve, which is great news, but it means we have further improvements to make. We are well on our journey to transform our service and continue making improvements to fully align with the Consumer Standards. We are looking for someone who can support us in this endeavour. The Regulator of Social Housing said that:“Crawley Borough Council has engaged constructively with us throughout the inspection process, has demonstrated that it understands the issues it needs to address, and is already taking action towards rectifying the weaknesses identified. Whilst early in the delivery, there is positive evidence of progress being made in some areas and we have assurance that there is strong organisational commitment to ensuring improved outcomes for tenants”.As the Older Persons Service Manager, you will be responsible for managing the sheltered housing team and Lifeline team. You will need strong performance management skills to ensure these services are delivering to high standards, that core KPIs are met and residents are safe and supported to live independently. You will also need to lead on service improvements projects, ensuring continuous improvement. This is a great opportunity to shape services to ensure they are fit for purpose under the new regulatory environment, this will also include working with our Policy and Engagement Team to ensure the tenant voice is heard when deciding how to shape service delivery and policy.We are looking for someone who has experience of leading and managing housing management services and/or older peoples services as well as an understanding of warden and dispersed alarm systems. You will need to able to be able to motivate both yourself and others, be resilient, have a positive attitude and align with our core values and behaviours. You will also need to have a strong track record of delivering service improvements and be able to demonstrate, and support others to demonstrate, excellent customer service.<h4> Additional information </h4>A full and current UK driving licence will be a requirement the role.Casual car user - mileage paid to cover business mileage.Satisfactory clearance of an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Checks will be a condition of employment.The Older Persons Services Manager will ensure the provision of an out of hours emergency callout service for the Sheltered, Lifeline, providing advice, management support and backup, or the individual on standby as required in the direct provision of these callout services. The salary is fully inclusive of the requirement to work evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays in this connection.You will need to be willing to work outside of normal office hours from time to time, this may include attending resident events and meetings and Cabinet meetings. You may also need to provide ad hoc advice outside of office hours to Older Persons Services Officers on call.Participation in the Standby Scheme – Category B (where required).<h4> Employee benefits </h4>We offer a generous employee <a href="/council-information/jobs-and-careers/employee-benefits">benefits package</a>, with a range of discounts, benefits and wellbeing incentives to suit everyone.<h4> Our way of working </h4>Our shared <a href="/council-information/jobs-and-careers/values-and-behaviours">values and behaviours</a> reflect the special nature of our council. We encourage all colleagues to put them into practice, whatever job they do. Take a look to see if we are the perfect match.<h4> Safer recruitment </h4>Crawley Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.<h4> How to apply </h4>Click the Apply button to complete your application online. Please ensure that the reference details you supply are for your current or most recent employer and that any gaps in employment are covered on your application form. Please note that CVs will not be accepted without a fully completed application form.For an informal conversation or further information regarding the role, email <a href="mailto:amanda.kendall@crawley.gov.uk" target="_blank">amanda.kendall@crawley.gov.uk</a>, Head of Crawley Homes or call on 01293 438521.<a href="https://my.crawley.gov.uk/service/Job_Application" target="_blank">Apply for this job</a><h4> Related documents </h4><ul><li><a href="/sites/default/files/document_webform_uploads/older-persons-services-manager-job-description.pdf"> Older Persons Services Manager job description (PDF, 159.35 KB) </a></li></ul>





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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Your drive, motivation, and the energy you can bring to the role is more important than your professional background to date.The available post will cover the assessment of social housing including specific focus on the implementation of our New Allocation Policy. This will require data cleansing so will require the successful applicant to familiarise themselves with the current policy and the new policy that has come into effect as of April 2025. Knowledge of the part 6 and part 7 of the housing act will be useful, however resources and training will be available.This role is available as a secondment to internal applicants in line with our secondment policy. Before applying, please ensure you have read <a href="https://brightonandhovecc.sharepoint.com/sites/TheWavePoliciesandProcedures/SitePages/Secondment-policy.aspx?web=1" target="_blank">the Secondment policy</a> to ensure you are eligible to apply. In accordance with the policy, please ensure you have the written approval of your line manager before applying. Evidence of this must be included with your application.For an informal discussion, please contact Rachel Fitchie, Housing Allocations Manager by email <a href="mailto:Rachel.Fitchie@brighton-hove.gov.uk" target="_blank">Rachel.Fitchie@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a> or by telephoning 01273 290273 or Elena Castells on&nbsp;<a href="mailto:elena.castells@brighton-hove.gov.uk" target="_blank">elena.castells@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a><h2>About the role</h2>The successful candidate will have a strong customer focus and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, you should be a strong team player who embraces change and is able to work flexibly in order to meet the needs of the business and our customers.Ideally you should have some experience of dealing directly with the customers and working in collaboration with others to achieve results. You should have some understanding of the issues faced by individuals who are in recognised housing or medical need with our Allocations Policy.You will be a self-starter who can demonstrate a range of skills that include excellent customer service, strong organisational skills, as well as an effective communicator with an ability to achieve results.Housing Allocations Officers play a critical role in supporting the Local Authority to ensure that the limited amount of social housing is let to those that have a recognised housing or medical need to move in accordance with the Allocations Policy as well as providing assistance and advice to people with a complex range of housing issues. &nbsp;We are looking for people that are passionate about achieving outcomes for individuals in need.Please read our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.As part of your application, you will need to upload your CV and a supporting statement. Your supporting statement is the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/cv-guidance" target="_blank">CV guidance</a>) and <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/supporting-statement-guidance" target="_blank">Supporting statement guidance</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.<h2>Additional information</h2>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours&nbsp;or term-time only.For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a><h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, female or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/apply-job-council/encouraging-diverse-workforce" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a>.Please note that this post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Criminal Records Check.

Brighton & Hove City Council

Housing Allocations Officer (Fixed Term)

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Please note, we do not accept CV’s submitted without a fully completed online application form.



About the role:
Horsham District Council is looking for a detail-focused and organised individual to join our Housing team as a Housing Services Assistant and help us make a difference in people’s lives.
As a Housing Services Assistant, you will coordinate emergency housing placements for households in need, liaise with accommodation providers, and keep accurate records. You will also process invoices, set up suppliers, manage rent accounts, and assist with housing benefit claims—ensuring our services run smoothly and efficiently.
The position is full-time and the post holder is required to working 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday.
If you thrive in a busy environment, have great communication skills, and want to support your community, we’d love to hear from you.
About you:
To succeed as Housing Services Assistant, you will be a customer-focused professional with experience engaging a wide range of stakeholders, including internal teams, external partners, landlords, agencies, and vulnerable individuals. You will possess strong attention to detail, along with proven organisational and time management skills.
You should be confident using IT systems and adaptable to learning new software packages. Familiarity with housing-related benefits such as Housing Benefit, Universal Credit, and Personal Independence Payments would be beneficial.
For an informal conversation about this opportunity, please contact&nbsp;Hannah Woods, Senior Accommodation Officer, on&nbsp;01403 215446.
About us as an employer:
At Horsham District Council, you’ll be part of a supportive team that’s committed to delivering high-quality housing services. We offer a rewarding work environment where your efforts directly contribute to the wellbeing and stability of our community.
We encourage and support our employees to have a healthy work life balance by, offering 28 days’ (207.2 hours) annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata), and flexible/hybrid working options where applicable.
We offer a generous benefits package including an online platform offering discounts from online retailers and access to a car lease scheme. Staff are also eligible to join the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hants.gov.uk/hampshire-services/pensions/local-government/about-the-scheme/scheme-benefits" target="_blank">Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</a>, where the Council contributes circa 20% of pensionable salary.
To support employees’ professional development the Council provides reimbursement for professional subscriptions and a number of training opportunities, including extensive in-house learning resources, short courses, Apprenticeships, and qualifications such as Institute of Leadership &amp; Management (ILM), Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.horsham.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers" target="_blank">Jobs and careers page</a>&nbsp;to find out more about&nbsp;<a href="https://www.horsham.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/working-for-horsham-district-council" target="_blank">Working for Horsham District Council</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.horsham.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/our-employment-commitments" target="_blank">Our employment commitments</a>.
To apply:
If you would like to apply for the role, we highly recommend you show clearly within the ‘Experience Section’ of the application form how you meet the essential criteria detailed within the Role Profile when applying. If you do not make this clear, it is unlikely you will be shortlisted for interview.
Internal applicants, if you would like to apply for the role, please submit an expression of interest to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:HR@horsham.gov.uk" target="_blank">HR@horsham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;explaining clearly how you meet the criteria and what you feel you can bring to the role.

Housing Services Assistant

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>
Fixed term for 2 years&nbsp;
This role is available as a secondment to internal applicants in line with our secondment policy. Before applying, please ensure you have read <a href="https://brightonandhovecc.sharepoint.com/sites/TheWavePoliciesandProcedures/SitePages/Secondment-policy.aspx?web=1" target="_blank">the Secondment policy</a> to ensure you are eligible to apply. In accordance with the policy, please ensure you have the written approval of your line manager before applying. Evidence of this must be included with your application.
For an informal discussion, please contact Louise Lowery - Temporary Accommodation Manager on 01273 294400.
<h2>About the role</h2>A position is available within the Temporary Accommodation Team working with Homeless households. The role can be interesting, complex, demanding and very rewarding. It involves &nbsp;managing &nbsp;movement into, and out of, the council’s temporary accommodation – having regard for best use of stock and resources, as well as the specific needs of the client. You will manage issues arising throughout the duration of all placements, including repairs, transfers and anti-social behaviourPlease read our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.As part of your application, you will need to upload your Application Form and answers to some shortlisting questions. &nbsp;Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/application-form-guidance" target="_blank">Application Form guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> and (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance" target="_blank">Shortlisting guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.<h2>Additional information</h2>
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.
For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us&nbsp;</a>
<h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).</a>Please note that this post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Criminal Records Check.

Temporary Accommodation Placement Officer

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Brighton &amp; Hove City Council is committed to preventing homelessness and supporting applicants in housing need. As a Housing Advice Officer, you’ll be at the frontline of the service—providing expert advice, processing housing applications, and helping households navigate their options under the Housing Act 1996 and Homeless Reduction Act 2017.For an informal discussion, please contact Karen Gearing, Housing Options Manager on 07795336462<h2>About the role</h2>You’ll work within our Housing Advice and Triage Team, supporting residents through face-to-face appointments, telephone helpline, and online applications. This is a fast-paced, high-impact role where your work will make a real difference in people’s lives.To thrive in this busy front-line service, you’ll need excellent administration and organisational skills, along with a genuine passion for supporting households at risk of homelessness.You’ll be part of a dynamic triage team, acting as the first point of contact for applicants seeking help. We’re looking for someone with:<ul>
<li>&nbsp;Strong communication skills and the ability to engage sensitively with vulnerable individuals</li>
<li>Customer service experience</li>
<li>&nbsp;A collaborative mindset and team spirit</li>
<li>Confidence in managing competing priorities under pressure</li>
<li>&nbsp;A commitment to delivering a high-quality, person-centred service</li>
</ul>Please read our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.As part of your application, you will need to upload your CV and answers to some shortlisting questions. Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/cv-guidance" target="_blank">CV guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> and &nbsp;and (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance" target="_blank">Shortlisting guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.<h2>Additional information</h2>
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.
For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us&nbsp;</a>
<h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).</a>

Housing Advice Officer (Part Time)

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Brighton &amp; Hove City Council is committed to preventing homelessness and supporting applicants in housing need. As a Housing Advice Officer, you’ll be at the frontline of the service—providing expert advice, processing housing applications, and helping households navigate their options under the Housing Act 1996 and Homeless Reduction Act 2017.For an informal discussion, please contact Karen Gearing, Housing Options Manager on 07795336462<h2>About the role</h2>You’ll work within our Housing Advice and Triage Team, supporting applicants through face-to-face appointments, telephone helpline, and online applications. This is a fast-paced, high-impact role where your work will make a real difference in people’s lives.To thrive in this busy front-line service, you’ll need excellent administration and organisational skills, along with a genuine passion for supporting households at risk of homelessness.You’ll be part of a dynamic triage team, acting as the first point of contact for applicants seeking help. We’re looking for someone with:<ul>
<li>&nbsp;Strong communication skills and the ability to engage sensitively with vulnerable individuals</li>
<li>Customer service experience</li>
<li>&nbsp;A collaborative mindset and team spirit</li>
<li>Confidence in managing competing priorities under pressure</li>
<li>&nbsp;A commitment to delivering a high-quality, person-centred service</li>
</ul>Please read our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.As part of your application, you will need to upload your CV and answers to some shortlisting questions. Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/cv-guidance" target="_blank">CV guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> and &nbsp;and (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance" target="_blank">Shortlisting guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.<h2>Additional information</h2>
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.
For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us&nbsp;</a>
<h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).</a>

Housing Advice Officer (Full time)

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In order to apply for this vacancy please use the Apply Online link below. No CVs or applications from Agencies accepted.



Private Sector Options Officer
Post No: TBC
Salary: Starting from £31,537 to £36,363 p.a.
Grade: Grade 5
Hours: 37 hours per week&nbsp;
Place of work: Worthing Town Hall&nbsp;
Closing date: 27th August 2025
Interviews: TBC
Are you passionate about preventing homelessness and increasing access to accommodation in the private rented sector for households in housing need?
We are looking for a dedicated Private Sector Options Officer to join our team. In this vital role, you will support the Private Sector Options Manager in effectively managing the lifecycle of tenancies, ensuring a person-centred, preventative approach. This includes mediation with private landlords and tenants, and taking enforcement action where required.
This is a challenging but highly rewarding position where you will have day-to-day accountability for the management of Opening Doors and Private Sector Leased tenancies across the property portfolio. You will be responsible for all key areas of housing management, arrears recovery, ASB management, letting void properties, and all aspects of property and tenancy management. You will also identify and make recommendations for improvements to ensure the Council's housing offer remains competitive.
We provide tailored training to develop your skills, whether you're new to the role or an experienced professional.
About the role:
Tenancy Management &amp; Homelessness Prevention: Effectively manage the lifecycle of a tenancy, ensuring a person-centred, preventative approach. This will include mediation with private landlords and tenants, identifying breaches, and taking enforcement and legal action where required. Work with households and in partnership with other agencies, landlords, private and public sector services to identify those at risk of homelessness early and find innovative lasting solutions to prevent homelessness and meet housing need.
Property Portfolio Management: Day-to-day accountability for the management of Opening Doors and Private Sector Leased tenancies across the property portfolio, including arrears recovery, ASB management, and letting void properties. Landlord Engagement: Engage with and establish strong partnerships with private sector landlords and their agents to support them in achieving high standards of customer care and meeting their statutory obligations. Develop positive relationships with private sector landlords to provide specialist one-to-one support and advice.
Financial &amp; Housing Solutions: Analyse income and expenditure data and complete thorough financial assessments of clients' circumstances to establish available options to access private rented sector accommodation. Support households in temporary accommodation to find suitable permanent housing by developing creative solutions
What we're looking for – your behaviours will be key:
We are seeking an individual who embodies our core principles of resilience, adaptability, and participation. You will be someone who:
<ul>
<li>
Listens actively and truly understands the needs of our customers and partners.</li>
<li>
Communicates clearly and confidently, conveying key information effectively to diverse audiences, both in writing and verbally.</li>
<li>
Says what they think and does what they say, demonstrating honesty and openness in all interactions.</li>
<li>
Is inclusive and kind, valuing the unique strengths of people from all backgrounds and fostering a supportive environment where everyone feels part of the team.</li>
<li>
Is ambitious, bringing passion for delivering a high-quality service and continuously seeking ways to improve outcomes for our residents.</li>
<li>
Thinks and acts beyond themselves and their service, embracing collaboration and partnership to deliver Our Plan.</li>
<li>
Is resilient, maintaining a positive attitude, effectively prioritising workload, and supporting their own wellbeing and that of colleagues.</li>
<li>
Is adaptive, with an active interest in learning and development, experimenting with new ways of working, and anticipating new challenges to embrace change.</li>
<li>
Builds excellent relationships with internal and external partners, negotiating successfully and influencing positive outcomes.</li>
<li>
Reaches sound judgements through careful and systematic evaluation of facts.</li>
</ul>
If you are ready to bring your excellent skills and positive behaviours to a role where you can truly make a difference, we encourage you to apply.
The post holder will be subject to a Standard DBS check.&nbsp;
At Adur &amp; Worthing, we are committed to supporting care leavers, in accordance with the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the Children and Social Work Act 2017. To that end, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for anyone meeting the essential criteria of the role they are applying for. In order to be considered for this, you will need to be a care leaver under the age of 25 at the time of application. Please confirm that you are a care leaver within your cover letter.&nbsp;
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of applicants declaring a disability, that meet the essential criteria for this position, will be offered an interview.&nbsp;
Staff are our most important asset and we therefore have a benefit package which reflects our continuing commitment to our employees.&nbsp; This includes:
<ul>
<li>Generous leave entitlement; a minimum of 26 days + Bank Holiday entitlement</li>
<li>Local Government Pension</li>
<li>Training &amp; development</li>
<li>Occupational Health</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)</li>
<li>Employee resource groups/networks&nbsp;</li>
<li>Buddy Support Programme&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Flexible working options</li>
</ul>
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Staff work in a supportive and safe environment, recognising their responsibility to value and respect each other’s contributions. Standards of conduct must be of the highest level to ensure that no-one is harassed, bullied or victimised. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, staff engagement forums and are keen to hear from applicants from a variety of different backgrounds.

Adur & Worthing Councils

Private Sector Options Officer

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<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/2083/Flexible_Working_Policy.pdf" target="_blank">Flexible_Working_Policy</a></li>
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In order to apply for this vacancy please use the Apply Online link below. No CVs or applications from Agencies accepted.



Temporary Accommodation Officer
Post No: TBC
Salary: Starting from £31,537 to £36,363 p.a.&nbsp;
Grade: Grade 5
Hours: 37 hours per week
Place of work: Worthing Town Hall
Closing date: 27th August 2025&nbsp;
Interviews: TBC
Join Our Team and Make a Real Difference in Your Community!
Are you passionate about providing high-quality support to those in need? We are looking for a dedicated and resilient Temporary Accommodation Officer to join our team. In this vital role, you will be on the front line, helping homeless households secure safe and suitable temporary accommodation and supporting them on their journey to a permanent home.
This is a challenging but highly rewarding position where you will manage our accommodation portfolio, build key relationships with landlords, and directly assist vulnerable members of our community every day.
About the Role:
<ul>
<li>
Placing &amp; Supporting Households: You will manage the end-to-end placement of homeless households, conducting suitability assessments and ensuring they are settled into appropriate temporary accommodation. Property Management: You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of our accommodation stock, including Private Sector Leases. This involves conducting regular inspections and liaising with our teams on repairs to ensure all properties are safe and well-maintained.</li>
<li>
Tenancy Management: You will handle all aspects of the tenancy, from signing up new tenants and processing housing benefit claims to managing tenancy breaches.</li>
<li>
Income &amp; Occupancy: A key part of your role will be to work efficiently to minimise void periods.</li>
<li>
Collaborative Working: You will act as a key contact for queries, liaise with internal teams and external support agencies, and participate in a team duty rota to ensure a seamless service.</li>
</ul>
What we're looking for – your behaviours will be key:
We are seeking an individual who embodies our core principles of resilience, adaptability, and participation. You will be someone who:
<ul>
<li>
Listens actively and truly understands the needs of our customers and partners.</li>
<li>
Communicates clearly and confidently, conveying key information effectively to diverse audiences, both in writing and verbally.</li>
<li>
Says what they think and does what they say, demonstrating honesty and openness in all interactions.</li>
<li>
Is inclusive and kind, valuing the unique strengths of people from all backgrounds and fostering a supportive environment where everyone feels part of the team.</li>
<li>
Is ambitious, bringing passion for delivering a high-quality service and continuously seeking ways to improve outcomes for our residents.</li>
<li>
Thinks and acts beyond themselves and their service, embracing collaboration and partnership to deliver Our Plan.</li>
<li>
Is resilient, maintaining a positive attitude, effectively prioritising workload, and supporting their own wellbeing and that of colleagues.</li>
<li>
Is adaptive, with an active interest in learning and development, experimenting with new ways of working, and anticipating new challenges to embrace change.</li>
<li>
Builds excellent relationships with internal and external partners, negotiating successfully and influencing positive outcomes.</li>
<li>
Reaches sound judgements through careful and systematic evaluation of facts.</li>
</ul>
If you are ready to bring your excellent skills and positive behaviours to a role where you can truly make a difference, we encourage you to apply.
The post holder will be subject to a Standard DBS check.&nbsp;
At Adur &amp; Worthing, we are committed to supporting care leavers, in accordance with the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the Children and Social Work Act 2017. To that end, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for anyone meeting the essential criteria of the role they are applying for. In order to be considered for this, you will need to be a care leaver under the age of 25 at the time of application. Please confirm that you are a care leaver within your cover letter.&nbsp;
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of applicants declaring a disability, that meet the essential criteria for this position, will be offered an interview.&nbsp;
Staff are our most important asset and we therefore have a benefit package which reflects our continuing commitment to our employees.&nbsp; This includes:
<ul>
<li>Generous leave entitlement; a minimum of 26 days + Bank Holiday entitlement</li>
<li>Local Government Pension</li>
<li>Training &amp; development</li>
<li>Occupational Health</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)</li>
<li>Employee resource groups/networks&nbsp;</li>
<li>Buddy Support Programme&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Flexible working options</li>
</ul>
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Staff work in a supportive and safe environment, recognising their responsibility to value and respect each other’s contributions. Standards of conduct must be of the highest level to ensure that no-one is harassed, bullied or victimised. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, staff engagement forums and are keen to hear from applicants from a variety of different backgrounds.

Temporary Accommodation Officer

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<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/2017/Blended_Working_Policy.pdf" target="_blank">Blended_Working_Policy</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/2018/Equalities_Policy.pdf" target="_blank">Equalities_Policy</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/2019/Flexible_Working_Policy.pdf" target="_blank">Flexible_Working_Policy</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/2028/Homelessness_Intervention___Prevention_Officer_-_Job_Description_Person_Specification.pdf" target="_blank">Homelessness_Intervention___Prevention_Officer_-_Job_Description_Person_Specification</a></li></ul>

In order to apply for this vacancy please use the Apply Online link below. No CVs or applications from Agencies accepted.



Homelessness Intervention &amp; Prevention Officer
Post No: TBC
Salary: Starting from £37,280 to £41,771 p.a.
Grade: Grade 6
Hours: 37 hours per week&nbsp;
Place of work: Worthing Town Hall&nbsp;
Closing date: 27th August 2025
Interviews: TBC
Are you a highly motivated and experienced housing professional with a passion for making a real difference in people's lives? Adur &amp; Worthing Councils are seeking a dedicated Homelessness Intervention and Prevention Officer to join our Housing Needs team.
This is a crucial role where you will support households at risk of or experiencing homelessness, working collaboratively with a wide range of partners to find innovative and lasting solutions. You will be instrumental in preventing homelessness and ensuring individuals and families secure sustainable accommodation.
We provide tailored training to develop your skills, whether you're new to the role or an experienced professional.
About the role:
You will manage a varied caseload of homelessness cases, undertaking holistic assessments, developing personalised housing plans, and making robust decisions under statutory housing legislation. You will provide complex legal and housing advice, support households in temporary accommodation, and maintain accurate records. A detailed knowledge of housing and homelessness legislation, welfare benefits, and best practice in prevention is essential.
What we're looking for – your behaviours will be key:
We are seeking an individual who embodies our core principles of resilience, adaptability, and participation. You will be someone who:
<ul>
<li>
Listens actively and truly understands the needs of our customers and partners.</li>
<li>
Communicates clearly and confidently, conveying key information effectively to diverse audiences, both in writing and verbally.</li>
<li>
Says what they think and does what they say, demonstrating honesty and openness in all interactions.</li>
<li>
Is inclusive and kind, valuing the unique strengths of people from all backgrounds and fostering a supportive environment where everyone feels part of the team.</li>
<li>
Is ambitious, bringing passion for delivering a high-quality service and continuously seeking ways to improve outcomes for our residents.</li>
<li>
Thinks and acts beyond themselves and their service, embracing collaboration and partnership to deliver Our Plan.</li>
<li>
Is resilient, maintaining a positive attitude, effectively prioritising workload, and supporting their own wellbeing and that of colleagues.</li>
<li>
Is adaptive, with an active interest in learning and development, experimenting with new ways of working, and anticipating new challenges to embrace change.</li>
<li>
Builds excellent relationships with internal and external partners, negotiating successfully and influencing positive outcomes.</li>
<li>
Reaches sound judgements through careful and systematic evaluation of facts.</li>
</ul>
If you are ready to bring your excellent skills and positive behaviours to a role where you can truly make a difference, we encourage you to apply.
At Adur &amp; Worthing, we are committed to supporting care leavers, in accordance with the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the Children and Social Work Act 2017. To that end, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for anyone meeting the essential criteria of the role they are applying for. In order to be considered for this, you will need to be a care leaver under the age of 25 at the time of application. Please confirm that you are a care leaver within your cover letter.&nbsp;
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of applicants declaring a disability, that meet the essential criteria for this position, will be offered an interview.&nbsp;
Staff are our most important asset and we therefore have a benefit package which reflects our continuing commitment to our employees.&nbsp; This includes:
<ul>
<li>Generous leave entitlement; a minimum of 26 days + Bank Holiday entitlement</li>
<li>Local Government Pension</li>
<li>Training &amp; development</li>
<li>Occupational Health</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)</li>
<li>Employee resource groups/networks&nbsp;</li>
<li>Buddy Support Programme&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Flexible working options</li>
</ul>
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Staff work in a supportive and safe environment, recognising their responsibility to value and respect each other’s contributions. Standards of conduct must be of the highest level to ensure that no-one is harassed, bullied or victimised. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, staff engagement forums and are keen to hear from applicants from a variety of different backgrounds.

Homelessness Intervention & Prevention Officer

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Brighton &amp; Hove is a great place to live, learn, work and visit.We are committed to delivering an outstanding service to our residents and to making the Tenancy Team within our Housing and People Services Directorate the first choice for Housing Officers to work.If you are looking to work in a flexible and forward-thinking organisation, have a good understanding of the needs of Council Tenants and Leaseholders and are seeking an exciting new challenge, then we would be delighted to hear from you.Fixed term for&nbsp;12 monthsThis job would be offered as fixed term to external candidates and may be available as a secondment to internal applicants in line with our secondment policy. Before applying, please ensure you have read <a href="https://brightonandhovecc.sharepoint.com/sites/TheWavePoliciesandProcedures/SitePages/Secondment-policy.aspx?web=1" target="_blank">the Secondment policy</a> to ensure you are eligible to apply. In accordance with the policy, please ensure you have the written approval of your line manager before applying. Evidence of this must be included with your application.If you would like to discuss the opportunity available or would like to find out more about a career in Housing, please email the following Housing Manager to arrange a conversation.Robert Keelan - West Housing Team &nbsp;- <a href="mailto:robert.keelan@brighton-hove.gov.uk" target="_blank">robert.keelan@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a><h2>About the role</h2>You will have a relevant professional qualification or proven experience of working in housing at this level. Your experience will have given you an excellent knowledge and understanding of the full range of housing management services, including the relevant legal context. You will be comfortable in managing a diverse and complex caseload in a high demand service and will be a strong collaborator with a range of teams in a multi-agency setting.You’ll be working in a directorate that is dedicated to empowering people from different communities and backgrounds to come together, live well and thrive, supported by our city-wide work on fairness, inclusion, and engagement. You’ll have an ability to communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders, a deep understanding of the needs of our different communities and residents, and the skills to ensure accessibility and inclusion in your work.We have a 12-month fixed term maternity cover vacancy available, with some scope for regular working from home to support a positive work / life balance. &nbsp;We can also offer fully office-based arrangements as an option. &nbsp;Our diverse team is based across the city in one of our three housing offices and at our Housing Centre based in Moulsecoomb. On the days you are working in the office you will be in a welcoming working environment, with a friendly and supportive team.In return, we can offer you a competitive salary, training and qualifications, career progression with the opportunity to become involved and lead on bespoke projects, flexible working, a generous annual leave allowance with the opportunity to buy extra days, staff discounts, and admittance into the Local Government Pension Scheme.If you are successful in your application, we have the following employee networks here to support you throughout your employment with us: BME Workers, Disabled Workers and Carers, LGBTQ Workers, and Women’s Network.For more information about the organisation and the specific roles please download the job description / person specification.Please read our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.As part of your application, you will need to upload your Application Form and answers to some shortlisting questions. &nbsp;Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/application-form-guidance" target="_blank">Application Form guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> and (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance" target="_blank">Shortlisting guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.<h2>Additional information</h2>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a><h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/apply-job-council/encouraging-diverse-workforce" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a>.Please note that this post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Criminal Records Check.

Housing Officer

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>
Brighton &amp; Hove is a great place to live, learn, work and visit. Our diverse and vibrant community is passionate about the city and there’s a shared commitment to celebrating and promoting all that makes Brighton &amp; Hove so unique.
We are just as committed to delivering an outstanding service to our residents as we are in making Tenancy Services the first choice for a Neighbourhood Officer&nbsp;to work.
If you are looking to work in a flexible and forward-thinking organisation and you are looking for an exciting new challenge, then we would be delighted to hear from you.
You’ll be working in a directorate that is dedicated to empowering people from different communities and backgrounds to come together, live well and thrive, supported by our city-wide work on fairness, inclusion and engagement.
If you would like to discuss the opportunities available or would like to find out more about a career in Housing, please email either of the following managers to arrange a conversation.
Robert Keelan – Housing Manager <a href="mailto:Robert.keelan@brighton-hove.gov.uk" target="_blank">Robert.keelan@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a>
Janet Dowdell – Tenancy Services Operational Manager <a href="mailto:janet.dowdell@brighton-hove.gov.uk" target="_blank">janet.dowdell@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a>
 
<h2>About the role</h2>The role of a Neighbourhood Officer is to provide a responsive and customer focused neighbourhood service to the residents of council properties in Brighton &amp; Hove. You will have responsibility for the communal areas of estates, working in a collaborative way with council colleagues, external providers and relevant community networks to improve the estates and the quality of life of residents and facilitate the development of thriving communities, where people want to live.You’ll be working in a directorate that is dedicated to empowering people from different communities and backgrounds to come together, live well and thrive, supported by our city-wide work on fairness, inclusion, and engagement. You’ll have an ability to communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders, an understanding of the needs of our different communities and residents, and the skills to ensure accessibility and inclusion in your work.We have a fulltime vacancy available, with some flexible working to support a positive work/live balance. Our diverse team is based across the city in one of our four housing team bases and this vacancy is in our Kemptown office. &nbsp;On the days you are working in the office you will be in a spacious and welcoming working environment and whether working in the office or remotely, you will become part of our friendly and supportive team.In return, we can offer you a competitive salary, training and qualifications, career progression with the opportunity to become involved and lead on bespoke projects, flexible working, a generous annual leave allowance with the opportunity to buy extra days, staff discounts, and admittance into the Local Government Pension Scheme.For more information about the organisation and the specific roles please download the job description / person specification.Please read our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.As part of your application, you will need to upload your Application Form and answers to some shortlisting questions. &nbsp;Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/application-form-guidance" target="_blank">Application Form guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> and (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance" target="_blank">Shortlisting guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.<h2>Additional information</h2>
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.
For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us&nbsp;</a>
<h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).</a>

Neighbourhood Officer

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>
Love Brighton and Hove?&nbsp;
Do you want to be part of a small but dynamic team?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a keen, self-motivated apprentice to join the Estates Service Team within the housing Estates team at Brighton &amp; Hove City Council.
The co-ordinators provide business support to the Estates Service Management Team in order to deliver greater value for our council, tenants and customers.
For an informal discussion, please contact Chloe Mclaughlin - Housing Estates Manager on 01273 294769.
<h2>About the role</h2>You may already have experience in providing a high quality, customer focussed and responsive service. We are here to help improve and support our residents’ quality of life and ensure that the estates are clean, safe and secure. You’ll prioritise your work to support our tenants in solving problems and concerns.&nbsp;We take pride in the work we do, making sure our buildings and surrounding areas are clean and meet high quality standards.&nbsp;The Estates Co-Ordinators support our management team in order to deliver greater value for our council, tenants and customers.Simultaneously undertaking a comprehensive study programme towards the Level 3 apprenticeship qualification, you will gain valuable knowledge, first-hand experience and skills in:<ul>
<li>Health and Safety – ensuring buildings and equipment are compliant in Health and Safety legislation, keeping staff and visitors safety foremost in everything we do.</li>
<li>Administration – producing accurate records, drafting documents &amp; record retention.</li>
<li>Customer service – working in a frontline team, responding to queries from our tenants but also working closely alongside Housing teams supporting them to carry out their role.</li>
<li>IT – using a wide range of IT packages and systems to input data and to look up information as well as desktop packages for producing documents, spreadsheets and emails.</li>
<li>Project Management – as a part of your apprenticeship you will be expected to manage a project that will support change in the service.</li>
</ul>For more information about the organisation and the specific tasks of the role please download the job description / person specification.Please read our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.As part of your application, you will need to complete your education and work history and provide answers to some shortlisting questions. Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as they will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/application-form-guidance" target="_blank">Application form guidance</a>) and <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance" target="_blank">Shortlisting questions guidance</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.<h2>Additional information</h2>
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.
For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us&nbsp;</a>
<h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).</a>

Housing Estates Co-Ordinator

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>
The Acquisitions &amp; Development Manager role will have responsibility for acquiring and developing new homes for both temporary accommodation and longer term council use, to meet housing need in Brighton &amp; Hove.
 
Interview date: (September 2025)
For an informal discussion, please contact Kathryn Arbery - Strategic Housing and Development Manager on 07826951753 &nbsp; &nbsp;
<h2>About the role</h2>Working in the Strategic Housing &amp; Development team you will be helping to meet our ambitious targets for delivery of 2000 homes over the life of the Housing Strategy. To deliver accessible, affordable and high-quality homes for everyone.The Acquisitions &amp; Development Manager role will have responsibility for acquiring and developing new homes for both temporary accommodation and longer term council use, to meet housing need in Brighton &amp; Hove.You will be manging a team of Housing Supply Officers who administer our successful home purchase scheme, which has brought over 450 properties back into Council use, as well as managing your own larger acquisitions. (BELOW PARAGRAPHS ARE HR USE ONLY)Application form + supporting statementPlease read our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.As part of your application, you will need to upload your Application Form and a supporting statement. Your supporting statement is the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/application-form-guidance" target="_blank">Application Form guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> and (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/supporting-statement-guidance" target="_blank">Supporting statement guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.Application form + shortlisting questionsPlease read our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.As part of your application, you will need to upload your Application Form and answers to some shortlisting questions. &nbsp;Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/application-form-guidance" target="_blank">Application Form guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> and (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance" target="_blank">Shortlisting guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.CV + supporting statementPlease read our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.As part of your application, you will need to upload your CV and a supporting statement. Your supporting statement is the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/cv-guidance" target="_blank">CV guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> and (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/supporting-statement-guidance" target="_blank">Supporting statement guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.CV + shortlisting questionsPlease read our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.As part of your application, you will need to upload your CV and answers to some shortlisting questions. Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/cv-guidance" target="_blank">CV guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> and (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance" target="_blank">Shortlisting guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.<h2>Additional information</h2>
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours&nbsp;or term-time only.
Recruitment team to delete out as appropriate
Part office / part home – hybrid - &nbsp;We are a workplace that supports flexibility and employee wellbeing in the way we work whilst providing the best service for our customers. Team and service working arrangements are designed to support both employee work life balance and team collaboration. These would be part of your individual working arrangements alongside any personal preference agreed with your manager in advance of joining. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team and travel to and from your contractual location would be at your own expense.
Remote working with occasional attendance in the office – There is the option for the suitable candidate to choose to work mostly from home. Attendance at the office with reasonable notice would be required on occasion. &nbsp;This notice would be subject to local team and service working arrangements. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team and travel to and from your contractual location would be at your own expense.
For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us&nbsp;</a>
<h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).</a>

Acquisition & Development Manager

<ul><li>Reference: EC5 </li><li>Division: Crawley Homes </li><li>Salary: £57,579.00 - £65,417.00 per annum </li><li>Contract type: Permanent </li><li>Posted on: 08 August 2025 </li><li>Interview date:17 September 2025</li><li>Extra payment(s): Not applicable </li></ul><ul><li>Positions: 1 </li><li>Category: Housing </li><li>Grade: M - N </li><li>Working hours: 37 per week </li><li>Closing date: 07 September 2025 </li><li>Location: Town Hall, Crawley </li><li>Location type: Hybrid </li></ul><a href="https://my.crawley.gov.uk/service/Job_Application" target="_blank">Apply for this job</a><h4> About the role </h4>Crawley is a great place to work, with a vibrant town centre and excellent transport connections. By joining us you can also benefit from the following:<ul><li>working in a modern state-of-the-art, grade-one office</li><li>agile working allowing for a combination of home and office working</li><li>access to the Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>flexible working hours</li><li>payment of professional fees</li><li>supportive work environment and great team working</li></ul>We are a stock retained authority with 8,300 general needs homes plus leasehold, hostels and sheltered housing schemes under our management. The stock is managed by the Crawley Homes division of the Council which has just gone through its first inspection with the Regulator of Social Housing and has been awarded a C2 grading, this is the second highest grade a landlord can achieve, which is great news but means we have further improvements to make. We are well on our journey to transform our service and continue making improvements to fully align with the Consumer Standards and are looking for someone who can support us to continue with this. The Regulator of Social Housing said that:“We saw evidence that Crawley BC is delivering an effective, efficient and timely repairs service, however, there are some weaknesses in its approach. Tenants report good levels of satisfaction with the repairs service, and we saw evidence of learning from feedback and complaints, as well as a transactional approach to tailoring service delivery to meet tenants’ diverse needs”“There is positive evidence of progress being made in some areas and we have assurance that there is strong organisational commitment to ensuring improved outcomes for tenants”.&nbsp;As the Operations and Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for managing the Responsive Repairs Team, Repairs Contact Centre, Voids and Garages Team and Cleaning and Clearance Team and will need to ensure these services are delivering to high standards. You will also need to continue to embed a new structure for the Responsive Repairs Team that came to fruition during 2024, ensuring that the desired outcomes of that restructure are achieved. Furthermore, you will need to review and identify areas for improvements in other teams which are under your direct management. This is a great opportunity to shape services to ensure they are fit for purpose under the new regulatory environment, this will include working with our Policy and Engagement Team to ensure the tenant voice is heard when deciding how to shape service delivery and policy.&nbsp;We are looking for someone who has experience of working in the housing repair environment.&nbsp;You will also need to able to lead, motivate both yourself and others, be resilient, have a positive attitude and align with our core values and behaviours. You will also need to have a strong track record of delivering service improvements.We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible, as we may close this advert before the stated closing date if enough applications are received.<h4> Additional information </h4>You need to have a relevant qualification, ideally we would like you to be RICS qualified but if you are not then a commitment to achieving this. As part of the senior management team you may also need to undertake additional qualifications in line with the Conduct and Competency Standard that is due to come into force in 2026, further training will be dependent on existing qualifications you hold.You will need a current and valid UK driving licence as you will need to drive for work purposes.You will need to be willing to work outside of normal office hours from time to time, this may include attending resident events and meetings and Cabinet meetings. You will also be part of an on-call rota.Participation in the Standby Scheme – Category D (currently under review).<h4> Employee benefits </h4>We offer a generous employee <a href="/council-information/jobs-and-careers/employee-benefits">benefits package</a>, with a range of discounts, benefits and wellbeing incentives to suit everyone.<h4> Our way of working </h4>Our shared <a href="/council-information/jobs-and-careers/values-and-behaviours">values and behaviours</a> reflect the special nature of our council. We encourage all colleagues to put them into practice, whatever job they do. Take a look to see if we are the perfect match.<h4> Safer recruitment </h4>Crawley Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.<h4> How to apply </h4>Click the Apply button to complete your application online. Please ensure that the reference details you supply are for your current or most recent employer and that any gaps in employment are covered on your application form. Please note that CVs will not be accepted without a fully completed application form.For an informal conversation or further information regarding the role, email <a href="mailto:amanda.kendall@crawley.gov.uk" target="_blank">amanda.kendall@crawley.gov.uk</a>, Head of Crawley Homes or call on 01293 438521.&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://my.crawley.gov.uk/service/Job_Application" target="_blank">Apply for this job</a><h4> Related documents </h4><ul><li><a href="/sites/default/files/document_webform_uploads/operations-and-maintenance-manager-job-description.pdf"> Operations and Maintenance Manager job description (PDF, 173.28 KB) </a></li></ul>





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Operations and Maintenance Manager

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Homelessness Intervention &amp; Prevention Officer - Duty to Refer&nbsp;
Post No: TBC
Salary: Starting from £37,280 to £41,771 p.a.
Grade: Grade 6
Hours: 37 hours per week&nbsp;
Place of work: Worthing Town Hall&nbsp;
Closing date: 25th August 2025
Interviews: TBC
&nbsp;We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Duty to Refer Homeless Intervention and Prevention Officer to join our team. This is a vital role focused on preventing homelessness by ensuring that public bodies effectively refer individuals who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless to the appropriate local housing authority. You will be at the forefront of our efforts to provide timely support to some of the most vulnerable members of our community, maintaining current partnerships and developing new ones.
About the role:
You will be the primary point of contact for public bodies in fulfilling their duty to refer for individuals at risk of homelessness, receiving and processing referrals from a range of public authorities, including social services, healthcare providers, and the justice system.
As part of the role you will conduct initial assessments to determine the urgency and nature of the housing need, ensure that all referrals are made to the correct local authority, as chosen by the service user.
You will lead liaison with public bodies on the duty to refer processes, provide guidance and establish pathways for individuals who may be at risk of homelessness.
We provide tailored training to develop your skills, whether you're new to the role or an experienced professional.
What we're looking for – your behaviours will be key:
We are seeking an individual who embodies our core principles of resilience, adaptability, and participation. You will be someone who:
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Listens actively and truly understands the needs of our customers and partners.</li>
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Communicates clearly and confidently, conveying key information effectively to diverse audiences, both in writing and verbally.</li>
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Says what they think and does what they say, demonstrating honesty and openness in all interactions.</li>
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Is inclusive and kind, valuing the unique strengths of people from all backgrounds and fostering a supportive environment where everyone feels part of the team.</li>
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Is ambitious, bringing passion for delivering a high-quality service and continuously seeking ways to improve outcomes for our residents.</li>
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Thinks and acts beyond themselves and their service, embracing collaboration and partnership to deliver Our Plan.</li>
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Is resilient, maintaining a positive attitude, effectively prioritising workload, and supporting their own wellbeing and that of colleagues.</li>
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Is adaptive, with an active interest in learning and development, experimenting with new ways of working, and anticipating new challenges to embrace change.</li>
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Builds excellent relationships with internal and external partners, negotiating successfully and influencing positive outcomes.</li>
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Reaches sound judgements through careful and systematic evaluation of facts.</li>
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If you are ready to bring your excellent skills and positive behaviours to a role where you can truly make a difference, we encourage you to apply.
At Adur &amp; Worthing, we are committed to supporting care leavers, in accordance with the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the Children and Social Work Act 2017. To that end, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for anyone meeting the essential criteria of the role they are applying for. In order to be considered for this, you will need to be a care leaver under the age of 25 at the time of application. Please confirm that you are a care leaver within your cover letter.&nbsp;
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of applicants declaring a disability, that meet the essential criteria for this position, will be offered an interview.&nbsp;
Staff are our most important asset and we therefore have a benefit package which reflects our continuing commitment to our employees.&nbsp; This includes:
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<li>Generous leave entitlement; a minimum of 26 days + Bank Holiday entitlement</li>
<li>Local Government Pension</li>
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<li>Occupational Health</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)</li>
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<li>Buddy Support Programme&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Flexible working options</li>
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We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Staff work in a supportive and safe environment, recognising their responsibility to value and respect each other’s contributions. Standards of conduct must be of the highest level to ensure that no-one is harassed, bullied or victimised. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, staff engagement forums and are keen to hear from applicants from a variety of different backgrounds.

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