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Homeless Prevention &amp; Relief Officer Reigate &amp; Banstead Borough Council Location: Town Hall, Reigate Salary: &nbsp;£35,820 - £41,925 per annum, dependent on experience Basis: Permanent &nbsp; Full time - 36 hours per week About the Role
 In this fast paced and exciting role, you will make a difference for our residents who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and in housing need. Our Homeless Prevention &amp; Relief Officers are on the frontline in proactively working with households facing homelessness to sustain their accommodation where possible or assist with securing alternative accommodation.
You will be responsible for managing your own caseload and providing excellent customer service to our residents. You will carry out detailed case work investigations and issue statutory decision letters in line with current homeless legislation. You will support our most vulnerable residents at a time of crisis, working with and empowering them to resolve their threat of homelessness. You will be responsible for covering daily operational duties, including town hall cover, assisting with housing advice emails, triage phone line and any other duties and town hall cover on a rota basis.&nbsp;
You will be working with a friendly, supportive, positive and diverse housing team. &nbsp;We will provide you with a wealth of training opportunities. At Reigate &amp; Banstead we work in partnership with professionals where we aim to prevent homelessness at the earliest opportunity.&nbsp;
The work is fast paced, and no two days are the same. We are proud to be an innovative and forward-thinking team who constantly strive to develop best practice to support residents.&nbsp;
 About the Person
 You must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, be an outstanding team player and be able to work on your own initiative. A commitment to providing high standards of customer service, with the skill and discipline to deliver this across a varied workload and to work to deadlines are essential.
We are looking for a positive, supportive, flexible and innovative person that can engage well with households experiencing housing need. You will be a colleague with an outstanding commitment and enthusiasm in supporting our most vulnerable residents.&nbsp;
You will have detailed knowledge of Part VII Housing Act 1996 (as amended) and experience of working in a busy front line housing service. &nbsp; You will provide comprehensive housing advice to households with a range of circumstances. You will interview clients, assess their circumstances, decide what statutory duties may be owed, and identify their housing options. You will work collaboratively with other partners including housing associations, domestic abuse support services, private landlords, police, social services, substance treatment agencies and other relevant stakeholders.
The role is largely Town Hall based at our modern offices in Reigate as well as visiting residents in the borough. &nbsp;Some hybrid working, if agreed with the Homeless Relief Team Leader.&nbsp;
Ideally applicants will be familiar with relevant legislation, the benefits system and will have experience of working in a role providing housing advice and/or tenancy support.
Staff Benefits
 In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits.&nbsp; We will provide you with:&nbsp;
 - Competitive annual leave - An inclusive and social working environment - Staff wellbeing activities&nbsp; - Staff Network Groups - Hybrid working - Training and career development - Modern offices in Reigate town centre - Contribution of 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme - Access to a reduced annual ‘Better’ leisure centre membership - Discounts for local and high street stores - A cycle lease scheme through salary sacrifice&nbsp; - Flexible working&nbsp;
Additional Information
 For an informal discussion about the role, please call Trevor Woolvet, Housing Needs Manager on 01737 276368.
We are proud to support the guaranteed interview schemes for those meeting the essential criteria for the role, under the Disability Confident employer scheme for disabled candidates, and the ‘Veteran’s scheme’ for ex-armed forces candidates. &nbsp;
Closing date: Friday 20 June 2025 Interview date: 16 &amp; 17 July 2025
Values and Behaviours
 Our great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative and embracing of change. Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation. &nbsp;

Homeless Prevention and Relief Officer

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Housing Advice Officer 
Salary - £34,072 - £36,830 
Can you help reduce homelessness? 
You’ll take a proactive and innovative approach to preventing homelessness in Sevenoaks, as it is one of our key focuses. Working across the whole Housing service, you’ll assist with a variety of projects and initiatives, which means you’ll have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills further.
You’ll be providing advice, guidance and support to our customers as well as assessing homeless applications, making referrals, and creating Personalised Housing Plans. You’ll also work to support landlords and tenants in the district through the Council’s Private Sector Lettings scheme.
If you have a background in housing, then you’ll know that communication and a detailed knowledge of the Housing Act and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 is essential. You’ll also be able to remain calm, work effectively under pressure, and maintain high accuracy.
Please note this is a fixed-term contract for 12 months. This post is subject to a DBS Check and may require Out of Hours cover as part of a Rota.
This role will be based at our Council Offices, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1HG. We currently operate a hybrid working model for the majority of our roles where your working time will be divided between the office and home working.
Do you want to know more about the role? 
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Stephen Tring, Housing Options and Solutions Manager, on 01732 227184.&nbsp;
Do you want to ensure you have the best chance of being shortlisted?
Read the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements as your application will be judged against these criteria.

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The Sheltered Housing Team are looking for a full time Community Independent Living Officer to join our team. We are looking for people who are flexible in terms of when they work as the role involves travelling from one Sheltered Housing scheme to another, enthusiastic with a positive approach, able to work on your own initiative, plan ahead, manage and organise workloads to meet strict deadlines and achieve service outcomes, demonstrate good attention to detail. Ideally with experience and understanding of working in a housing and supportive environment, managing safeguarding issues, a mixture of health and wellbeing issues, conflict resolution, risk and building management, Health and Safety and inspection management and you will have strong all-round communication (both in writing and verbally), interpersonal skills, and be highly proficient in the use of IT. 
 
Contact Details - 
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Terrence Dixon on 0208 132 2793 for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the team. 
If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Elizabeth Loizou on 0208 132 1615 or <a href="mailto:elizabeth.loizou@enfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">elizabeth.loizou@enfield.gov.uk</a> 
 
We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV. 
 
We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more. 
 
Why it's great to work for Enfield Council: 
 
 - An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). 
 - Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas. 
 - A blend of remote and office based working for most roles. 
 - Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months. 
 - Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods. 
 - Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family. 
 - Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work. 
 - 1 month's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care. 
 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. 
 
If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered. 
 
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Job Title:&nbsp;Intensive Housing Management Officer
Location:&nbsp;MK40 2LL, Bedford
Salary:&nbsp;£24,500 (full time equivalent)
Shift Pattern:&nbsp;12 month fixed term contract, 16 hours per week Monday to Friday 2 days per week working 09:00 - 17:00. You may be required to work outside these hours depending on service needs.
About the role
We’re looking for an Intensive Housing Management Officer (IHMO) to carry out supported housing management duties in our service. You will be responsible for maintaining social contact and company to enhance quality of life, enhance personal safety, health and security, sustainment of tenancy, and improving financial independence and economic wellbeing to support our residents and participants back into the community. You will play a vital role in building safe, inclusive, and thriving communities for our residents. This dynamic position focuses on delivering high-quality housing management support, ensuring our properties are maintained to excellent standards and tenancies are successfully sustained. With a commitment to professionalism, teamwork, and customer service, you will address tenancy matters proactively, providing responsive support and fostering a positive environment where residents feel secure and valued.&nbsp;
You will be based within a 19 bed residential service close to Bedford Town Centre offering a safe, peaceful and supportive living environment for individuals wishing to engage with support to assist them in increasing their levels of independence.
About you
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a people-centered environment, enjoys building strong relationships, approaches challenges with compassion and a non-judgmental attitude, and is motivated by finding practical solutions to support residents in achieving their goals. We’re looking for someone with a genuine passion and felt purpose to help people, challenge stigma, and make a real difference to people’s lives! You will be a team player, driven to provide high quality care and support to others, an effective communicator who is able to build rapport with others from various backgrounds. You will be compassionate, supportive, and empowering to others, whilst able to form effective, positive and motivational relationships.
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<li>Previous experience and knowledge within a supported housing management setting</li>
<li>Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs</li>
<li>Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents</li>
<li>Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs&nbsp;</li>
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Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we offer
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<li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>
<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>
<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing</li>
<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>
<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>
<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>
<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>
<li>Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.</li>
<li>Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.</li>
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We are committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. We're proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles.&nbsp;
SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.&nbsp;
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be" target="_blank">Theory of Change</a>&nbsp;Further details can be found on our website here:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>.&nbsp;
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.&nbsp;
For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a>&nbsp;or call our central office on&nbsp;<a href="tel:02036689270" target="_blank">020 3668 9270</a>&nbsp;to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back.&nbsp;
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our&nbsp;<a href="https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/" target="_blank">website</a>.
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