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An opportunity has arisen in our team for a Bilingual Learning Assistant who speaks Malayalam.This is a busy, sometimes challenging role, perfect for someone who wants to make a difference to children's lives and enjoys working as part of a culturally diverse team.The serviceEMAS are a team of Bilingual Learning Assistants, Bilingual Support Officers and Advisers working with the Education team.We work in partnership with schools to meet the needs of bilingual learners and ethnic minority pupils at risk of under-achievement. We support pupils across both primary and secondary age phases, as well as in nursery settings.The RoleYou will provide a support service complementary to teaching activities, primarily through first language or bilingual communication, acting as a classroom assistant and supporting the language and learning needs of pupils, particularly in their access to the national curriculum. You will support the class/subject teacher or EMAS adviser in providing a stress-free 'settling-in' period for new entrants, recent arrivals or returnees from extended stays in country of origin. You will assist in monitoring progress and assessing performance, communicate important information to teachers about the child's full language repertoire, and assist in the production of bilingual language/curriculum support materials.The ideal candidateWill have /be<ul><li>fluency in English and first language</li><li>good numeracy and literacy skills</li><li>excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills</li><li>experience of working with children at home and/or in a school setting</li><li>experience of interpretation and translation (formally or informally)</li><li>the ability to deal with different situations in a sensitive manner particularly when working with children, families and schools.</li><li>the ability to support school staff effectively in the classroom</li><li>an understanding ofthe need for confidentiality in working with children, school staff and parents</li><li>the ability to promote diversity within the school setting (including religion, culture and language)</li><li>to remain calm and focussed when working under pressure</li><li>the willingness to learn and develop additional skills required by the service</li><li>to be mobile enough to work at locations city wide as required by the service.</li></ul>Please ensure that you read the full job profile attached for the details and expectations of this role, paying particular attention the section 'Who is the person' as you will need to refer to this when completing your Personal statement.Working Arrangements:All hours to be worked in schools. Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:Ruth Nabholz-Duncan, Bilingual Assistant Deployment Manager, <a href="mailto:ruth.nabholz-duncan@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">ruth.nabholz-duncan@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>, 023 92 841 549 Interview dates: 14th &amp; 15th January 2026Application processWe anonymise applications during application &amp; shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered.As part of your application we ask that you complete apersonal statement, this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person'points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills.This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience.We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-with-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/" target="_blank">Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal</a>We are committed to offering an interview to all those candidates that qualify under our corporate commitments and meet the minimum criteria, however, for roles that receive a large number of applications, we will select the candidates that best meet the minimum criteria.You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it. About Portsmouth City Council What we can offer you:Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</a> Portsmouth City Council iscommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers toshare thiscommitment.DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures. Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact <a href="mailto:recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800

Bilingual Learning Assistant - Malayalam

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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:
Are you ready to give your career in property management a boost? The Property Team at Arun District Council&nbsp;is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Graduate Surveyor&nbsp;to join us in delivering high-quality portfolio management.
As part of&nbsp;our team, you’ll help manage a large and varied portfolio of non-housing assets, including commercial lettings. You’ll gain hands-on experience across all areas of property management, supporting critical workstreams and ensuring the effective management of land and property assets.
What you’ll do:
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<li>Assist in managing a diverse property portfolio.</li>
<li>Support commercial lettings and lease management.</li>
<li>Contribute to strategic projects and service improvements.</li>
<li>Build expertise across all aspects of property management.</li>
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In return we can use our breadth of experience to support your ambition and targets for professional accreditation.
For more information about joining the Property 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: 4 January 2026 23:59pm

Arun District Council

Graduate Surveyor

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 The Neurodiversity ServiceIn Portsmouth we are proud to be at the forefront of integrated multi-agency work with neurodiverse children and their families. As a national trailblazer, we have launched our new ND pathway and Multidisciplinary 0-19yr Neurodiversity Service. This brings together experts from a range of fields to provide universal and targeted information, advice and guidance.The RoleThis exciting new role will give you the opportunity to work alongside a range of ND expertise in the city. Working closely with colleagues, children and their families you will help us to better understand the challenges they face when children have additional needs and help shape our work to meet these needs. You will deliver a range of information, advice and guidance for children, families and practitioners, and you will be central to improving the way in which we as a city support children, families and practitioners to navigate the many challenges and successes of being neurodiverse. You will ensure that practitioners across the workforce are able to map a child's individual profile and plan to meet their needs. You will ensure information, advice and guidance is provided to children, families and practitioners in the most effective way to ensure that improved outcomes are achieved, including reducing demand on high-cost specialist services. There will be occasional evening and out of hours working.The ideal candidateYou will need to have/be<ul><li>A nationally recognised qualification such NVQ level 4 or other higher-level qualification or equivalent experience. An up to date working knowledge of safeguarding children and young adults</li><li>Experience of working with young people and their families and have a positive attitude to helping young adults and delivering a safe and effective offer.</li><li>Experience of delivering training for parents and professionals would be an advantage.</li><li>You need to have an up-to-date working knowledge of neurodiversity and, the impact it can have on children and families.</li><li>A car driver with access to transport or able to easily access public transport to move across Portsmouth City.</li></ul>Please ensure that you read the full job profile attached for the details and expectations of this role, paying particular attention the section 'Who is the person' as you will need to refer to this when completing your Personal statement.Working Arrangements:The successful candidate will be expected to work from the office base at the civic offices twice a week in line with the council's hybrid working policy.Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:Claire Mason, Neurodiversity Service Lead, <a href="mailto:claire.mason@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">claire.mason@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a> or call 023 92 841273Interview date:6th January 2025Application processWe anonymise applications during application &amp; shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered.As part of your application, we ask that you complete apersonal statement, this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person'points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills.This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience.We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-with-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/" target="_blank">Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal</a>We are committed to offering an interview to all those candidates that qualify under our corporate commitments and meet the minimum criteria, however, for roles that receive a large number of applications, we will select the candidates that best meet the minimum criteria.If applying as a secondment you will need permission from your current line manager releasing you for this secondment. Please state you have this on your Personal statement .You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it. About Portsmouth City Council What we can offer you:Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</a> Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures. Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact <a href="mailto:recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800

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We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our repairs and maintenance teams who aspires to be a Chartered Building Surveyor. Candidates must be resilient, enthusiastic, good communicators, have excellent attention to detail and be keen to develop their building surveying skills. You will have opportunities within the teams to gain building surveying experience whilst studying part time towards a RICS accredited Building Surveying degree at one of our accredited Universities. Skills: 1.	Have the entry requirements to enrol on a BSc (Hons) Chartered Surveyor degree apprenticeship of a minimum 112 UCAS points, this can include A levels or BTEC qualifications. 2.	Have an interest in building surveying and a desire to learn and become a Chartered Building Surveyor, any knowledge and awareness of the building surveying role and skills will be an advantage. 3.	Have the capability to undertake research so that you can evaluate different building options such as products or building methods. You will be trained to prepare a specification of work, gain quotations and manage repair work. 4.	Have relevant experience of using all Microsoft packages; in particular be able to demonstrate practical IT skills using Word and Excel spreadsheets to analyse data and be able to use various software packages as part of undertaking a surveying role. You will be trained to use AutoCAD or similar drawing packages to support Building Surveyors by producing planning and building regulations drawings. 5.	Be organised and methodical when preparing and managing your own workload or undertaking surveys and have excellent attention to detail. You will be trained to carry out a range of practical surveys including stock condition surveys and how to diagnose building defects as well as assess quality of work undertaken. 6.	Be confident and a good communicator when working with all Housing staff, other departments, contractors and specifically our Local Authority Housing customers as most repairs and maintenance work is undertaken in occupation whilst our residents are living in their homes. 7.	Have excellent written skills demonstrating good spelling and grammar along with setting out and presentation skills and be proficient in communicating your point concisely within a report. 8.	Demonstrate an aptitude for understanding formal text, particularly legal text as set out in construction law. 9.	Have a positive attitude towards work, be resilient, embrace change and actively work with your colleagues to improve the service offered to customers. 10.	Demonstrate your ability to work effectively as part of a team to achieve a common task and also your ability work under your own initiative. 11.	Either have a full driving licence and provide a car for work or have a commitment to learn to drive, as you will be visiting various sites across Portsmouth and will need to be able to travel effectively between them. 12.	You will be inspecting a variety of buildings with different access arrangements and will need to be physically fit.

Apprentice Building Surveyor

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Closing date:&nbsp;Sunday 7th&nbsp;December 2025 Interview date:&nbsp;TBC
To apply, please click 'Apply' above or send your CV and covering letter to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hrrecruitment@winchester.gov.uk" target="_blank">hrrecruitment@winchester.gov.uk</a>.
The Role:&nbsp;
This an exciting role within Winchester City Council’s housing team. &nbsp;
We are looking for an experienced, knowledgeable and enthusiastic individual to play a key role in our Compliance team delivering servicing as our contracts manager working in our Housing Landlord department.&nbsp;
You will be part of the Building Safety Team where we provide the full end to end service of compliance across the big 6, surveying, budgeting, scoping, delivery &amp; assurance. This means we are looking for someone with extensive experience working in housing maintenance compliance delivery. You will have a strong focus on H&amp;S, performance management, customer service, budget responsibilities and management.
What You'll Need To Succeed
It is essential that you have experience of working in Compliance, specifically in social housing/landlord services. You must have an understanding of the latest building legislation and how this relates to the work we do. Being able to demonstrate your knowledge, understanding and experience in the above environment is paramount. The role of Contracts Manager will include:
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<li>Working with the M&amp;E Compliance Manager to review Compliance servicing, key repair data and surveys.</li>
<li>Create scopes of work considering other teams within WCC, current legislation and family’s requirements.</li>
<li>Manage delivery of works on site with robust performance management, H&amp;S management, customer communications and delivery assurance.</li>
<li>Supporting the Landlord Service in informing and enabling effective communication with all stakeholders including supporting the development and delivery of resident engagement strategies in relation to planned maintenance. &nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>The need to demonstrate sound problem solving and decision making in day to day working practices and show the highest personal standards of integrity and conduct ensuring all Winchester City Council policies and procedures are always adhered to.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Building and maintaining good relationships with colleagues, customers, contractors, contacts and other stakeholders to ensure our customers safety and our reputation as a social landlord.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Qualification requirements for the role:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>NEBOSH or SMSTS is desirable.</li>
<li>Should hold or be prepared to undertake appropriate training/ qualifications in compliance management.</li>
<li>Continuous professional development and up to date knowledge of building works in a social housing environment with membership to bodies such as CIH, APM, RICS, MIFSM etc.&nbsp;</li>
<li>You will be required to complete a DBS check for this role.&nbsp;</li>
<li>This role will require you to drive, so a full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle is required.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
We offer an excellent package of benefits including:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Hybrid-working (50% in the office, 50% at home – after first 3 weeks in office)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employer paid health cash plan&nbsp;</li>
<li>Salary sacrifice scheme for cars and bikes &nbsp;</li>
<li>26 days annual leave per year rising to 33 days - dependent on length of service&nbsp;</li>
<li>13 days additional flexi leave per year (subject to operational requirements)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Option to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave&nbsp;</li>
<li>Free parking (during work hours) at any Winchester Park and Ride&nbsp;</li>
<li>Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme&nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounts at a range of major high street brands and the two leisure centres in the district&nbsp;</li>
<li>Season Ticket loans &nbsp;</li>
<li>Excellent working environment&nbsp;</li>
<li>Support for continuous professional development&nbsp;</li>
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If you feel you meet the requirements above and want to join an exciting team that are transforming the way we deliver and enhancing our service to our families, then apply today!
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Darren Smith (<a href="mailto:DaSmith@winchester.gov.uk" target="_blank">DaSmith@winchester.gov.uk</a>).

Winchester City Council

Contracts Manager (M&E)

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We are seeking a proactive Youth Hub Work Coach to support young people aged 16–24 into employment, education, or training.You will manage a caseload, conduct assessments, and create tailored action plans to help participants overcome barriers and achieve sustainable outcomes.The role involves close collaboration with Jobcentre Plus, employers, and partner agencies, as well as representing the service at events such as job fairs and careers conventions.The RoleReporting to the Careers and Progression Team Leader, as a Youth Hub Work Coach, you will be responsible for supporting a caseload of young people (aged 16-24) to access employment. Key responsibilities:<ul><li>Provide one-to-one and group coaching sessions</li><li>Support transitions from benefits into work and maintain in-work support</li><li>Build strong relationships with employers and stakeholders</li><li>Promote the service and create employment opportunities</li><li>Maintain accurate records and meet agreed KPIs</li></ul>The ideal candidateYou will need to have /be<ul><li>Relevant qualifications (IAG Level 4/6, coaching, mentoring, teaching) or willingness to work towards them</li><li>Experience in employment, recruitment, or training roles</li><li>Strong employer engagement skills and ability to build positive relationships</li><li>Excellent communication and motivational skills to inspire young people</li><li>Knowledge of safeguarding, labour market trends, and equality and diversity practices</li><li>Ability to manage a caseload independently and work flexibly across different settings</li><li>IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office and online platforms</li></ul> Please ensure that you read the full job profile attached for the details and expectations of this role, paying particular attention the section 'Who is the person' as you will need to refer to this when completing your Personal statement. Working Arrangements:Based in the Civic Offices, with some delivery in the communityFor informal enquiries contact: Lauren Bumstead - <a href="mailto:lauren.bumstead@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">lauren.bumstead@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a> Application processWe anonymise applications during application &amp; shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered.As part of your application, we ask that you complete a personal statement, this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person'points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience.We are a disability confident employer and have an Armed Forces Covenant.We are committed to offering an interview to all those candidates that qualify under one of our commitments and meet the minimum criteria, however, for roles that receive a large number of applications, this is not always possible, and we will select the candidates that best meet the minimum criteria.Interview date: 15th December 2025 About Portsmouth City Council What we can offer you:Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</a> Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures. Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact <a href="mailto:recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800

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This is a Casual Security Officer role - Hours to be worked as &amp; when required , you may be required to work at short notice.The roleManaged by the Operations Manager, you will be part of the Security Team based at Civic Offices.Responsibilities:<ul><li>You will be working with minimal supervision, following clear guidelines in the Security Handbook and use of Force Policy.</li><li>Customer Service is the key function of the role.Working in reception assisting customers with their enquiry's and providing staff and customers with reassurance if anti-Social behaviour occurs and operate within SIA guidelines to manage customers safely where needed.</li></ul>The Ideal candidateYou will need to:<ul><li>Enjoy being part of a service that provides excellent customer Service</li><li>Hold a current SIA license and be willing to attend training to keep this in date.</li><li>You must have experience of working in a customer focused environment.</li><li>Be able to convey information to meet the needs of our customers positively and clearly.The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.</li><li>Work alongside the social care teams to provide a safe working environment for staff and customers.</li><li>Be able to diffuse Anti-Social behaviour should it occur in the reception and work in accordance with both Use of Force Policy and SIA guidelines this includes the wearing of PPE.</li><li>Be able to quickly trigae social care clients and direct them to the best route to access services, this will be for both adult and children's clients.</li><li>Manage the goods inwards deliveries and record with delivery log when required.</li><li>Provide immediate response to Fire alarms and carry out the role of Staff Controller</li><li>Liaise directly with the probation service and provide immediate response to violent incidents.</li><li>Create ID cards using Paxton Net2 software and undertake training to reach required standard.</li><li>Carry out duties of a building first aider.</li></ul>Please ensure that you read the full job profile attached for the details and expectations of this role, paying particular attention the section 'Who is the person' as you will need to refer to this when completing your Personal statement.Additional Information<ul><li>Enhanced DBS check required</li><li>Right to Work in the UK is essential</li></ul>Application processWe anonymise applications during application &amp; shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered.As part of your application, we ask that you complete apersonal statement, this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience.We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-with-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/" target="_blank">Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal</a>We are committed to offering an interview to all those candidates that qualify under our corporate commitments and meet the minimum criteria, however, for roles that receive a large number of applications, we will select the candidates that best meet the minimum criteria.Interviews: December 2025Please note:We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and begin interviews prior to the advertised closing date, should we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We therefore encourage early applications.You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it. About Portsmouth City CouncilWhat we can offer you:Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</a>Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact <a href="mailto:recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800

Casual Security Officer

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Closing date:&nbsp;Sunday 21 December 2025 Interview date:&nbsp;Wednesday 7 January 2026
Please apply online via Winchester City Council's website.&nbsp;
The Role:
This is an exciting role within Winchester City Council’s Landlord Services team. &nbsp;
We are looking for an experienced, knowledgeable and enthusiastic individual to play a key role in delivering a customer focussed, high quality housing management service within our housing portfolio of 5000 general needs and sheltered housing properties.
In this role, you will be one of 6 Housing Officers responsible for delivering housing management services to our customers within a designated patch in the Winchester district. This includes supporting customers signing up for their new tenancies, managing tenancy changes and enforcement, managing complex tenancy cases and cases of nuisance and anti-social behaviour, preparing and serving legal paperwork, representing the Council at Court, making appropriate referrals to tenancy support and sustainment and providing assistance with rent arrears and estate management when required.
You will have a strong housing management background, evidenced ability to understand and meet customer needs whilst managing difficult conversations to ensure service providers are held to account for the services they provide to the vulnerable customers and communities we serve.&nbsp;
What You'll Need to Succeed:
It is essential that you have experience of working in housing management and can evidence your knowledge and understanding of housing law and regulatory obligations.&nbsp;
The role of the Housing Officer will:
<ul>
<li>Be the point of contact for customers on the patch, ensuring they receive timely advice, guidance and support to manage their homes and sustain their tenancies.</li>
<li>Provide effective management of secure and introductory tenancies for general needs and sheltered units in liaison with other Housing Officer teams (Income, Neighbourhoods Services, Tenancy Sustainment, Sheltered and Extra Care) and other Housing sections (Property Services, Rents, Allocations, Housing Options).</li>
<li>Carry out sign-ups and home visits for new tenants and mutual exchanges ensuring that all rights and responsibilities of the tenancy agreement are explained and understood. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Effectively manage requests for tenancy changes such as successions, assignments and joint to soles.</li>
<li>Provide assistance to tenants wishing to downsize or mutually exchange their tenancy. Oversee the process from receipt of application, liaising with both the tenants and other landlords, through to the sign up.</li>
<li>Ensure tenancies are conducted in a satisfactory manner and undertake tenancy visits to properties to ensure compliance with tenancy conditions.</li>
<li>Assist with collection of tenant information for tenant records, profiling, reviewing and determining housing services.</li>
<li>Ensure both the Council and tenants fulfil their obligations as set out in the Housing Acts, ASB Crime &amp; Policing Act and the tenancy agreement. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Pro-active management of all nuisance and anti-social behaviour (ASB) cases including neighbour nuisance, harassment, hate crime, domestic abuse, violence and illegal or immoral activity ensuring speedy resolution of issues using appropriate remedies in line with departmental policies and procedures.</li>
<li>Carry out risk assessments and manage complaints of ASB from inception through to case closure, ensuring all stages of case management are accurately recorded on the Orchard Housing System. Where escalation is required, work proactively with the ASB Officer to enable timely case reviews, handover and escalation.</li>
<li>Understand working practices of other organisations, for example Premises Closures and Community Protection Notices, and work alongside the ASB Officer in partnership with the Police to gather evidence to take appropriate action in such cases.&nbsp;</li>
<li>To maintain up to date knowledge of current relevant legislation (civil and criminal) and best practice in relation to anti-social behaviour and tenancy breaches. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Carry out interviews and prepare with accuracy notices, statements and other paperwork required for Court hearings, attending Court as necessary and giving evidence in support of possession proceeding when required.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Ensure that tenants who have difficulties sustaining their tenancies and/or paying their rent are offered appropriate advice, support and assistance.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Work closely with housing colleagues, the CAB, Social Services, Health and other specialist agencies to support vulnerable tenants to sustain their tenancies.</li>
<li>Proactively promote, facilitate and support tenant involvement.</li>
<li>Undertake a landlord liaison role with tenant groups, events and meetings providing information on all aspects of housing management services when required.</li>
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Qualification requirements for the role:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Professional Diploma in Housing or equivalent through relevant training/experience.</li>
<li>Current full Driving Licence.</li>
</ul>
We offer an excellent package of benefits including:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Hybrid-working (50% in the office, 50% at home – after first 3 weeks in office)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employer paid health cash plan&nbsp;</li>
<li>Salary sacrifice scheme for cars and bikes &nbsp;</li>
<li>26 days annual leave per year rising to 33 days - dependent on length of service&nbsp;</li>
<li>13 days additional flexi leave per year (subject to operational requirements)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Option to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave&nbsp;</li>
<li>Free parking (during work hours) at any Winchester Park and Ride&nbsp;</li>
<li>Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme&nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounts at a range of major high street brands and the two leisure centres in the district&nbsp;</li>
<li>Season Ticket loans &nbsp;</li>
<li>Excellent working environment&nbsp;</li>
<li>Support for continuous professional development&nbsp;</li>
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If you are keen to make a difference in our communities, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to be part of a team making a difference to our customers every day.&nbsp;
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Jo Elliott, Area Housing Manager (Neighbourhood and Community) via email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jelliott@winchester.go.uk" target="_blank">jelliott@winchester.go.uk</a>&nbsp;or Sarah Turpitt, Area Housing Manager (Sheltered and Extra Care) via email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:sturpitt@winchester.gov.uk" target="_blank">sturpitt@winchester.gov.uk</a>.

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Closing date: 30 November 2025 Interview date:&nbsp;To be confirmed
To apply, please click the 'apply' button above or please send your CV and covering letter to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hrrecruitment@winchester.gov.uk" target="_blank">hrrecruitment@winchester.gov.uk</a>.
Following a restructure of the Legal Services Team, Winchester City Council are seeking applicants for the&nbsp;Service Lead - Legal&nbsp;position.
Candidates must have an innovative, commercial approach to ensuring the delivery of a high quality in-house legal service. Candidates must be able to work as part of a team, be flexible, enthusiastic and committed with excellent communication skills and an ability to work under pressure and prioritise workloads to meet tight deadlines.
This is an exciting opportunity for talented and enthusiastic individuals to join a committed and highly regarded in-house legal team. The Winchester City Council Legal Services Team is professional, friendly and inclusive. We are employers who develop talent, encourage innovation and offer a supportive and flexible working environment.
We offer an excellent package of benefits including:
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<li>Hybrid-working (50% in the office, 50% at home – after first 3 weeks in office)</li>
<li>Employer paid health cash plan</li>
<li>Salary sacrifice scheme for cars and bikes&nbsp;</li>
<li>26 days annual leave per year rising to 33 days - dependent on length of service</li>
<li>13 days additional flexi leave per year (subject to operational requirements)</li>
<li>Option to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave</li>
<li>Free parking (during work hours) at any Winchester Park and Ride</li>
<li>Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Discounts at a range of major high street brands and the two leisure centres in the district</li>
<li>Season Ticket loans&nbsp;</li>
<li>Excellent working environment</li>
<li>Support for continuous professional development</li>
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For an informal discussion about any of the posts please contact Gareth John, Director of Legal on 01962 848386 or Karen Murphy, Commercial Law Manager on 01962 842441.

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•	Removal and disposal of bulky waste including fly-tipped items, rubble, garden waste and supermarket trolleys. •	Cleaning communal bins and washing communal windows using specialist long-reach equipment. •	Removal of graffiti with jet washing machine and cleaning communal areas such as balconies panels and pathways and playparks. •	Reporting to other departments issues such as cleaning and gardening demands to the local green and clean management team and communal housing repairs to local area housing offices. •	Reporting bulky items that need investigating to help identify instances of fly-tipping as well as report tenancy issues to relevant departments. •	Transporting specialist equipment for use on site. •	Working outside in all weathers and demonstrating good manual handling. •	Demonstrating a good understanding of Health &amp; Safety practices and safe methods of work which promotes the health and safety of yourself and others. •	Using equipment correctly and carrying out regular care and maintenance; full training, including the potential to gain qualifications, will be provided. •	Disposal of waste collected in accordance with legislation and regulations at local amenity sites licensed to receive and process such waste. •	Covering for the public convenience cleaning team when required. Skills: Who is the person? You need: 1.	To be a motivated, hard-working, and conscientious individual who is able to use initiative when necessary and take pride in the work. 2.	To be a team-player with good self-awareness, supporting others in meeting the Green &amp; Clean purpose. 3.	To be able to make good decisions, take responsibility for actions and learn from any mistakes made. 4.	To have the ability to converse at ease with customers and colleagues in accurate spoken English. 5.	To be able to communicate effectively both over the phone and face-to-face. 6.	To be willing to take instruction from and be a good listener in order to retain information provided. 7.	To be flexible and able to adapt to changing work situations as you may need to move between different team and sites, sometimes at short notice such as Public Convenience cleaning, general housing block cleaning in any of our Housing areas. 8.	To have good timekeeping and a responsible attitude as you may be required to be a key holder in order to lock and unlock various sites. 9.	To be an honest person with a positive attitude and good work ethic.

Housing Depot Operative (Weekends)

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Working within the CCTV team within Community Safety you will report directly to the CCTV Manager. You will be responsible for the proactive monitoring of the City Council's Public Space Surveillance CCTV cameras located throughout the city and suite of cameras within various Local Area Housing schemes and Community buildings. You will be required to liaise with varying customers which will include other PCC departments and external customers such as police and solicitors. During the hours of 0000 and 0600 your responsibilities will also include the management of the alarm panels this is to include the fire and Intruder alarm, checking that 2 doors are secure and allowing access and egress from the building/ car park of visitors/contractors. The priorities for the roles will be first and foremost the alarm panels followed by CCTV monitoring finally visitor access etc. Skills: •	Has experience of or relevant transferable skills in operating CCTV or other surveillance systems. •	Has experience of or relevant transferable skills in working in a control room environment and managing multiple screens or systems. •	Has knowledge of and understands data protection laws, confidentiality requirements and how to apply them in practice. •	Can maintain high attention to detail during extended monitoring periods. •	Has the relevant skills in identifying and responding to incidents before they escalate. •	Can prioritise tasks effectively during overnight shifts when managing alarms, CCTV monitoring, and visitor access. •	Can communicate effectively with emergency services or external agencies. •	Has used computer systems to record information or manage data. •	Is able to work alone but also as part of a wider team and offer support where required. •	Is comfortable working shifts, including nights and weekends.

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This role is based in Glen House in Southampton and involves travel to various locations for meetings across Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight. It is an office-based role.You will be employed by Portsmouth City Council but working with Adopt South, the regional adoption agency for Southampton, Portsmouth, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Councils.The RoleYou will work in Adopt South's team supporting adoptive children and their families. You will be working closely with external therapy providers to support adoptive families access to therapeutic support through the Adoption &amp; Special Guardianship Support Fund. You will ensure the child’s voice and views are heard throughout. You will build positive rapport with adopters, families and professional, ensuring that services meet the identified need. You will work flexibly, including evening and weekends. You will play a role in the delivery of our regular webinars, training sessions and workshops, record communications, process safeguarding checks and take appropriate action to safeguard children and adults.Adopt South are committed to offering the best possible experience to families. As a result, staff are expected to meet the needs of the service and on occasion be able to offer appointments to families in the evening, delivering training and supporting family events on Saturdays and some evenings.The role requires infrequent manual handling of objects up to 15kg, use of Display Screen Equipment.Attendance requirements to the designated workplace for the role in line with the Hybrid Working - To be agreedThe ideal candidateYou will need to have /be<ul><li>Have a high level of computer / literacy skills.</li><li>Be able to present information both verbally and in writing, including good report writing skills.</li><li>Have good record keeping and organisation skills.</li><li>Be able to communicate with a wide range of people, in a wide range of situations and built effective working relationships.</li><li>Be able to work sensitively and in an inclusive /non-discriminatory manner.</li><li>Be able to work flexibly.</li><li>Have experience of dealing effectively with difficult inter-personal situations.</li><li>Have a Level 3 qualification (preferred).</li></ul>Please ensure that you read the full job profile attached for the details and expectations of this role, paying particular attention the section 'Who is the person' as you will need to refer to this when completing your Personal statement.Application processWe anonymise applications during application &amp; shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered.As part of your application we ask that you complete apersonal statement, this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person'points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills.This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience.Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:Please contact : Charlotte Cook, Team Manager Adopt South, <a href="mailto:charlotte.cook@hants.gov.uk" target="_blank">charlotte.cook@hants.gov.uk</a>, 0370 779 48067We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-with-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/" target="_blank">Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal</a>We are committed to offering an interview to all those candidates that qualify under our commitments and meet the minimum criteria, however, for roles that receive a large number of applications, we will select the candidates that best meet the minimum criteria.You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it. About Portsmouth City CouncilWhat we can offer you:Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</a> Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures. Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact <a href="mailto:recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800

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• Removal and disposal of bulky waste including fly-tipped items, rubble, garden waste and supermarket trolleys. • Cleaning communal bins and washing communal windows using specialist long-reach equipment. • Removal of graffiti with jet washing machine and cleaning communal areas such as balconies panels and pathways and playparks. • Reporting to other departments issues such as cleaning and gardening demands to the local green and clean management team and communal housing repairs to local area housing offices. • Reporting bulky items that need investigating to help identify instances of fly-tipping as well as report tenancy issues to relevant departments. • Transporting specialist equipment for use on site. • Working outside in all weathers and demonstrating good manual handling. • Demonstrating a good understanding of Health &amp; Safety practices and safe methods of work which promotes the health and safety of yourself and others. • Using equipment correctly and carrying out regular care and maintenance; full training, including the potential to gain qualifications, will be provided. • Disposal of waste collected in accordance with legislation and regulations at local amenity sites licensed to receive and process such waste. Skills: 1. To be a motivated, hard-working, and conscientious individual who is able to use initiative when necessary and take pride in the work. 2. To be a team-player with good self-awareness, supporting others in meeting the Green &amp; Clean purpose. 3. To be able to make good decisions, take responsibility for actions and learn from any mistakes made. 4. To have the ability to converse at ease with customers and colleagues in accurate spoken English. 5. To be able to communicate effectively both over the phone and face-to-face. 6. To be willing to take instruction from and be a good listener in order to retain information provided. 7. To be flexible and able to adapt to changing work situations as you may need to move between different team and sites, sometimes at short notice such as Public Convenience cleaning, general housing block cleaning in any of our Housing areas. 8. To have good timekeeping and a responsible attitude as you may be required to be a key holder in order to lock and unlock various sites. 9. To be an honest person with a positive attitude and good work ethic.

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Working with young people aged between 11yrs -19 years, in a youth club setting. You will encourage young people’s participation in their club and in planning and running activities with them. Building relationships with these young people, by being a good listener, listening to what the young people want from the activities as well as listening to their issues and sign posting them on to other services as and when required. You will be expected to support the work under the direction of the Youth Club Manager. Your duties could include, sport, dance, participation in art, music, drama, discussions, and cooking with young people to name but a few, also off-site activities to include day trips and residentials. This successful candidate for this post will be expected to work across all areas of the youth club including the learning needs provision. Skills: 1. Be enthusiastic and be able to make and maintain effective relationships with young people. 2. Have experience of working with young people from age 11-25 years, be enthusiastic and able to make and maintain effective relationships. 3. Have excellent communication skills and be able to engage effectively with young people, staff, and stakeholders in a restorative way. 4. The ability to converse at ease with service users. 5. Be friendly and approachable with a sense of humour and lots of patience. 6. Be able to work within a team, as there will be lots of interaction with volunteers and other staffs as this is very much a hands on job. 7. An understanding of anti-discriminatory practice is essential and the empowerment of young people is essential. 8. Be open-minded, but recognise and challenge inappropriateness in a young person’s behaviour or language. 9. Be flexible in your hours of work as you will need availability to work in the evenings and occasional weekends as well as working from different sites.

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The ServiceThis is an exciting time to join Portsmouth City Council Fostering Service as we strive to further enhance outcomes for the children we care for.As a fostering service we recognise that children need diversity of carers whilst they cannot live with their parents. We support approved foster carers, kinship carers, private foster carers and offer a range of support including formal supervision, training, mentoring, support groups, social events.We have a fantastic cohort of carers who are committed to Portsmouth and the children we care for. The vast majority of those children live with our own foster carers. We are creative and open to new ways of working: having launched the Fostering Network Mockingbird model of care in 2021 we now have a well-established and successful Mockingbird community of carers. The RoleSupervising social workers manage and support a caseload of foster carers to provide excellent care to ensure the best outcomes for children we care for and supporting carers to apply a trauma-informed approach in their care of children.The role of the supervising social worker is critical in supporting the carer to develop good relationships with children and their families, providing stable nurturing family homes for as long as the children need to be with them.This is an ideal opportunity to use your knowledge and experience of working with foster carers and children we care for to supervise and enhance the development of foster carers.We want individuals to champion the very best social work practice, who are motivated, flexible, enthusiastic, passionate and with a "can do" attitude who share our passion for improving children's and young persons' lives.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage a caseload of foster carers, supporting them to provide trauma-informed care.</li><li>Promote stable, nurturing family environments for children.</li><li>Collaborate with professionals as part of the team around the child.</li><li>Work within statutory and service timescales.</li><li>Engage with various fostering models, including the Mockingbird Model.</li><li>Participate in support systems such as duty rotas, mentoring, training, and out-of-hours services.</li></ul>The ideal candidateYou will need to be<ul><li>Qualified and registered social worker (Social Work England).</li><li>Experience in children and families work, especially with foster carers or looked-after children.</li><li>Understanding of therapeutic parenting and trauma-informed care.</li><li>Strong knowledge of legislation and safeguarding standards.</li><li>Skilled in restorative practice and solution-focused approaches.</li><li>Excellent communication, presentation, and report-writing skills.</li><li>Resilient, flexible, and team oriented.</li><li>Willingness to travel and participate in out-of-hours support.</li></ul>Please ensure that you read the full job profile attached for the details and expectations of this role, paying particular attention the section 'Who is the person' as you will need to refer to this when completing your Personal statement.Hybrid Working - Attendance requirements to the designated workplaceYou will be required to work a minimum of three full working days in office. Contact details:If you would like to discuss this role in more detail with the hiring manager, please contact Jackie Clark -<a href="mailto:jackie.clark2@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">jackie.clark2@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a> or Donna Parnum - <a href="mailto:donna.parnum@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">donna.parnum@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a> Interviews: 17th December 2025Application processWe anonymise applications during application &amp; shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered.As part of your application, we ask that you complete a personal statement, this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience.We are a disability confident employer and have an Armed Forces Covenant.We are committed to offering an interview to all those candidates that qualify under one of our commitments and meet the minimum criteria, however, for roles that receive a large number of applications, this is not always possible, and we will select the candidates that best meet the minimum criteria More information can be found at <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-with-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/" target="_blank">Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal</a>You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it. About Portsmouth City Council What we can offer you:Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</a> Portsmouth City Council iscommittedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers tosharethiscommitment.DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures. Should you require anysupportin completing the application form please contact <a href="mailto:recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800

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 Why work for us? •	Make a difference to your community •	Join a large and dynamic organisation •	No weekend or bank holiday working •	Local government pension scheme What is the role? •	Carrying out inspections on blocks of flats, communal areas, play sites, parking sites and garages ensuring they are maintained in a safe, clean, and tidy condition, identify and report repairs that are required; routinely carrying out minor repairs to housing communal areas, such as changing light bulbs which will require the use of ladders. •	Communicating with residents in person, on the phone and in writing. •	Using word templates to issue letters to residents, following correct procedures regarding letter and report writing. •	Reporting and logging incidents of anti-social behaviour. •	Responding to calls and listening to residents to gain an understanding of the situation / circumstances. •	Reacting to problems appropriately and when necessary challenging resident behaviour. •	Speaking to tenants and leaseholders regarding the correct disposal of black bags and bulk items with a view to re-educating those who are not disposing of these items in the correct way. Educating residents about recycling. •	This is not an office-based role, and you will need to be able to walk up several flights of stairs, move refuse bins and access bins to investigate waste. •	This is a varied and challenging role that involves dealing with a wide section of the local community and other external agencies such as the police as well as putting you in close contact with numerous departments within Portsmouth City Council, so your ability to work in partnership with others will be paramount. Skills: Who is the person? You need to: 1.	Have experience of working with the public and be comfortable visiting customers in their home. 2.	Have the ability to communicate effectively at all levels from residents to Councillors, social services, and staff across Portsmouth City Council. 3.	Have a proactive approach when dealing with and identifying issues in the area, engaging with customers, in a calm and tactful manner, and challenging behaviours when necessary. 4.	Be able to work independently and as part of a team, using your own initiative and judgement in order to find appropriate and effective solutions. 5.	Be able to identify or consider other resources available to you to help you achieve results for our customers. 6.	Be able to carry out minor repairs to housing communal areas, such as changing light bulbs which may require the use of ladders. 7.	Be able and prepared to help support our customers as needed, for example, climb stairs and move refuse bins and bulky items. 8.	Be comfortable using a variety of IT systems such as Word, Outlook, and Excel. 9.	Be prepared for or have experience of a physically challenging role where you will mostly be travelling the estate on foot, moving items of furniture, and carrying out repairs. 10.	The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post

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The Customer Relations Officer (CRO) provides comprehensive support to Portsmouth Homes Landlord services across Area Housing Offices. Most of the communication is front facing with tenants and leaseholders, so there is always a need to present Portsmouth Homes positively and professionally. There will also be a need to communicate with other teams within Portsmouth Homes, PCC and external partners/organisations, such as Social Services, HNAS, Building Services, Finance &amp; Treasury, I.T, HR, the Police etc. CRO's must respond to customer/resident enquiries at the reception counter, by phone, respond to emails and where necessary refer matters to the right resource. CRO's also arrange appointments for customers where necessary with other officers or teams to ensure that Portsmouth Homes meets it obligations under the Consumer Standards and for Compliance matters. Skills: 1.	Have previous customer service experience preferably through dealing with members of the public by telephone and in-person. 2.	Have good communication skills and the ability to deal with a wide variety of customers in a sensitive and emphatic manner. 3.	Be well organised, able to prioritise tasks and manage your own workload. 4.	Able to work as part of a team to ensure a smooth delivery of the service and be flexible in being able to adapt to the needs of the team. 5.	Be numerate and able to handle money accurately as part of the cashiering role 6.	Have a positive attitude towards work and actively work with your colleagues to improve the service offered to customers 7.	Have good IT skills including accurate data entry and use of software applications. Training will be given on the specific systems used in housing 8.	Have an awareness and understanding of the Data Protection Policy as you will be dealing with confidential information 9.	Be able to work from any of the area housing offices when required

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Join Portsmouth City Council as anApprentice Transport Delivery Assistant! You will be part of the team that helps keep the city moving. From supporting traffic regulation orders to assisting with transport projects, you will learn how things work behind the scenes.You will gain experience in transport delivery as well as developing your technical and administration skills. You will work with different teams to make a difference for Portsmouth residents, all while gaining a Business Administration level 3 qualification.Who is the Person?Regardless of your age, previous experience or qualifications (although you must be at least 16 years of age and not in full-time education), we welcome applications from those that show potential, determination and a drive to succeed.We are looking for someone who is:<ul><li>Organised with good numerical skills.</li><li>A clear communicator who enjoys working with people</li><li>Customer-focused and keen to learn</li><li>Experienced in using Microsoft Office and IT systems</li><li>Ready to take initiative and manage tasks working to agreed timeframes.</li></ul>If you’re proactive, creative, and want to start a career in transport delivery then we would love to hear from you!Please download the Job profile below for the full details and expectations of this roleAs part of the application process, we would like you to answer the following two questions. Please copy and paste the questions along with your answers into the Personal Statement section of the application form.Question 1<ul><li>What do you consider to be some of your key strengths that will help you within this role?</li></ul>Question 2<ul><li>How do you prioritise tasks when everything seems urgent?</li></ul>Our recruitment processWe anonymise applications during application &amp; shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered.Full information about our recruitment process can be found on our support for applicants' page: <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/support-for-applicants/" target="_blank">Support for applicants - Careers portal</a>We offer hybrid working with the expectation to attend the office 2 days a week (pro rata for part time) depending on the role and business needs.When completing your application you will be required to complete a personal statement. You must demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile. Please give examples of your experience and any transferrable skills. This is your opportunity to showcase yourself and your achievements.We are looking for talented candidates who resonate with our <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-with-us/our-values/" target="_blank">core values</a>. Authenticity and honesty in your application is vital to determine whether you are a good fit for the roleWe are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-with-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/" target="_blank">Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal</a>. We are committed to offering an interview to all those candidates that qualify under one of our commitments and meet the minimum criteria, however for roles that receive a large number of applications, this is not always possible, and we will select the candidates that best meet the minimum criteria.About Portsmouth City CouncilWhat we can offer youPortsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</a>Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact <a href="mailto:recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800

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Cook - RussetsSalary:Band: 5, £26,473 - £28,239 pa, pro rata (£16,098 - £17,172 for 22.5 hours) plus a 7.5% shift allowance.An average of 22.5 hours per week. Hours will be worked over 2 week rota which may include weekends and bank holidays. Do you love cooking and want to make a real difference in people’s lives by providing nourishing, home-style meals. We are looking for a cook to join our team preparing and serving meals to the residents of our care home.About RussetsRussets provides full time residential care for up to 7 people and respite care for up to 11 people with learning disabilities, in one adapted building. There are 2 flats within the building, one accommodates 4 people and the other accommodates 3 people. The rest of the building providessupportto those people receiving respite care. Respite care is short term.What is the role?As Cook you will be planning and producing a varied and exciting menu which is nutritionally based, including special dietary requirement, whilst managing a set budget. You will be responsible for preparing food on a daily basis with the help of a kitchen assistant and the overall Health and Safety in the kitchen including induction of any new staff.Following the stock ordering process, you will liaise with various suppliers and check with the delivery of supplies whilst arranging appropriate storage. You will report any concerns to the senior team whilst ensuring all kitchen records are kept up to date, and policies and procedures are being followed. In addition, you will be required to organise catering for special events. Who is the person?You will need anadvanced qualification in catering, for example, City and Guilds 701/702 and a basic food hygiene certificate (or be working towards a suitable qualification). You will have experience of ordering stock and the ability to keep within a set budget whilst cooking for a large number of people. You will be required to have a good knowledge of food and nutrition requirements for our specific service, including a good range of special dietary requirements. You will have a knowledge and understanding of food safety including IDDSI and food intolerances or allergies. (IDDSI training will be provided).With good interpersonal and communication skills you will be flexible to enable you to adapt to changing workloads and requirements of the unit, an ability to organise and lead kitchen staff and an understanding of the policy regarding safeguarding vulnerable people.About Portsmouth City Council What we can offer you:Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</a> Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Adults Board safer recruitment procedures. Additional Information:How to apply: Please read the job profile for the full details of this role. We anonymise applications during application and short listing to ensure only relevant information is considered. As part of your application we ask that you complete a statement which is crucial and is where you must demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. Our managers will use this information to shortlist your application form and measure your suitability and determine if you have the right skills, abilities and experience that meet the criteria of this role.We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at<a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-with-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/" target="_blank">Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal</a>.We are committed to offering an interview to all those candidates that qualify under one of our commitments and meet the minimum criteria, however for roles that receive a large number of applications, this is not always possible, and we will select the candidates that best meet the minimum criteria.You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it. Due to minimum salary requirements, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. For more information please visit the UK visa and immigration website.We will email applicants from time to time; please ensure you check e-mail folders as sometimes our e-mails may go into spam/junk folders.Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact <a href="mailto:recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800.

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Closing date:&nbsp;Monday 1 December 2025 Interview date:&nbsp;Week commencing 8 December 2025 – please note interview dates are subject to change
Please apply via Winchester City Council's website.&nbsp;
Join a council that values its people.
At Winchester City Council, we are proud to be a supportive organisation. We offer flexible working, a positive team culture, and opportunities to grow.
We are looking for a motivated and experienced Public Procurement Professional to lead our small but dedicated team. Procurement is central to how we deliver excellent services, achieve value for money, and support our commitment to become a Net Zero district by 2030.
You’ll need strong communication skills, a calm approach under pressure, and the ability to manage competing priorities. If you’re ready to lead and support a procurement service which makes a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
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<li>Lead and manage the procurement team, ensuring high performance and development.</li>
<li>Deliver your own portfolio of procurement projects, from planning to completion.</li>
<li>Provide expert advice on procurement regulations and best practice (PCR 2015 / Procurement Act 2023).</li>
<li>Work with services to design effective procurement strategies and documentation.</li>
<li>Support contract management and deliver training across the organisation.</li>
<li>Help drive innovation and continuous improvement in procurement.</li>
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What We Offer
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<li>Hybrid working: 50% office / 50% home.</li>
<li>26 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising to 33 days after 5 years' service).</li>
<li>Up to 13 additional flexi-leave days per year.</li>
<li>Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.</li>
<li>Learning and development opportunities.</li>
<li>Employee benefits portal.</li>
<li>Central Winchester office with free Park &amp; Ride parking during working hours.&nbsp;</li>
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Interested?
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details about the role.&nbsp;
For an informal discussion, please contact Julie Mahoney, Procurement Manager on 01962 814908 or via email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jmahoney@winchester.gov.uk" target="_blank">jmahoney@winchester.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;

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We are seeking an Asbestos Surveyor to join the Compliance Service within Building Services of the Housing, Neighbourhood and Building Services (HNB) Directorate. The role will have responsibility for asbestos management across our varied 17,000 housing portfolio and 900 corporate buildings. Candidates must be enthusiastic, good communicators and qualified asbestos surveyors with experience of undertaking asbestos surveys and managing asbestos across a variety of assets. Skills: The ideal candidate is someone who will: 1.	Hold specialist qualification related to asbestos including P402 - Surveying and Sampling Strategies for Asbestos in Buildings or equivalent. 2.	Be an experienced Asbestos Surveyor with extensive experience. 3.	Be able to conduct a variety of asbestos surveys including management surveys, refurbishment surveys, demolition surveys and reinspection surveys, including sampling and recording asbestos information. 4.	Have knowledge and experience of construction related health and safety legislation and application. Specifically, the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. 5.	Have the ability to evaluate different options with asbestos management and remediation and preparing specification of works. 6.	Have relevant experience of using Microsoft packages and demonstrate practical IT skills using Excel spreadsheets to analyse data or Word when writing reports, letters or specifications and be able to use various other software packages to accurately update data as part of undertaking the surveying role. 7.	Analytical skills to be able to interrogate, analyse and evaluate stock data. 8.	Have planning skills and demonstrate the ability to be organised and methodical when undertaking surveys, preparing and managing repairs and remediation works to ensure effective time management. 9.	Have communication skills (verbal and written) and demonstrate the ability to be a good communicator developing relationships with clients and customers, understanding their aspirations, managing expectations and ensuring that excellent communication occurs to ensure that they are fully informed regarding the repairs and maintenance of their assets, particularly as most repairs and maintenance work is undertaken in occupation whilst our residents are living in their homes or commercial buildings are operational. 10.	You will be required to provide and deliver asbestos training to staff colleagues and contractors as appropriate. 11.	Full driving licence and provide a car for work, as you will be visiting various sites across housing and corporate portfolios and will need to travel effectively between them.

Asbestos Surveyor

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To provide a responsive and needs-led frontline Money Advice and Support service to Portsmouth Homes residents and their households, who have significant and complex financial, benefit and Debt Needs, in order for them to be able to maintain their tenancies satisfactorily and to complement the support offered by generic Housing Officers. The role includes keeping up to date with welfare reforms as they happen and sharing this with your colleagues. On a daily basis the Money Advisers support Housing Officers to maximise tenant's income, reduce debt, to enable residents to sustain their tenancies. This is not a traditional Money Adviser role. Working within our Housing Offices you will not necessarily have responsibility for case holding or lead on money advice to tenants. Instead, you will work as part of the support team sharing your expertise in welfare benefits, debts and budgeting, developing the skills of others to deliver appropriate budgeting advice and assistance with maximising income. You will be required to take responsibility for case holding where there are complex circumstances, and where specialist support is required, for example PIP applications. Skills: 1.	You must be able to demonstrate a good working knowledge of welfare benefits and local and national policies and legislation regarding Money Debt and Welfare Benefit advice. Preferably with experience of supporting and advocating for customers 2.	You should have experience of supporting customers with budgeting advice and advising on priority and non-priority debts, you may hold a relevant qualification, though applications are welcomed from those willing to obtain qualification whilst in post. 3.	Be approachable, supportive and non-judgemental, and able to foster positive working relationships with customers, colleagues and other professionals. 4.	Be able to listen well and use effective questioning skills and professional curiosity to understand the root causes of customers problems 5.	You should be competent at understanding complex information and relaying this to customers in clear and simple terms, with a focus on the best outcome for the customer. 6.	You should have strong written and verbal communication skills to enable effective negotiation with creditors or other professionals where appropriate. 7.	Have experience in developing others, supporting them to perform effectively in their role, with the confidence to reflect with them on the quality of their interactions. 8.	Be self motivated with the ability to work without support, and with a willingness to keep your knowledge updated through your own research. 9.	You should have an awareness of the wider social issues that affect our customers. 10.	You should hold an awareness of departmental budget constraints and the need to minimise expenditure and ensure that appropriate support is proportionate and timebound. 11.	Be able to utilise good negotiation and persuasive skills to ensure action plans are met and customers and their households are supported appropriately. 12.	Be able to work closely with all teams within Portsmouth Homes to ensure tenants with the most complex needs are supported effectively for them to be able to maintain their tenancies. 13.	You should understand and demonstrate the importance of working collaboratively with Housing Benefit Teams, Council Tax Departments , the Department for Works and Pensions and other Money advice organisations to ensure Money Advice is consistent and in the best interests of the customer. 14.	Be competent with using Microsoft Software including Excel, Work and Outlook and be able to use IT systems to keep clear, accurate, concise and methodical records. 15.	Be flexible as you may be required to work from Area Housing Offices, Community Bases and in customers homes. You may also be required to carry out visits outside of notmal working hours. 16.	You should hold a current driving licence and have access to a vehicle

Money Adviser

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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:
Our Communities and Wellbeing Team are responsible for a range of programmes that support community safety, cohesion, resilience and wellbeing. Working with our community partners is at the heart of what we do and this role will be key to achieving our objectives. The Team are looking for a person who has the passion and experience of working in community development.
The Communities and Wellbeing Project Officer will support the delivery of the Arun Local Community Network and represent the Council across voluntary and community sector partnerships. The role will also facilitate the Arun Youth Council. The role will support the delivery of community projects, including the Council’s cost of living response and community resilience programmes.
The role will contribute to the delivery of Council priorities as identified within the Council’s
Vision, Wellbeing Strategy and the Safer Arun Partnership Plan.
For more information about joining the Communities and Wellbeing 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: 28 November 2025
INTERVIEW DATE: Monday 15 December 2025

Communities and Wellbeing Projects Officer

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Closing date:&nbsp;30 November 2025 Interview date:&nbsp;To be confirmed
Please apply via Winchester City Council's website.&nbsp;
Winchester City Council is looking for a Principal Ecologist &amp; Biodiversity Officer (Maternity Cover) to join the Sustainability and Natural Environment team (SANE), within Winchester City Council.
As part of a small ecology team within SANE, you will lead on the delivery of the Authority’s functions and activities with respect to ecology and biodiversity, through the provision of specialised ecological/biodiversity advice and support, and through identifying and delivering strategic needs.
The post requires someone who has a high level of ecological knowledge and expertise who is responsible for the provision of professional biodiversity expertise in support of a variety of the council’s functions (including Development Management, design advice to the New Homes Team and strategic planning); to protect, maintain and enhance ecological features of quality at International, National and local levels; and to promote quality spaces within Winchester City and the district.
An ability to supervise colleagues, work independently as well as part of a team is essential, as is good organisational skills and an ability to manage your own workload and time. This role will see you come into contact with members of the public, partners, contractors &amp; suppliers, planners and councillors, as well as other sections of the council, so excellent communication skills are a must.
Please note you must be able to meet the travel requirements of the post.&nbsp;
If you’re looking for an exciting opportunity, then this is the role for you. In return, we offer an excellent package of benefits including:
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<li>Employer paid health cash plan</li>
<li>Salary sacrifice scheme for cars and bikes&nbsp;</li>
<li>26 days annual leave per year rising to 33 days - dependent on length of service</li>
<li>13 days additional flexi leave per year (subject to operational requirements)</li>
<li>Option to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave</li>
<li>Free parking (during work hours) at any Winchester Park and Ride</li>
<li>Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Discounts at a range of major high street brands and the two leisure centres in the district</li>
<li>Season Ticket loans&nbsp;</li>
<li>Excellent working environment</li>
<li>Support for continuous professional development</li>
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For further details please see the job description and person specification attached.
For an informal discussion, please contact Rick Smith, Service Lead - Sustainability and Natural Environment via email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:rsmith@winchester.gov.uk" target="_blank">rsmith@winchester.gov.uk</a>.

Principal Ecologist and Biodiversity Officer (Maternity Cover) 1975

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We are seeking a Gas Technician as part of our Compliance service within Building Services of the Housing, Neighbourhood and Building Services Directorate. The role will have responsibility for ensuring that the Council meet its statutory compliance duties with regards to gas safety to its stock of 17,000 HRA residential dwellings and 900 corporate assets. The role will support the M&amp;E and Lifts Contracts Manager to oversee the gas servicing and repairs contract ensuring that servicing, repairs and maintenance are undertaken correctly to the portfolio. Skills: The ideal candidate is someone who will: 1	Have ACS domestic gas qualifications in CCN1, CENWAT, CKR1 and HTR1, together with relevant practical experience in a similar role. 2	Have an excellent working knowledge of applicable legislation and guidance, specifically the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, COSHH Regulations 2022, The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 and RIDDOR. 3	Have technical knowledge of gas appliances and be able to advise around their design, installation, maintenance and management. 4	Have experience of auditing and reviewing certificates and works to gas appliances. 5	Have experience of using relevant data management systems, to hold and monitor documentation. 6	Have experience of managing contractors, preferably with knowledge of schedule of rates contracts. 7	Ability to use different IT packages including Microsoft (Excel, Word and Project) to analyse data, prepare reports, correspondence and specifications, AutoCAD to prepare drawings and bespoke PCC repairs and maintenance database to input repairs and stock data. 8	Have excellent communication skills, being able to work with a range of internal and external stakeholders, to be able to advice and support them around their responsibilities and duties around Gas Safety. 9	Personally demonstrate, develop and work in accordance with the value and behaviours set out in the PCC Behaviour Framework. 10	Have a driving licence and provide a car for work to be able to effectively travel to assets as necessary.

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